Couples Therapy – When and How to Seek Couples Therapy?
Couples therapy helps with relationship challenges such as communication problems, trust issues, or pressures from life changes. Seeking help early can save a relationship.
When to seek couples therapy?
- Communication isn't working or conflicts keep repeating
- Trust has been broken (infidelity, dishonesty)
- Intimacy and connection have decreased
- Major life change (child birth, moving, unemployment)
- Thoughts of separation or uncertainty about the relationship
How does couples therapy work?
In couples therapy, both partners attend sessions together. The therapist is neutral and helps both be heard. A typical treatment process includes:
- Assessment session: understanding the situation and goals
- Improving communication
- Identifying and addressing problem areas
- Practicing new patterns
Couples therapy costs
- Private couples therapy: €100–150 / session
- Kela does not cover couples therapy
- Municipal family counseling: free
- Church family counseling center: free