Reconnecting hearts: Couples therapy
At United Front Therapy, we understand that conflict in relationships is rarely just about the present moment. It’s often driven by 'parts' shaped by earlier experiences—protective responses that show up as criticism, withdrawal, or overwhelm. In our work together, you’ll learn to recognise these patterns, regulate them, and reconnect in a way that feels safer and more secure.
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship?
Most couples don’t come because they don’t care—they come because they’re stuck. If these struggles feel familiar, you’re not alone—and it can change.
Repeated arguments
Having the same argument over and over with no resolution.
Feeling disconnected
Feeling disconnected, distant, or more like housemates than partners.
Communication struggles
Struggling with communication—one of you shuts down while the other pushes.
Carrying hurt, resentment, or a loss of trust?
Feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood? Walking on eggshells or avoiding conflict altogether? Often, these struggles are driven by deeper patterns—'parts' of you shaped by earlier experiences that get activated in close relationships.
Our unique approach to couples therapy
We don’t just focus on communication skills—we will help you understand what’s actually driving the conflict. Most couples are caught in patterns where 'parts' of each person—often shaped by earlier experiences—get activated. One partner might pursue, the other withdraw. One reacts strongly, the other shuts down. These responses make sense, but they keep you both stuck.
Real, lasting change
We help you slow this down and make sense of what’s happening underneath, so you can move out of blame and into understanding. Our approach is grounded in over 25 years of experience and draws on evidence-based therapies like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems. It’s practical, deeply attuned, and focused on creating real, lasting change—not just temporary fixes.
Experience profound shifts in your relationship
Couples often say that they feel calmer, more understood, and less stuck in the same cycles. As you begin to understand the 'parts' driving your reactions—often shaped by earlier experiences—you’re able to respond to each other differently.
Positive outcomes you can expect
Fewer arguments
Fewer arguments—and when conflict happens, it doesn’t escalate the same way.
Better understanding
A better understanding of each other’s reactions, rather than taking things personally.
Less blame, more empathy
Less blame and more empathy, feeling heard, seen, and valued again.
Greater closeness
Greater emotional and physical closeness.
Confidence in repair
More confidence in how to repair after difficult moments.
Renewed connection
What once felt automatic starts to shift, and the relationship becomes a place of connection rather than tension.