Relationship counceling

[Delbelleber]

Can anyone tells me what actually happens at couples counceling?

It depends on the school of counselling. Usually the couple will attend together (although sometimes they can be separated for a few sessions for various reasons) The counsellor SHOULD facilitate the couple to speak freely and openly, they should manage the session so that there is no criticism or that criticism is named. They will challenge the couple and try to deal with what is going on emotionally for both part, they may also help you to recognise your own feelings where you may not have seen them previously. They will "hold the mirror" up , so to speak. Things they SHOULD NOT do are, takes sides, be openly judgmental, give unsolicited advice (except in domestic abuse situations) , tell you directly what you are doing wrong (in their opinion) . The session is yours as a couple and the counsellor follows the lead of the clients not the other way around. I am a couples counsellor.