Treatments

Couples Therapy

Is Seeking Couples Therapy a Sign That Your Relationship Is Doomed?
Absolutely not. In fact, couples therapy — also known as relationship counselling or marriage therapy — provides a safe and supportive space to explore challenges, improve communication, and strengthen your bond.

Let’s explore this further through the following Q&A

Couples therapy can be valuable at any stage of a relationship. It may help in situations such as:

a) Communication Problems
When communication becomes strained, hostile, or breaks down entirely, tension and misunderstanding can build up. Therapy offers a structured environment where both partners can learn to communicate more effectively — expressing needs and emotions with clarity and empathy, leading to better understanding and conflict resolution.

b) Persistent Conflicts
Recurring arguments over the same issues can be emotionally draining and damaging.
Couples therapy helps uncover the root causes behind these conflicts and teaches practical skills for managing disagreements in healthier ways. Couples also learn to avoid destructive behaviours such as yelling, blaming, or emotional withdrawal.

c) Trust Issues
Whether due to infidelity, secrecy, or broken promises, breaches of trust can deeply affect a relationship. Couples therapy offers a non-judgemental space to process these wounds and begin rebuilding trust with professional guidance and support.

a) Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
Effective communication is at the heart of every healthy relationship. Couples learn how to speak and listen in ways that build connection and understanding — even during difficult conversations.

b) Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
Over time, couples may fall into negative cycles of interaction, such as:

  • Criticism
  • Defensiveness
  • Stonewalling
  • Contempt

Therapy helps partners identify and break these patterns, replacing them with healthier ways of relating.

c) Life Transitions
Major life changes — such as career shifts, parenthood, empty nesting, or evolving values — can place stress on a relationship. Couples therapy provides tools and support to help partners adapt and grow together through these transitions.

d) Pre-Marital Counselling
Some couples choose therapy before marriage to explore potential challenges and build a solid foundation. This process encourages open conversations about values, goals, and relationship expectations — creating stronger emotional alignment.

Any couple, regardless of stage or status, who is willing to work on their relationship can benefit. At Private Space Aesthetics & Wellness , we support:

  • Married couples
  • Engaged couples
  • Dating couples
  • Cohabiting couples
  • Same-sex couples
  • Heterosexual couples
Our couples therapist, Ms Joanne Goh, brings over 23 years of experience from her work at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. She tailors her approach to each couple’s unique needs, using evidence-based methods such as:
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
  • Discernment Counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Take the First Step Towards a Stronger Relationship

At Private Space Aesthetics and Wellness, we understand that emotional wellbeing and self-confidence often go hand in hand. If you and your partner are facing challenges — or simply want to deepen your connection — couples therapy can provide valuable insight and tools for growth.

Reach out to us today to begin your journey towards healing — for yourself, and for your relationship.