Couples & Marriage Counselling
Invest in Your Relationship
Rekindle emotional and physical connections
Over time, relationships can lose their initial spark. Couples counselling can help partners rekindle both emotional and physical intimacy by addressing underlying issues, improving communication, and creating space for affection and closeness. By rebuilding these connections, couples can revive their sense of passion and unity.
Improve communication skills
Effective communication is essential for a healthy relationship. Couples counselling helps partners express their thoughts, feelings, and needs openly and without judgment. By learning active listening and clear expression, couples can reduce misunderstandings and create a space where both feel valued and understood.
Resolve conflicts effectively
Conflict is natural in any relationship, but resolving it constructively is essential. Couples counselling provides tools to navigate disagreements in a healthy way, focusing on understanding each other’s perspectives and finding mutually beneficial solutions. With these skills, couples can reduce tension and prevent recurring arguments.
First Online Session
free of charge
I offer the first online consultation completely free of charge, with no financial commitments. This allows you to see if we’re a good fit for ongoing counseling before making any decisions. You have nothing to lose, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Online
Couples Counselling Sessions-
Online (Google Meets)
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Can claim directly from Medical Aid
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After-Hours
In Person
Couples Counselling Sessions-
Mulberry Hill Office Park, Broadacres, Jhb
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Can claim directly from Medical Aid
My Approach
Are you and your partner facing challenges in your relationship? Whether it’s difficulty communicating, frequent conflicts, or simply wanting to strengthen your bond, couples counselling can provide the support you need. I am Sumarie Engelbrecht, a registered counsellor offering professional couples counselling services both online and in-person at Mulberry Hill Office Park, Johannesburg.
As a registered counsellor, I utilize an integrative approach to couples counselling, ensuring that each session is tailored to your unique needs. My counselling techniques include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):
Helping you identify and change negative thought patterns affecting your relationship.
IMAGO Counselling Principles:
Focusing on deeper understanding, helping couples become aware of their subconscious needs and childhood influences in their relationship dynamics.
Person-Centered Counselling:
Offering a non-judgmental space where both partners feel heard and respected, promoting a safe environment for open communication
What you can expect from couples counselling:
Couples counselling is an investment in your relationship’s future.
Whether you’re newly together or have been with your partner for years, my goal is to help you navigate challenges and build a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.
- Exploring & understanding the root causes of conflicts
- Managing emotions
- Finding solutions that benefit both partners
- Learn how to express yourself honestly and openly
- Feel more connected and less defensive
- Focus on helping couples recognize patterns and triggers
Couples counselling involves working with a trained counsellor to address relationship challenges, improve communication, and strengthen emotional connections. Sessions focus on resolving conflicts, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering mutual understanding between partners.
Counselling should be accessible, which is why I maintain affordable rates:
- Online sessions: R650 per session
- In-person sessions: R800 per session at Mulberry Hill Office Park, Johannesburg
Couples counselling can be highly effective for many couples, but success depends on both partners’ willingness to participate openly and make changes. While counselling helps many relationships, some couples may find that it leads to clarity about whether to stay together or part ways.
Frequent fighting can stem from unresolved issues, poor communication, unmet expectations, or differing values. Stress, financial problems, and past relationship dynamics can also contribute. Couples counselling helps identify the root causes of conflict, provides tools to manage disagreements, and teaches healthier communication patterns to reduce tension and misunderstanding.
No, you don’t have to be married to benefit from couples counselling. It is available to all types of relationships, including dating, engaged, cohabiting, or long-term partners. Counselling can help any couple improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their relationship, regardless of marital status.
For many couples, counselling is a valuable investment in the future of their relationship. It can help partners gain insights, develop healthier communication patterns, and create stronger emotional and physical connections, making it worth the effort for those committed to improving their relationship.
The frequency of counselling sessions varies depending on the couple’s needs and the severity of the issues. Most couples start with weekly or bi-weekly sessions, and as progress is made, sessions may become less frequent.
