Congratulations for taking the first step in strengthening your relationships. It isn't an easy thing to do. Now that you know you want some support, what's next? There's a few different ways that we can help.
Chat with a counsellor
Need help with the day-to-day problems that come up in the relationships in your life? Or maybe you just need the chance to get something off your chest? Our Chat with a Counsellor session offers you a 25-minute individual phone session with one of our counsellors for just £45. We know your time is important so we'll do our best to see you on the same day, or within 24 hours.
During your session, our experienced counsellors provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to express your concerns. You'll gain clarity and practical next steps to navigate your journey, and access to resources that can help you further.
One session therapy
One Session Therapy is a new service to help you work through a specific issue quickly with one of our counsellors. You can come alone or attend with a friend, family member or partner so that you can work together on an issue with your counsellor. It's perfect for those who want to strengthen their relationship, but don't think their area of concern needs to be addressed over the traditional six sessions of counselling.
You might have a single big problem in your relationships which you feel like you can't move forward from, or you might be struggling to communicate through one issue. One Session Therapy provides you with the tools you need to make sense of things and practical steps to take action.
It lasts 50 minutes and can be done on Zoom from one or two different locations. The session costs £75, and we’ll try to see you within 24 hours, at a time that’s convenient for you.
Ongoing counselling
Ongoing counselling is one of the main ways we support people to strengthen their relationships. In ongoing counselling, you'll be matched with a counsellor who will work with you over a defined period of time -- generally around six 50 minute sessions. You can attend ongoing counselling on your own, with your family, or with a significant other. You can find out about the different types of ongoing counselling services we offer here. Or, if you already know what kind of counselling you're after, you can take the first step in starting the process by getting in touch with your local Relate Centre.
Sex therapy
Our sex therapists help you understand and address physical and psychological issues that may be affecting your sex life. Differing sex drives, erection problems, and recovery from illness are just some of the reasons people ask for our help. This service is available to anyone aged 18 or over and you can attend together or on your own.
Mediation
Mediation can help to settle disputes without having to go to court -- paving the way to a smoother separation. It can cover issues like property, finances when children are involved, child maintenance, contact and living arrangements.
Co-parenting everyday
Thinking about relationship counselling but not sure if it's right for you as a separated parent? Want to try and work together with your child's other parent to make family life easier? Co-parenting every day is our co-parenting initiative which aims to help parents navigate these changes with a focus on collaboration and understanding.
Our counselling services
Individual counselling
Individual counselling is available for anyone who wants support with their relationships, or other things like bullying, grief, or low self esteem.
Relationship counselling
It doesn't matter if you’re on your own, married, living together, LGBTQI+, non-monogamous or anything in between - we’re here to help you strengthen your relationships.
Family Counselling
Families can be a source of support, encouragement and love but sometimes relationships within families are put under strain and people can feel isolated or overlooked.
Children's counselling
Children's counselling is available for children between 5-11 and focuses on the wellbeing and experience of your child.
Young people's counselling
You might be experiencing problems at school, issues with your parents or generally not feeling like yourself. Counselling lets you talk about how you feel, separate from school and home life and can help you get back to enjoying life.
Sex Therapy
It’s natural to want better sex and sometimes there are specific reasons for your difficulties. Don’t be embarrassed about it, get help instead.
Mediation
Talking to your partner about the practicalities of separation or divorce can be difficult. Sometimes it's just too hard to agree a way forward without some help.
Toolkits, courses, and packages
Cheating recovery toolkit
A workbook designed to help process emotions, understand infidelity, and decide if you want to try and work on your relationship after the discovery of infidelity.
Couple relationship audit
A comprehensive guide to help you explore, understand, and strengthen your relationship with your partner.Download the audit
Menopause and relationships toolkit
A comprehensive guide to help you focus on the dynamics of your relationship during menopause and perimenopause.
Relationship audit
The relationship audit toolkit is an interactive, comprehensive resource offering various exercises to help users evaluate, understand, and strengthen their personal and professional relationships.
Understanding Others: Everyday counselling techniques
Understanding others: everyday counselling techniques is a course that helps you improve how you talk and listen to others. It teaches useful ways to understand people better and how to handle disagreements, making your relationships at home, work, or school, even better.
Deciding if you want to try for kids or not
A resource to help couples decide whether they want to try and have children or choose a child-free life instead. £10.