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Many couples reach a point in their relationship where they feel stuck — circling the same issues,

unable to move forward, and unsure how to reconnect. You may find yourselves experiencing:

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  • Unhelpful or reactive patterns of communication

  • A rupture or betrayal that’s hard to move past

  • Difficulty expressing feelings or needs clearly

  • Contempt, criticism, or defensiveness in place of care

  • Shutdowns, spiralling arguments, or long silences

  • Repetitive conflicts that never seem to resolve

  • A disconnect in sexual desire or intimacy

  • Sex that no longer feels fulfilling or connected

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Your Experience

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  • You may feel under-stimulated in the relationship and emotionally distant.

  • You may feel lonely — even when you're together.

  • You may feel angry or resentful and unsure how to contain it.

  • You may be navigating a new diagnosis (such as ADHD or Autism) and struggling to feel understood by your partner.

  • You may feel unable to show care — or unloved yourself.

  • You may even be wondering if it’s time to end the relationship.

 

These are all valid experiences. When a relationship begins to feel unworkable, it can magnify the pain each person is already carrying — and there is no shame in seeking support.

 

In moments like this, therapy can offer the space to pause, reflect, and explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. Often, what looks like dysfunction is a deeper call for understanding, repair, and more authentic connection.

 

When relationships feel difficult, it’s common to hear internal doubts like:

 

“Maybe we’re just not compatible.”

“It shouldn’t be this hard.”

“Who am I with — and who am I when I’m with this person?”

 

These questions can feel disorienting — even heartbreaking. But they can also open the door to meaningful exploration, deeper clarity, and change.

 

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What To Expect

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Therapy doesn’t promise easy answers — but it can create a space where both of you are supported to slow down, listen differently, and reconnect with yourselves and each other in new ways. I help couples communicate more openly, work through emotions safely, and learn how to repair after conflict — all while honouring the unique dynamics of your relationship. Whether you’re facing disconnection, repetitive conflict, or challenges related to neurodivergence, therapy can help you find new ways to connect and grow.

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Contact

If you & your partner a looking to get started in couples counselling, please reach out.

0876165970

© 2025 Kate Shannon Counselling & Psychotherapy

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