About relationship
This page lists therapists who focus on relationship issues and who identify relationship work among their focus areas. Browse the listings below to explore therapists by approach, experience, and languages offered.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
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| Focus | Whether relationship is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has relationship among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for relationship
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Ref 151058
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Hindi, Sinhala
View listingAngela Teasdale, NCPS
Ref 119622
Supportive counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingJoy Nussen, LMFT
Ref 13668
Practical, compassionate therapy for adults
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCindy Singh, LCSW
Ref 307805
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Grief Languages: English
View listingHeidi-Christa Adams, LPC
Ref 355066
Compassionate counselor guiding practical change
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingDallas Bentley, ACA
Ref 345691
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSheira Byrne, BACP, NCPS
Ref 182668
Practical, compassionate support for overwhelming problems
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJoanne Maddison, BACP
Ref 276861
Compassionate counsellor blending insight and practical tools
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Grief Languages: English
View listingJames French, BACP
Ref 203032
Practical support for anxiety and life transitions
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Paula Alvarez, LCSW
Ref 29756
Compassionate clinical social worker with practical tools
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingTomasz Konieczny, BACP, NCPS
Ref 199992
Practical, compassionate online counselling
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Polish
View listingSimon Nelson, BACP
Ref 281876
Calm, straightforward support for everyday challenges
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Grief Languages: English
View listingMargaret Johnston, LMHC
Ref 62092
Calm listening that helps you move forward
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingClement West, BACP
Ref 167549
Gentle, practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDavid Potts, LCSW
Ref 23255
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingNicola Claydon, NCPS
Ref 183763
Calm, practical support for complex life issues
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingPamela Benoit, NCPS, BACP
Ref 180577
Compassionate practical psychotherapy
Works with: Relationship, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingChristina Rodriguez, LPC
Ref 286005
Helping people build calm and stronger self-worth
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRichard Gordon-Smith , NCPS
Ref 120083
Straightforward, experienced counsellor for complex issues
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Parenting Languages: English
View listingAnnette OBryant, LPC
Ref 77726
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingVictoria Postles, BACP
Ref 164179
Practical, person-led counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Grief Languages: English
View listingJemma Heath, NCPS
Ref 197911
Support for stress, relationships and confidence
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingWellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP
Ref 226813
Healing emotions, building clearer choices
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingKizzie Wells-Daniels, LPC
Ref 67515
Therapist for stress, parenting, and life changes
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJanos Bene, BACP
Ref 277642
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingRebecca "Becca" Mather, BACP
Ref 236007
Compassionate, practical support for life’s pressures
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJennifer Lee Sylvester, LCSW
Ref 116075
Experienced LCSW offering respectful, practical care
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMichael Pfisterer, LCSW
Ref 6636
Practical goal-focused therapy
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Parenting Languages: English
View listingFrank Centonze, LPC
Ref 297421
Direct, practical counseling for emotional recovery
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingLauren Anzelone, LCSW
Ref 70436
Supportive LCSW guiding practical change
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Anger Languages: English
View listingSara Deal, BACP
Ref 175917
Person-centred counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingJudith Ramsay, BACP
Ref 135275
Counselling that focuses on practical change
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAlexandra Matustik, LMFT
Ref 350108
Compassionate therapist for life transitions
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingFaryal Choudry, LCSW
Ref 266995
Compassionate guidance for stress and relationships
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingJade Round, BACP
Ref 180505
Practical, person-focused therapy for life challenges
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAdrian Jackson, BACP
Ref 271038
Compassionate counsellor using practical, person-focused methods
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English
View listingDestiny York, LPC
Ref 340789
Compassionate, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English
View listingSarah Anderson, NCPS
Ref 133882
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English
View listingCecile Terrelonge, BACP
Ref 134582
Person-centred counsellor offering practical support
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English
View listingAnjanette Morton, LMHC
Ref 207471
Calm, practical support for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingJoshua Plantz, LMHC
Ref 10378
Practical, goal-focused counseling for life challenges
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingLisa Peter, LCSW, LIMHP
Ref 288708
Practical skills for anxiety and relationships
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingFaith Beaulieu, LCMHC
Ref 23986
Somatic-minded counselor for focused change
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English
View listingCallie Roberts, LPC
Ref 261180
Calm practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Anger Languages: English
View listingDianna Wheeler, LPC
Ref 354614
Practical support for healing and stronger coping skills
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJohn Swearengin, LPC
Ref 93490
Practical support for stress, addiction, and mood
Works with: Relationship, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingD. Jesse Bruesch, LPC
Ref 339826
Trauma-informed counselor focused on real change
Works with: Relationship, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMore about relationship
Understanding relationship issues and how they affect you
When people talk about relationship concerns they often mean more than one thing. You may be thinking about romantic partnerships, but relationship work can also include family ties, co-parenting arrangements, friendships, and workplace dynamics. Relationship difficulties show up in communication patterns, recurring conflicts, loss of intimacy, mismatched expectations, or ongoing stress that changes how you feel day to day. Those patterns can ripple into other parts of your life - impacting sleep, concentration, mood, and your sense of connection with others.
Relationships are shaped by histories you and the people close to you bring into them. Family background, cultural norms, attachment experiences from childhood, and life transitions all influence how you relate. Because relationships are interactive by nature, problems rarely belong to just one person. Instead, they emerge in patterns and cycles that feel familiar and often hard to break. Recognizing that these patterns are shared and learned can be a first step toward making different choices and developing healthier ways of relating.
Signs that therapy for relationship concerns may help
You might consider seeking relationship-focused therapy if conflicts keep repeating despite apologies or temporary fixes, or if conversations routinely escalate into arguments or withdrawal. If you notice persistent dissatisfaction, resentment, humiliation, or hurt that colors your interactions, these are signs that the way you communicate or cope may need attention. Emotional distance, loss of affection, or difficulties rebuilding trust after breaches can also indicate a need for outside support.
Other signals include significant disagreements about major life decisions - such as finances, parenting, living arrangements, or sexual needs - that you cannot resolve on your own. You may find that one person's distress triggers the other's defensive responses, producing a cycle you want to change. You do not need a crisis to benefit from relationship work; many people seek help to strengthen connection, learn new communication skills, and create clearer expectations before problems escalate further.
What to expect in relationship therapy sessions
Entering relationship therapy usually begins with an assessment of what brings you and any partner or family members to the room. Early sessions often focus on understanding the history of the relationship, current patterns that cause distress, and the goals you hope to achieve. Your therapist will ask about interactions, important turning points, and the ways emotions and behavior play a role in conflicts. This information helps shape a plan that reflects the concerns you prioritize.
Therapy sessions tend to blend observation, skill building, and guided conversations. You may practice communication strategies in session and bring them into your daily life between meetings. Work in therapy often includes identifying unhelpful narratives - such as blanket assumptions about a partner's intentions - and replacing them with clearer, more balanced ways of sharing needs. Over time, therapy aims to expand the options you have when tensions arise so that you can respond differently than you have in the past.
Common goals and outcomes people pursue
People come to relationship therapy with varied aims. Some focus on repairing trust after a specific event. Others want to improve daily connection, better manage conflict, or decide whether to stay together or separate with greater clarity and respect. You may also pursue therapy to learn to co-parent more effectively or to shift longstanding patterns of criticism or withdrawal. Your therapist will collaborate with you to set realistic, measurable steps toward these goals, recognizing that change unfolds gradually.
Common therapeutic approaches used in relationship work
Therapists use a range of approaches to support relationship change, and you will find practitioners who list different methods among their approaches. Some therapists emphasize emotional processes in relationships and focus on helping you identify and express underlying feelings that drive behavior. Others concentrate on teaching concrete communication and problem-solving skills so that disagreements can be resolved with less harm and more clarity.
There are approaches that focus on attachment and how early bonds shape current expectations, while others direct attention to patterns of interaction that create cycles of conflict. Some practitioners work with systems - looking at the wider family or social context that sustains certain behaviors - and some integrate experiential exercises that promote empathy and mutual understanding. Because the field is diverse, you may find therapists who combine several approaches; when reviewing listings, note the approaches each therapist lists and consider which descriptions resonate with how you want to work.
How online therapy works for relationship concerns
Online therapy has become a common way to engage in relationship work, offering flexibility in scheduling and the ability to meet with a therapist from a different geographic area. When you choose online sessions, conversations usually occur over video, audio, or text-based messaging depending on the platform and therapist preferences. Many couples and families find that the convenience of meeting from home reduces stress about travel and allows sessions to fit into busy lives more easily.
Online work can support the same kinds of interventions used in person - observation of interaction patterns, coaching of communication skills in real time, and guided exercises that you can practice between meetings. If you live in different locations from the person you want to work with, online therapy may allow both of you to participate without the need to travel. When you start online relationship therapy, discuss with a therapist how you will manage interruptions, technological hiccups, and the boundaries you want for sessions to make them feel focused and respectful.
Choosing the right therapist for relationship work
Finding a therapist who fits your needs involves considering several factors that matter to you. You may value lived experience, a particular professional credential, familiarity with the life stage you are navigating, or the ability to communicate in a language you prefer. Think about the issues you want to address and look for therapists who list relevant focus areas, such as couples work, family dynamics, or communication-focused practice. Pay attention to the approaches they mention and whether those descriptions match how you imagine wanting to work.
It is also reasonable to consider practical matters such as session format - whether you prefer in-person, video, or phone work - and whether the therapist indicates experience with cultural or identity factors that are important to you. Many therapists describe their general style and what clients can expect; reading these descriptions can help you form an initial sense of fit. If you are unsure, you can prepare questions to bring to an initial conversation about how they typically structure relationship sessions and how they adapt their approach to the concerns you bring. Trust your sense of how comfortable and understood you feel when interacting with a therapist, because rapport is a key ingredient in effective work.
Preparing for the first steps and what to keep in mind
Before beginning relationship therapy, consider the goals you have and the small changes you would like to see. Reflecting on patterns you want to shift, moments when you feel most disconnected or most close, and what you hope will be different in practical terms can make early sessions more focused. If multiple people will attend sessions, think about how you want to share time and how you will handle difficult moments in session to keep conversations constructive.
Therapy is a process, and progress often comes through practice and patience rather than instant fixes. You can expect setbacks and learnings along the way. By choosing a therapist whose approaches and focus areas align with your goals, and by entering therapy with clear, realistic aims, you increase the likelihood of moving toward healthier interactions and more satisfying relationships. Use the listings below to explore profiles, read approach descriptions, and find a therapist whose style feels like a match for the work you want to do.