Couples counselling

Helping you find the path to a happy and healthy relationship

Francesca Amor

Francesca Amor

Couples counsellor, Cambridge

07572 168280

amor@counsellingcambridge.life

Asking for help is the first step

If you are going through a difficult and uncertain phase in your life, feeling overwhelmed and are struggling with mental well-being, with relationships or other issues. If you'd like to work on yourself, be more self-aware and confident, work on your relationships, on new plans and new choices, please don't hesitate to contact me. We can work together to fulfil your potential in life.

I offer 60-minute in person, webcam sessions or 45-minute telephone counselling sessions for individuals or couples.
If you like to talk to me before starting therapy I offer 20 minutes telephone or zoom call for free.

Open University course completed April 2020

Couples counselling in Cambridge

We all dream of a happy, fairy-tale ending when we fall in love. Caught up in the emotions, we imagine that everything will always be perfect. But life simply isn't like that.

The reality is that relationships require work, and all have their ups and downs. From time to time, you have to re-evaluate expectations, plans and goals, as partners deal with each other and life’s challenges. It's essential to be able to work together and interact in a constructive and positive way.

But it's often difficult to be objective when you're in a relationship, so an outside perspective can be invaluable - and realising you need one is the first step.

The fact that you're reading this means you've already taken that step. So maybe it's now time to call in a couples counsellor to help you see clearly and find a path forward.

I'm Francesca, and I'm here to help. I have appointments available at short notice, with no long waiting lists - because when you need help, you need it now.

Call or email today and we'll get things moving.

couples counselling

How can couples counselling help you?

  • Pre-marriage counselling. Before tying the knot, it's good to explore where the relationship is now, and how to improve communication. Pre-marriage counselling will help you address any nagging questions and talk about the future in a safe and healthy environment.
  • Affairs. When an affair happens it's often a cry for help and is very hurtful for both partners. Counselling can help to rebuild trust and minimise the difficulties of emotionally charged situations. It also helps you understand what hasn't worked in the relationship, and to build a new one that's healthier and happier.
  • Improving communication. We often assume we know what our partner is thinking or is going to do in any given situation - especially after some time together. That's a sure sign that the relationship has reached a fixed dynamic, which doesn't help it or the couple grow. Counselling can help you understand your partner better, and communicate in a healthier way.
  • Working towards a healthy separation/divorce. When relationships come to an end, things can get very heated - especially if there are children involved. Couples counselling can help you move on from any lingering resentment and blame, let go of the past and approach the future in a constructive, amicable manner as you part ways.

Understand

By looking beyond surface issues, we identify the root causes of relationship problems.

We analyse the dynamics of the couple, family backgrounds, personal history, expectations and plans for the future.

Reframe

Now we take a step back and put those factors into perspective.

We work on making small changes to the couple dynamic and improving communication, trying to find common interests and things to do together.

Resolve

With better communication, new-found mutual trust and knowledge, fresh feelings and hopes, and a better relationship dynamic, it's time to move forward.

The focus here is on keeping the changes in place, coping with any setbacks and creating plans for the future.

Our marriage is stronger than ever

I would highly recommend Francesca to anyone that needs help resolving their issues. I was nervous about counselling, but she put me at ease straight away.

My husband and I were ready to divorce. Francesca taught us how to communicate with each other to resolve problems quickly and also looked at any underlying issues to our behaviour.

Our marriage is now stronger than it has ever been. We wouldn’t hesitate to contact her again if needed.

- V (female client)

Understanding my relationship needs

Therapy has helped me understand how I ended in toxic relationships. I learnt how to change patterns and dynamics and choose someone not just to satisfy a need, but someone I would like in my life.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

- R (female client)

Wise, capable counsellor

Francesca was a very wise, capable counsellor - she persisted!

Thank you very much for all your help.

- C (male client)