Couples Counselling & Therapy
Introduction to Gestalt Couples Counselling and Couples Therapy
Couples come into therapy at different stages of their relationships. Contemporary Gestalt couples counselling sessions are tailored to the couple's unique situation.
The therapeutic work entails interventions founded on empirical research:
- observing couple interaction,
- accessing individuals in the couple,
- deliberate practice in communication,
- addressing recurring conflictual themes,
- overcoming gridlocks,
- finding shared values and meaning,
- contactful silence and intimacy.
Regardless of the stage of our relationships or marriage, couples counselling can help us grow. The critical ingredient in entering a couple's therapy is the openness and intention of the individuals in the couple to let connection happen in the session. As a therapist, my role is to actively facilitate this form of communication. What happens after that depends on how we channel this new learning in our daily lives.
Book a session
You may book an appointment with me for an 80-minute couple's session online or in person at your convenience.
Couples' counselling fee : SGD 370
My upcoming Book
A Gestalt Approach to Couples Therapy : The Dance of Difference
Author: Nicole Chew-Helbig
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date : February/March 2026
ISBN-10 : 1041051484 ISBN-13 : 978-1041051480
Readership : Practitioners, Trainees and Trainers in the Social work and Mental health Fields
This book offers a framework for understanding and improving relationships through the lens of Gestalt therapy. It examines the paradox of intimacy--how genuine connection emerges from embracing individuality in a relationship--and how to navigate the dynamic tension between autonomy and togetherness.
Readers will benefit from practical tools, theoretical insights, and engaging case examples designed to deepen their understanding of relationship dynamics. Therapists will find innovative strategies to foster presence, differentiation, and creative transformation in their clients. Couples can uncover ways to turn conflict into connection, discovering how their differences can energize and strengthen their relationships. The book's unique integration of Gestalt therapy principles with cross-cultural perspectives makes it particularly relevant for navigating the complexities of modern relationships. With its theoretical rigor and practical applications, the book bridges the gap between research and clinical practice, offering fresh insights into the evolving field of couples therapy. By addressing pressing post-pandemic relational challenges and integrating diverse cultural perspectives, it provides a transformative guide for those engaged in understanding and fostering human connection. This approach enables readers to be able to reframe differences as opportunities for growth rather than sources of conflict.
This text is an essential resource for academics, researchers, and students interested in relationship science and therapeutic approaches. It is especially relevant for mental health professionals, including practicing therapists, counsellors, and social workers, as well as those in training programs.