Amanda Hallam Couples Counselling

Amanda Hallam Couples Counselling I’m a Couples Therapist and am passionate about supporting couples to feel more connected

The holidays can feel busy, loud, and full of expectations — for you and your relationship.But connection doesn’t come f...
16/12/2025

The holidays can feel busy, loud, and full of expectations — for you and your relationship.
But connection doesn’t come from perfect plans or big gestures.

It grows in the little moments:

1.A hand held while walking through the store
2.A pause to really listen
3.A shared smile across the room

These small, mindful acts calm the nervous system and remind each other: you’re safe, seen, and loved.

This season, focus on presence over perfection. And if you need gentle guidance to reconnect, support is always available. Feel free to slide us a DM 📩



15/12/2025

Connection isn’t created in grand gestures — it grows through small, consistent moments of safety.
A 30-second hug, a hand on the back, or simply holding hands can calm the nervous system and shift the entire tone of your day.
This Christmas, choose micro-connection over pressure or perfection.
And if you’re working on rebuilding connection, gentle support is available when you’re ready.


December comes with expectations of joy, connection, and togetherness.But for many couples, it also brings stress, emoti...
07/12/2025

December comes with expectations of joy, connection, and togetherness.
But for many couples, it also brings stress, emotional overwhelm, and old patterns resurfacing.

If this season feels heavier than it looks on the outside, you’re not alone.

Therapy offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and understand each other beneath the holiday pressure.
You both deserve warmth—not just from the season, but from each other.

❤️ Choose presence over perfection.
❤️ Choose understanding over assumptions.
❤️ Choose connection, even in the busy moments.

This December, let’s find your way back to each other—gently, intentionally, and together.📩




When communication becomes heavy or scary, silence can feel safer than speaking up.But silence creates distance and most...
06/12/2025

When communication becomes heavy or scary, silence can feel safer than speaking up.
But silence creates distance and most couples aren’t drifting apart from lack of love…
They’re drifting because neither partner feels safe enough to share what’s really happening inside.

Couples therapy creates a space where those unspoken words can finally be heard with compassion, not conflict.

❤️ A space to feel understood.
❤️ A space to rebuild safety.
❤️ A space to reconnect emotionally.

If you’re ready to close the distance, I’m here to help you find your way back to each other. 📩



“Last week, a couple told me: ‘We don’t fight… we just disconnect.’21qThey thought the absence of arguments meant things...
03/12/2025

“Last week, a couple told me: ‘We don’t fight… we just disconnect.’21q
They thought the absence of arguments meant things were ‘okay.’
But silence can be just as loud as conflict.

What they were really experiencing wasn’t peace — it was avoidance.
Avoiding tough conversations.
Avoiding expressing needs.
Avoiding the small repairs that keep love strong.

And here’s the truth I shared with them:
Real connection isn’t built by avoiding pain…
It’s built by moving through it together, gently and honestly.

If you’ve been feeling distance instead of disagreement, this might be your sign to look closer — not look away.

Where have you noticed emotional distance in your relationship lately?

If you and your partner are struggling to communicate or reconnect, send a message to book a session. A small conversation today can prevent a much bigger fracture tomorrow.

Healthy relationships aren’t built on self-sacrifice — they’re built on clarity, communication, and mutual respect.Prote...
01/12/2025

Healthy relationships aren’t built on self-sacrifice — they’re built on clarity, communication, and mutual respect.
Protect your peace, honor your needs, and love from a grounded place.

What boundary would transform your relationship if you honored it consistently?

30/11/2025

Your partner doesn’t just need your time; they need your undivided attention. They need to know that in this moment, they are more important than the email, the notification, or the mental to-do list.

True connection can’t be multi-tasked.
✨ Ready to stop scrolling and start connecting? DM me "CONNECT" to learn more about our couples counseling services.

💬 Tell me in the comments: What is one small way you practice being fully present with your partner during a busy week?

Stop making these 3 mistakes when you fight.❌ Healthy conflict doesn't attack the person; it protects the partnership. I...
29/11/2025

Stop making these 3 mistakes when you fight.❌
Healthy conflict doesn't attack the person; it protects the partnership. If your arguments feel destructive, check your habits:

Mistakes to Avoid :
* Criticism: Attacking their character ("You're lazy.").
* Defensiveness: Refusing to take responsibility ("It's not my fault!").
* Stonewalling: Shutting down or walking away without a time-out agreement.
The path to peace is shifting your focus from blame to shared understanding.

Ready to turn your constant conflicts into deeper understanding? We specialize in teaching couples how to fight fair and build stronger intimacy through tension. Send us a DM to start fighting for your relationship.

“When two people feel safe to speak honestly and listen fully,connection becomes comfort instead of conflict.Talk. Liste...
29/11/2025

“When two people feel safe to speak honestly and listen fully,
connection becomes comfort instead of conflict.
Talk. Listen. Mend. Grow.”

If you’re ready to strengthen your connection, start with one honest conversation today. 💛

Share this with someone you’re growing with. 📩

What if couple's therapy was preventative maintenance, not a last resort? 🤔 That feeling of "We should have done this so...
28/11/2025

What if couple's therapy was preventative maintenance, not a last resort? 🤔

That feeling of "We should have done this sooner" is the most common regret we hear. We've been taught to wait until the house is on fire before calling for help. But imagine maintaining your car before the engine fails, or seeing a doctor before an illness hits. That's what therapy is: proactive maintenance for your most important bond. You don't come to "fix" something broken; you come to build something that lasts. The goal is to make your good relationship great, or to gently guide a struggling one back to health. Don't wait for the crisis.

-What is one small, proactive step you could take this week to invest in the health of your relationship?

Ready to invest in your relationship's future? Let's connect and find a sustainable path forward.📩

27/11/2025

We all carry silent needs. When someone steps in to meet one of those needs without being prompted, it speaks volumes. It says, "I am so attuned to you that I didn't need a map." That's the difference between simple support and deep, unforgettable love. Look for the unspoken needs today.

Ready to understand the unspoken needs in your relationship? Let's connect. 📩


“Give grace. Receive grace.You’re both learning, both trying, and both worthy of patience.Grace is love in action. 💛”Tak...
26/11/2025

“Give grace. Receive grace.
You’re both learning, both trying, and both worthy of patience.
Grace is love in action. 💛”

Take a moment today to offer your partner the grace you hope to receive.

Share this reminder with someone who could use a little gentleness today. 💛



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