14/02/2024
Start by accepting any feelings of nervousness, as well as any feelings of internal pain and disappointment that things had to go so far that counselling is necessary.
You should prepare yourself mentally:
💪🏻 to realise that visiting couple counselling is not a shame or failure, but a step forward.
🤍feel a sense of respect for your partner - you don't go to counselling to argue or point your finger at your partner, making him/her looking bad. It Is not about "you did this, and I only that", it's about "US". The energy of one couple, rather than two arguing individuals.
🪷relax and be ready to talk honestly and openly about your feelings and problems. In order for me to be able to help you, it is necessary that you communicate with me and talk about things openly.
✅set realistic expectations: one session usually lasts between 60-90 minutes, and there is no time to tell everything and solve everything in 2-3 meetings, hence 2-3 sessions will be not enough. Making counselling succesful is a process that needs time and regularity.
A few practical tips:
➡️find a space ( my consultations are online, so a place where you can sit and not to be disturbed is required, the best ist when both partners are together, in exceptional cases they can also join the meeting separately).
➡️make some free time: don't jump to our counselling straight from some demanding work meeting (ok, I understand, it's not always managable). If possible, go for a walk after counselling, it has a calming effect- after our session you could carry some activated emotions, which you might need some time to process.
In case of any questions, write me 📧
info@hildaconsulting.eu