The quality of your life ultimately depends on the quality of your relationships.
Esther Perel
Couples Counselling in Centurion and Pretoria
All relationships experience tension, misunderstanding, and moments of disconnection. Couples counselling provides a neutral, supportive space where both partners can feel heard and work toward healthier patterns together.
My couples counselling work is grounded in the Gottman Method, with a strong focus on understanding conflict, emotional responsiveness, and relational repair.
You love each other. So why does it feel so hard?
You didn't come here because things are perfect. You came because something between you has shifted, and you're not sure how to find your way back.
Maybe it's the same argument on repeat. Maybe one of you has pulled away and the other doesn't know how to reach them. Maybe you're still committed, but something essential has gone quiet.
That's not a sign your relationship is broken. It's a sign your patterns are stuck, and patterns can change.
Does any of this sound familiar?
• You feel like you're walking on eggshells
• You have the same fight, different topic, same outcome
• You feel more like housemates than partners
• You still love each other, but lately it's hard to like each other
• You want to talk, but you already know how it will go
If you're nodding, couples counselling may be exactly what you need.
A space where both of you can finally be heard
Couples counselling isn't about deciding who is right. It's about creating enough safety for both of you to be honest, and structured enough that the conversation actually goes somewhere.
My approach is grounded in the Gottman Method, one of the most extensively researched frameworks for couples therapy. It focuses on understanding your conflict patterns, rebuilding emotional connection, and giving you tools that work beyond the counselling room.
How it works
I believe counselling works best when it has shape and direction.
Phase 1 - Assessment
1. First couples session together (75-80 minutes)
2. Two individual sessions, one for each partner (45-50 minutes each)
3. The Gottman Relationship Assessment, a research-based tool that maps your strengths and growth areas
Phase 2 - Feedback and Intervention
4. Feedback session where we agree on a clear direction together (75-80 minutes)
5. Ongoing sessions tailored to your specific needs and goals
This structure means we don't waste time. From the first session, we're building toward something real.
What becomes possible
Couples who commit to this process often describe a shift that goes deeper than fewer arguments. They begin to understand each other more clearly. They feel less defensive, more able to hear each other, and more capable of genuine repair when things go wrong.
Some couples come in on the edge of ending their relationship. Others want to strengthen what is already good. Both are welcome here.
Pricing
Intake/Feedback Couples Session
(75 - 80 minutes)
Individual Session
(45 - 50 minutes)
Ongoing Couples Session
(45 - 50 minutes)
Gottman Relationship Assessment
The hardest step is the first one.
Most couples say the same thing after counselling: they wish they had done it sooner.
If you're ready to take that step, send Lorinda a message
Ready to start your healing journey?
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