Frequently Asked Questions

We agree this together based on your needs. Most couples begin with weekly or fortnightly sessions, then move to less frequent sessions as things progress. Some couples prefer to meet monthly from the start. There’s no fixed programme — we work with what’s right for you.

Sessions are held online via Zoom. This works well for most couples — you can join from wherever you are in the world.

Occasional in-person sessions can be arranged in Gothenburg, Dublin, and London.

Yes. Before our first session, I ask each partner to complete a short initial questionnaire separately. This gives me a picture of what’s going on for each of you — and it helps you clarify your own thoughts before we meet.

What you share in your questionnaire is confidential to you. Your partner won’t see it unless you choose to share it.

Email me at info@couplestherapy.se with a brief outline of what’s bringing you to therapy. I’ll respond with availability and we’ll go from there.

Every session is different, but there’s a general shape. We begin by checking in — what’s been happening since we last met, what’s on your mind. From there, we work with whatever feels most alive or important in the room. This might mean exploring a recent conflict, unpacking a recurring pattern, or working with something deeper that’s surfacing.

I’m active in sessions — I’ll ask questions, reflect back what I’m noticing, and gently challenge where it’s helpful. This isn’t a space where I sit silently and take notes. We work together.

No. In fact, many of the couples I work with aren’t in acute crisis — they’re stuck. They’ve noticed patterns that aren’t working, a growing distance, or a sense that something important has shifted in the relationship. Starting therapy before things reach breaking point is often more effective.

This is common. If couples therapy is your goal, it’s best to start together — most reluctant partners find the first session far less daunting than they expected.

Alternatively, I can see each partner individually for a similar number of sessions before we begin the couples work together. This keeps the therapeutic relationship balanced. What I won’t do is move into couples therapy after working extensively with only one partner — that’s an important ethical boundary for me.

Yes. The research supports it, and my own experience confirms it. Online sessions allow couples to engage from their own environment, which often helps people feel more at ease. For international couples in different time zones or with demanding travel schedules, it’s also far more practical.

The vast majority of my clients work with me online, and the depth and quality of the work is no different from in-person sessions.

It depends on what you’re working with. Some couples find that 8–12 sessions creates significant shift. Others choose to work together over a longer period, particularly when deeper patterns — such as those rooted in early life experiences — are part of the picture.

I offer session packages because consistent, committed work produces better results than ad hoc sessions. We review progress together at regular intervals so you always know where things stand.

Yes. Everything shared in session is confidential. I follow the ethical guidelines of the British Psychological Society and Socialstyrelsen (the Swedish Health and Welfare Authority).

The only exception to confidentiality is if there is a serious risk of harm — this is standard across all psychological practice.

I offer 90-minute sessions in packages of 4, 6, 8, or 12 — because meaningful change requires sustained commitment, not a single conversation. If you’d like to start with a standalone initial consultation before committing to a package, that’s also an option. The package you choose will depend on what you’re working toward, and we’ll discuss this together at that first meeting. Single sessions are available, but most clients find that committing to a block of work upfront makes a real difference to what we can achieve together. Please email me at info@couplestherapy.se for current fees and to discuss which option suits you best.

Yes. I regularly work with couples who are in different locations — whether that’s different cities, countries, or time zones. Online sessions make this straightforward. Each person simply joins the Zoom call from wherever they are.

My approach — Integrative Therapeutic Coaching (ITC) — sits at the intersection of the two. It’s psychologically grounded and draws on attachment theory and trauma-informed practice, but it’s also active and forward-looking. We don’t just explore what’s wrong — we work on building something different.

Yes. I work with couples of all orientations and relationship structures.