Couples Therapy

Relationships in Hong Kong are under tremendous stress, especially if a move or a job change has created intrinsic differences in how you function as a couple. Whether you call it Couples Therapy, Couples Counseling, Relationship Counseling or Marriage Counseling, the aim is to have you and your significant other discuss your feelings, facilitate honest and open communication and delve into all the issues affecting the relationship. At MindnLife, our therapists use various evidence-based treatment solutions, including Gottman Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Solution Focused Couples Therapy, which have proven to be effective in getting to the root cause of the problem and coming up with effective, applicable and practical solutions.

The challenges couples face

• Trailing Spouse Syndrome
• Emotional Disengagement
• Power Struggles
• Resentments
• Money Problems
• Communication Difficulties
• Affairs and Extra Marital Relationships
• Divorce and Family Issues
• Increased Stress due to Work Pressures
• Challenges of Work Life Balance
• Absence of Spouse

Key goals of therapy

• Promote Empathy
• Promote Active listening
• Promote validating each other’s feelings
• Redefining roles and meaning
• Increase desired behaviours/cognitions by increasing tolerance and acceptance of the differences
• Decrease undesirable behaviours that maintain the reinforce coercion
• Improve problem solving skills
• Improve communication skills

We recognize the impact a place such as Hong Kong can have on a relationship. This can affect people that have been raised in Hong Kong and more so, expatriates and their spouses or partners who are new to Hong Kong. Challenges in relationships can come across at any point. What’s important is to recognize the challenge and consciously take a step towards building a healthy relationship. We understand the sensitive nature of these issues and provide a private and safe space for you and your significant other as you work towards resolving and rebuilding your relationships.

Read our Love and Relationship Series for more information on how relationships can be affected by the city we live in and what you can do to reconnect.

Contact Us for more information or to schedule a session with one of our qualified therapists