Frequently Asked Questions
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Relationship and couple counseling offers a supportive space to explore challenges within a relationship and develop a deeper understanding of each other. Sessions can help partners explore communication, recurring patterns, conflict, intimacy, trust, boundaries and other aspects of their relationship.
At Ōsmos, practitioners use different therapeutic approaches depending on their training and practice. Some work with couples together, while others also support individuals who want to explore their relationships.
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Couples and relationship counseling can be useful when partners are experiencing recurring conflict, communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, changes in intimacy, trust issues or uncertainty about the future of their relationship.
It can also provide support during periods of change, such as entering or leaving a relationship, navigating major life transitions, or exploring new ways of relating to one another.
The focus of the work depends on the couple and the practitioner, and sessions can be used both to address current difficulties and to develop a deeper understanding of relationship patterns.
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No. Couples do not need to be in crisis before seeking support.
Some people come to counseling because they are experiencing significant difficulties, while others want to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, understand recurring patterns or create more space for intimacy and connection.
Coming earlier can also give couples an opportunity to explore difficulties before they become more entrenched.
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Yes. Some relationship practitioners at Ōsmos work with individuals as well as couples.
You may want to explore your own relationship patterns, understand a recurring difficulty, work through a separation or breakup, or gain clarity about a relationship before deciding whether to attend together.
The format varies between practitioners, so check their individual profiles to see whether they offer individual relationship counseling.
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Yes. Some Ōsmos practitioners have experience working with non-monogamous relationships and relationship structures outside traditional monogamy.
Depending on the practitioner, this may include support around communication, boundaries, agreements, jealousy, intimacy, attachment, sexuality and navigating relationships with multiple partners.
If this is important to you, look for a practitioner whose profile specifically mentions experience with non-monogamy or reach out to them before booking.
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Yes. Some Ōsmos practitioners work specifically with intimacy, sexuality and sexual relationships.
Sessions may provide space to explore communication around intimacy, desire, boundaries, sexual identity, relationship dynamics or changes in your intimate life.
Different practitioners have different areas of training and expertise, so we recommend reading their individual profiles to find someone whose approach matches what you would like to explore.
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There is no single format for a couple counseling session. The process depends on the practitioner, the people attending and what you would like to work on.
Sessions may involve conversation, reflection on relationship patterns, exploring different perspectives, developing communication skills, or working with emotions and experiences as they arise between partners.
Your practitioner will usually begin by getting to know you, understanding what brings you to counseling and establishing a shared sense of what you would like to work on.
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Start by considering what you would like support with.
You may be looking for help with communication or conflict, intimacy and sexuality, attachment and emotional patterns, separation or relationship transitions, or navigating a non-monogamous relationship.
Explore the profiles of Ōsmos relationship practitioners and look for someone whose experience, approach and way of working resonates with you. You can also contact a practitioner before booking if you have questions about whether their practice is a good fit.
Not sure who to choose?
You don’t need to know exactly what kind of support you’re looking for. Tell us a little about what’s bringing you here, and we’ll help you find a practitioner whose approach feels like a good fit.