Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy in South West London & Central London | Online Worldwide

Couples therapy offers a supportive space to understand one another more deeply, strengthen your connection and develop healthier ways of communicating. Whether you're navigating recurring disagreements, feeling distant, rebuilding trust or simply wanting to invest in your relationship, therapy can help you explore what matters to you both and build a stronger foundation for the future.

Drawing on Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), our work explores the emotions and relationship patterns beneath conflict, helping you develop greater understanding, communicate more openly and strengthen your emotional connection.

You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from couples therapy. Whether you are working through a difficult period or want to build on an already strong relationship, therapy offers an opportunity to understand each other more deeply and develop a more secure, connected partnership.

In-person appointments are available in Chelsea, Fulham / Imperial Wharf and Belgravia, as well as online throughout South West London and beyond.

Ready to explore whether couples therapy is right for you?

When Couples Therapy Can Help

Couples often develop familiar ways of responding to one another, particularly during times of stress. Recognising these patterns can be the first step towards understanding what is happening between you and deciding what you would like to change.

Couples therapy may be helpful if you:

  • Find yourselves having the same arguments without resolving them.

  • Feel misunderstood, criticised or unheard.

  • Struggle to express your feelings, needs or concerns.

  • Feel increasingly distant or disconnected.

  • Have noticed changes in intimacy or emotional closeness.

  • Are working through a breach of trust or infidelity.

  • Are navigating a major life transition or uncertainty about the future.

  • Want to strengthen your relationship and understand each other better.

Understanding the Patterns Beneath Conflict

Arguments about everyday issues can sometimes reflect deeper feelings, such as loneliness, insecurity or a fear of rejection. Couples therapy offers a space to explore these experiences, understand how you affect one another and develop more constructive ways of relating.

Whether you’re facing a difficult period or simply want to invest in your relationship, therapy can help you build on your strengths and work towards a more connected future.

My Approach

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) focuses on the emotional bonds between partners and the patterns that develop when important needs for closeness, reassurance or understanding are not being met. It helps couples make sense of their reactions to one another and find new ways to feel heard, understood and emotionally connected.

For example, one partner may respond to relationship difficulties by seeking reassurance or trying to resolve things immediately, while the other withdraws to avoid further conflict. The more one partner pursues, the more the other may retreat, leaving both feeling frustrated, hurt or alone.

EFCT helps couples recognise these cycles and explore the emotions and needs beneath them. With greater understanding, it becomes possible to respond differently and develop more secure, supportive ways of relating.

Our work may include:

  • Recognising recurring patterns that contribute to conflict.

  • Understanding the emotions and needs beneath each partner’s responses.

  • Exploring how past experiences may influence present relationships.

  • Developing more open communication and emotional connection.

My approach is collaborative and compassionate, with space for both partners to express themselves, feel heard and explore difficult issues without becoming caught in the same arguments.

What to Expect from Couples Therapy

Our work begins with understanding what has brought you to therapy, how each of you experiences the relationship and what you would like to change. This provides a starting point for exploring your difficulties, identifying the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and deciding together what you hope to achieve.

Sessions offer a space for both partners to express their feelings and perspectives, including things that may be difficult to discuss at home. Rather than focusing on blame or deciding who is right, we work towards a deeper understanding of each other and more constructive ways of responding.

Every couple’s circumstances are different. Whether you are seeking help with a specific issue or wish to explore longstanding difficulties, the focus and pace of therapy will be shaped around your needs and goals.

Couples Therapy in Chelsea, Fulham and Belgravia

  • Couples Therapy in Chelsea: 86 Duke of York Square, Chelsea, SW3 4LY, near Sloane Square. Access by stairs only; no lift available.

  • Couples Therapy in Fulham and Imperial Wharf: The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, SW6 2UB, on the border of Chelsea and Fulham. Step-free and wheelchair access.

  • Couples Therapy in Belgravia: 2 Eaton Gate, Belgravia, SW1W 9BJ, near Sloane Square and Victoria. Lift and wheelchair access.

Online Couples Therapy

Online couples therapy offers a flexible alternative if travelling is difficult, you and your partner are based in different locations, or you live outside South West or Central London. Sessions provide an opportunity to explore your relationship and work together from the comfort of your own space. We can discuss whether online or in-person sessions would best suit your circumstances.

For further information about my practice locations, please visit my locations page.

Couples Therapy Sessions and Fees

You can choose individual sessions or a six- or twelve-session package, with reduced rates for longer-term commitments. The most suitable option will depend on your circumstances and the focus of your work together.

Session Fees (50-minute In-Person or Online):

  • £170 per session - when booking a 12-session package

  • £185 per session - when booking a 6-session package

  • £200 per session - for individual sessions

Saturday Couples Therapy – Extended Sessions

A limited number of extended couples therapy sessions are available on Saturday mornings, by advance booking. These sessions provide additional time to explore relationship patterns, communication difficulties and other concerns in greater depth. Saturday appointments are available in person or online and are offered at the following rates.

Saturday Session Fees (75-minute In-Person or Online):

  • £220 per session - when booking a 12-session package

  • £235 per session - when booking a 6-session package

  • £250 per session - for individual sessions

We can discuss the most suitable option for your circumstances when you enquire.

Taking the First Step

Taking the first step towards couples therapy can feel significant, but you don’t need to have all the answers before getting in touch. An initial consultation offers an opportunity to talk about your relationship, explore what you hope to gain from therapy, and consider how I might be able to support you both. Whether you’re navigating a particular difficulty or simply wish to strengthen your connection and invest in your relationship for the future, you are welcome to get in touch. We can explore what feels right for you both, at a pace that feels comfortable.

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What Our Clients Say

  • Approaching Difficult Conversations

    Couples therapy helped us navigate difficult conversations, really hear and understand each other, and respond with empathy rather than defensiveness. We learned to break old patterns, reconnect and move forward together in a more fulfilling way.

  • A Truly Transformative Experience

    “Working with Kay has been transformative. Her warm, non-judgemental presence helped me feel safe and understood, making it easier to explore difficult parts of my life. Her compassionate, professional approach empowered me to find my own answers and move forward with confidence.”

  • Lasting Inspiration and Guidance

    “Working with Kay has been deeply inspiring. The insights she shared continue to support me through life’s challenges, and I carry them with me—both in thought and in practice.”

  • Overcoming Social Anxiety

    “Having struggled with social anxiety for much of my life, it’s incredible to now be in a place where I can relax and genuinely enjoy social interactions. I’m so grateful to Kay for helping me get here.”

  • Life-Changing Therapy

    “Therapy with Kay has been life-changing. I only wish I’d started sooner.”

  • A Safe and Supportive Space

    “Kay is an exceptional therapist. She offered a safe, supportive space where I could work through my issues at my own pace. I was able to speak openly about things I’d never shared before and felt truly accepted and understood.”

  • Skilled and Supportive

    “Kay is a highly skilled therapist who has helped me enormously. I feel more grounded, resilient, and better equipped to handle life’s challenges.”

  • Compassionate Support Through Difficult Times

    “Kay has been a wonderful source of support during a particularly difficult time in my life. She has a real talent for helping you find a path forward that feels right for you.”

  • Building Healthy Boundaries

    “Learning about my relationship with myself and how to establish healthy boundaries has been invaluable. Kay is an excellent therapist, and I’m truly grateful for her guidance.”