Every relationship goes through difficult phases. Couple counselling helps partners understand recurring conflicts, communicate without blame and rebuild trust and closeness. Dr. Swati is trained in The Gottman Seven Principles Program and works with couples at every stage, from pre-marital to long-term marriages.
Common reasons couples seek help
- Frequent arguments or feeling unheard
- Emotional distance and loss of intimacy
- Trust issues, including after an affair
- Conflict with in-laws or extended family
- Parenting disagreements and life transitions
- Pre-marital counselling and expectations
Do both partners need to attend?
Not always. Depending on your goals, sessions may be joint, individual, or a mix of both. If your partner is not ready to attend, individual sessions can still help you understand patterns and respond differently.
What to expect
The first sessions explore your relationship history, strengths and areas of strain. You then learn practical tools for listening, handling conflict and repairing after arguments, so changes last beyond therapy.
How couple counselling works at Aarogyama
Many couples wait years before seeking help, often until conflict feels unbearable. Couple counselling works best when started early, but it can help at any stage. Using principles from the Gottman approach, sessions focus on friendship and fondness, managing conflict constructively, and creating shared meaning. You will learn to recognise patterns such as criticism, defensiveness, contempt and stonewalling, and practise healthier alternatives.
Pre-marital counselling
For couples planning to marry, a few sessions can explore expectations about finances, careers, in-laws, children and roles at home. Talking about these openly before marriage builds a strong foundation and reduces later conflict.
Counselling in Kolkata or online
Sessions are available at our Jessore Road (Nagerbazar) and Chowringhee (Elgin) clinics, or online for couples in different cities or with busy schedules. Many couples find a mix works well: in-person sessions for deeper conversations and online sessions for follow-up.
What couples often notice
- Arguments become shorter and calmer
- Each partner feels more heard
- Repair after disagreements becomes easier
- Affection and shared time gradually return
