What couples counselling is
In couples counselling the relationship is the client.
Titles you will see include 心理咨询人员, Registered Psychologist and Registered Assistant Psychologist.
It is not arbitration and nobody rules at the end. Couples counselling is for people married and unmarried, together and separating.
Is couples counselling the right first step?
The usual reasons not to start jointly are moderate to severe aggression between partners, active alcohol or other substance misuse, a continuing affair, and psychotic symptoms 1. Individual or specialist treatment comes first.
Couples sessions require safety. If one of you is afraid of the other, that is a safety question first.
If the problem is safety rather than the relationship
Where there is violence, control or fear at home, the first call is not to a counsellor.
The NO MORE Global Directory lists domestic and sexual violence helplines country by country, and covers almost every country the United Nations recognises 2. The NO MORE Foundation built it with the United Nations and the World Bank.
A number from another country will not help you. Look up the one where you are.
Nearby places and related listings
- Couples counselling, Shanghai
- Couples counselling, Beijing
- Couples therapists by city, the couples therapists page, not tied to a place
- Couples counselling across China
References
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