Ms Emilija Sabaliauskaite MSc
Relationship Therapist,
Rotterdam.
Services
My practise "Core Relationship Therapy" is guided by the values of compassion, collaboration, and curiosity. Our work together will invite awareness, change, and new ways of relating. I believe that love can hold both joy and challenge, and that meaningful connection begins with self-awareness and emotional safety. As I like to say: “Loving relationships aren’t found, they are created.”
I provide therapy for both individuals, whether in a relationship, single, or healing from heartbreak, and couples.
For Individuals
Therapy for individuals is a space to reflect, gain clarity, and create meaningful change in your love life. This could mean improving an existing relationship, preparing for a healthy new one, or healing after break-up.
Areas I can help with include:
Navigating dating life (including dating profiles and strategies for finding a partner)
Understanding and shifting unhelpful relationship patterns
Healing after heartbreak, divorce, or infidelity
Managing relationship anxiety or fear of commitment
Addressing intimacy or sexual concerns
Building self-esteem, self-confidence, and relational skills
For Couples
Couples therapy begins with a three-session assessment (two joint sessions and one individual session with each partner, including Gottman Questionnaire) to fully understand your relationship dynamics, strengths, and challenges. From there, we work on building deeper understanding and practical skills.
Areas I can help with include:
Improving communication and conflict resolution
Working through recurring patterns or unresolved tensions
Rebuilding trust
Addressing intimacy and sexual concerns
Navigating life transitions together
Strengthening connection and partnership
MY FEES:
- Direct payment
Online Consultation
- Online consultations offered
I AM FLUENT IN:
- English
- Lithuanian
I WORK WITH:
- Adults
- Couples
- Individuals
CORE SERVICES:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Individual and Couple Therapy
- Online Counselling / Phone Therapy
- Relationship Counselling
SCOPE OF PRACTICE:
- Attachment Issues
- Intimacy Issues
- Life Transitions
- Pre-Marital Counselling
- Relationships and Marriage Problems
- Relationship Problems
- Self-Esteem
- Young Adult Issues
Approach
I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches to support the unique dynamics of each individual and couple. I’m trained in the Gottman Method, which offers practical, evidence-based tools for building strong, emotionally fulfilling relationships. I’ve also trained with Dr. Tammy Nelson, with a focus on intimacy and sexual healing, and with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, whose work is especially focused on helping single clients understand their relationship patterns and prepare for healthy love. Influenced also by Esther Perel, my style is warm, engaged, and active, blending solution-focused tools with relational insight. My aim is to help you better understand your patterns, navigate challenges with clarity, and create deeper, more authentic connections - with others and with yourself.
You might wonder what it’s like to work with me. I often describe it like running a marathon with a supportive companion - not someone shouting from the sidelines, but someone jogging just off to the side, keeping pace. I’m there to cheer you on when you find your rhythm, and offer a gentle breath of perspective when the path gets hard. Sometimes I’ll give you a high-five, other times a soft nudge forward - but always with care.
Why I work in this field
I see how many people long for closeness, but struggle to find it, build it, or keep it. And honestly, it makes me sad how many go through life without ever really feeling the depth that love and connection can bring.
For a long time, I thought love would just show up when the time was right. But through my own experiences, and the many stories I’ve been trusted to hold, I’ve learned that love isn’t something we just fall into. It’s something we learn, choose, and keep showing up for.
That quiet ache for connection is something I recognize deeply, and it’s part of what keeps me drawn to this work. That quiet thread runs through so much of what I witness, and it’s what continues to draw me to this work.
My mission is to foster love - the kind that is chosen, tended to, and grown over time.
How to know when it’s time to come?
It’s time to consider relationship therapy when you feel like you can’t work through things on your own anymore, or when the strain in your relationship starts to affect your mental health, sleep, work, or other parts of your life.
If you catch yourself thinking:
“I can’t seem to get over my ex.”
“I won’t be able to find anyone like him/her.”
“I’m tired of attracting the same kind of relationships.”
“We keep having the same arguments and nothing changes.”
“We’re together, but it feels like we’re miles apart.”
…it might be a sign it’s time to start therapy. This is where I can step in and walk alongside you - creating a space where we explore what’s happening, understand the patterns, and work together toward the changes you want to see.
More about my Practice
I believe the foundation of effective therapy is a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. That’s why I offer a free, no-obligation 20-minute introductory call , a chance for us to meet, for you to share a little about what’s on your mind, and to see if I might be the right therapist for you.
You can find more information and book your call directly at www.coretherapy.nl
If you’re not quite ready for therapy yet, you’re welcome to connect with me on Instagram @therapy.thecore, where I share insights, reflections, and practical tools for navigating love, connection, and relationships.
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