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Couples Counselling

Clarity. Understanding. Moving Forward - Together. 

From the outside, things may look fine.

But within the relationship, something feels off...


Repeated arguments, unresolved tension, emotional distance, or conversations that don’t seem to go anywhere.

 

You may be trying to fix things or avoiding certain topics altogether.

Couples Counselling is a space to slow down, understand what’s really happening and find a clearer way forward, together.

Session Specifics

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Duration

60 minutes

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Mode

Online: Video or audio

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Frequency

Weekly, typically

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Fee

₹4,000 per session

Who this is for

For couples who recognize any of these

You don't need a crisis to start. Most couples come well before things have reached a breaking point, which is often the better moment to begin. 

  • Keep having the same arguments without resolution

  • Feel misunderstood, unheard or disconnected

  • Struggle with communication or emotional distance

  • Are navigating transitions (marriage, children, career shifts, etc.)

  • Want to address patterns before they become more serious

  • Care about the relationship, but don’t know how to improve it

what makes this different

You've already tried talking it through. That's rarely the issue.

Most couples have already tried talking. The issue is that conversations repeat without clarity or resolution. Four things shape the work here, designed to break that loop.

This approach focuses on:

1. Structured Conversations
Sessions are guided so both partners are heard, without conversations going in circles.

2. Understanding Patterns (Not Just Incidents)
We look beyond individual arguments to identify what keeps repeating underneath.

3. Balanced Perspective
The focus is not on taking sides but on helping both partners understand each other more clearly.

4. Practical Change
Insights are translated into how you communicate and respond differently outside sessions.

What we work on

  • Repeated conflicts and unresolved arguments

  • Communication breakdowns

  • Emotional distance or disconnection

  • Trust concerns (non-crisis)

  • Differences in expectations or priorities

  • Navigating life transitions together

what you can expect 

Clearer, more productive conversations •

Better understanding of each other’s perspectives •

Reduced conflict intensity and repetition •

More intentional communication •

A stronger sense of direction in the relationship •

How Sessions work

Five Stages. Both partners, equally heard. 

The structure that ensures both partners get space, and that the dynamic between you becomes visible.

Session Duration: 60 minutes
 

Mode: Online (Video or Audio)
 

Frequency: Typically weekly (adjusted based on your needs)

 

Process:

  1. Understand- Understand the current dynamic and key concerns

  2. Identify- Identify repeating patterns in communication and response

  3. Clarify- Build clarity on each partner’s perspective

  4. Engage- Work toward more effective ways of engaging

  5. Review- Review progress and refine over time

Questions about
Couples counselling

Common questions that couples ask before a first session. For broader questions about how the practice works, see the full FAQ page.

Frequently asked questions

What this is not

Not about assigning blame •

Not just venting the same issues repeatedly •

Not unstructured conversations without direction •

Before your first session

Before booking, each partner will be asked to complete a brief intake and informed consent form separately.

The form outlines:


• How the counselling process works
• Confidentiality and its limits
• The structure and expectations of couples counselling
• Practical information regarding sessions, communication and cancellations

It typically takes about 10–15 minutes to complete and helps create greater clarity and direction from the very first session.

book a session

If this approach resonates with you, the next step is simple.

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Contact me

Joshua Tivade
Counselling Psychologist
Albatross Counselling and Wellbeing

        Call: +91-900 492 0884
        Whatsapp: +91-900 492 0884

        Email: info@albatrosswellbeing.com

Online Practice based in Mumbai, India

This service does not provide crisis or emergency support. If you are in immediate danger or require urgent psychiatric or medical assistance, please contact local emergency services or a crisis helpline in your area. If you are in India, you may contact local emergency services (112) or a mental health helpline such as AASRA (91-22-27546669).

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