Couples Therapy for Parents
Becoming parents changes a relationship. Communication, intimacy, identity, and roles can all shift. I offer couples therapy for parents navigating the emotional and relational impact of having children.
What Can We work with
Feeling disconnected after baby
Conflict or resentment
Communication breakdown
Different parenting approaches
Loss of intimacy
When Becoming Parents Changes the Relationship
You may love your child deeply and yet feel further apart from each other than ever before.
Conversations that once felt easy now turn into tension. Small disagreements escalate quickly.
Old wounds may have come to the surface.
One of you may feel overwhelmed, the other may feel shut out. Intimacy shifts. Roles change. Resentment can build.
Parenthood reshapes a relationship. That doesn’t mean something is broken, it means something has changed.
what new parents often struggle with
Communication that feels reactive or defensive
Navigating differences in parental roles and the mental and emotional impact
Feeling more like co-managers or room-mates than partners
Constant practical conversations, no emotional connection
Different parenting approaches creating conflict
Loss of intimacy after birth
Feeling unseen, unappreciated, or misunderstood
Practical Details
In-Person or Online
Couples therapy sessions are available in person in Brighton & Hove, or online via secure video.
Free Initial Consultation
Complete the contact form to arrange a free introductory call. This is a gentle, no-obligation conversation to explore what’s bringing you here and whether working together feels right.
Session Fee
50 minutes · £95
75 minutes · £130
Payment details are shared when we begin working together.
Book a free consultation
If you’re curious about working together, you’re in the right place. Complete the form and I will be in touch by email to offer a free initial consultation and gently explore what support might be helpful for you.