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Relationship therapy enquiry — Psychologist
People may want help with recurring relationship difficulties rather than a mediator to settle a specific decision. Describe the kind of support and intended participants at a high level; intimate details, safety concerns and personal histories should be handled through the professional's confidential intake.
Service scope
A request for an appropriately qualified professional to assess and, where suitable, provide therapy focused on a relationship. It is distinct from mediation of practical agreements, deciding blame or promising reconciliation, and joint work should not be assumed appropriate in every situation.
What is normally included
- Suitability discussion for relationship-focused therapy
- Agreed individual or joint therapeutic work
- Referral when a different service is needed
What is not included
- Legal settlement mediation
- Guaranteed reconciliation
- Treating unsafe joint participation as routine couples work
Typical tasks
- Clarify the therapy request
- Assess proposed participation privately
- Explain the therapeutic approach and boundaries
- Agree suitable session arrangements
- Review whether the service remains appropriate
What to include in your brief
- Relationship-support request
- Intended participant roles
- Adult or family context
- Preferred format and language
- Practical appointment needs
Choosing the right professional
Check relevant relationship-therapy training and the provider's professional status. Ask about separate contact, confidentiality between participants and safety screening, and distinguish therapy from mediation, legal advice or a promise to preserve the relationship.
Important considerations
- Joint therapy may not be suitable for every relationship
- Participants may have different goals
- Confidentiality between joint and individual contacts needs clarity
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