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Relationship Counselling online and in Chorley, Lancashire

Relationship Therapy: Rebuilding Connection, Trust, and Understanding

Has your relationship started to feel distant or disconnected – stuck in a loop?

Perhaps conversations that once flowed freely now turn quickly into arguments or silence.   Maybe you are caught in what feels like a never ending cycle of the same arguments about money, parenting, or intimacy.   Trust may feel broken after a betrayal of some kind.   Perhaps your once strong connection has faded, leaving you feeling more like roommates or adversaries than partners.    

You may find yourselves caught in a well-rehearsed dance—moving between closeness and distance—without fully understanding why. Perhaps you sense that past experiences are shaping your relationship dynamics in ways you can’t quite pinpoint.

Maybe one or both of you grew up in a boarding school environment, and you wonder if that’s influencing how you connect. Or perhaps you’ve experienced a miscarriage, a significant loss, or are facing health challenges that are affecting your relationship.

You are not alone.  Many couples go through moments of doubt, distance, disconnection and crisis.   Improving your relationship is invaluable and with the right guidance and support, tools and commitment, it’s possible to rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and reconnect – both emotionally and physically.    

Couples and relationship therapy can help you understand and break free from negative patterns, find new ways to support each other and learn how to communicate so that both your feelings and needs are heard and understood.

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Why Healthy Relationships Matter

Relationships are at the heart of our well-being. The quality of our connections impacts our happiness, emotional and physical health.  When relationships are strong and supportive, they provide comfort, security, and a deep sense of belonging. But when they become strained or unhealthy, they can lead to stress, loneliness, and inner turmoil.

Investing in your relationship

Healthy relationships don’t just happen—they require effort, communication, and commitment. Whether you’re looking to strengthen an already strong bond or heal after challenges, couples therapy can provide the tools and guidance to deepen your connection and rebuild trust. Ready to nurture a stronger, more fulfilling relationship?
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Relationship therapy can help you find:

Compassion and Empathy

Develop a deeper understanding of your partner—and they of you. Strengthening compassion fosters renewed friendship and emotional intimacy, helping you reconnect on a meaningful level. 

Aha Moments

Therapy often leads to eye-opening realizations that bring clarity to your relationship. These insights help you better understand yourself and your partner, paving the way for healthier, more fulfilling interactions.

Healing and Growth

From improving communication to restoring emotional or physical intimacy, therapy supports healing. Whether you’re rebuilding trust after a betrayal or overcoming long-standing challenges, therapy provides a path forward that is both achievable and sustainable.

Re-connection

Rekindle the bond that first brought you together. Relationship therapy helps couples navigate challenges, break unhealthy patterns, and create a stronger, more resilient partnership

Sarah Tinsley

Build The Loving Relationships You’ve Always Wanted

My name’s Sarah, and I’m a dedicated relationship and couples therapist here to support you on your journey toward a healthier, more fulfilling partnership. I understand that every relationship is unique, and so are the challenges you face. Whether you’re navigating communication struggles, rebuilding trust, or simply looking to strengthen your connection, I’m here to help.

I work with all couples—opposite-sex and same-sex, married, in a civil partnership, dating, living together or apart – you are very welcome here. 

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Each couple is unique

I offer both short-term and long-term relationship counselling tailored to your specific needs and circumstances. While many couples find that around eight sessions provide meaningful progress, some prefer ongoing support, while others may need just a few sessions to navigate a specific challenge. We’ll discuss your goals and expectations in our first session to ensure therapy meets your needs

What to expect

  • 90-Minute Sessions: Ample time for both partners to be heard, understood, and supported.
  • Personalized Approach: Exploring your patterns, past influences, and ways to break free from unhelpful cycles.
  • Individual or Joint Sessions: You can come alone or with your partner—whatever feels right for you.

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My invitation to you.

I would love to meet with you both for an introductory call (either by zoom or phone) to see if the way that I work might be right for you.  

Typically an introductory call lasts around 20 minutes.  It’s really a chance for us to get to know each other and for you both to ask any questions that you might have. 

There is no obligation to start therapy with me but if we do all feel that we would work well together and our diaries match up, we can think about arranging our first session together. 

 

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