Relationship and Couples Therapy in Margate
I’m Olivia, a professional Therapist providing therapeutic counselling for Couples and Individuals
A Warm Welcome
Hi, it's good to have you here.
Please take a moment to explore what is available for Individual Therapy and Couples Therapy. Whether you're dealing with conflict, poor communication, emotional dysregulation, anxiety or depression, I can help guide you through to a better place, and more fulfilling relationships.
If you have any question
Hi, it's good to have you here.
Please take a moment to explore what is available for Individual Therapy and Couples Therapy. Whether you're dealing with conflict, poor communication, emotional dysregulation, anxiety or depression, I can help guide you through to a better place, and more fulfilling relationships.
If you have any questions, please get in touch. I aim to reply within 24 hours, so if you do not hear back, do check your SPAM box.
Counselling - how can it help me?
Relationships are intricate arenas where two people come together with their unique expectations, backgrounds, communication styles, and relationship histories. At times, these differences can lead to misunderstandings, conflict, or feelings of disconnection.
Some individuals may experience anxiety, and anxiety and couples therapy can be particularly beneficial in addressing this, especially for those who constantly seek reassurance or feel overwhelmed by emotional dynamics. Others may lean toward avoidance, pulling back when intimacy or conflict arises, which can also create distance and frustration. These patterns are more common than you might think, and with the right therapeutic counselling support, they can be effectively worked through.
My Approach
As a therapist, I provide an open and curious space where you and your partner can explore your relationship concerns without fear of judgment or opinion, just open and empathic exploration.
I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches, using proven methods to help you make sense of yourself and each other.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at disrupted emotional connections that can lead to disconnection, conflict, or miscommunication, so that trust and intimate connection can be restored.
Transactional Analysis explores how we move between different states of being and brings awareness to how reactive communication, such as criticism, withholding affection, or angry outbursts, can play out in our relationships.
Attachment Theory explores how we sought safety and tried to get our needs met in our formative years, as these needs (and ways of getting those needs met) persist throughout our lives.
Ultimately, the journey of couples therapy is about raising awareness and giving context to the sometimes dysfunctional way we strive to be loved, understood, accepted, and cherished. This process goes beyond healthier intimate relationships, extending into better relationships with ourselves and others in our lives, particularly when addressing depression and relationship issues.
In-Person Therapy
I work in-person from Central Margate in Kent.
Online Therapy
Online therapy is a great option for couples who would like to cut out travel and attend therapy sessions from a private space at home or work. There is the added benefit of being able to attend therapy from different locations if ever need be.
Sessions are held over Zoom video call, which is a safe and reliable platform. I have undergone extensive extra training to ensure that online therapy is every bit as vibrant, interactive, and effective as in-person sessions.
The relationship that we build is the foundation of the work that we will do together, and as such, finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with—that is the right 'fit'—is essential. I want all of my clients to have that experience, and that is why I invite you to have an initial get-together to get a feel for what our sessions would be like. I have a wonderful network of fellow counselors that I can refer you to if you decide that I am not the right counselor for you.
Do get in touch and book your consultation by emailing me at: ooven5575@gmail.com
