Couples & Relationship Counselling with Phiona

Relationships are at the heart of our wellbeing. They offer connection, belonging, and shared meaning, yet they can also bring challenges that feel isolating or exhausting when faced alone. When communication becomes strained, emotions feel misunderstood, or trust is impacted, having a safe and neutral space to explore concerns together can make a profound difference.

Phiona offers compassionate, professional couples and relational counselling for people at any stage of their relationship journey: including all relationship styles, cultures, and identities.

Who Is Counselling For?

Phiona welcomes and supports:

• Heterosexual and LGBTQIA+ partners
• New or longer-term relationships
• Married, cohabiting, or committed partnerships
• Monogamous, polyamorous, or ethically non-monogamous relationships
• Relationships exploring sexual or intimacy concerns
• Relationships adjusting to neurodiversity or mixed-neurotype dynamics
• Co-parents and blended families
• Partners navigating separation or rebuilding post-separation

Every relationship has a story and every story deserves to be heard.

How Counselling Can Help

Counselling can provide support with:

• Strengthening emotional connection and communication
• Managing conflict with care and understanding
• Rebuilding trust after betrayal, secrecy, or broken boundaries
• Enhancing sexual intimacy or desire compatibility
• Recognising unhelpful patterns and creating healthier responses
• Navigating jealousy, insecurity, or unmet needs
• Adapting to life changes, including parenting, health, work, or identity shifts
• Exploring the future of the relationship with clarity and respect

Whether you hope to repair, reconnect, deepen, or peacefully transition, counselling offers space to reflect and grow together.

Phiona’s Approach

Phiona is a qualified Humanistic Counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and is currently completing specialist training in Couples and Relationship Therapy, deepening her skills in:

• Communication and attachment styles
• Sexual and intimacy dynamics
• Trauma-informed relational work
• Conflict resolution and emotional regulation

Phiona is also a Student Member of COSRT . The College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists.

Her therapeutic style is:

• Warm, inclusive, and non-judgemental
• Collaborative and respectful
• Person-centred and trauma-aware
• Tailored to the needs and values of each couple

Phiona works with the relationship, not as a referee, but as a supporter of your shared wellbeing.

What to Expect in Your First Session

The initial session is an opportunity to:

• Share what has brought you to counselling
• Reflect on your relationship strengths and challenges
• Discuss goals and intentions for therapy
• Ask questions and understand the counselling process

Phiona will help you both feel comfortable and heard, ensuring each partner has equal space to speak without pressure or judgement. Together, you will create a plan that supports the direction you wish to move in.

There is no expectation to have all the answers, attending is a positive step in itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are sessions?
Sessions are 50–90 minutes.

How often will we meet?
Most couples attend weekly or fortnightly. You can decide together what feels right.

What if one of us is unsure about attending?
It’s common to have mixed feelings. Therapy can support you both in exploring these openly.

Do you take sides?
No. The relationship is the focus, both partners are valued and listened to.

Can we attend online if we are in different locations?
Yes, as long as both partners have private, stable connections.

Is counselling suitable if we are considering separating?
Absolutely. Therapy can support a clearer, kinder understanding of whether to stay together, transition apart, or create new post-relationship agreements.

Do you work with sexual difficulties?
Yes. Phiona is undertaking specialist training in sexual and relational therapy and offers a supportive space to explore intimacy concerns.

Accessibility & Reduced-Fee Sessions

During her specialist training period, Phiona is offering reduced-fee sessions until September 2026 of £65
Fees will be reviewed after this date in line with standard counselling rates.

This makes now an ideal time to access high-quality relational support at a more affordable cost.

Where & How Sessions Are Offered

Choose what works best for you:

• Face-to-face in Havant, Hampshire
• Online via a secure video platform

Both are confidential, comfortable options to explore challenges and discover new understanding.

Begin Your Journey Together

If you are ready to invest in positive change, whether healing, growing, or redefining your relationship. 

Begin Your Journey Together

Initial assessment from £90 (up to 90 minutes)

Ongoing sessions 50-60 minutes £65 (whilst training)