OLIP Therapy · Fareham, Hampshire
Couples Counselling in Fareham
A neutral space where you will both be heard, in person or online across the UK.
Couples Counselling
Couples counselling in Fareham, Hampshire, and online across the UK
Reconnect, rebuild, and grow together.
Compassionate, proven couples counselling to help you communicate better, rebuild trust and deepen your connection, in person or online.
Helping couples since 2003 · 396 five-star Google reviews · In person & online
What is couples counselling?
Couples counselling, also called couples therapy or marriage counselling, is a talking therapy where both partners work with a trained therapist to improve communication, resolve conflict and rebuild connection.
Together you learn tools to navigate trust, intimacy, money, parenting and whatever else life brings. The goal is simple: more understanding, deeper emotional closeness, and a healthier, happier relationship.
And you do not have to wait until things are struggling. Proactive therapy can strengthen a good relationship and head off future issues before they take hold.
Does couples counselling actually work?
It is a fair question, and worth an honest answer.
The research is encouraging
Emotionally Focused Therapy, one of the approaches used in couples work, has the strongest evidence base of the structured couples therapies, with most couples reporting meaningful improvement.
It works best when you both engage
The single biggest factor is not the technique. It is whether both partners turn up willing to look at their own part in the pattern, not just the other person's.
What we can tell you about us
OLIP Therapy has been helping couples across Hampshire since 2003, holds 396 five-star Google reviews, and was named Practice of the Year 2025.
We will be honest with you at your free consultation about whether we think counselling is likely to help, rather than promising an outcome nobody can guarantee.
What couples counselling can help with
Whatever you are facing, you do not have to work it out alone.
Communication
Break the cycle of the same arguments and learn to truly hear each other again.
Trust & betrayal
Work through broken trust, affairs or secrets, and rebuild safety together.
Intimacy & connection
Reignite closeness and emotional connection that may have faded over time.
Conflict & arguments
Find calmer, kinder ways to disagree and resolve things without it escalating.
Parenting differences
Get on the same page as a team, even when your instincts pull in different directions.
Money & life stress
Ease the strain that finances, work and big life changes place on a relationship.
Wondering if counselling is right for you?
Take our quick, private quiz. In a couple of minutes it will help you reflect on where you are and whether counselling could help.
Hampshire's Practice of the Year
Practice of the Year
Award-winning care, trusted by couples across Fareham and beyond.
Never take sides
A calm, neutral space where both of you feel genuinely heard.
Confidential & safe
Talk openly, at your own pace, without fear of being judged.
Online or in person
See us at our Fareham practice or together from home, UK-wide.
Do not wait for things to break down
Whether you are working through something specific or simply want to feel closer again, investing in your relationship may be the most important step you take together. The best time to start is now.
Book your free consultationWhat to expect
A free consultation
A relaxed, no-pressure chat to understand what you both want from counselling.
A safe, neutral space
Sessions where you both feel heard, with a therapist who never takes sides.
Practical tools that last
Proven techniques you can carry into everyday life, long after counselling ends.
Looking for couples counselling near you?
Our practice is in Fareham, within easy reach of most of south Hampshire, with free parking right outside and evening appointments available.
Fareham
Arena Office, Lancaster Court, 8 Barnes Wallis Road, PO15 5TU.
Southampton & Portsmouth
Both around 15 to 20 minutes along the M27.
Winchester & Basingstoke
Straightforward down the M3, with couples travelling in regularly.
Online, UK-wide
Secure video sessions, which suit couples juggling work and childcare.
Couples also travel from Gosport, Whiteley, Havant and across the Meon Valley.
Common questions about couples counselling
Do we both need to attend?
Couples work is most powerful with both partners involved. That said, if your partner is hesitant, individual sessions can still help a great deal, and partners often join once they see the benefit.
What if my partner will not come?
You can still start on your own. A lot of what shapes a relationship is how each person responds within it, and working on your side of that can shift the dynamic more than people expect. It is also a common route in: one partner comes first, and the other joins later.
How much does couples counselling cost?
Your initial consultation is free. Couples counselling is £90 per 50 minute session, including VAT. Full details are on our fees page.
Is this the same as marriage counselling?
Yes. Marriage counselling, marriage guidance, relationship counselling and couples therapy all describe the same work. We support married couples, unmarried partners, civil partners and couples at any stage of a relationship.
How is it different from individual counselling?
In individual counselling the focus is on you and your own experience. In couples work the relationship itself is the client, so the therapist is paying attention to the pattern between you rather than taking either side of it.
Will the therapist take sides?
Never. Our role is not to judge or decide who is right, but to help you both feel heard and find a way forward together.
Is it only for relationships in crisis?
Not at all. Many couples come simply to strengthen an already good relationship, deepen their connection, or prevent problems before they start.
Is couples counselling confidential?
Yes. It is a confidential space, within the usual professional and legal safeguards designed to keep everyone safe.
How long does it take?
It varies for every couple. Some find a few sessions enough, others value longer support. We will talk through what suits you, with no obligation to continue longer than you wish.
Can we do sessions online?
Yes. We offer secure online couples counselling across the UK, which works well for busy couples or those who prefer the comfort of home.
Start building a closer future, together
Take the first step today with a free, no-obligation consultation. We are here, with compassion and proven tools that work.