Relationship Issues

Relationship issues can take many forms: recurring arguments, feeling disconnected, trust concerns, or struggling to communicate. They can happen in romantic partnerships, friendships, family relationships, or work connections. At their core, relationship difficulties are often rooted in unmet needs, miscommunication, or old patterns that play out in new situations. They’re rarely just about the latest disagreement; more often, they’re shaped by deeper experiences and expectations we carry into our connections.
 

Why It Matters

• Emotional wellbeing: Healthy, supportive relationships can buffer against stress and improve mental health, while strained ones can increase anxiety, low mood, and emotional exhaustion.

• Physical health: Long-term relationship conflict has been linked to higher risks of health problems such as heart disease, while strong relationships can support better immune function and recovery from illness.

• Identity and self-worth: How we’re treated in relationships, and how we treat others, can reinforce or challenge our beliefs about ourselves.

• Patterns over time: Without addressing the root causes, relationship issues can repeat across different connections, creating cycles of frustration or hurt. 

 

Need Urgent Support?

If you need urgent support and it's out of hours, here are some immediate options:​

• Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)

• NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline: Call 111 and press option 2

• Open Mental Health Somerset (24/7): 01823 276 892

 

Seeking Counselling in Yeovil to help navigate relationship challenges?

Whether you’re navigating conflict, trust issues, or just feeling stuck, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We offer counselling in Yeovil in a safe, neutral space to explore what’s going on, find clarity, and build healthier relationships.
 

Therapy with us:

• £70 for individual therapy (50 minutes)

• £120 EMDR therapy (90 minutes)

• £30 per session with a student counsellor (ideal for clients with moderate mental health needs, life transitions, everyday challenges, or feeling stuck or lost). Student counsellors are in the final stages of training and work under close supervision. (50 minutes)
  
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