- Who it is for
- Individuals, couples and families
- Format
- In person (Istanbul) · Online
Why do we keep returning to the same problems in relationships?
Difficulties in relationships often come not from a single event but from patterns that settle in over time. One partner pushing harder as the other pulls away, arguments always ending at the same point even when the topic changes, or needs being expected rather than spoken are familiar examples of these patterns.
These patterns can show up not only in romantic relationships but also in family relationships, friendships and working relationships. They are often fed by a person’s past experiences, their expectations of relationships and the ways of communicating they have learned.
What we work on
- Communication problems and recurring conflict
- Broken trust and difficulties with intimacy
- Recurring patterns in romantic relationships
- Periods such as the time before marriage, moving in together and becoming parents
- Family communication, roles and boundaries
- Separation and divorce, and their effect on children
How we address it in therapy
Relationship difficulties can be addressed in individual, couple or family sessions:
- In individual work we look at the patterns that recur in a person’s relationships, their needs and their reactions.
- In couple work we look together at how partners hear each other, how conflicts escalate and how they can reach each other again.
- In family work we look together at the family’s way of communicating, its roles and its recurring patterns.
In all of this work we draw on cognitive behavioural techniques, aiming to notice how thoughts, feelings and behaviours affect each other within a relationship and to develop concrete communication skills.
When to seek support
If the same arguments have become a cycle, talking has become harder and harder, a distance has grown between you, or difficulties in the relationship are clearly affecting you or family members, getting support can help. Working on things early can help keep problems from becoming entrenched.
If you are experiencing physical, emotional or financial violence in your relationship, your safety comes first: you can call 112 in Türkiye (or your local emergency number).
Frequently asked questions
Can I come on my own for relationship problems?
Yes. We can also work on the recurring patterns in your relationships, your own reactions and your needs in individual therapy. If appropriate, joint sessions with a partner or family members can be planned at a later stage.
How long are couple and family sessions?
Couple and family sessions last about 90 minutes. Who takes part and how often are planned together according to need.
Does the therapist take sides?
No. In couple and family work the aim is not to find out who is right, but to understand the patterns in the relationship and create a space for communication in which everyone is heard.
This page is general information and is not a diagnosis, assessment or substitute for therapy. If you or someone else is in danger, call 112 in Türkiye or your local emergency number.