By Edoardo Zollo, counsellor and psychotherapist, MNCPS (Acc.) \u00b7 Updated October 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n In short:<\/strong> couples therapy with me is practical and direct. Sessions last 90 minutes, in person in Holborn or Finchley Central or online, and include exercises in the room and at home. It can help with communication, conflict, affairs and infidelity, and sex and ageing. A session costs \u00a3200, and the first step is to book an intro video call of 30 minutes, where both of you can ask me questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Couples sessions are a little different from one-to-one sessions. I take a more direct approach: we work on practical exercises during the session, and I give you exercises to do at home between sessions. Both partners attend, and we work on how the two of you communicate and handle your differences, not on deciding who is right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issues couples bring me most often are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n An affair is painful for both partners, in different ways. Therapy gives you a structured space to talk about what happened, what it meant for each of you, and whether and how to rebuild trust. Whether you decide to stay together or not, the aim is to move forward with clarity instead of silence or constant fighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are an Italian couple living in the UK, or one of you is Italian, differences in language, family expectations and ways of expressing emotion can make misunderstandings more likely. I am an Italian psychotherapist working in London, and my approach is multicultural, so you do not have to explain cultural references from scratch. Sessions can be held in Italian, in English, or in a mix of both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parli italiano? Trovi la stessa pagina in italiano: terapia di coppia con un psicoterapeuta italiano a Londra<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other, understand what brings you to therapy and talk about how to proceed. Before that, you can book a free 30-minute introductory video call, which helps us decide together whether I am the right therapist for you. After the call, the first session is generally available within two to three days. You do not need a referral from your GP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A couples session costs \u00a3200<\/strong> for 90 minutes, whether in person at either location or online. Check with your insurer whether your plan covers couples sessions before you book. You can find locations and fees on the fees and locations page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Couples therapy is not suitable if one of you is afraid of the other or if there is ongoing abuse or coercive control. In those situations, individual support comes first, and I will tell you honestly if I think couples sessions are not appropriate. If this is your situation, the services listed at the end of this article can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I am a counsellor and psychotherapist with 19 years of experience. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (MNCPS Acc.), number NCS21-02681<\/strong> (check the register<\/a>), a register accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. I hold a BA in Person-Centred Counselling and specific training in couples work, including a diploma in the fundamentals of working with couples (2024). My approach is integrative and relational, with a multicultural lens. Read more about me<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How long is a couples session?<\/strong> 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do we both have to attend?<\/strong> Couples sessions involve both partners. If your partner is not ready yet, I also offer individual sessions, which can be a first step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can we do couples therapy online?<\/strong> Yes. I offer both online and in-person sessions, so you can choose the format that suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Will we get homework?<\/strong> Yes. We do practical exercises during the session, and I give you exercises to work on at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is it confidential?<\/strong> Yes. Everything shared in the sessions is strictly confidential, in line with the profession’s code of ethics and the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do I book?<\/strong> Use the form on the website or email ciao@ed-counselling.co.uk for the free 30-minute introductory video call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These services are in English:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article is for information only and does not replace a professional assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edoardo Zollo<\/strong>, counsellor and psychotherapist, MNCPS (Acc.), no. NCS21-02681<\/p>\n\n\n\n 37 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LQ \u00b7 ciao@ed-counselling.co.uk \u00b7 020 4572 2488<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow is couples therapy different from individual therapy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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