Online Couples Counselling in the UK
Expert online couples counselling and relationship therapy from UK-accredited therapists.
Online Couples Counselling in the UK
Coming to online couples counselling is rarely a small decision. By the time most people start searching, things have usually been difficult for a while — the same arguments looping round, intimacy slowly fading, or a recent shock that’s left you both unsure what comes next. Wherever you are with it, you’re welcome here.
At The Relationship Therapy Practice, we offer online couples counselling, online marriage counselling and online couples therapy to clients across the UK. Sessions take place over a secure video platform, with experienced, UK-accredited therapists who specialise in relationships.
When Couples Counselling Can Help
There’s no “big enough” or “small enough” reason to come to therapy. Some couples reach out after a clear crisis. Others come because something quieter has been off for a long time. Common reasons our clients book online couples counselling include:
- Communication has broken down or feels unsafe
- You’re stuck in the same argument on repeat
- Trust has been broken — by an affair, a lie, or a slow drift
- Sex, intimacy or desire have changed and feel hard to talk about
- Parenting, work, money or extended family are pulling you out of step
- A major life change — illness, bereavement, redundancy, relocation — has shaken your foundations
- You’re thinking about separation and want clarity before deciding
- You’re preparing for marriage or a long-term commitment and want to do it well
How Online Couples Counselling Works
Sessions run for fifty minutes and take place over a secure, encrypted video platform. You and your partner can join from the same room — most do — or from two separate locations if work, travel or current circumstances make that easier.
Most couples meet weekly or fortnightly. A typical course of therapy runs from eight to sixteen sessions, though some couples come for a short relationship MOT and others stay longer for deeper work. There’s no minimum commitment: you decide each step together with your therapist.
What Makes Our Practice Different
We’re a specialist relationship therapy practice — not a generalist counselling service that also takes couples. Every therapist on our team has additional training in couples and relationship work, and we match you carefully based on what you’re bringing rather than who happens to be free.
- Specialist team across couples therapy, psychosexual therapy and divorce coaching
- Founded by Elinor Harvey, accredited psychotherapist and family consultant
- Featured in Psychologies, HuffPost and ITV Meridian
- Therapists registered with UK professional bodies including BACP, NCPS and COSRT
- Evidence-based approaches: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, psychodynamic and systemic work
- Inclusive: we work warmly with LGBTQ+ couples, intercultural couples, polyamorous and non-monogamous relationships
Ready When You Are!
Whatever brought you to this page, the next step is small: click below to arrange a free chat. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and help you decide what to do next — with no obligation either way.
Real relationship change
Some reviews from happy couples
Mr and Mrs O
2022 Clients
“We found the sessions really beneficial and it has helped us navigate our differences in a much more constructive way. Thanks for all the help! If anyone we knew asked about couples therapy, we would recommend you without hesitation.“
Mr & Mrs C
2024 Clients
“Elinor has created for us an environment of trust and openness and is approachable and informed. That has facilitated a near transformation for us in the way we think about and react to situations for which we have sought her help. Elinor is outstanding in every way and I can’t thank her enough for the support she has provided during our time working together.”
Our Online Services
Beyond standard couples counselling, our team offers:
- Online marriage counselling and pre-marital coaching
- Psychosexual therapy for desire, intimacy and sexual difficulties
- Divorce and separation coaching, alone or together
- Co-parenting support for separated parents
- Individual therapy alongside or instead of couples work
- Workshops and groups for relationships at different life stages
- B2B services: workplace counselling, EAP partnerships, therapeutic consultancy for family lawyers
How We Work
It can feel confusing when you’re looking for therapy. Here’s what to expect.
1
Contact
Reach out to our friendly Bookings Team to discover our current availability (click here to email)
2
Choose
Choose a Therapist and appointment which suits you best
3
Meet
Have a free 15 minute consultation with your Therapist to see if you ‘click’ and ask any questions
4
Explore
Go deeper with a 50 min Initial Assessment Session and set your therapy goals
5
Continue
Continue your therapeutic journey with weekly 50 or 90 minute sessions
6
Review
Review your progress with your Therapist, discuss if you need more sessions or if you’re ready to finish
FAQ
What's the difference between "online couples therapy", "online marriage counselling" or "online relationship counselling"?
In day-to-day language, very little. “Marriage counselling” tends to be used when partners are married; “couples counselling” covers any committed relationship, married or not; and “couples therapy” emphasises the depth of clinical training of the practitioner. We offer all three under one roof, with the same standards of care, but tend to use the phrase “relationship therapy” most frequently.
Can you see me by myself if my partner doesn't want to come?
Yes, we are very happy to work with you as an individual if your partner doesn’t want to join for couple therapy. Working 1:1 means you have the privacy and space to explore your own thoughts and feelings, to understand more about your role in your relationship dynamics and to explore what changes you can make personally.
See our page on “Individual Therapy” to find out more.
How many sessions will I need?
Although we can offer one-off sessions, we generally suggest that clients attend a minimum of 6 sessions initially. All our work is completely bespoke, based on your unique needs and diffiulties. As a result it can be hard to predict how many sessions a client will need, but on average most clients attend between 12-20 sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
The fees depend on the therapist that you work with and the sort of therapy that you are looking for. We do offer some low cost therapy slot but as a rule most couples therapy sessions range from £90-£120+VAT per session. All our team are fully qualified therapists & counsellors, and members of a professional membership body such as BACP or NCPS.
You can read more about our team here.
Can you help us if we have a long distance relationship?
We work with long-distance couples and UK expats abroad regularly. As long as both of you have a stable internet connection and a private space, we can usually make it work — see our dedicated page for UK expats for more.
Can I attend fortnightly or monthly?
Generally, we recommend couples therapy happens weekly or fortnightly, depending on the therapist’s availability. Regular sessions allow therapeutic rapport to be established, and for you to demonstrate commitment to both the therapy process and to your relationship. Longer term clients may reduce their sessions to monthly as they move on from frequent sessions.
You can read more about our team here.