Couples therapy · Online
Online couples therapy,
for relationships worth working on.
Evidence-based couples counselling using the Gottman Method and IBCT. Online, joint sessions in English or Hindi — for couples ready to communicate differently.
No commitment · 100% confidential · Both partners welcome online
Who this is for
Couples therapy works when both people are willing to try.
You don’t need to be in crisis to begin. These are the most common situations couples come with.
Recurring Conflict
— The same argument keeps happening with no resolution
— Small disagreements escalate quickly
— One or both partners feel unheard after every discussion
Communication Breakdown
— You live together but feel increasingly disconnected
— Conversations become defensive before they start
— Important things go unsaid because it doesn’t feel safe
Pre-Marital Counselling
— Building a strong foundation before marriage
— Aligning on values, finances, family, and expectations
— Starting married life with tools, not assumptions
Trust & Infidelity Recovery
— Trust has been broken and you’re not sure what comes next
— One partner wants to rebuild; both are unsure how
— Structured support to move forward — in either direction
Emotional Distance & Intimacy
— You are more like housemates than partners
— The closeness you once had has faded without explanation
— One or both partners feels unseen or undervalued
What to expect
A structured process — not just talking.
Couples therapy is different from individual therapy. Sessions are longer, the dynamic is different, and the goal is shared progress — not just one person feeling heard.
01
Free clarity call
Either or both partners can join the first call. 30 minutes to understand your situation, answer your questions, and agree on whether couples therapy is the right fit.
02
Individual meetings + Gottman Relationship Checkup
Each partner meets with me separately first — something most couples therapists skip. This gives both of you a private space to speak without filtering. You’ll also complete the Gottman Relationship Checkup, a research-backed assessment used to map the specific patterns and dynamics in your relationship. This step is why the work that follows is targeted, not generic.
03
Joint sessions
Both partners, same video call. Sessions are structured — not a free-for-all — so both voices are heard with equal weight. This is where the real work happens, drawing on the Gottman Method and IBCT to shift communication patterns and rebuild connection.
04
Progress you both feel
Between sessions you’ll have specific tools to use — not homework, but practical shifts in how you communicate. Progress is tracked openly so both partners can see it.
The approach
Two of the most researched frameworks in couples therapy.
These are not opinions or theories — they are methods backed by decades of clinical research on what actually helps couples improve.
Method 01
Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)
IBCT works on two levels at once — changing the patterns that cause conflict, and building genuine acceptance for the differences that cannot always be changed. It is designed for couples who feel stuck in the same loop no matter how much effort they put in.
Best for: recurring conflict · communication breakdown · emotional distance
Method 02
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Built on 40 years of research into what makes relationships succeed or fail. The Gottman Method gives couples concrete tools to repair ruptures, rebuild trust, and strengthen the friendship that holds a relationship together through difficult seasons.
Best for: trust recovery · pre-marital counselling · intimacy · conflict patterns
Your therapist
Mrugank Patel (MP)
Australian-certified psychotherapist (PACFA), trained in Melbourne. Specialising in couples therapy using IBCT and the Gottman Method — with a particular focus on helping couples build communication patterns that actually hold.
Sessions are available in English and Hindi — making this accessible for couples where one or both partners are more comfortable in Hindi.
Credentials
Certification
PACFA · Australian Standards
Couples methods
IBCT · Gottman Method
Session format
Joint · 75 min · Online
Language
English or Hindi
What clients say
Relationships that came back from hard places.
★★★★★
“We had the same argument for three years. After four sessions we finally understood what the argument was actually about. That changed everything.”
★★★★★
“We came in skeptical. We left with tools that we still use every day. MP created a space where both of us could be honest without it becoming a fight.”
Questions
What couples usually want to know before starting.
Does both partners need to be willing to come?
Yes — couples therapy requires both partners to be present and willing to participate. One partner cannot be “sent” to therapy. However, only one partner needs to make the first call. If your partner is hesitant, that hesitation is something we can address together in the clarity call.
Will the therapist take sides?
No. The therapist’s role is to help both partners be heard, not to judge who is right. Sessions are structured so that each partner can speak without being interrupted or dismissed. The goal is not to assign blame — it is to understand the pattern and change it.
Can couples therapy help even if we are considering separation?
Yes. Therapy is valuable whether the goal is to rebuild the relationship or to make a clear, considered decision together. Many couples come in unsure of the outcome — that uncertainty is a completely valid place to start.
What language are sessions conducted in?
Sessions are available in English or Hindi. For couples where one partner is more comfortable in Hindi and the other in English, sessions can blend both languages naturally. The goal is that both partners feel fully able to express themselves.
How is pre-marital counselling different from couples therapy?
Pre-marital counselling is proactive — it builds skills and alignment before problems arise. Couples therapy is responsive — it addresses patterns that have already developed. Both use the same evidence-based methods; the focus and tone differ. Pre-marital sessions typically run 4–6 sessions over a concentrated period.
Start the conversation
The first step doesn’t require both of you.
One partner can book the free 30-minute clarity call. We’ll talk through whether couples therapy is the right step and how to bring your partner on board if needed.
30 minutes · Completely confidential · English or Hindi