PRESS RELEASE
Published on March 20, 2023
Central, Hong Kong –
Central, Hong Kong – Maple Tree Counseling, a boutique counseling and therapy practice in Hong Kong, offers couples counseling services. The Services are available to married, newly formed, non-monogamous, same-sex and interracial couples. The counseling offered is different for each couple as all relationships are unique and come with their own set of complex challenges. For more information, visit: https://www.mapletreecounselling.com/hong-kong/counsellors/
One of the main issues that couples bring up with Maple Tree counselors is a communication failure. This could be the case for a couple who have been together for a long time and the relationship has deteriorated over time, or for a new couple who are beginning to notice some worrying patterns in their relationship. The couple may not even realize that communication is the problem, but when they come to therapy this becomes more apparent as they try to describe the problem. If the disruption in communication is not addressed, the problem can worsen and lead to a lack of intimacy, emotional distance, keeping important life events and money secret, or even infidelity.
Although every couple is unique, there are some issues that are commonly observed in couples therapy. These include: different values and expectations; trust issues; financial management; Seeks; Infidelity; Life adjustments and changing life roles (moving, changing jobs, bereavement, pregnancy, new parenthood, staff changes and retirement); decisions about how to raise a family (biological, adoption, fertility treatments); emotional and physical challenges during IVF treatments; differences in values and beliefs observed in lifestyle choices and parenting styles; administration of divorce and separation processes; and co-parenting or how to manage separation conflicts while ensuring the well-being of children.
Anjali Nihalchand, Co-Founder and Director of Maple Tree Counseling, says, “A non-judgmental third party can be invaluable in getting to the heart of the issue and allowing you to get your needs met without overwhelming conflict . It may not always be convenient, especially with emotionally troubling issues such as infidelity, but the client not only learns how to deal with obstacles and problems in their relationship, but also learns how to self-soothe and regulate emotionally to recognize when what he really wants from her partner in their life together.”
Couples therapy can feel like a daunting endeavor due to the emotionally charged conversations and arguments that are likely to arise. Maple Tree Counseling’s trained therapists will always seek to create a safe, welcoming space for couples to explore where they have lost or separated, identify their true needs, and develop a common path forward.
One of the therapists at Maple Tree Counseling is Lianne Lim, who specializes in parenting. She helps to manage differences in parenting styles and to address difficult times that parents face, such as marital difficulties, illness, coping with loss, and problems with children. She applies a person-centred approach to couples counseling, guiding clients to speak openly, listen empathetically, and gain a better understanding of the underlying wants and needs of both themselves and their partners, including working on conflict resolution.
Another therapist at the practice, Brenton Surgenor, works with a wide range of couples, including newlyweds to retirees, selecting the most appropriate option from a range of modalities to help couples resolve their issues and have a healthy one and achieve successful relationship. His approach to counseling and coaching couples is to help couples improve their relationships and resolve conflicts. Brenton works with LGBTQI+ couples who are facing relationship issues or challenges. It is important for these couples to work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences and challenges of LGBTQI+ individuals and couples. Maple Tree Counseling affirms and supports LGBTQI+ couples in building strong, healthy, and fulfilling relationships.
Nicola Shannon, also one of the Maple Tree Counselors, is a Gottman-trained Level 2 Specialist and works with couples one-on-one. She believes it can be useful for couples with past trauma, infidelity, or addiction to incorporate elements from approaches such as acceptance and attachment therapy, emotion-focused therapy, or cognitive-behavioral techniques to re-evaluate recurring unhelpful beliefs about oneself, one’s partner, or relationships formulate in general.
Frequently asked questions about couples counseling relate to frequency and how many sessions might be required. At least four to six sessions are recommended. The frequency of sessions is tailored to the needs of the couple and their busy schedules. It’s important to give each partner enough time to share; Therefore, Maple Tree Counseling couples therapy sessions are 80 minutes long.
Founded in 2021, Maple Tree Counseling was born in Hong Kong from the shared vision of a number of colleagues and friends who wanted to respond to the increasing demand for mental health services and have a genuine commitment to helping people. They chose the maple tree to symbolize the practice because of what it means to a range of cultures: strength, fertility, resilience, tolerance, protection, honor and love. Maple Tree Counseling now operates in Hong Kong, Central Victoria (serving clients from Castlemaine, Kyenton, Daylesford) and in the heart of Melbourne.
Those interested in learning more about counseling and therapy services can visit the Maple Tree Counseling website at https://www.mapletreecounseling.com/ or contact them by phone or email.
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For more information on Maple Tree Counseling contact the company here:
Maple Tree Advice
Anjali Nihal Chand
+852 6375 6098
[email protected]
27th Floor, World Wide House, 19 Des Voeux Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong
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