A relationship coach (or relationship coach) is a helping professional who supports individuals or couples to improve their communication, deepen their relationship, resolve conflicts and live their relationship more consciously.
She is not a psychotherapist, but a practical, future-oriented facilitator who helps you set goals and find solutions.
How can a relationship coach help?
| Topic | Possible focus |
|---|---|
| Improving communication | Empathy, listening, assertive expression |
| Managing recurring conflicts | Recognising and transcribing conflict patterns |
| Emotional detachment | Rebuilding intimacy, shared experiences |
| Jealousy, trust | Boundaries, dealing with the past, building trust |
| Life situation changes | Having children, moving, crises |
| The dilemma of breaking up or starting over | Informed decision-making |
| Clarifying relationship goals | Shared values, vision, growing as a couple |
Who is it recommended for?
For couples who:
- stuck, but they don't want to separate
- want to rebuild the relationship
- want to communicate better with each other
For individuals who:
- are experiencing difficulties in their current relationship
- discover recurring patterns in their relationships
- are more consciously preparing for a new relationship
What happens in a coaching session?
- Clarification: what is the goal, what is the current situation
- Shifting perspectives: new understandings, insights
- Practical tools: communication techniques, home exercises
- Supporting questions: to increase self-awareness and responsibility
- Clearing the relational space: processing past grievances, setting boundaries
Coaching ≠ Therapy
Relationship coaching is not a substitute for couples therapy or psychotherapy. Rather, it builds on prevention and resources: it helps where there is no serious psychological problem but an external, objective perspective is needed.
Quote from a coach:
"Relationship does not work by itself - it requires awareness, attention and development. That's what I help you do."
