How Many Sessions of Online Couples Counselling Do We Need?
If you’re thinking about starting couples counselling, one of the first questions that usually comes up is “How many sessions will we need?”
It’s completely natural to wonder how long it takes to see real change. You want to feel hopeful that progress is possible, but you also want to understand the commitment involved.
The honest answer is that it’s difficult to tell, because every couple is different.
Most couples come because they want their relationship to work better. Others come for help in separating as kindly as possible. Some simply aren’t sure which direction they want their relationship to take, so they use counselling to explore how things feel and see what unfolds.
That’s why we only take bookings on a session-by-session basis. You are not tied into any block bookings or long-term commitments. This gives you complete freedom to take things one step at a time and decide what feels right as you go.
In general, most couples start to notice changes after around 4 sessions
Many couples begin to feel things shifting within the first few weeks. That might mean:
- • Communication becomes calmer and more productive
- • You both start to feel more understood
- • Tension or resentment begins to ease
- • You learn new tools to handle conflict more effectively
Therapy isn’t a quick fix, but with consistency, these early improvements can build into lasting changes.
Consistency is key
For most couples, a good working rhythm is weekly or fortnightly sessions if time and finances allow. This gives enough time to:
- • Understand the patterns behind recurring arguments
- • Learn and practise new ways of responding to each other
- • Rebuild trust and emotional safety
- • Strengthen intimacy and teamwork
Your therapist will check in regularly to see how things are going and adjust the focus as needed.
The length of therapy depends on your goals
Some couples come to counselling with a clear goal, such as improving communication or resolving a specific issue. Once they feel they’ve achieved that, they may end therapy and return later if needed.
Others use counselling as a longer-term space to strengthen their relationship and keep things on track, like regular relationship maintenance.
Your therapist will help you agree on what success looks like so you can review your progress together.
Flexibility makes online therapy easier to sustain
One of the biggest benefits of online counselling is flexibility. You can choose the time, frequency, and therapist that suit you both best, without travel or schedule clashes getting in the way.
This makes it easier to stay consistent, which is the most important factor in making therapy work.
The bottom line: every couple is different
Think of online couples counselling as a process rather than a fixed programme. Some couples feel ready to move on after a few months, while others prefer to continue for longer to deepen their progress.
What matters most is that you both stay open, consistent, and curious. That’s what leads to genuine change.
If you’re ready to take the next step, you can choose a therapist and book your first online session easily today.
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