Deborah and Charlie
Finding Their Voice Again Through Relationship Counselling
The Challenge
Deborah felt like she was losing her connection with Charlie. Their relationship, once strong, now felt distant. She didn’t know if it was over — or if there was still a way to reconnect and get Charlie to open up again.
What Was Going On?
After 12 years together, Deborah and Charlie’s lives had taken different paths. While Deborah’s career was thriving, Charlie’s had stalled. As a result, he became withdrawn and often swung between frustration and silence.
Financial pressures only added to the strain. Deborah felt like she was carrying the emotional and practical weight of the relationship alone. Their intimacy had faded, and Charlie’s growing lack of confidence left Deborah feeling unfulfilled, unsupported, and resentful. Even their two young sons had begun to notice a change in their dad’s behaviour.
The Turning Point
Attending relationship counselling at Relationships Plymouth gave Deborah and Charlie a much-needed space to talk openly and honestly. With the support of a trained counsellor, they started to understand the patterns behind their communication breakdown and how both were feeling unheard and overwhelmed.
The Outcome
Counselling helped them feel supported enough to rebuild communication and take the first steps toward healing their relationship. It wasn’t an overnight fix — but it gave them tools, insight, and hope for a better way forward.
"Counselling offers a safe space to express and explore feelings with someone who can help in a positive and practical way. It has helped me enormously on my journey to deal with anxieties and problems."
SARAH