Counselling for Couples in Copenhagen
Strengthen Your Relationship
Couples therapy is a powerful tool for partners who are looking to improve their relationship, overcome obstacles, or simply grow closer to each other. Whether you’re facing communication problems, unresolved conflicts, or emotional disconnection, couples therapy in Copenhagen provides a space where both partners can work together to rebuild and strengthen their bond.
At Hue Therapy, our experienced couples therapist, Kerimé Abay (Counsellor | Psychotherapist MPF), helps couples navigate their challenges using proven therapeutic approaches.
With years of experience, Kerimé is dedicated to helping couples reconnect, return to or recreate their foundation, understand each other on a deeper level, and develop the skills needed for a healthy, fulfilling relationship.
Who Can Benefit From Couples Therapy?
Couples therapy is a type of relationship therapy designed to help two people work through their issues in a structured, supportive environment. It’s not just about fixing problems but also about developing new ways to communicate, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional intimacy. Couples therapy sessions at Hue Therapy are guided by Kerimé, who creates a safe, non-judgmental space for both partners to express their thoughts and feelings
Couples therapy can help partners:
Understand communication patterns that may be contributing to problems.
Break free from negative patterns of behaviour.
Resolve trust issues and rebuild emotional and physical intimacy.
Develop new strategies for handling power struggles and conflict.
Navigate life crises and personal challenges together.
Develop a deeper understanding of their partner’s inner world and perspective
Return to, rebuild or recreate a new foundation and bond
Trouble with communication
Life transitions
Parenting challenges
Blended family challenges
Cultural or religious differences
Prenatal or premarital counselling
A desire for more connection
Intimacy and sexuality
Financial conflicts
Power imbalances
Addition or substance misuse
Infidelity and trust issues
Whether you're dealing with long-standing issues or facing challenges for the first time, couples therapy can be the first step toward uniting in a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
What is Couples Therapy?
Many couples wait until they are in a serious crisis before considering couples therapy, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Therapy is beneficial for anyone who wants to improve their relationship, whether you’ve been together for a few months or several years.
Couple therapy offers an intentional way to build intimacy and bond your worlds to create your unique dance as a couple.
Common Issues Addressed in Couples Therapy
At Hue Therapy, Kerimé works with couples experiencing a wide range of relationship issues, including:
Communication breakdowns: When partners struggle to understand each other or feel misunderstood, it often leads to frustration and resentment. Therapy can help improve effective communication by teaching new skills.
Trust issues: Whether due to infidelity or other betrayals, trust issues can be incredibly difficult to overcome. Therapy provides a structured space for rebuilding trust and strengthening the emotional bond between partners.
Power struggles: In many relationships, partners find themselves locked in a battle for control, often around topics like finances, decision-making, or even parenting. Therapy helps couples recognise potential conflicts and resolve these power struggles.
Lack of intimacy: Emotional and physical distance is a common challenge for couples. Therapy can help partners address the underlying issues contributing to a lack of intimacy and work towards reconnecting on a deeper level and regaining an intimate relationship.
Conflict resolution: All couples argue, but when arguments turn into constant fights or lead to emotional hurt, a bad habit is formed. Therapy teaches couples how to resolve conflicts in a healthy, respectful manner.
Significant life events: Significant life events can create disconnection and distance. Often leading to a need to rebuild or form new relationships. As individuals navigate their own adjustment or processes, they may emerge as new versions of themselves. In therapy, couples can explore this new dynamic together, providing a supported space for rediscovering and recreating their partnership.
Book A Session
If you and your partner are English speakers living in Copenhagen, finding a therapist who speaks fluent English is essential. At Hue Therapy, Kerimé offers online consultations for couples who prefer the convenience of virtual therapy or are unable to attend in person.
Many expats in Denmark find that having therapy in their native language helps them communicate more effectively. Whether you’re seeking help with relationship problems, communication skills, or emotional intimacy, Hue Therapy provides professional help in English for couples who want to improve their relationship.
Our Approach
There are many different therapeutic approaches that can be used in couples therapy, each tailored to the specific needs of the couple. At Hue Therapy, Kerimé utilises several evidence-based approaches for couples to work through their challenges.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a highly effective approach to couples therapy that focuses on helping partners understand and manage their emotional reactions. EFT helps couples develop a deeper emotional connection by creating a safe space to express vulnerabilities and learn new ways of responding to each other.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is another approach used in couples therapy at Hue Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and changing harmful thought patterns that contribute to relationship issues. Through CBT, couples learn to recognise and challenge negative thoughts and behaviours, replacing them with healthier, more positive ones.
The Gottman Method
The Gottman Method is a research-based approach that helps couples improve communication, manage conflict, and build emotional intimacy. By focusing on the dynamics of the relationship, this method offers practical strategies for addressing common problems like trust issues and lack of intimacy.
Systemic Therapy
Systemic therapy looks at the couple’s relationship in the context of their larger social system, including family dynamics, career, and other external pressures. This approach is particularly useful for couples who are facing family issues, such as balancing child care or dealing with the impact of extended family.
Why Choose Hue Therapy?
Personalised Therapy Tailored to Your Needs
At our private practice, we understand that no two couples are the same. That’s why our therapy sessions are tailored to meet your unique needs. Kerimé works closely with both partners to develop a therapeutic approach that addresses your specific goals and challenges.
Whether you’re looking for help with specific issues, such as personality disorders, sleeping problems, or eating disorders, or you’re just seeking guidance on how to improve your relationship, Kerimé’s expertise will help you find a way forward.
At Hue Therapy, we’re committed to providing compassionate, expert care that helps couples navigate their challenges and find solutions that work. With Kerimé Abay as your therapist, you can be confident that you’re receiving care that’s tailored to your specific needs.
Our practice is also a member of the Dansk Psykoterapeutforening, ensuring that we uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and care.
MEET KERIME
An Experienced Couples Therapist
We believe that no two people see life through the same lens. Our individual experiences are the shades that colour our humanity and inform the inner workings of our minds.
That’s why at Hue, we honour each individual’s unique values, beliefs and experiences to create a compassionate space where a person’s internal processes are seen, heard, and acknowledged.
Learn more about Kerimé Abay
Counsellor/Psychotherapist MPF
(BA Social SC, Master’s in Counselling)
Couples Therapy FAQ
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While couples therapy and marriage counselling share many similarities, they are not exactly the same. Marriage counselling typically focuses on issues within a marriage, while couples therapy is a broader term that applies to partners in any type of committed relationship. This includes married couples, but also partners who are dating, living together, or engaged. Both approaches aim to improve the quality of the relationship, but the focus and strategies may vary depending on the couple’s unique circumstances.
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Yes, for couples therapy to be effective, it’s important that both partners attend. The therapy is designed to help both individuals work through issues together, fostering better communication, trust, and emotional understanding. However, if one partner is initially hesitant, individual therapy may be recommended as a starting point. Over time, the goal is to engage both partners in the process to address the challenges within the relationship.
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Yes, individual therapy can be an effective complement to couples therapy. In some cases, one partner may benefit from exploring personal issues, such as past trauma, anxiety, or stress, that could be affecting the relationship. By addressing personal concerns in individual therapy, partners can often contribute more positively to the relationship. However, it’s usually best when individual therapy works alongside couples therapy to ensure both aspects are being addressed.
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The length of couples therapy varies depending on the couple’s unique situation and the issues being addressed. Some couples may find that a few sessions are enough to resolve minor issues, while others may need several months of therapy to work through more complex problems. On average, couples attend therapy for 10-20 sessions. The therapist will discuss your specific needs during the first session and help create a plan that’s appropriate for your relationship.
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During your first session of couples therapy, the therapist will focus on understanding the dynamics of your relationship, the key issues you’re facing, and your goals for therapy. It’s a time for both partners to share their perspectives in a safe, supportive environment. The therapist will likely ask questions to assess how the relationship is functioning and will work with both partners to establish a roadmap for future sessions. The first session is also an opportunity to see if the therapist is a good fit for your needs.
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At Hue Therapy, several approaches to couples therapy are used, depending on the needs of the couple. These include:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which helps partners understand and manage their emotional responses.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which focuses on changing negative thinking patterns that impact the relationship.
The Gottman Method, which is based on improving communication and emotional intimacy.
Systemic Therapy, which considers external factors, such as family dynamics, that may be affecting the relationship.
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Every relationship experiences ups and downs, but there are certain signs that indicate it might be time to consider couples therapy:
Frequent arguments or conflicts that don’t get resolved.
Feeling emotionally distant or disconnected from your partner.
Struggles with trust issues or infidelity.
Persistent power struggles over decisions or control.
A lack of physical or emotional intimacy.
Challenges in communicating effectively with each other. If any of these issues resonate with your relationship, therapy can provide the tools needed to rebuild trust and connection.
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Yes, couples therapy can be an important tool for couples dealing with the aftermath of infidelity or betrayal. While rebuilding trust after a betrayal is difficult, therapy provides a structured space for both partners to explore the underlying issues, express their emotions, and develop strategies for healing. A therapist will work with you to address the trust issues and emotional damage caused by infidelity, helping both partners move toward forgiveness and repair.
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Couples therapy is highly effective at improving communication patterns. Many couples struggle with communication, either due to misunderstandings, unspoken feelings, or ineffective ways of expressing themselves. In therapy, partners learn new skills for communicating openly and honestly with each other. This includes listening actively, expressing feelings without blame, and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. Improved communication often leads to greater emotional intimacy and a stronger bond.
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Yes, online couples therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for many couples. At Hue Therapy, we offer online consultations for couples who prefer the convenience of virtual therapy or are unable to attend in person. Online therapy provides the same level of care, support, and professional guidance as face-to-face sessions. As long as both partners are committed to the process, online therapy can offer meaningful benefits for your relationship.