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Communication Problems

Communication is truly one of the cornerstones of a healthy relationship. When there is a communication breakdown, many problems may occur in a relationship. This is one of the reasons why online relationship counseling and therapy here at Mentaline.com may be helpful. There are many different causes of communication difficulties, but whatever the reason, when they occur, they can lead to a number of other relationship problems. Once couples learn to communicate better, their relationship usually improves in a very big way. When people are able to tell their partner what they want and need out of a relationship - and the other person listens - it can make for a long lasting and healthy relationship. Here is a closer look at some of the reasons there may be a communication breakdown in a marriage or relationship.

Common Causes of Communication Problems

Whether it is not being able to listen effectively to a partner or not being able to communicate feelings, wants or needs, there are many reasons these types of problems may occur. For many, it is simply a problem of never having learned how to effectively communicate. This is where relationship coaching comes in useful. Techniques and tips to communicate better can usually be taught, allowing a person to overcome their natural behavior problems that caused the communication problems. At this point, many couples continue relationship coaching in order to better be able to deal with future relationship issues that may arise. No matter the cause of the communication problem, with a little work and proper guidance, it is possible for most couples to overcome this obstacle to a healthy relationship - and happiness.

Getting Help with Communication Problems 

As mentioned, we have online relationship coaching here at Mentaline.com that can help couples learn tricks and techniques to both listen and communicate more effectively. Both skills are needed by both partners, which is where the trained therapists come in. They specialize in relationship problems like communication difficulties, and they can offer the guidance and support that couples need to move past problems communicating. The exact methods are going to vary from couple to couple depending on the specifics, but relationship therapy can be a very powerful tool that can help minimize problems before they ruin a relationship completely.

Definition of Communication Problems

Communication problems are any difficulties that a couple may have trying to talk to each other and explain their wants and needs. Trouble communicating can lead to many other serious problems in a relationship, which is why therapy and counseling may prove useful.

Symptoms of / Reasons for Communication Problems

  • Unhappiness
  • Inability to explain feelings
  • Feeling misunderstood
  • Feeling invisible
  • No meaningful communication for long periods

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Muriel O´Driscoll
Muriel O´Driscoll

Muriel O´Driscoll

Liverpool | Age: 2
Counsellor/Therapist
About me

counsellor, coach , psychosexual therapist, educator, midwife (retired) Supervisor for professionals, author, EFT.

Specialties
  • - Relationship Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
  • - Separation
    • » Symptoms
    • Anger
    • Guilt
    • Resentment

    » Definition Separation is typically a step taken before a divorce or a break-up that consists of partners living separately and not having a close, intimate relationship. Relationship therapy can help both partners deal with all the issues that come with separation.
  • - Power Struggles
    • » Symptoms
    • Anger
    • Fighting
    • Lack of effective communication
    • Avoidance of intimacy
    • Arguing

    » Definition Power struggles refer to people in a relationship fighting about who is in control, with both trying to dominate the relationship in one way or another. In many cases, relationship therapy and coaching can be very beneficial for couples dealing with all the negatives that come with power struggles.
  • - Infidelity
    • » Symptoms
    • Being secretive
    • Working late
    • Multiple email accounts
    • Lies

    » Definition When one person in a relationship has a sexual relationship with another person or otherwise breaks agreed and known boundaries in a relationship, it is known as infidelity. Once the infidelity is known about by both parties, it can have many serious consequences on a relationship. Because of this, relationship coaching and therapy are recommended.
  • - Jealousy
    • » Symptoms
    • Need for constant communication
    • Controlling behavior
    • Emotional distance

    » Definition Jealousy is a negative human emotion that can result in serious problems for relationships. It centers around controlling behavior mixed with insecurity. Therapy can be very useful for dealing with jealousy before it leads to more serious effects on a person's life.
  • - Communication Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Unhappiness
    • Inability to explain feelings
    • Feeling misunderstood
    • Feeling invisible
    • No meaningful communication for long periods

    » Definition Communication problems are any difficulties that a couple may have trying to talk to each other and explain their wants and needs. Trouble communicating can lead to many other serious problems in a relationship, which is why therapy and counseling may prove useful.
Prices
First session 23 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 30 GBP
You save 8 GBP
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(60 min.) 23 GBP
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Vicki French
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Vicki French

Vicki French

Watford
Coach
About me

Qualified Professional and Personal Life Coach & want to devote my time in helping others to live a fulfilled content and satisfied life.

Specialties
  • - Business Coaching
    • » Symptoms
    • Nonverbal communication skills
    • Verbal communication skills
    • Public speaking
    • Making the sale or negotiation
    • Managing time
    • Starting a business
    • Improving performance
    • Being a better manager

    » Definition Business coaching is counseling that is directed toward helping a person achieve more in the business world. There are many specific areas that a business coach can help, but business coaching is recommended for those who want to accomplish more in their career.
  • - Relationship Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
  • - Career Coaching
    • » Symptoms
    • Interviewing
    • Writing a resume
    • Setting career goals
    • Switching careers
    • Entering the workforce

    » Definition Career coaching is help that focuses on assisting a person with work and career related issues. While similar to other forms of counseling, it specifically deals with work related issues.
  • - Life Coaching
    • » Symptoms
    • Personal problems
    • Work problems
    • Relationship problems
    • Health and fitness help
    • Romance and love assistance
    • Learning to control debt
    • Low self-image and self-esteem

    » Definition Life coaching is a process in which people assist others in learning how to set and achieve specific goals in life. There are many areas that life coaching may prove useful in a person's life.
  • - Work / Life Balance
    • » Symptoms
    • Too much work
    • Too much partying
    • Stress
    • Exhaustion
    • Interpersonal problems

    » Definition Achieving a proper balance between work and life is an important method to achieve happiness. Life coaching can help a person learn techniques and principles that will help with balancing life and work.
  • - Personal Development
    • » Symptoms
    • Setting goals
    • Furthering education
    • Career advice
    • Social development

    » Definition Personal development is the way in which a person becomes better during the course of their life. For some this may mean career advancement while for others it may mean having a healthy and happy family. No matter the goals, life coaching can help with personal development.
Prices
75 min. session
(75 min.)		 60 GBP
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Julie Newberry
Julie Newberry

Julie Newberry

Fleet
Counsellor/Therapist
About me

I understand that it can be hard to make a start, but you can be sure that I will always respect your needs and that progress will be one step at a time.

I have specialist training in face to face, telephone & email work.

Specialties
  • - Work / Life Balance
    • » Symptoms
    • Too much work
    • Too much partying
    • Stress
    • Exhaustion
    • Interpersonal problems

    » Definition Achieving a proper balance between work and life is an important method to achieve happiness. Life coaching can help a person learn techniques and principles that will help with balancing life and work.
  • - Relationship Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
  • - Anxiety Disorders
    • » Symptoms
    • Anxiety
    • Panic attacks
    • Detached feelings
    • Feelings that the world is unreal
    • Trembling or twitching

    » Definition Anxiety disorders are mental illnesses that affect a person's anxiety levels, leaving them unable to function in society. Psychotherapy is very useful in treatment for anxiety disorders.
  • - Panic Disorder
    • » Symptoms
    • Sudden fear
    • Sudden nervousness,
    • Sweating
    • Racing heart
    • Dizziness
    • Fainting
    • Chills

    » Definition A panic disorder is an anxiety disorder that results in a severe panic attack that can have both emotional and physical symptoms. Treatment for panic disorders is possible with psychotherapy and counseling.
  • - Trauma
    • » Symptoms
    • Inability to talk
    • Blackout - memory loss
    • Acting automatically
    • Sleeplessness
    • Irritability
    • Anger
    • Limiting of life choices
    • Hopelessness

    » Definition Trauma is damage to a person's psyche (soul, mind) as a result of a traumatic event. There are various causes of trauma, but both therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of all trauma related problems.
  • - Phobias
    • » Symptoms
    • Dread of certain objects
    • Extreme fear of certain situations
    • Shortness of breath
    • Fast heart rate
    • Irrational fears

    » Definition Phobias are an intense and persistent fear (usually irrational) of things, activities, or situations. Symptoms include anxiety, loss of breath, racing heart, as well as other physical and emotional signs. Treatment for phobias with counseling and therapy is recommended.
Prices
First session 34 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 45 GBP
You save 11 GBP
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(60 min.) 34 GBP
One2One rating: 4,5
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John Burke
John Burke

John Burke

Glasgow
Counsellor/Therapist
About me

I am a counsellor/therapist specialising in stress, anxiety, bereavement, depression, addiction, work isues and personal relationships. I also specialise in Well Being and Mindfulness training.

Specialties
  • - Low Self-Esteem
    • » Symptoms
    • Low self-confidence
    • Low self-worth
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Withdrawal

    » Definition A person with a low self-esteem may be unable to lead a full and healthy life because of their problems with self-image and self-worth. Whatever the cause of the self-esteem issues, a life coach can help by providing practical tips and advice on how to overcome low self-esteem.
  • - Losing a Spouse
    • » Symptoms
    • Denial
    • Disbelief
    • Confusion
    • Anger 
    • Humiliation
    • Shock 
    • Sadness
    • Yearning
    • Despair
    • Guilt

    » Definition Losing a spouse refers to losing a partner in life. No matter the length of the union, this can be a very difficult period for many people. This is why therapy is recommended to help deal with all that comes with losing a spouse.
  • - Chronic Pain
    • » Symptoms
    • Pain with no visible and discernible cause
    • Depression and anxiety
    • Reluctance to participate in social events
    • Drug abuse
    • A lack of ability to focus

    » Definition Chronic pain is any pain that extends beyond the expected healing time, or a persistent pain that is present for more than six months.
  • - Losing a Parent
    • » Symptoms
    • Guilt
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Sleeping problems
    • Denial

    » Definition Losing a parent can be a very emotional and traumatic experience, no matter the relationship between a child and parent at the time of the parent's death. Because of this, therapy is recommended to help people deal with the issues that come with losing a parent.
  • - Work Stress
    • » Symptoms
    • Calling in sick to work
    • Dreading going to work every day
    • Verbal lashing out at co-workers or bosses
    • Insomnia 
    • Depression
    • Anxiety
    • Substance abuse
    • Burnout or breakdown

    » Definition Work stress is an intense emotional strain caused primarily by matter with a person's job. Because having a career - or even just a job - is so important, learning to deal with work stress is important so that it does not interfere with a person's ability to do their job.
  • - Communication Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Unhappiness
    • Inability to explain feelings
    • Feeling misunderstood
    • Feeling invisible
    • No meaningful communication for long periods

    » Definition Communication problems are any difficulties that a couple may have trying to talk to each other and explain their wants and needs. Trouble communicating can lead to many other serious problems in a relationship, which is why therapy and counseling may prove useful.
Prices
First session 30 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 40 GBP
You save 10 GBP
Counselling Session
(60 min.) 30 GBP
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Heleena Yates
Heleena Yates

Heleena Yates

Banbury
Counsellor/Therapist , Psychotherapist
About me

* Does life feel stressful?
* Is life getting on top of you?
* Do you need space to explore 'how you feel'?
* To explore thoughts and worries in a calm place?
* To discover what really makes you tick as a person?

Specialties
  • - Trauma
    • » Symptoms
    • Inability to talk
    • Blackout - memory loss
    • Acting automatically
    • Sleeplessness
    • Irritability
    • Anger
    • Limiting of life choices
    • Hopelessness

    » Definition Trauma is damage to a person's psyche (soul, mind) as a result of a traumatic event. There are various causes of trauma, but both therapy and counseling are recommended for treatment of all trauma related problems.
  • - Abuse Trauma
    • » Symptoms
    • Panic attacks
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Fearfulness
    • Irregular eating - too much or too little
    • Depression
    • Blocking of memories

    » Definition Abuse trauma occurs after one or multiple episodes of emotional, physical or sexual abuse. Psychotherapy is recommended for treatment of abuse trauma.
  • - Violence Trauma
    • » Symptoms
    • Withdrawal
    • Sleep troubles
    • Anxiety
    • Fear
    • Withdrawal from others
    • Feeling disconnected - numb
    • Panic attacks

    » Definition Violence trauma is caused by witnessing or being a victim of an extremely violent event. Psychotherapy is recommended for treatment of trauma caused by violence.
  • - Relationship Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Avoiding intimacy
    • Lack of communication
    • Stress
    • Anxiety
    • Constant arguing
    • Inability to resolve conflicts
    • Fights that last for days, weeks or months

    » Definition Relationship problems are situations and difficulties that have a negative effect on the short and long term success of an intimate relationship. Both therapy and coaching are recommended to help with learning how to better deal with all sorts of relationship problems.
  • - Power Struggles
    • » Symptoms
    • Anger
    • Fighting
    • Lack of effective communication
    • Avoidance of intimacy
    • Arguing

    » Definition Power struggles refer to people in a relationship fighting about who is in control, with both trying to dominate the relationship in one way or another. In many cases, relationship therapy and coaching can be very beneficial for couples dealing with all the negatives that come with power struggles.
  • - Communication Problems
    • » Symptoms
    • Unhappiness
    • Inability to explain feelings
    • Feeling misunderstood
    • Feeling invisible
    • No meaningful communication for long periods

    » Definition Communication problems are any difficulties that a couple may have trying to talk to each other and explain their wants and needs. Trouble communicating can lead to many other serious problems in a relationship, which is why therapy and counseling may prove useful.
Prices
First session 34 GBP
Normal price (60 min.) 45 GBP
You save 11 GBP
Psychotherapy session
(60 min.) 34 GBP
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