When is it Time to Stop Couples Counseling?
There is no easy answer to that question. Some couples pursue marriage counseling for years; they enjoy the time they spend with their counselor. It serves as a way to “clean house.” Some married couples may attend for only a few sessions, with a very specific problem to address. Once they feel they’ve reached a conclusion, their happy to leave counseling and go on their merry way.
Some couples return to counseling after years of their previous session. One couple had been in counseling for one year and ceased going. Six years later, they returned again, with entirely new issues to contend with and happy to have the opportunity to do the work needed.
The beauty of counseling is that it’s there for you when you need it. You don’t need to plan years in advance. A qualified counselor undoubtedly exists within a reasonable perimeter of your home. You can find a counselor online or call around, using the Yellow Pages. If you are a good distance from a qualified counselor, you can choose to have phone sessions as well. Most people ideally would like to see a counselor in person, but its an alternative when needed.
Many couples just know when its time to leave counseling, as does the counselor. There’s a sense of completion, of relief. The sense of urgency and weightedness is gone. In its place, is a feeling of calm and assurance. You feel comfortable knowing your partner and yourself can handle the road up ahead. And you also feeling comfortable knowing that your counselor is there for you, if and when needed.
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