Couples Communication Therapy in Riga
For couples who still care about each other and keep missing each other in conversation. English 2-hour sessions at Čaka iela 83/85, or by video with Eva Ratfeldere (psychotherapist) and Peter Clark (relationship coach).
What we work on
- Active listening in the room, not as homework only
- Saying the hard thing without stacking accusations
- Stopping a fight before it becomes the week
- Direct vs indirect styles (common in mixed-language homes in Riga)
- Criticism and withdrawal loops
- Time for both of you to finish a sentence
Who this work is for
You may leave talks feeling unheard, shut down, or circling the same argument. That pattern shows up in mixed-nationality couples in Riga, long marriages, and newer relationships. We work in English so both of you, and Peter, share one session language.
How this differs from marriage counseling
If the main problem is how you talk when it matters, start here. If you are also dealing with betrayal, a decision about staying together, or a wider marital crisis, see marriage counseling in Riga. Cross-cultural pairs who get stuck on tone, directness, or family language can also use cross-cultural couples therapy in Riga.
What a session looks like
We slow the conversation down. One partner speaks, the other practises reflecting what they heard before answering. We name the cycle (criticism, withdrawal, mind-reading) while it is happening, then rehearse a cleaner version. You leave with one or two concrete habits to try at home, not a stack of worksheets. First meeting 90 minutes; then 2 hours at Čaka iela 83/85 or by video.