Couple Crisis: When to See a Psychologist in Geneva?

Romantic relationships are never linear. Every couple goes through moments of doubt, tension, or emotional distance. These periods can sometimes strengthen the bond… but when they last too long or become too heavy, they can put the relationship at risk.

In such situations, consulting a psychologist can provide a valuable space to regain clarity and understanding.

When It’s Time to Think About Getting Help

Certain difficulties may indicate that it could be helpful to seek support:

• Arguments are frequent and exhausting.
  
  
• Communication breaks down: you can no longer understand each other.
  
  
• You feel alone, even in the relationship.
  
  
• Stress, fatigue, or sadness linked to the relationship affects your daily life.
  
  

What Research Tells Us

Numerous studies show that working on a relationship with a professional has positive effects:

• Improved relationship satisfaction: meta-analyses show that the vast majority of couples benefit from therapy or psychological support (Shadish & Baldwin, 2003).
  
  
• More constructive communication: research highlights that support helps to better express emotions and listen to your partner (Lebow et al., 2012).
  
  
• Reduced personal stress: taking care of the relationship also improves individual well-being (Snyder et al., 2006).
  
  

These results confirm that seeking help is not a sign of failure, but an active way to preserve and enhance the relationship.

Seeing a Psychologist Together… or Alone

Ideally, attending sessions together allows you to work directly on the relationship. But if your partner is hesitant, consulting alone is still a valuable first step. It helps clarify your feelings, gain perspective, and find new ways to move forward.

In Summary

A crisis does not necessarily mean the end of a couple. It can be an opportunity to better understand each other and build a new start. Consulting a psychologist in Geneva offers a supportive space to put feelings into words, ease tensions, and rediscover a calmer way of being together.

If you are going through a difficult period in your relationship and would like support, I invite you to contact me. Together, we can explore what is happening and find ways to move forward.