Couples therapy here begins with individual assessment and diagnostic evaluation for both partners, then focuses on relational dynamics, communication, and conflict resolution. It also supports couples navigating mood disorders, addiction, or behavioral challenges available in Lahore and online worldwide.
Relationship distress often escalates through repeated patternsm miscommunication, criticism, withdrawal, trust injuries, and unresolved conflict. Couples therapy provides a structured space to understand those patterns and rebuild healthier interaction. The process starts with individual assessment for both partners, helping clarify personal triggers, emotional needs, and any mood, addiction, or behavioral factors influencing the relationship. From there, therapy focuses on communication skills, conflict resolution, and collaborative planning to improve emotional support and long-term relationship growth.
Separate assessment for both partners to understand history, triggers, and mental health factors affecting the relationship.
Identify the couple’s repeating patterns pursue/withdraw, escalation, avoidance and the emotions underneath them.
Learn practical tools for listening, repair, boundaries, and expressing needs without criticism, blame, or shutdown.
Structured strategies to de-escalate arguments, negotiate differences, and rebuild safety during disagreement.
Management of relationship challenges connected to mood disorders, addiction, or behavioral issues with coordinated planning when needed.
A shared therapy plan that promotes healthier interaction, emotional support, and measurable relationship progress over time.
Start with assessments, then rebuild patterns with a clear plan
Therapy can feel unfamiliar at first. These answers will help you understand what to expect when you start working with Ms. Sadaf Inayat.
Most couples benefit when both partners attend consistently. However, the process starts with individual assessment for each partner, and session structure may vary based on goals, safety, and the issues involved. We discuss the best format after the initial evaluations.
Early sessions focus on understanding the relationship history, current concerns, and each partner’s perspective. Individual assessments help clarify triggers, emotional needs, and any mental health or behavioral factors. Then we build a collaborative plan and start practicing communication and repair skills.
Yes. Couples therapy can support relationship stability and communication while also addressing challenges related to addiction or mood disorders. If additional supports are needed, coordinated care with relevant professionals may be recommended so the plan remains safe and realistic.
Online sessions can be effective for couples, especially for communication training, conflict de-escalation, and structured follow-up. Many skills are practiced at home between sessions, so online therapy can fit naturally into real-life routines while maintaining consistency.
Needs vary depending on severity, duration of conflict, and the couple’s goals. Some couples see improvements within 6-12 sessions, while others prefer longer work for trust repair, relapse prevention, or ongoing challenges. We agree on review points and adjust as progress develops.
The goal is not to assign blame. Therapy focuses on patterns, communication, and safety. Each partner’s experience is respected, and the work aims to build healthier interaction, clearer boundaries, and more supportive connection rather than “winning” an argument.
Confidentiality is part of ethical practice and is explained clearly at the start, including any limits related to safety. How information from individual assessments is handled within joint sessions is discussed transparently so expectations remain clear for both partners.
Yes. In-person sessions are available in Lahore, and online sessions are available worldwide. During booking, we confirm scheduling, preferred language (English/Urdu), and the most suitable format for consistent follow-up.