In this podcast episode, Sheela Bathula, a clinical psychologist with 10 years of experience in psychotherapy and counselling, discusses the benefits of couples therapy. She begins by explaining that couples therapy is not just for those experiencing major relationship problems, but it can also be helpful for couples who want to strengthen their bond.

Bathula discusses the importance of effective communication in a relationship and how couples therapy can help improve communication skills. She also highlights how couples therapy can help couples identify and work through issues related to trust, intimacy, and emotional vulnerability.

Bathula emphasizes that couples therapy is not about taking sides or blaming one partner for problems in the relationship. Instead, it is about working together to understand each other's perspectives and find common ground. She also discusses the therapist's role in helping couples navigate challenging conversations and emotions.

Throughout the podcast, Bathula shares examples of successful outcomes from couples therapy, including improved communication, increased emotional connection, and the ability to work through difficult issues together. She encourages couples to seek out therapy early on in their relationship, rather than waiting until problems become more severe.

Overall, this podcast provides valuable insights into the benefits of couples therapy and how it can help couples build stronger healthier relationships.

When it come to therapy, the age-old “Log kya kahenge?” or “What will people say” suppresses most people from getting much-needed psychological care in India. To address this and shed more light on what therapy is and why it’s so stigmatised we have Sheela Bathula, a clinical psychologist with 10 years experience. She explains what therapy is, how it’s accessible to people of all ages and much more to help you figure out if you might need therapy yourself.

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