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Many couples reach a point where communication becomes difficult and the relationship begins to feel strained. What was once a supportive and companionable partnership can slowly turn into repeated misunderstandings, arguments, or long periods of silence.
When conflict becomes frequent, it can be hard to remember when things changed or how the relationship reached this point.
Tension between partners can grow for many reasons. Sometimes it develops gradually through small resentments that build over time. In other cases, it may arise from disagreements about important issues such as family life, responsibilities, finances, or future plans.
Miscommunication is one of the most common difficulties in relationships. When partners feel unheard or misunderstood, frustration and distance can grow quickly.
Experiencing conflict in a relationship is not unusual. Many couples go through challenging periods. Counselling offers a neutral and supportive space where both partners can talk openly and begin to understand each other’s perspective.
Through counselling, couples can work towards:
• improving communication
• understanding each other’s feelings and experiences
• recognising patterns that lead to repeated conflict
• finding ways to resolve disagreements more constructively
The aim is not to decide who is right or wrong, but to help both partners feel heard and understood so that the relationship can move forward in a healthier way.
Text Ranjana on 079545 02982 or email ranjana.mitra@icloud.com for a free initial consultation.

Relationship Counsellor
Ph.D. Psychology
M.A. Relationship Therapy
Registered Member BACP
Hello! I am Ranjana, a trained and experienced relationship therapist, specialising in Couples Counselling.
I came into Counselling over 13 years ago,from a background in Psychology. I have trained as a Relationship Counsellor and have worked for the last decade at Relate – a charity that specialises in relationship work.
After completing my Master’s degree in Psychology, I started working with a clinical population. But I soon became more interested in the challenges that a large number of people live with, which may not be problematic enough to merit a label of an illness, but still problematic enough to make everyday life difficult. Things such as insecurities, anxieties, and low mood –can make everyday life and relationships unfulfilling. Feeling frustrated and conflicted in our relationships with family and friends can make us unhappy. Sometimes it is our lack of self- confidence and self- doubt that sabotages our relationships.
If you are not feeling good about yourself, content in your relationships, or where you are in life, it is worth making the effort to change. It is a shame to live with regrets when it is possible to be happy and fulfilled. Counselling can help you find a way to happiness.
Alongside Counselling, I also continue to work with vulnerable people – such as older people, those living with mental health challenges, physical and learning disabilities – and find it inspiring to see how people can enjoy their lives when they can work with - as opposed to– against their challenges.
Clients attend from Heanor and nearby areas including Ilkeston, Eastwood, Langley Mill, Codnor, Loscoe, Belper and Ripley, seeking confidential support for relationship difficulties in a calm and professional setting.
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