Understand yourself.Understand each other.Communicate better.

Relationship & Communication Coaching

Relationships can become difficult when you keep having the same conversations, the same misunderstandings and the same conflict without really understanding why.

At In Balance, I help individuals and couples understand themselves and each other more clearly so that they can communicate better, recognise repeating relationship patterns and build stronger, healthier relationships.

You do not need to wait until a relationship is in crisis before asking for support.

Relationship and communication coaching may help you to:

• understand your own communication patterns and triggers
• recognise repeated relationship patterns
• understand why the same message can be sent by one person and received very differently by another
• listen to understand rather than simply preparing to respond
• communicate needs, thoughts and feelings more clearly
• understand differences in the way you and your partner respond to conflict and connection
• reduce unnecessary misunderstandings
• develop healthier ways of responding when emotions are high
• reconnect and strengthen your relationship

Coaching is available for individuals and couples.

You do not need to attend as a couple to work on a relationship. Individual coaching can help you understand your own patterns, responses, boundaries and communication within your relationships.

Coaching Options

• Individual coaching — R850 per session. Session duration is confirmed during enquiry.
• Relationship Coaching Package — R4,500
  Includes personal insight profiles for both partners, individual feedback and coaching sessions, as well as couple sessions focused on understanding communication patterns, conflict and connection. Further details and session structure are confirmed during enquiry.

Enquire about coaching or explore individual and couples Paradigm Profiles.

When Might Relationship Coaching Help?

Relationship coaching may be helpful if:

• you keep having the same argument
• one or both of you frequently feel misunderstood
• communication quickly becomes defensive or emotional
• one person withdraws while the other tries harder to resolve the issue
• you struggle to express what you really need
• small issues turn into much bigger conflicts
• you feel disconnected from your partner
• past experiences continue to affect present relationships
• you want to strengthen a good relationship before problems become serious

Understanding Yourself Changes the Relationship

One of the most powerful changes in a relationship begins when we understand ourselves better.

At In Balance, the focus is not on deciding who is right or wrong.

We look at the patterns underneath communication: how you interpret situations, what triggers your reactions, how you respond under stress and what you need in order to feel heard, understood and connected.

When we understand what is happening underneath the behaviour, communication can begin to change.

Start with a Conversation

If you are unsure where to start, we can begin with a 15-minute meet-and-greet conversation.

This gives you an opportunity to ask questions, tell me briefly what you would like help with and discuss the most appropriate next step.

Looking for a relationship coach in Benoni or Boksburg? In Balance offers relationship coaching in Gauteng, including individual relationship coaching, couples relationship coaching and couples communication coaching. Online relationship coaching is available throughout South Africa.

In-person sessions: Benoni / Boksburg, Gauteng
Online sessions: Available throughout South Africa

About Suzaan

Suzaan Wessels
MA (Psychology)
Relationship & Communication Coach
Paradigm Profile Practitioner

Suzaan supports individuals and couples with self-understanding, communication, relationship challenges and personal development through coaching, personal insight tools and movement-based learning. Read more about Suzaan's background and training.