COSRT-Registered · Serving Maidstone
Couple Therapy in Maidstone
Confidential couples counselling and relationship therapy for Maidstone couples — combined with specialist psychosexual training most local counsellors don’t offer.
- COSRT-registered psychosexual & relationship therapist
- In-person a short drive from Maidstone, or online
- No referral required
- Arabic-speaking therapist
Couple Therapy for Maidstone
Structured Support, Together
If you and your partner are stuck in the same argument on repeat, drifting apart, or working through the aftermath of infidelity, you’re dealing with something a lot of Maidstone couples reach out about — communication breakdown, trust issues, commitment fears, and a creeping sense of insecurity in the relationship are among the most common reasons people first get in touch.
Couple therapy gives you a structured, supported space to work through it together, rather than having the same conversation on repeat at home. Sessions are available in person, a short drive from Maidstone at the Kings Hill practice, or online for couples who’d rather fit therapy around a full week.
Maidstone has a number of experienced relationship counsellors — what’s less common locally is training in both relationship therapy and psychosexual therapy. Many counsellors work well with communication and conflict but refer sexual or intimacy concerns elsewhere; here, that work can happen with the same therapist, in the same room, when it’s relevant to what you’re facing.
OUR APPROACH
Our Approach to Couple Therapy for Maidstone Clients
Every person’s reasons for seeking therapy are different, and so is the right way to work through them. Our approach is integrative, drawing on:
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Attachment Theory
Understanding how early relationships shape how you connect now.
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Person-Centred Therapy
Focusing on your relationship's unique perspective, not a generic template.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Identifying and shifting unhelpful communication patterns.
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Psychodynamic Approaches
Exploring patterns shaping present relationship dynamics.
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Psychosexual Models
Addressing intimacy and sexual concerns directly, rather than as separate.
MEET YOUR KENT BASED THERAPIST
Nariman Al-Aloosi
Nariman is a COSRT registered psychosexual and relationship psychotherapist based in Kings Hill, West Malling, serving Couple Therapy across Maidstone and Kent for over 12 years. Nariman holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy, accredited by Middlesex University, and is an NCPS-accredited practitioner. Her training also includes the Institute for Relational Intimacy (USA) and the NAOS Institute, London, and she brings direct clinical experience from an NHS sexual health clinic.
Nariman works with couples of all backgrounds across Kent, including cross-cultural and interfaith relationships. She holds full professional insurance, and everything discussed in session is treated with genuine confidentiality and respect.
What Couple Therapy Can Help With
Support for Maidstone Couples
Communication Breakdown
Feeling unheard, or stuck in the same argument on repeat.
Trust Issues & Infidelity
Rebuilding after a breach of trust.
Commitment Fears
Hesitation or anxiety around deepening commitment.
Insecurity in the Relationship
Persistent doubt or fear of abandonment.
Drifting Apart
Long relationships quietly losing closeness over time.
Intimacy or Sexual Differences
Where physical connection is part of the picture.
Cultural or Religious Differences
Navigating different backgrounds together.
Getting Here
Getting to Kings Hill From Maidstone
The practice is based in Kings Hill, West Malling — around a 15-minute drive west of Maidstone via the A20, through the village of Barming. For couples who’d rather not make the trip, online sessions offer the same structured support from home.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common Questions About Couple Therapy in Maidstone
No — the practice is based in Kings Hill, West Malling, a short drive from Maidstone. Online sessions are available if you’d rather not make the journey.
No. Couple therapy is available to any couple in a committed relationship, married or not.
It’s common for one partner to feel more hesitant. A complimentary intro call can help address concerns before committing to full sessions.
The core difference is dual training — relationship therapy combined with COSRT-registered psychosexual therapy, so intimacy-related concerns don’t need a separate referral elsewhere.
This varies by couple — an initial assessment session helps map out a realistic plan together.
Yes, entirely. Nothing discussed in session is shared with anyone else, including your GP.
Start Couple Therapy in Maidstone Today
Book a complimentary 10-minute intro call — no pressure, just a chance to talk through what’s bringing you to therapy and see if it’s the right fit.