Working with couples and intimate relationship groups: Where to begin?

A study by Relate found nearly one-in-five (18%) of the population are in relationships which could be characterised as 'distressed'.

However, the coverage of specialist relationship help (trained couples counsellors or psychotherapists) shows that there is only one therapist available for every 21,500 people living in the UK. Extensive international research supports the benefits of couple therapy in alleviating relationship distress and enhancing relationship quality.

This webinar will offer insights into working with couples and intimate relationship groups along with practical tools and techniques specifically for working in this area as opposed to individual therapy.

It will help you to approach relationship issues with greater confidence and a more structured framework, as well as integrate new conflict resolution tools into your practice and provide more nuanced support to clients dealing with intimacy and relational challenges.

It also serves as a foundation to pursue further independent study or training in relationship psychology.

• Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025
• Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
• Duration: 2 hours

This webinar will be recorded. The recording will be available for 12 weeks after the live session.

This webinar is available to book until 10am on Monday 13 October 2025 and is available in English only. 

Attendees of this webinar will receive a Certificate of Attendance. 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this webinar, you'll be able to:

• Understand the prevalence of relationship distress, recognising that nearly 18% of the population experiences significant difficulties in their relationships;
• Get insights into most common toxic patterns/vicious cycles that couples get into and ways to overcome it;
• Gain a better understanding of sexual wellbeing factors dynamics for clients;
• Try out the role of a couples therapist during case study exercises.

Is this course right for me? 

This webinar is suitable for psychologists and psychotherapists who are interested in learning more about working with couples and intimate relationship groups.

Webinar presenter: Madina Demirbas

Madina Demirbas is a certified sex and relationship therapist. She received her training and education from Oxford University, Gestalt Centre in London, University of Navarra, and others. She works with individuals, couples, and groups on various issues, including emotional and psychosexual wellbeing. Madina looks at the topics holistically, including the background of race, gender, culture, childhood experiences, and broader social relationships patterns. She is further exploring the topic of thriving relationships through writing various books in different languages, tutoring students in her online courses, and speaking at the TEDx conference.