Couples Therapy &
Relational Guidance
A structured, research-grounded approach for couples who want clearer
communication, steadier connection, and a path forward.
Even solid relationships can lose their footing.
When connection thins, small moments start to land harder than they should.
It's exhausting to keep holding things together by yourself.
Here, we slow the moment down –
so you can see what's happening with enough clarity
to move together again.
A quick hello from me
How the work unfolds
A grounded path for steady change
Each couple's path is unique, yet the work often follows three clear phases – learning, practice, and integration. The structure is consistent, but the pace adapts to what you need.
Learning
Once you decide to begin this work, the first full session focuses on understanding what's happening between you – what feels steady, what feels difficult, and what you hope might change.
You'll also complete a private relationship questionnaire at home. This gives us a shared picture of your dynamic, so the work that follows is focused and well-paced.
This phase builds clarity and a basic sense of steadiness before we move into more active work.
Guided Practice
In 90-minute sessions, we slow down the moments that usually escalate or shut down. You'll practice new ways of speaking, listening, and responding, with my support.
Some conversations will be familiar; others may clarify things you haven't noticed before.
The aim here is simple: to help you stay connected even when emotions rise, and to navigate conflict with more predictability and confidence.
Integration
Between sessions, you may try small changes or new ways of relating in daily life – always at your own pace.
As things begin to settle, sessions often become less frequent or pause with a clear sense of where you are and how you can continue on your own.
The grounding behind this work
I'm Gustav Béen. My background includes psychology, the Gottman Method, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I guide couples through structured, experiential work – and I also work with individuals who want steadier ways of navigating their inner world and relationships. My practice is supported by reflective consultation and continued training.
Couples work follows a clear, research-informed structure. Individual sessions are more flexible and focus on helping you make sense of what happens inside and between you in moments that feel difficult.
Clients describe my presence as calm, direct, and steady. My role is to help you speak more clearly, listen with more ease, and understand your patterns without pressure or judgment.
What supports this work is simple: clarity, steadiness, and a commitment to helping you navigate your relationships with more confidence and less strain.
Read more about the approach and my credentialsA few voices from those who've done this work – quietly, imperfectly, in their own time.
Begin with a conversation
Most clients start with a 20-minute call to see how this work feels.
You can book directly from here – a first conversation to understand what you need and whether the approach fits.
Not sure if it's the right fit? You're welcome to reach out first.
Booking & ContactField Notes
Tiny hinges that open heavy doors
Essays on communication, emotion, and the craft of connection.