From Tension to Celebration

Helping Couples Transform Cultural Differences

Hi! I'm Simon a London-based psychotherapist specialising in helping cross-cultural couples build strong, fulfilling relationships while honouring their unique backgrounds.

Overview

This 12-session therapeutic programme is designed for couples from different cultural backgrounds who want to reflect on their relationship and transform cultural differences into opportunities for growth.

Aims of the Programme

  • Provide a safe and supportive environment for couples to explore cultural differences

  • Strengthen communication and deepen understanding

  • Turn sources of tension into shared opportunities for connection

Example Topics Couples May Choose to Explore

1. Attitudes and Perceptions

3. Tensions and Disagreement

5. Communication Styles

7. Culture, Gender& Class

9. Work / Life Balance

11. Navigating Racism & Bias

13. Parenting & Cultural Transmission

2. Families

4. Honouring Festivals and Life Events

6. Religion & Beliefs

8. Social Norms and Etiquette

10. Food

12. Integration & Future Planning

My experience includes.....

Therapy is an investment in your well-being. If you’d like to explore working together, I invite you to reach out to discuss details and next steps.

Therapy is an investment in your well-being. If you’d like to explore working together, I invite you to reach out to discuss details and next steps.

Couples therapy is a deeply personal journey, and I tailor my approach to honour your unique relationship dynamics with cultural

sensitivity and understanding. My goal is to create a space where both partners feel seen, heard, and supported as you navigate challenges and strengthen your connection.

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Couples I work with often want to explore 1 or more of the following. This list is not exhaustive as each couple is unique.

  • Navigating Cultural Nuances

  • Differing Parenting Styles and Expectations

  • Addressing Family Influences and Legacy Pressures

  • Finding a Shared Identity as a Couple

What You’ll Do Before the Call

After we book the call and before we meet you complete a brief questionnaire to help you and me to set the scene and some boundaries.

What Happens During the Call

During the call we start to explore areas in your relationship you will want to work on over time.

What Changes After the Call

By the end of the call we will want to have a clear tangible path forward with areas you would like to work on with me.

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About Simon Halford

BSc MSc Dip Psychotherapy, Dip Psychosexual Therapy Couples Therapy, Psychosexual / Sex Therapy in Central London, Southampton, and Portsmouth

I am a Psychosexual Therapist and an accredited Supervisor.
I have worked in the NHS and privately for more than 25 years and am accredited by the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT)
and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).

I specialise in the treatment of cross cultural relationship challenges and opportunities using a range of approaches to meet the individual, couple's or family's needs. I practice counselling at


96 Harley Street Central London and in Southsea , near to Portsmouth and Southampton.

Therapy is strictly confidential, and includes psychodynamic, person centred and cognitive behavioural approaches.

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