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Couple's Therapy
A safe and confidential space for them to reconnect, understand what has changed in the relationship and, with professional support, decide together what the next step should be.
Impact of Psychology
Proven Results of Online Psychotherapy
92%
They are satisfied with online therapy and say it has been helpful in dealing with their emotional challenges.
77%
Of the teenagers who underwent online therapy for social anxiety, none of them showed symptoms at the end of treatment.
80%
Patients experience clinically significant reductions in symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress after 8- to 12-week programs.
Couple's Therapy
When does it make sense to seek help?
It makes sense to consider online couples therapy when you feel that conversations frequently end in arguments, when there is emotional distance, accumulated resentment, jealousy, difficulties with intimacy, or doubts about the future of the relationship.
It is also an important option during times of significant change, such as the birth of a child, bereavement, infidelity, a demanding career change, or one partner leaving home. In many cases, couples seek help not because "the relationship is lost," but because they want to protect it, strengthen their bond, and learn to better manage their differences.
How do online couples therapy sessions work?
Each online couples therapy session lasts approximately 50 minutes and takes place via video call in a private setting. The couples therapist begins by listening to each partner's perspective, clarifying what brought them to therapy, and jointly defining the goals for the process.
Throughout the sessions, the focus is on how the couple communicates, manages conflict, expresses needs and emotions, and can build more balanced agreements for daily life. The professional maintains a neutral position, does not take sides, and seeks to ensure that both feel heard and respected.
The online format allows couples to participate from home or different locations, reduces travel, and facilitates the continuity of the process, especially in cases with staggered schedules. Despite the distance, the therapeutic relationship remains close: the couples therapist monitors the impact of the conversations, helps to de-escalate moments of tension, and suggests safer ways to approach sensitive topics.
Consultation with Online Psychologists
How it Works
1
Complete the Initial Questionnaire
Tell us a little about yourself, your needs and goals. This allows us to recommend the most suitable and specialized online psychologist for the area you need most.
2
Schedule and Pay Easily
Choose the time that is most convenient for you. Scheduling and payment can be done directly online or by phone with our support team.
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Start Your Online Therapy
On the chosen day and time, access the secure link sent to you and speak with your psychologist via video call. All in a completely confidential environment, ensuring that your online psychology consultation takes place with maximum comfort and privacy.
Online Psychotherapy
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Taking care of your emotional health is an act of courage and self-care. If you feel it's time to begin this journey, we're here to support you. Book your first session and discover how therapy can make a difference in your daily life.
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Couple's Therapy
Benefits of online couples therapy
In online couples therapy, the goal is not to find a "culprit," but rather to understand what is happening in the relationship and what each person can do differently.
Throughout the process, it's possible to learn to communicate more clearly, recognize triggers that lead to arguments, rebuild trust after moments of rupture, recover intimacy, and align expectations about the future.
In some cases, the benefit of couples therapy also extends to supporting separation decisions in a more conscious and less conflictual way, protecting the emotional well-being of each partner and, when applicable, of the children.
Psychology Consultations – Couples Therapy
Psychologists in Portugal
DaTerapia's online couples therapy is available to couples residing throughout Portugal, eliminating the need for travel or long waiting lists. We support couples from all districts of mainland Portugal (Viana do Castelo, Braga, Vila Real, Bragança, Porto, Aveiro, Viseu, Guarda, Coimbra, Castelo Branco, Leiria, Santarém, Portalegre, Lisbon, Setúbal, Évora, Beja and Faro) as well as the Autonomous Regions of the Azores and Madeira. The online format allows each couple to access specialized couples therapy via confidential video conference from the comfort of their home, maintaining the same clinical and ethical framework as an in-person consultation, with psychologists registered with the Portuguese Order of Psychologists.
How can we help?
Therapies with proven effectiveness
Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Particularly useful when anger arises in the context of high impulsivity. It teaches emotional regulation, discomfort tolerance, and mindfulness applied to arousal peaks.
Compassion-Centered Therapy (CFT)
It develops self-compassion and compassion for others, reducing post-outburst shame and breaking cycles of self-criticism that can reignite aggression.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focused on anger (CBT-A)
This intervention promotes the restructuring of hostile thoughts, transforming interpretations such as "he did it on purpose" into more realistic alternatives ("maybe it was a distraction"). Clinical trials demonstrate significant reductions in the frequency of outbursts and the intensity of irritation after 8 to 12 sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We're here to help.
When appropriate technological means are used and confidentiality is ensured, online couples therapy is an effective way to work on communication, conflict, and reconnection. The decisive factor is the quality of the therapeutic relationship and the continuity of the follow-up.
The number of sessions varies depending on the intensity of the problems, the length of the accumulated conflict, and the willingness of both partners to implement changes. Some couples report improvements in communication in the first few sessions; for deeper and more lasting changes, a continuous approach, reviewed together throughout the process, is generally necessary.
It's relatively common for one partner to be more motivated to start online couples therapy. One of the roles of a couples therapist is precisely to create a space where both feel safe to talk, even when their starting point is different. The decision to continue the process is built up over the course of the first few sessions.
Bibliographic References
- Doss, B. D., Benson, L. A., Georgia, E. J., & Christensen, A. (2016). Improving Relationships: OurRelationship Program Effects on Relationship and Individual Functioning. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
- Keller, A., Babl, A., Berger, T., & Schindler, L. (2021). Efficacy of the web-based PaarBalance program on relationship satisfaction, depression and anxiety – A randomized controlled trial. Internet Interventions, 25, 100360.
- Kysely, A., Bishop, L., Kane, R., et al. (2022). Couples Therapy Delivered Through Videoconferencing: Effects on Relationship Outcomes, Mental Health and the Therapeutic Alliance. Frontiers in Psychology.
- de Boer, K., Spronk, D., Lenssen, J., et al. (2021). Videoconferencing psychotherapy for couples and families: A systematic review. Journal of Marital and Family Therapy.
- Kernová, L., et al. (2025). Effectiveness of digital interventions on relationship satisfaction among couples: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Psychology.
Important Notice
Online psychology consultations aim to support psychological well-being and are not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or emergency services.
In case of a psychological crisis or emergency, contact 112 immediately or go to the nearest emergency service.
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