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Couples’ and family therapy

Couples’ and family therapy supports better communication, understanding, and cooperation during conflicts, crises, or major life changes. Sessions take place in a safe environment where all parties are supported in hearing and understanding one another better.

Text reviewed by specialist:

Riin Tammiste

Couples and family therapist

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When to see a specialist

  • Communication difficulties in a relationship or family
  • Repeated conflicts with a partner or family member
  • Trust issues in a relationship
  • Emotional distance or disconnection
  • Tension between parent and child
  • Parenting-related challenges
  • Stress or tension within the family
  • Considering separation or divorce
  • Reaching agreements after separation or divorce
  • Major life changes affecting the relationship (birth of a child, grief, illness, job loss, separation)
  • Adjusting to a blended family
  • Role conflicts within the family

Common symptoms

  • Communication difficulties

    Feeling unheard or misunderstood.

  • Difficulty adjusting to change

    Such as becoming parents, moving, or separation.

  • Emotional distance

    Partners or family members feel disconnected.

  • Lack of trust

    Tension or insecurity has developed in the relationship.

How to prepare for your appointment

  • Before the appointment, think about the topics or situations that feel most important to discuss.
  • If attending with a partner or family member, discuss beforehand what you would like to address during the session.
  • You may write down questions or situations you want to talk about.
  • Arrive with an open mind and willingness to listen to one another.
  • Please bring an identification document with you.

What to expect during your appointment

Discussing the situation

The session begins with a conversation where everyone involved can share their perspective and experiences.

Understanding relationship patterns

The therapist helps identify communication patterns and situations that create tension. The therapist’s role is not to decide who is right, but to help all parties better understand one another.

Finding solutions together

Together, you explore ways to improve communication, strengthen cooperation, and restore safety and connection within the relationship or family. The therapist may suggest exercises or reflections to practice between sessions.

Planning next steps

At the end of the session, you discuss possible next steps and, if needed, agree on future appointments or individual sessions.

Specialists providing this service

Payment & Appointment Info

Prices

Tallinn

Special care
Service Price
Visit fee Added to the appointment fee. 20 €
Couples or family counselling and psychotherapy The appointment lasts 75–90 minutes. 135 € A visit fee is added to the price.
Preparation of a mental health certificate, extract or specialist assessment based on medical documentation at the patient's request 15–60 min 25–75 €

Everywhere else in Estonia

Special care
Service Price
Visit fee Added to the appointment fee. 13 €
Couples or family counselling and psychotherapy The appointment lasts 75–90 minutes. 130 € A visit fee is added to the price.
Preparation of a mental health certificate, extract or specialist assessment based on medical documentation at the patient's request 15–60 min 25–75 €
Payment methods

Meliva Health Insurance covers this service under Outpatient Care coverage. Check your personal coverage limits in the ERGO app.

Referral

You can book this service as a self-paying patient without a doctor’s referral.

Clinics offering this service

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to attend therapy together?

Attending together is recommended, but it is also possible to begin with an individual appointment if needed.

Will my partner be told what I share during individual sessions?

Information shared during individual sessions is not disclosed to a partner or other parties without the person’s consent. The therapist will agree with all parties on how topics discussed individually may be addressed in joint sessions. The aim is to support a safe and trusting process for everyone involved.

What if one partner or family member does not want to come?

This is very common. A therapist can help explore ways to involve a hesitant person, and sometimes an introductory session is enough to reduce concerns.

Will the therapist tell us who is right or what to do?

No. The therapist’s role is to help you better understand each other and find shared solutions, not to act as a judge or mediator.

Can therapy help during separation or divorce?

Yes. Therapy can support couples and families during separation or divorce and help create workable agreements, especially when children are involved.

Should children attend family therapy sessions?

This depends on the situation and the therapist’s assessment. If needed, this will be discussed before the appointment.

How many sessions are usually needed?

The number of sessions depends on the situation, goals, and needs of the couple or family. Some concerns can be addressed in a few meetings, while others may require longer-term support.

Is everything discussed in therapy confidential?

Yes. Therapy sessions are confidential, except in situations where there is concern for someone’s safety or legal obligations require disclosure.

Can therapy help if we argue constantly?

Yes. Therapy often focuses on identifying recurring conflict patterns and developing healthier ways to communicate and respond to each other.

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