Couple Counselling & Marriage Therapy

Every relationship goes through hard seasons.
You do not have to navigate this one alone.

Whether it is arguments that go in circles, distance that has crept in quietly, or a decision neither of you can make alone, couple counselling gives you a neutral space and practical tools. In person at JP Nagar, Bengaluru, or online.
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Evidence-based

Together or individual

100% confidential

25+ yrs Clinical Experience
Dr. Anupama Maruvada
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Dr. Anupama Maruvada, Psy.D. (USA). Founder & Clinical Director, CBT2 · Practicing since 2000

Does This Feel Familiar?

What couples bring to their first session

Seeking counselling is not an admission that your relationship has failed. It is a decision to work on it. These are some of the things couples tell us first.

Conversations that start small keep turning into the same argument.

Lately, you feel more like roommates than partners.

Trust has been shaken, and you are unsure how to rebuild it.

You disagree about money, family, or parenting more often than you would like.

One or both of you has wondered about separation, but you want to give this a real chance.

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A short, private conversation. No commitment needed.

Recognising the Signs

Signs your relationship may need support

Every couple argues. What matters is the pattern. Noticing a few of these is not a verdict on your relationship. It is a reason to get support early.

The Same Fight on Repeat
Feeling Unheard
Silent Treatment for Days
Criticism & Blame
Walking on Eggshells
Avoiding Difficult Topics
Emotional Distance
Loss of Intimacy
Trust Issues
Feeling Lonely Together
Living Parallel Lives
Resentment Building Up
If several of these feel familiar, a few structured sessions can change how you talk to each other.
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One partner hesitant about counselling? Start with an individual session . Many couples begin exactly that way

Meet the Doctor

Led by Dr. Anupama Maruvada

Founder and Clinical Director of CBT2, Dr. Anupama, Psy.D. (USA). has practiced behavioural and clinical psychology since 2000. Marriage and family therapy at CBT2 addresses the behaviours and dynamics of couples with the same evidence-based, judgement-free approach that has defined the practice since 2008.

  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, California Southern University, USA.

  • Master's in Family and Consumer Sciences, Illinois State University, USA.

  • Master's in Human Development, Sri Avinashilingam University, India.

  • 25+ years of clinical practice across individual, couple, and family therapy.

CBT2 • Est. 2008 Bengaluru • Vizag • Vijayawada • Hyderabad Couples & families
How Couple Counselling Works Here

A neutral space, not a courtroom

How Couple Counselling Works Here A neutral space, not a courtroom Couple counselling is not about deciding who is right. It is about understanding the pattern the two of you have fallen into, and learning a different way to respond to each other. The therapist works for the relationship, not for either partner.

No taking sides Both partners are heard equally. The focus stays on the pattern between you, not on blame.
Structured sessions Each session has a focus, so difficult conversations move forward instead of going in circles.
Practical tools Communication and conflict skills you practice between sessions, in real everyday moments.

Services Offered

Support for your relationship, under one roof

CBT2 provides complete psychological assessments and treatments for individuals, couples and families. In person in Bangalore, or online.

01

Initial Evaluation

The starting point. Together or separately, you share what brought you here and what you want to change.

02

Couple Counselling

Structured joint sessions that address communication, conflict, trust, and connection.

03

Marriage & Family Therapy

Psychotherapy that addresses the behaviours and dynamics of couples and families.

04

Individual Therapy

Sometimes one partner needs their own space first. Individual sessions are always available.

05

Online Sessions

Secure video sessions for busy schedules, long-distance phases, or partners in different cities.

CONDITIONS TREATED AT CBT2

Communication Breakdown
Frequent Conflict
Trust Concerns
Intimacy Concerns
Parenting Differences
In-Law & Family Dynamics
Financial Stress
Long-Distance Strain
Separation Decisions

The CBT2 Process

Your journey: a clear, calm path

Five steps designed to move your relationship from stuck patterns to real conversations.
01

Initial Consultation

Together or separately, you share your side of the story. Both perspectives matter equally.

02

Understanding the Pattern

The therapist helps map the cycle you keep falling into, and what each of you needs from the other.

03

A Shared Plan

Clear goals you both agree on, and a realistic sense of how sessions will run.

04

Regular Sessions

Structured sessions with practical communication tools you practice between visits.

05

Review & Next Steps

Progress reviewed openly with both of you, and the plan adjusted as your relationship changes.

Our Approach

What we focus on

  • A Neutral, Judgement-Free Space
  • Both Partners Heard Equally
  • Practical Communication Tools
  • In-Person & Online Sessions

CBT2 at a glance

  • Established in 2008 by Dr. Anupama Maruvada
  • Founder practicing clinical psychology since 2000
  • Branches in Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Hyderabad
  • Marriage and family therapy alongside individual care
  • In-person and secure online sessions
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FAQs

Questions people ask before their first session

Do we both need to attend?
Attending together is ideal, but not required to start. Many couples begin with one partner coming alone, and the other joins when they feel ready. Progress is possible either way.
No. The therapist’s client is the relationship. Both partners are heard equally, and the focus stays on understanding the pattern between you rather than assigning blame.
Yes. Everything discussed stays within the sessions, handled in line with professional clinical standards. Nothing is shared with family members or anyone else.
No. We work with married couples, engaged couples preparing for marriage, partners in long-term relationships, and couples navigating long distance.
It depends on what you are working through and how long the patterns have been in place. After the initial evaluation, the therapist will discuss a realistic expectation with you, and review it openly as you go.
Yes. Sessions are available in-person at JP Nagar, Bengaluru, and via secure video. Online sessions also work well when partners are in different cities.
Counselling can still help. Some couples use sessions to make that decision with clarity rather than in conflict, or to part ways respectfully, especially when children are involved.
Fees depend on the format and frequency of sessions. We share them clearly in your first conversation, before you commit to anything. Message us on WhatsApp and we will walk you through the options.

Take the First Step

Book a session, together or alone

One WhatsApp message is all it takes. Share what is going on, and Dr. Anupama’s team will guide you to the right next step, with understanding, not judgement.
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