The Counsellor’s Toolkit: Couples Counselling Through a Mental Health Lens reframes relationship therapy as mental health practice rather than mere communication coaching. Drawing on Oliver de Nicolai’s experience as a counsellor, clinical supervisor, and former police officer, the book guides new and experienced practitioners in working with couples through curiosity, compassion, and regulation. Using real-world vignettes, humour, and metaphor, it explores trust, safety, conflict, and self-care as core components of emotional wellbeing. Each chapter offers grounded insights that help counsellors move beyond symptom management to address the underlying causes of disconnection, fostering resilience and lasting change.
