When couples feel they are at an uncertain stage in their relationship, counselling can support in exploring the present context and potential decision making. Both decisions of staying together or moving apart are extremely important and can be taken with the help and containment of an experienced practitioner and process. Couples therapy will help partners to discuss issues and to find realistic solutions should they both want to continue being in a relationship. If the difficult decision of ending the relationship is made, counselling can ease the process and promote an amicable separation.