This presentation has the potential to significantly enhance the professional performance of practitioners by deepening their understanding of the foundations of marriage therapy and the common issues that motivate couples to seek help. By engaging with evidence-based approaches and practical examples, participants will strengthen their ability to implement effective interventions in clinical practice. The session will also focus on essential skills that can be taught to couples to improve relational functioning, thereby broadening the practitioner’s therapeutic toolkit. In addition, the exploration of ethical considerations and common challenges in couple therapy will provide participants with greater professional confidence, ethical sensitivity, and resilience when navigating complex therapeutic relationships. Collectively, these competencies will enable practitioners to deliver more effective, ethical, and client-centred couple therapy