Where can expat parents find couples or marriage counseling in Bali?

Couples and marriage counseling in Bali is mostly found through private clinics and independent therapists based in Canggu, Ubud, and Sanur, the three areas with the highest concentration of English-speaking expat families. Many of these therapists are trained abroad and work with couples alongside individual clients, so a clinic that treats anxiety or depression may also offer couples counseling. Some of the same clinics that help families find a child psychologist in Bali list couples counseling on their services page too, since parenting conflict and relationship strain often show up together. If you can't find a good fit nearby, online teletherapy platforms let you book English-language sessions by video call, which helps if you live outside the main expat hubs or need more scheduling flexibility.

Relocation puts real strain on a marriage. Culture shock, visa stress, and distance from extended family can turn small disagreements into bigger ones, and the isolation of starting over in a new country is a common thread running through it. We cover this in more depth in our piece on coping with loneliness and homesickness after moving to Bali, and the same pressures often show up between partners, not only in how one person feels on their own. A new baby adds another layer: sleep loss, shifting roles, and a thin support network are part of why postpartum support groups in Bali exist, and a therapist may suggest both individual and couples sessions during that period.

Ask your GP or a general practice clinic for a referral if you're not sure where to start, since doctors at expat-focused clinics usually keep a list of therapists they trust. Ask a therapist directly whether they work with couples, not only individuals, before booking a first session. If either partner is dealing with depression, anxiety, or any safety concern, see a doctor or clinic as soon as possible rather than waiting for a scheduled counseling session.