[header] How to attend couples counseling [title] Be honest with yourself and your partner. [step] You need to approach couples therapy with an open mind and honesty. Your couples counseling sessions will begin with your counselor asking a series of questions to figure out where your relationship is. 
Your counselor will ask about your history as a couple, why you sought treatment, and other questions to see where you are as a couple. [substeps] Make sure you get everything out on the table about your relationship.