Yes, a therapist can see a client for individual sessions even if they initially started in couples counseling. If the couple decides to part ways, and only one partner wishes to continue therapy, the therapist can continue to work with the individual partner in an individual counseling or therapy setting.
In couples counseling, the therapist's primary focus is on the relationship dynamics and helping the couple work through their issues and communication challenges. However, as relationships are complex, it is not uncommon for couples counseling to lead to individual therapy for one or both partners.
When a couple decides to end their relationship, it can be a difficult and emotionally challenging time for both individuals involved. One or both partners may feel the need for additional support and guidance as they navigate the breakup and work through their individual emotions and concerns.
In such cases, the therapist can transition from couples counseling to individual therapy with one of the partners, if the partner chooses to do so. Individual therapy can help the individual process their feelings, gain insight into their emotions, work through grief and loss, and develop coping strategies to navigate the changes in their life.
It's important to note that the therapist's approach and focus in individual therapy may be different from couples counseling. In individual therapy, the therapist will primarily be working with the individual's personal experiences, emotions, and goals, rather than focusing on the dynamics of the relationship.
The decision to continue with individual therapy after couples counseling is entirely up to the individual who wishes to pursue it. Therapists are there to support their clients in their journey towards healing, growth, and self-discovery, regardless of the circumstances that brought them to therapy initially.