Marsha Berniker, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Registered Social Worker
Steeles & Bathurst, Thornhill, Ontario L4J 7Z9
I often hear 'Why would I go to a couples counselor? I know the problem and will figure out how to solve it.' This is logical but does not work. Why? A lot of the information you need is in the unconscious and unavailable to you. As an example, you do not realize that when your parents did not respond to your emotional needs you decided, at a young age, not to let anyone know those needs as you would only be disappointed and hurt. This negatively effects your relationships. Since I offer a free consultation I suggest we meet to help you see areas, that you ae unaware of, that need to be worked on for the kind of relationship you deserve.
Winnie Lai, MDiv, RP, CCFT, RMFT-SM
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Couple and Family Therapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Supervisor Mentor
Available for Online Therapy, Canada, Ontario M2M 3S4
Winnie provides non-judgemental and compassionate couple therapy. In dealing with Couples counselling she primarily draws from her training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT is the most progressive and well researched therapeutic interventions used in Couples Therapy. By using this practical and effective method, the goal is to help couples to identify their cycle, how they are connecting in their distressing patterns, and how they can be helped to reconnect again in a new pattern. Winnie also had attended Sex Therapy course at University of Guelph. She has also taught Premarital sex courses as well as leading female groups on the topic of sex.
Margarete Juliana, RP, PhD
Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Marriage & Family Therapist
Aurora, Ontario L4G 1N5
You are at the end of your rope. You love your partner, you don't want to end the relationship but your partner is so distant and disconnected, so you are looking for help. Perhaps you just found out the awful truth that your partner is having an affair. Maybe you have tried couple therapy before and things improved a bit then you found yourself back in the same sad stuck place. Couples often need help to find their way back to each other. Please visit my website or call me to find out how I can help you heal wounds and create the strong loving connection with your partner that you deserve.
Sara Trought, RP., M.A
Registered Psychotherapist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
211 Danforth Ave, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4K 1N2
In couples my role is as a third party to provide guidance and advice to the couple. The main area that i often work with during couples counselling is communication. The couple is provided with specific education and instruction on communication strategies. During session we work through the difficulties that the couple is having. They are also provided with specific strategies to work on in between sessions.
James Morgan, M.Div., M.A.Sc.
Psychotherapist
21 Lydia, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 1V2
Working with couples is actually working with two individuals. Each person brings their own unique personality to the couple relationship. Where those personalities clash, and a clash is inevitable, there is an opportunity to learn something about the Self. Why is it that I react the way I do to this aspect of my partner? Do I like this about my Self? Would I like to be able to respond rather than react? Moving into this territory is moving into the land of personal growth which is possible through being in a relationship. It's moving to a place where you have the opportunity to become the best person you can be and to move beyond the personality you inherited through your history.
Carole Walker, Hon. Psych., MSW, RSW
Registered Clinical Social Worker
Newmarket L3Y 2P9
Marriage and Couple therapy and sex therapy is my specialty!!! I can help you identify the source of your relationship problem(s); provide sound and successful strategies to fix them; and help you to transform into a renewed more fulfilling relationship! I've helped hundreds of couples create healthier mutually satisfying and lasting one relationships! I can provide divorce-preventing strategies as well as mediating couples who chose to separate respectfully. Whatever the presenting situation, I can help you achieve your mutually desired outcomes!
Sarah White, MSc, RP, RMFT-S
Registered Psychotherapist/Registered Marriage & Family Therapist
902 Sharpe's Lane, Brockville, Ontario K6V 5T1
There are many benefits to couple counselling including improved communication, enhanced ability to resolve conflict effectively, increased emotional and sexual intimacy, improved ability to problem solve and increased confidence in co-parenting. Sarah can assist you and your partner in these areas and in other challenging areas of your relationship so that you can experience a reduction in relationship stress and a renewed closeness with your partner. Feel free to call Sarah to discuss how she can assist you in resolving the issues in your relationship.
Cynthia Schoppmann, MA, RP, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor
110 Bearbrook Road, Suite 206, Blackburn Hamlet, Ontario K1B 5R2
Couples face all sorts of unique challenges and I believe in creating a safe and inviting space where both parties can share openly what they are experiencing. From there, we can determine a plan to help both parties work towards a common goal, this may include repairing/healing, rebuilding, reconnecting, focusing on better communication, among other things.
Cindy Hayen, PhD, Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
50 Wellington St East, Aurora, Ontario L4G 1H5
Relationships are very complex. They have the potential to enrich our lives if we let them. They require flexibility and compromise, good communication skills, and an awareness of ourselves as individuals. A couple is made up of two unique individuals who come from very different family backgrounds and who bring diverse beliefs and perspectives into the relationship. It's no wonder that difficulties arise. It is common for partners to get caught up in negative, destructive cycles that unless stopped, can propel the relationship into greater disharmony. Couples therapy can lead to a deeper and more meaningful relationship.
Todd Hayen, PhD, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
50 Wellington St East, Aurora, Ontario L4G 1H5
Relationship with "other" (meaning really anything outside of ourselves) is probably the most important aspect of living. The better this relationship is, the more fulfilling a life can become. More specifically, the relationship with a human partner is probably the most important of all relationships. Is it true to you that your heartfelt relationship with your partner is truly an integral "need" in your life? Some say that we all need connection, acceptance, and love in order to be whole human beings. Are those three essentials present in your relationship? Do you want to find ways to bring them more fully into your life?
Victoria Lorient-Faibish, RP, MEd, CCC, BCPP, RPE
Registered Psychotherapist, Holistic Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor
14 Prince Arthur Avenue Suite 209, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1A9
When a couple is in trouble, the act of seeking out a counsellor has to be motivated by the desire to stay together through hard work. Therapy is not for those who need it but for those who want it. This is even more true when it comes to working with couples. The journey is one of finding once more what brought them together in the first place. We work with forgiveness and building trust. We find ways for the couple to once again feel a sense of warmth and compassion as we break down the walls of resentment. We look at what is triggering the couple to fight. We go through the anatomy of a common and repetitive fight. i also teach the couple some body centered techniques.
Herman Chow, Herman Chow
Registered Psychotherapist & Registered Marriage & Family Therapist
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 2M1
Specializing in couple therapy, I can help you and your partner work through difficult times such as affairs, broken relationship, losses, etc. As I am informed by Emotion Focused Therapy (which is effective in couple therapy), I can assist you in reaching out to your partner despite your fear and uncertainty. You will experience a closer and intimate relationship.
Ann Matson, B.A. Sc. B ED. OCT, OAMHP
Individual, Marriage, Relationship and Family Counsellor/Therapist
8827 Castlederg Sideroad, Caledon, Ontario L7E 0S7
Marriage and significant relationships have more pressure on them than ever before. In a technology based, social networking world with financial pressures and other major issues, couples need to put increasingly more time and effort into nourishing their relationship. Many do not take that time. As a result, relationships become “stuck’ or even “toxic” over time. In sessions, couples will learn how to interact and relate to each other on a deeper level. They will learn effective communication skills, strategies and tools. Couples will also participate in learning about their own specific ways of showing love and their own love style.
Nancy VanderSchaaf, MEd., Ph.D., CCC
Clinical Counsellor
Westmount, London, Ontario N6J 3Y6
Nothing is as rewarding or satisfying as a healthy, loving, intimate relationship and nothing is as damaging and destructive as an intimate relationship gone wrong. I offer premarriage counselling and I help heterosexual couples of all ages strengthen their relationship and increase trust. I also help couples repair and renew trust when it has been broken. While communication is important, trust is the most vital component to a healthy relationship. While my approach is eclectic.
Bayridge Counselling Centre- Mississauga
Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1S2
Couples Counselling Most relationships will become strained at some point and will begin producing maladaptive patterns. Relationship problems are rooted in our distorted egos, insecure attachment, emotional immaturity etc., which create to the many issues that develop for couples - infidelity, financial stress, poor communication, ill health, sexual divergence, household responsibility conflicts, addictions, etc., .... or just simply growing apart. Relationships can often be restored if help is sought soon enough. A counsellor can help reorient perceptions and emotions (how we look at a situation and how we feel about it) and assist the couple in adopting conscious structural changes.
Ellis Nicolson, M.Div; R.P.; RMFT-Mississauga
Relationship Specialists-Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
4291 Village Centre Court, Suite 201, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1S2
Couples often get stuck in negative patterns, or ways of relating to one another. These negative patterns can cause couples to attack each other emotionally, or worse, drift apart emotionally. It is vital to identify the emotions that drive this cycle, and through therapy, learn to create a dance that brings you close to your partner. We are relationship specialists who have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Laura Kemp-Romas, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Director of EnerTherapy
Available for Online Therapy, Ontario L4G 2H1
Healthy relationships are extremely important to our happiness, health and well-being. In couples therapy, it is my ultimate goal to help both of you to come to a full and deep understanding of one another. Often times, couples get into disputes because of a lack of understanding of one another which can be due to time constraints, family difficulties, lack of knowledge of one another's beliefs, etc. In therapy, we will explore each person's background, beliefs and perspectives, and we will negotiate both so that they can work together in harmony. We will also look at the particular issue(s) that you have sought therapy and will work on remedying it by reestablishing an emotional connection.
Monica Meyer, M.Ed, CCC, RP
Counsellor/Therapist/Registered Psychotherapist
1002 Beaverbrook, Suite 209, Kanata, Ontario K2K 1L1
Relationships are important to our well being. Being together with another individual is not always easy and with the wear and tear of life’s issues and traumas it can be very difficult… Every relationship has its ups and downs but if you’re stuck in a negative holding pattern come and have a free consultation with me to see if I’m the right person for the two of you to rekindle your relationship. I have a Graduate Certificate in Couples Counselling from Saint Paul University (an affiliate of the University of Ottawa) and working with couples is my specialty. You establish your goals and I assist you in achieving them. It is possible for you to reconnect with your partner.
Jeff Packer, MSW, RSW, RP
Registered Masters Level Social Work Counsellor & Psychotherapist
58 Rossland Road West, Suite 211, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 2V5
With a wide range of pressures on couples' relationships, limited training and educational support about romance and the challenge to bring together our lives, couples counselling helps you identify: * ways to enhance communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills, * steps to build unity while valuing each other's uniqueness, * research-based methods to heal and recover from infidelity, adultery and emotional affairs, * strategies to attain emotional stability, and * *healthier ways to express the love you have! Contact us Now :-) 905-571-7441, jeff@jeffpacker.com
Patricia Berendsen, RMFT, RSW, RP, SEP
Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
474 King St., London, Ontario N6B 1T1
Couple counselling is available for heterosexual and homosexual couples who may or may not be married. Many people are choosing to live together and are finding themselves having relationship issues. Couple counselling will assist you in sorting through issues and making sense of the issues. Areas that often come up in counselling are communication, intimacy, trust, extended family, finances, problem solving, and parenting styles (if children are involved).
Ingrid Dresher, RP, MSc(hon)
Registered Psychotherapist (College of Psychotherapists of Ontario)
Eglinton and Kipling (two minutes east of Highway 427), Etobicoke, Ontario M9R 1Y4
My approach is to help people recognize that relationships are two-sided and understand how each individual contributes to the couple’s dynamic. With that understanding, we work toward reaching a win-win situation, aiming to restore the satisfaction of the relationship. Together, we create a safe space for you to grow past the areas of “stuckness” -- that is, the old patterns that are learned when we are young and are brought to our current relationships. This is true for all of us. Therapy enables us to form new and healthy attachment patterns that are nourishing and nurturing, providing opportunities for new growth and satisfaction.
Alexandra Bond, M.S.W., R.S.W, Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
193 Cochrane St , Port Perry, Ontario L9L 1L6
If you are feeling disconnected, angry, hurt, and unfulfilled in your relationship I can help. I listen carefully to both partners in an unbiased manner. I can help you to reconnect through techniques that improve the content and quality of communication. I will address the needs of both partners in the relationship and help you to establish a deep intimacy. I can help you to overcome infidelity and in turn, create a brand new and ultimately fulfilling relationship.
Clairelise Folch, MA, RP, OAMHP
Certified Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist
1401 Golden Meadow Trail, Oakville, Ontario L6H 3H1
Find solutions, Resolve conflict, Change your life. Reach your goals. Being aware of and respecting your partner's needs and emotions are two of the most important characteristics of a harmonious relationship. Sometimes it happens that stress is overwhelming, when challenges persist in relationships, and if they seem to hold you back from living a positive and satisfying life, you might wish to seek help in finding solutions that can bring you back on track. Allow me to help you communicate more effectively and to cultivate partnership opportunities that appeal to heart mind, emotionally re-connecting you with your partner. 905-842-3626 Pre-marital Counselling available
Shannon Servos, PhD
Shannon Servos psychotherapist
2349 Fairview st, Burlington-new email shannonservos@me.com, Ontario L7R 2E3
Relationships can be some of the most meaningful and yet challenging parts of our lives We so often forget that we only get out what we put in to a relationship. Often individuals have expectations that a relationship should be good without a significant investment of time and energy Increasing communication skills, reducing judgement, listening and empathizing, are some basic steps towards the growth of a relationship .
Conny Barry, RP, M.Ed. (Counselling), CCC
Can. Cert. Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist
Ottawa South, Alta Vista, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 5T7
Couples are sometimes stuck in their cycle of communication where the "dance" has stopped and no one can move smoothly. Negative patterns have taken hold and both partners are caught in a rut. In a supportive and empathic environment I help clients understand and experience where they have been caught in their cycle, where they no longer hear or understand their partner. With new insights and understanding they become able to hear the music again, join the flow and move ahead with new choices in a clearer channel of communication.
New Roots Therapy, Registered Psychotherapists
Individual, Couple and Family Therapy
213 Byron Street South, Unit 203, Whitby, Ontario L1N 4P7
At New Roots Therapy, our therapists are relationship specialists. When working with couples, we strive to balance compassion with accountability, and we work with you to develop new perspectives and understandings of yourself and your partner. By exploring what is most important to you as an individual person and as an intimate partner, we hope to help couples reconnect with their values and ultimately find greater fulfillment in their relationship. Sometimes couples come to counselling unsure of whether or not they wish to remain together. Our therapists are open to helping couples move through this decision making process, and working with you to find the best resolution possible.
Adela Gorodzinsky, R.P M.Ed., CBT, CCC, TIRF, COSF
Certified Canadian Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist
404 Whisker Court, London, Ontario N5X 4L3
Just as J.F.K. said: "Ask not what you can get form your country, but what you can GIVE to your country", so is a couple's relationship. It is not what we can get from our partner, but how do we learn to love them and care for them in a way that makes us feel good, dignified and respectable. Love may not have much to do with this: do we LIKE each other? How do we co-create a safe heaven, a secure base in which we feel nurtured, liked, respected and protected, yet free to be who we really are? What kind of communication is most effective? Adela has been working with couples for over 10 years. Her creativity and passion for good, healthy satisfying relationships can be contagious,
Catherine Carpenko, Hons. BFA., MA., RP
Registered Psychotherapist
10 Zina Street, Suite 1, Orangeville Ontario, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1E1
Through the highly successful process of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples developed by Sue Johnson, with whom I have trained, I enjoy working with couples who are striving to create and maintain a safe loving and dynamic relationship by deepening their experiences of love and trust. There are many factors that can get us off track from having the relationship we desire and deserve. Learning simple ways of communicating, sharing experience and engaging our compassion can enhance our abilities for loving intimacy. The EFT process is very accessible with a high success rate. For more information see www.iceeft.com &/or email me for an initial interview.
Christina D. Long, R.P., M.A.C.P.
Registered Psychotherapist
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7G 1K1
Couples therapy also referred to as marriage counselling can help couples struggling with relationship issues learn how to improve communication and conflict resolution skills, identify couple strength and growth areas, develop partner accountability, and cultivate greater intimacy and closeness with their partners . I utilize a combination of methods in counselling couples that include Gottman approach to couple therapy, PREPARE/ENRICH relationship assessment tool and curriculum, McMaster approach to couple and family counselling, and Relational Life Therapy.
Deborah Tychynski-Migay, RP, RMFT-SQ, MMFT
Registered Psychotherapist (RP) & Registered Marriage and Family Therapist - Supervisor Qualifying
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7G 1K1
Whether you’re experiencing difficulty in your relationship or you want to strengthen your connection, couples’ counselling can be helpful. Counselling is an opportunity to resolve conflict, recognize and stop negative patterns, and heal old wounds. Couples’ counselling may also help you improve communication, increase intimacy, strengthen parenting, and weather life's transitions together. Every couple is different, and the style of couples counselling will be determined in consultation with each couple.
Patricia Burns, RP
Psychotherapist and Marriage Counsellor
The Clock Tower Centre,49 Manitoba Street, suite 303, Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 2B2
Whether you are dating, engaged, living together or married or a combinatiion thereof; straight or gay, makes no difference. In a 'partnership' each partner brings with them into the relationship hopes and expectations. They also bring memories that are sitting just below the surface. When something happens that feels bad these memories will be triggered so not only will they react to the situation in the present but also to the past. This applies to both good and bad memories, but it is not the good things that give us trouble! Our work together is to make sure each partner is understood, clearly and to discover how each can have their needs met.
Andrea Ramsay Speers, MA
Registered Psychotherapist
175 Glenashton Drive, Oakville, Ontario L6H 6N2
Good relationships require work. It all seems so easy at the beginning, but life can get in the way, and all of a sudden we're feeling disconnected, irritated, or even resentful of our partners. Let me help you get your relationship back on track. By focusing our attention on what works and clear goals, we'll avoid the blaming and polarizing that can happen in couples counseling. You'll leave our sessions with specific tools and strategies to help you increase and improve communication, and move past the hurts and obstacles of the past. It is possible to recapture the loving feelings you once had! And it's never too late to have a great relationship.
Carrie Fleetwood, M.Ed. Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist
6633 Hwy7E, Suite 208 Ashgrove Medical Building, Markham, Ontario L3P 7P2
If you are finding yourselves stuck in the same 'merry-go-round' (although not so merry!) of poor communication and accusation/defensiveness, winners and losers, your marriage probably feels like you're going nowhere fast! You think you've married the wrong person and feel that you've tried everything in your 'tool-bag' to do. If you don't have 'win-win', what you essentially have is 'lose-lose'.. I will advocate for your marriage...I will be your cheerleader and your coach combined, showing you how to get out of this destructive cycle and move forward to something much more satisfying. I will help you rebuild when hurts have been deep. Don't delay on this...sooner is better!
Bayridge Counselling Centre- Hamilton
Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling
565 Sanitorium Road, Suite #204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4
Couples Counselling Most relationships will become strained at some point and will begin producing maladaptive patterns. Relationship problems are rooted in our distorted egos, insecure attachment, emotional immaturity etc., which create to the many issues that develop for couples - infidelity, financial stress, poor communication, ill health, sexual divergence, household responsibility conflicts, addictions, etc., .... or just simply growing apart. Relationships can often be restored if help is sought soon enough. A counsellor can help reorient perceptions and emotions (how we look at a situation and how we feel about it) and assist the couple in adopting conscious structural changes.
Dan Watterworth, BTh., MDiv.
Therapist, Counsellor
565 Sanitorium Rd., Unit 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4
In a warm and empathetic environment I assist couples in building trust, improving communication and working through conflict. My work involves helping change problematic thinking and communication, guiding through pain and forgiveness and helping you build the skills you need to improve your relationship both now and in the future.
Mark Laing, B.A. Honours Psychology
Registered Psychotherapist
565 Sanatorium Rd., Suite 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4
We are not prepared to be married. Clouded with romantic ideals and unreasonable expectations, our relationships can quickly begin to feel lacking in fulfillment. I believe that most couples don't want divorce. What they do want is to feel connected again and safe again. I use Imago Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy to help couples re-connect. Building a healthy marriage takes both time and commitment. The skills you will obtain will give you a clear path to reconnection and safety.
Sanjay (Jay) Rao, BSc.,MS Psy.
Licensed Therapist
565 Sanitorium Road, Suite #204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4
Couples desire to seek the most from their relationships. Whether it is rekindling a passion they once possessed, resolving disagreements in more effective ways, or fighting to exist as a loving partnership, building a secure emotional connection often lies at heart of it. As an emotionally-focused therapist (EFT), couples will be taught to recognize patterns that keep them trapped in conflict and interchange them with more adaptive patterns to assist them out of it. Through learning the principles of EFT, partners discover they can face new challenges together and develop a deep sense of emotional safety, security, and love.
Chad Tomlinson, MTS, M’Ed, MA, OCT
Chad Tomlinson, Therapist/Counselor
565 Sanatorium Rd., Unit 204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4
You deserve to be happy in your relationship and I can help make that happen. Together, we will find the joy that once brought you together and bring the healing you need to make this relationship what you’ve always hoped it would be. Love isn’t easy; it takes work, but together we will make it fun. Together we can help get you back to where you belong.
Lisa Bynoe-Stevens, BA, Mdiv counselling,CFST
Licensed Therapist
565 Sanitorium Road, Suite #204A, Hamilton, Ontario L9C 7N4
I have been a couple therapist for over 10 years and have enjoyed every minute of it! I have found great success using Gottman and Solution-Focused Strategies. Couples seemed to appreciate these approaches, as they seem practical and easy to comprehend. As well, the Gottman resources and its foundation sound research have seemed to empower clients to take charge of their situations with confidence.
Ron Wyse, RP, RMFT; DD, ThM, MDiv, BA
Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
1 Valleywood Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 5L7
Relationships can be both satisfying, and frustrating. Although we can get along with some people some of the time, in close relationships we can sometimes get stuck, over-reactive, or even too distant. In couple counselling we can explore what's not working in your relationship, what your individual and 'couple' ideals and dreams are, and then strategize and work together on getting your relationship to a better place.
Sherry Maxwell, BA (Psych), MTS, OACCPP(C), RP
Registered Psycotherapist and Counsellor
188 Main Street, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 1W8
Couples are bound to have ups and downs in their relationship. It doesn't mean that it's not a good match. It simply means that there are issues that need to be addressed and discussed. Sherry helps her clients address the various issues that are causing distress in their relationship. From communication to infidelity, Sherry supports health and growth in the relationship.
Shyamala Kiru, DMin, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director at Kiru Wellness Clinic
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1K5
Shyamala has a Masters in Counselling and a Doctorate specifically in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, her expertise is in working with couple relationships. She practices Emotionally Focussed Therapy for couples; one of the most researched and effective ways to treat couple distress. Her goal is to help couples create secure and meaningful connections so that they no longer need the assistance of a couples therapist and are able to work through life's challenges on their own.
Robert T. Muller, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Clinical Psychologist
114 Maitland Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 1E1
In the downtown Toronto area, people come to see me for help with marital and couples-related conflicts. I am very comfortable helping couples who are in straight, gay, or lesbian relationships. Conflicts often come up between partners in relation to difficulties with intimacy, conflicts surrounding extended family members, and disagreements around family goals and priorities.
Rebecca Rosenblat-Billings, B.Sc. (Hons) Psych, RP, CSAT, Ce
Registered Psychotherapist
845 Harrington Court, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3P3
We all want to love, be loved, and connect with our significant others. Yet, it can feel daunting at times, due to repetitive relationship patterns (influenced by our childhood wounding), poor communication skills, cultural/gender differences, and inability to negotiate “me” with “we”. So be it past trauma, poor communication skills, inability to handle stress, different upbringing (thereby different ways of doing things), or sexual challenges, among other things, I help couples identify the areas/habits which challenge them, behaviors which destroy relationships, and anything else that stands in the way of them achieving an intimate connection.
Nathan Pillai, MA and BA Double Hons
Therapist
845 Harrington Court, #200A, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3P3
One of the most detrimental problems that I have seen in Family Therapy is when parents become so overwhelmed by life, inundated by the responsibilities with their children (hockey, karate, tutoring, piano, etc), and consumed in running the household that they forget about the relationship that they have with their spouse. I hear things like “I don’t even know my husband anymore”, “there just isn’t any time left for us”, “we are growing apart”, or “we can’t agree on anything; not the kids, not the house, not the dog… help!” All is not lost and there are ways to learn to balance all of the aforementioned intricacies of a family dynamic. You don’t have to hold it all together by yourself.
Kim Christink, M. Div., D. Min.
Registered Psychotherapist
845 Harrington Court, Unit 200A, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3P3
Day in and day out for the last twenty-five years I have worked with couples both as a seminar trainer and as a therapist. I love seeing couples transformed as they find their way back to love and to each other. All couples struggle! The wise ones seek help! While all successful couples do similar things . . . broken relationships can be broken in a myriad of ways. It is my job to come a long side the couple to resolve, heal and recover. I love working with couples to develop communication and conflict resolutions skills. When couples come to me honestly seeking help and committed to put effort into their recovery the outcomes are nothing short of wonderful!
Brigitte Diggins, Hon. BA, Psych
Registered Psychothereapist (CRPO)
Hamilton, Ontario L7N 3P3
Couples come together for a reason–from a point of deep commitment or even for practical reasons–both by choice. Some come together for more fleeting reasons–even by chance. However it begins, couples evolve–either to create a resilient bond or to find themselves in conscious or unconscious division. All are tried by adversity, change, and time. Even accumulating stress of the daily humdrum can blind the vision of ‘us.’ Couples are unique. My role is to challenge communication, to help couples define their bottom-line: to accept what is; define limits of tolerance and compromise; respectfully support a new reality if resilience is not found; or to see the contentment in finding a way back.
Steve Wilding, B.A., M.A.
Therapist
845 Harrington Court, #200A, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3P3
Using a client-centered approach for couples focuses on communication between individuals. Our sessions will involve an open conversation where each member can feel safe to share their emotions and feelings. We will discuss patterns of communication and behavior between the members and, using exercises, work on improving communication and emotional honesty. Using exercises, we will work together to identify negative behavior cycles and work towards building positive and reinforcing interactions.
Bayridge Counselling Centre, Counselling Centre
Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling
845 Harrington Court, Unit #200A, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3P3
Couples Counselling Most relationships will become strained at some point and will begin producing maladaptive patterns. Relationship problems are rooted in our distorted egos, insecure attachment, emotional immaturity etc., which create to the many issues that develop for couples - infidelity, financial stress, poor communication, ill health, sexual divergence, household responsibility conflicts, addictions, etc., .... or just simply growing apart. Relationships can often be restored if help is sought soon enough. A counsellor can help reorient perceptions and emotions (how we look at a situation and how we feel about it) and assist the couple in adopting conscious structural changes.
Amelia Perri, RN, BScN, MC
RN, Psychotherapist
2535 Major Mackenzie Drive West, 2nd Floor Offices, Suite 216, Vaughan, Ontario L6A 1C6
In working with couples, the relationship is my client. My goal is to ensure that both partners feel heard and validated. I support the couple in creating space to have conversations that might otherwise be difficult to have. In working with me, couples will learn improved ways of communicating and being there for one another. They will also learn how to manage conflict in a way that is supportive of relationship growth. Further, the couples' strengths will be highlighted and accessed to continue to grow the relationship bond.
Robert Goulard, MSW, RSW, CACII
Individual and Group Therapist/Personal & Family Counsellor
12201, Tecumseh Rd. (East Suite D west Lower Unit), Tecumseh, Ontario N8N 1M3
Communication amongst couples is commonly poor when a climate of fear and mistrust is perpetuated through criticism, placating, blame, and scapegoating. Under these circumstances the communication can become highly reactive, attacking, and critical. This leads over time to withdrawal, loss of hope, and marital dissolution. My main approach to counselling couples is to help improve communication and identify issues and resolve problems that hinder open honest communication. Sometimes simply by changing the words used from "you" to "I" messages, couples can drastically improve their communication and thereby start to mend the relationship where they had previously been building walls.
Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T3
What are the most common couples' issues? If you are thinking "communication, conflict, sex, money, child rearing" you are correct. However, most therapists will go after the symptom on each side of the couple fence thinking that the way to effective change is by getting each party to "work" on their respective "issue". Many times the parties don’t agree but comply. Imagine if you could align the unconscious brains of a couple and stop the "working on your issues" part that has become so popular in therapy settings? Contact kevin@kevinflemingphd.com to learn how! Or call 877-606-6161. DR. FLEMING'S NEW RELATIONSHIP/COUPLES INTENSIVES. www.kevinflemingphd.com/marriage-couples-retreats.php
Maray Counselling, MSW, RSW
therapist
231120 Trafalgar Road, East Garafraxa, East Garafraxa, Ontario L9W 7B8
Ray has completed her level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and uses Gottman Method Couples Therapy along with Emotion Focused Therapy in her therapy work. The Gottman method uses 9 principles that include trust and commitment. EFT is a specific technique that explores the feeling underneath the conflicts that appear at the surface. Ray finds that couples who come for counselling are invested in saving their relationships and are invested in the therapeutic work that we do together. Ray also is a Certified Educator of Dr. John Gottman's 7 Principles that Make Marriage (and any partner relationship) Work. There are workshops currently being planned in the Orangeville area.
Rebecca Brownell, M.T.S, R.P. RMFT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
75 Elgin Street, Sault St Marie, Ontario P6A 2Y4
Working with couples is my passion. I first seek to understand the history of the relationship problem. Then move to create positive changes in the relationship. Creating a safe place to explore the often complex issues that arises for couples is primary to creating positive change. All issues are addressed including Communication, Intimacy, Sex, Companionship, Families of Origin, Parenting and Problem Solving.
Centre For Interpersonal Relationships
Registered Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors
336 MacLaren St., Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0M6
Much of life satisfaction depends on our ability to create and maintain meaningful and mutually satisfying relationships. Our attachments to partners can be a great source of love, comfort, soothing, and pleasure. Emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy together form the cornerstone of couple bonds. The CFIR couple therapist will create safety in the therapeutic environment. He or she will not ‘side’ with any one partner, but instead will explore how emotional, physical, and sexual intimacy has been blocked and how each member in the couple inadvertently may be contributing to the disconnection.
Lillian Benrubi, MSW, RSW
Clinical Social Worker
200 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4W1
Your marriage is in crisis, or you feel "stuck". Perhaps you are dealing with one of many common relationship issues, Infidelity, Frequent bickering and fighting, Inability to stop destructive patterns of behavior, Feeling taken for granted, Unsupported or misunderstood, No longer enjoying time together, Damaged trust or jealousy, Loss of intimacy, Challenges with parenting, Difficulties with the stress of work and family. Learning new communication skills which replace the old repetitive patterns, using Imago and Emotionally Focused Therapy are two strong amongst various approaches to reignite and/or deepen the connection that restores trust, safety and security, and harmony.
Russell Stagg, MA, MC, LCT,RP
Licensed Counselling Therapist, RP
107 Charlotte St, Saint John, New Brunswick E2L 2J2
If you are coming to couples therapy, you and your partner have developed unhealthy patterns of relating. I will help you overcome your toxic communication patterns. If there has been an affair, I will help you recognize and acknowledge the deep emotional trauma it has caused. I will help you move from self-focus to partner-focus, and finally I will help move you from blame to understanding and empathy.
Emmy Montemurro-Baxter, MS Ed, RP, RMFT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
501-5400 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 5X7
Relationships can be both motivating life enhancing and challenging or difficult. I can work with you to recognize unhealthy patterns and to replace them with healthy patterns. Also, we can work together to understand what might be getting in the way positive growth in you relationships. We can work toward finding changes you can make that will allow you to get greater satisfaction out of your relationships.
Joan Worthington, MSA, RSW
ON Registered and Regulated Social Worker/Psychotherapist for Relationships & Stress
Professional Building, 5400 Portage Road, Suite 501, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 5X7
Counseling helps you address your habitual pattern of mutual hurt in your relationship. Listening is key. Responsive listening, especially reflection of feelings, is the most helpful. Try to hear about his or her history, hurts, scars. You might well think and act differently in similar circumstances, but can you listen to what makes him tick? “Getting it” completely is impossible. Trying counts for a lot. Counselling helps you both to tune in to each other.
The Family Enhancement Centre, MSW
We are counselling practice of Registered Social Workers, Family Counsellors, Marriage Counsellors, Play Therapists
2250 Bovaird Drive East, Suite 603, Brampton, Ontario L6R 0W3
All relationships go through ups and downs but seeing a trained and experienced therapist can make a big difference in how situations get resolved. We have over a decade of experience helping couples improve their communication, find healthy ways to manage conflict, go through life transitions together, get their parenting styles on the same page, address trust issues, deal with lack of intimacy or sexual issues, recover from extra marital affairs, manage the division of labor for household responsibilities and many many other issues. We approach each situation uncovering and building on peoples’ strengths, helping them to reach successful resolutions.
Coslyn Selby, BSW, RSW
Professional Social Worker
2250 Bovaird Drive E. Ste #408, Brampton, Ontario L6R 0W3
Relationships are work in which both parties have to be committed to resolving any arising issues. Often, a lack of communication, having unsatisfied emotional needs and expectations causes constant arguments between couples. Therefore, couples seek outside help when they are unable to resolve the conflict between themselves due to other issues or underlying conflict. In therapy discussing each other’s thoughts and feelings about the issues helps couples to get to know each other once again and also help them to better understand their spouse as well as themselves. As a result, the couple may acknowledge the root of the disruption and the changes needed to mend the relationship.
Henry Gulabh, M.A., OAMHP
Mental Health Therapist
345 Lakeshore Road E, Suite 208 Oakville L6J 1J5 / AND at 361 Jackson St. W, Suite 206 Hamilton L8P 1N2, Oakville, Ontario L6J 1J5
I work to establish trust in both partners by setting boundaries of confidentiality and privacy especially when there is a need to clarify safety of each and to process any "secrets" that may impede successful open communication. Family history does impinge on marital dynamics and can interfere with emotional reactions from past family scripts that can surge into the present affecting communication Personal space boundaries and accountability are the basis of openness and respectful trust the linchpin of building on love that changes from physical chemistry to support for the other. Some common interests and passion for living well is the goal for both. Controlling behavior is called out.
Sandra Forbes, M.Sc., RSW, Psychotherapist,
Psychotherapist, Couple & Family Therapist, Social Worker
320 March Rd Suite 604, Kanata/Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2E2
Couples who are deciding whether to invest further in their relationship, who want marriage preparation, want to deepen their love, heal hurts or rekindle relationship are all couples we work with. At Sandra Forbes, Relarionship Solutions, we assess communication, emotional closeness, attachment, and trust. From there goals are defined and the purpose for the sessions is established. The walk toward a deeper love and closeness, healling a hurt or hurts, improving the way couples talk with one another or preparing for marriage is guided by a structured approach to the therapy. The head and heart are both the focus.
Sherry Van Blyderveen, Ph.D.
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist
400 Main Street East, Suite 210, Milton, Ontario L9T 4X5
Dr. Van Blyderveen offers Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples. This approach is evidence based and has a greater success rate than traditional couple's therapy. Therapy will focus on improving communication through creating and strengthening your emotional bond with one another. During therapy sessions Dr. Van Blyderveen will guide you and your partner through emotional conversations with one another with the goal of improving closeness, connection, and acceptance of one another.
Tanya de Jong, BSW, RSW, MSc, RMFT, SEP
Registered Social Worker; Reg. Marriage & Family Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
102 Mersea Road 8, Leamington, Ontario N8H 3V8
Couple counselling can greatly improve and enhance your imtimate relationships. Find out how the life history, personality and expectations of you and your partner influence your experience of the connection you have. Learn how to recognize the strengths and work better with the limitations each of you brings to the relationship. I have been providing couple counselling for over 15 years. Is it time for you to explore your personal and relationship potential?
Paul Lavergne, M.A.C.P., S.R.T. RP
Registered Psychotherapist
294 Rink St Unit 206, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 2K2
If you are in a relationship that is marked by conflict, chronic arguing, anger, frustration or feeling stuck in some way, counselling can give you some tools to help you move forward. If you are feeling emotionally disconnected or distant from your parter there are ways to reconnect with your loved one that can be quickly learned. If you have been impacted by addiction, particularly compulsive sexual behaviours, I can help you understand how to move forward in to new healthy patterns.
Camilla Lofranco, BSc, MACP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist and Breakthrough&Career Coach
115 Woodstream Blvd. Unite 4, Suite 205, Vaughan, Ontario L4L 7Y8
We examine the couple relationship, the troublesome differences and the repeating patterns of stress. Effective couples therapy requires commitment and time. Between 12 and 24 sessions is typical for change to occur. While remaining neutral is important , I am biased in favour of the integrity of the relationship. If in the process you decide to end your relationship, it should be a result of your decision, not the outcome of the therapy.
Amanda Rennick-Hazen, M.E.d, RP, TITC-CT
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical OSRP, Clinical Traumatologist TITC-CT, School Traumatologist TITC-ST
Georgina, Ontario L0E 1R0
Would you like tips on how to communicate with your partner? How about learning how to argue fairly and come to a compromise or solution? Would you like help in restoring the gratitude you once had for your relationship and loved one? My therapeutic technique(s) using both talk therapy and active therapeutic strategies I.e. worksheets, couples homework assignments, etc can help you acknowledge areas in your relationship you would like to improve and provide practical strategies toward accomplishing both your individual and partnership goals.
Rob Stanley, MACP
Psychotherapist
603 Argus Road, Suite 205, Oakville, Ontario L6J 6G6
When relationships work, they can be one of the most amazing aspects of our lives. But, when relationships turn sour, they can bring about some of the deepest pain that we can experience. These feelings are amplified when things like betrayal, neglect, abuse, lies, and infidelity are involved. At Whiteboard we work with couples of all types to help them better understand themselves, their partners, and the unique dynamic which exists between them.
Isabel Thorman, M.A.
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
603 Argus Road, Suite 209, Oakville, Ontario L6J 6G6
Our couples counselling approach include increasing closeness and friendship behaviours, addressing conflict productively, and building a life of shared meaning together. Therapy is more structured and involves customizing principles from research to each couple’s particular patterns and challenges. It focuses on developing understanding and skills so that partners can get their needs met (especially when they are hurting), manage conflict, and learn how to repair their relationship when necessary, even in cases of infidelity. Overall, the goals of Meristem's approach is to assist couples in achieving a greater sense of understanding, respect, awareness and empathy toward each other.
Rick Defoe, MACP, CCC, RP-q, RSW
Registered Clinical Therapist
24 Queens Square, Unit # 103, Cambridge, Ontario N1S 1H6
Relationships are hard work and sometimes require help. Whether you and your partner are experiencing conflict, a loss of connection, hope, or near separation/divorce, Growth Counselling Services can help. At GCS’s your challenges as a couple are treated as unique and personal, thus, we work together in discovering what works best for the two of you on a respectful basis. I have helped many couples by utilizing a combination of various couples focused therapeutic approaches such as EFT and ACT while ensuring that both individuals feel safe and comfortable to express their perspectives, concerns and needs. If you and your partner are committed to improving your relationship, call GCS's today
Rita France, BRE, MDiv, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
800 Franklin Blvd. 800 Franklin Suites Unit 1, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7Z1
I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach when working with couples. One is Emotional Focused Therapy, Systems Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We look at the family of origin to determine how this has affected your new family system. We look at attachment issues as well as negative thinking patterns. Collaboratively we work on new ways of living by making the necessary changes that are required for a healthy, happy relationship!
Delreen Hiscock, MDiv, RP, RMFT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage & Family Therapist
800 Franklin Blvd., C9-10, Office #5, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7Z1
It was once said, 'we are wounded in relationships and we gain our healing in relationships.' Working with couples is one of my focus of interest. I have been married for over 30 years and have an understand of the challenges that being in a couple can bring. Drawing on a number of models of therapy and life experiences, it would an honor to help you navigate your relationship.
Hanit Isakovan, M.A., R.P., OAMHP
Registered Psychotherapist
7117 Bathurst St, Thornhill, Ontario L4J 2J6
I use 9 steps of Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples identify their negative interaction cycle and each partner's role in that cycle. Steps 1-4 entails empowering the couples to access unacknowledged emotions underlying the interactional positions and to reframe the challenges in terms of underlying feelings and attachment needs. Steps 5-7 entails supporting and mediating couples to change interactional positions and creating new bonding experiences. Steps 8-9 entails encouraging the couples to integrate new solutions to old relational problems.
Jennifer Braniff, MACP, MCoun
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
2080 Appleby Line, Unit E10, Burlington, Ontario L7L 6M6
Intimate relationships can be the most rewarding, and at times, the most painful relationships we experience. Couples often engage in pattern like communications which prevents them from expressing the love and tender emotions they feel for one another on a deep and intimate level. The goal of couples therapy is to enable partners to reconnect and express themselves, stepping outside of negative interaction cycles. Couples therapy helps willing participants to feel heard and understood by their spouse. Learn to listen with your heart and find each other again.
Michelle Gibson, MSW,RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
263 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, Ontario M4R 1B1
Couples therapy is not just for times of trouble, it is also important for building a strong foundation to an already strong relationship. Our couples therapists focus on learning about your unique relationship and what each of you bring to the table. We tailor this process to what your relationships needs, which could be healing from a trauma, infidelity, loss, and/or life stress. We are here to help and to support your relationship.
Erefaa Ogbuaku Jnr, MACP, RP, C.C.C.
Registered Psychotherapist
880 Taylor Creek Dr , Ottawa, Ontario K1C 1T1
Conflict exists in everyone's lives, and all around us, even siblings from the same backgrounds experience conflicts and couples are no exception. Having a licensed professional that is focused on your journey together. But even seeking therapy when everything is going on well helps with communication and understanding your partner and a fulfilling relationship.
Becky Hills, MTS, RP, RCT, RPC, CPC
Registered Psychotherapist
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 6G6
It is normal for couples to have some ups and downs over time. Disagreements, and competing values and expectations can be hard to navigate and can cause hurt feelings, and arguments. In therapy you will deepen your connection, better understand each others needs and wants, while learning important skills to help you communicate better and resolve conflict.
Omar Waheed, MA RP CSAT
Registered Psychotherapist | Certified Sex Addiction Therapist
In-person (Vaughan ON) and Online Therapy , Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5W4
I often see couples when one side is experiencing an addiction. This can cause relatively predictable effects in the other half of the partnership. The person addicted needs their own recovery and the partner needs their own healing. The couple also needs to heal by restoring trust and dealing with underlying issues. At OWA Therapy, I focus on overcoming those underlying issues.
Nicole Lobo, Hons. BA, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
84 York Street, London, Ontario N6A 1A7
Couples counselling can be a little daunting to some, with the prospects of bringing out the skeletons in the closet can be scary and unforgiving. However, it doesn't have to be. My approach involves couples bettering their understanding of one another as individuals, strengthening their bond as a unit, and rekindling the spark that brought them together at the start. Through couples counselling, my goal is to help you improve communication, manage stressful times, and find appreciation for one another, regardless of the hurdles in your past.
Ricky Giesbrecht, MA, RP, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist
333 Mary Street, Orillia, Ontario L3V 3E9
Couples counselling can be a challenging but incredibly rewarding experience. Relationships are a crucial part of our lives and it's very difficult to live a happy life when our relationships are in a state of conflict. I have seen many couples who enter therapy in a state of conflict benefit tremendously from their time in therapy and walk away feeling rejuvenated in their relationship. There are few things in life worth fighting for more than our close relationships.
Liane Odze-Silver, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Bathurst/Eglinton, Toronto, Ontario M6C 3H1
Couples benefit from working on communication, on practicing healthy skills, on unpacking the ways in which personal issues and triggers are interfering with active listening and healthy partnership. Clients benefit from being able to express their needs and feelings, from learning how to be assertive, and from witnessing that they are being heard, both by the therapist and their partner. Finding compromise without losing oneself, setting personal goals as well as relationship goals, learning to nurture oneself, as well as the relationship, are all benefits of therapy. Examining co-dependent patterns can lead to opportunities for growth. The therapist models respectful relating.
Maria Yaglovski, RP, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor
Maple, Ontario L6A 3Y8
Couples therapy is a collaborative approach and a safe space to communicate how you feel. Marriage and couples counseling tends to deal with present-day events rather than the past. It focuses on the 'now' and the challenges of married life so that you can get your relationship back on track. Couples therapy deals with the present day but also any history that causes unhealthy patterns of relating. Using the Gottman Method, I focus on communication and conflict resolution and what areas need improvement where we will then learn about creating new connections and rituals. We will also focus on building new meanings and shared value systems that will help you strengthen your relationshi
Mia Pintus, MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker
1255 Commissioners Rd W Suite 232, London , Ontario N6K 3N5
Over time we fall into communication patterns with our partners. Those patterns become most evident when we are stressed, as we can default to ways of relating to each other that doesn't serve us or our relationship. Learning to build new patterns of communication, more supportive and more connected communication patterns, can promote a healthier relationship, a deeper sense of connection and joy, and a more hopeful future.
Jennifer Kausky, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Psychotherapist for Women and Couples
1255 Commissioners Road West, Suite 235, London, Ontario N6K 3N5
I have completed Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapy, based in over 35 years of research! I have also completed Gottman advanced training in trauma and infidelity. I provide a thorough couple assessment to identify strengths and issues, as well as interventions to improve conflict management, friendship, and shared meaning. You will both feel fully supported. Please visit my website for more information at www.MSWtherapist.com.
Linda York, BSW, BEd, MSW, RSW, RT, CHt
Registered Social Worker- Cert. EMDR Therapist - Cert. TRE Provider - Cert. Clinical Hypnotist - Cert. Art4Healing - Brainspotting - Sensorimotor & Mindfulness - CBT - Expressive Art - Play Therapy
703 County Road 20 West, Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2E6
There may be times when couples need a neutral therapeutic space that provides them with the safety and opportunity to work through past and/or present issues which are keeping them stuck. From these difficult times there can be growth and a deeper understanding for one another emerge. Life is full of twists and turns - sometimes it helps to have help navigating to get the relationship back on track.
Elaine Horlings, B.A.Psych. M.Div.
Registered Psychotherapist (Reg# 003802)
60 Collier St.Suite 207, Barrie , ON L4M 1G8
A relationship can be the most rewarding experience. However, at times it can also be a source of stress and discouragement. Current or past issues and difficulties can cause strain in relationships and erode the quality of the relationship. Through couples counselling we will take a look at these issues and difficulties and work to apply new and different ways to enhance communication, build strength and understanding as well as learn how to listen to your partner. Couples counselling can be the first step in moving forward toward a supportive, loving and rewarding relationship. Take the first step.
Reflection Centre, MACP, RP, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers
Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 1C3
As human beings we are hard wired for connection, yet many of us struggle in our most meaningful relationships for many reasons including betrayal, infidelity, blended families and other conflicts. Through 30 years of work we have recognized that often couples leave their relationship at the time they have the most to learn. Our team of therapists are trained to implement a variety of skills and techniques when working with couples, such as active listening skills, Imago, Gottman’s principals, managing emotions, and positive communication skills.
Robert Simms, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
768 Maitland St, London, Ontario N5Y 3H5
Oftentimes the issues that couple's come to therapy to resolve are rooted in communication. In my experience, couple's can have a very hard time communicating in a way that is actually clear to their partner, and this causes miscommunication, misunderstanding and that usually results in defensiveness, anger, blaming and accusations of "not listening". I work with couple's to learn how to communicate effectively and clearly and how to approach conversations from a place of empathy, curiosity and caring.
Catherine Wood, Ph.D.
Counselor/Coach
180 Bloor St. W., Toronto, Ontario M5S 2V6
You can have an even better relationship! I work with you to identify what your issues are. We learn what your communication issues are, what is working and what is not in your relationship and implement practical action plans to improve this. Further, we identify your negative patterns of relating to each other and how this is a habit that hurts the relationship, and we learn how to get out of that pattern, shift behaviors, and relate in the most respectful, loving, kind manner which ultimately often improves your sex life, your happiness, and your fulfillment.
Sarah Graham, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
London, Ontario N0L 1G0
Being in a relationship with another person is an intricate and reflective practice. Often, we find out that our perception of them is layered with our own needs. My clients begin to combine their individual needs with the relational needs of their partner, finding success through understanding and support. Clients who work with me develop an understanding of how their past is showing up in their present, using tools and strategies to help feel better in their relationship with themselves and their partner.
Semra Lamky, RP (Q), MA
RP (Q),Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (CRPO)
St Catharines, Ontario L0S 1P0
I prioritize creating a neutral, encouraging, and comfortable environment during our sessions to work collaboratively to restore your connection with your partner. Couples therapy offers a safe, supportive setting that promotes open, honest communication. Improving communication abilities enables you to explore hidden concerns and previous emotional traumas that might be present. By engaging in this process, you will gain a more profound comprehension of your partner, discover ways to assist you in the face of life's difficulties, and form an authentic, all-encompassing, and significant connection while cultivating the abilities and resources to handle tension within the relationship.
Alan Eisenstat, Ph.D. C.Psych.
Registered Psychologist
375 Magna Drive (Magna Health Centre), Aurora, Ontario L4G 7L6
Intimate relationships are an integral part of our lives, and the quality of those relationships has a considerable impact on us. However, relationships can be difficult. Couples therapy helps people to improve communication, develop new ways of solving problems, and increase emotional and physical intimacy. If there has been a significant breach of trust or marital infidelity, therapy focuses on coping with the event, increasing understanding of the factors that contributed to it, and if required, helping the couple decide whether to remain in the marriage or end it. When the couple desires to remain together, the focus is on helping the couple to heal and repair their relationship.
Barry Johnston-Spooner, M.Ed., R P
Registered Psychotherapist
40 Windsor Avenue in Wortley Village, London, Ontario N6C 1Z7
Friend, lover, husband, wife, partner, intimate co-creator / intimate enemy: the options of what way couple therapy can help are many. I have over 40 years experience with couples of every variety (straight, lesbian, gay, swingers and so on) and have always found the balance both within each person as well as between the partners as key. Couples - even when in Big Time Conflict - can learn what other choices they have: as individuals and as a working team. The balancing of power between self and one’s partner is the key learning that is often needed. Inevitably both people have areas of esteem - but also areas of vulnerability. It takes risking, but change and healing are possible.
Katherine Lennon, RP, C.C.C.
Registered Psychotherapist
257 Division St. Unit 102, 106, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 3P9
I work with Couples who are committed to staying together. Every Couple will experience rocky times throughout their relationship, it is how they overcome challenges together that will keep their relationship healthy. I offer strategies and insights into how to understand each others ever changing needs, as well as helpful communication strategies to avoid miscommunication and unhelpful "mindgames".
Chris Chmielewski, MSW, RSW,MA
Psychotherapist; Registered Clinical Social Worker
186 Albert St., Ste 206, London, Ontario N6A 1M1
In our ‘significant other’ partnerships we want what we've always wanted: friend for life, passionate fulfillment, unconditional acceptance and love, loyalty, refuge from aloneness… So why do we stop ‘dating’ her/him? Getting this close to someone often has unexpected but predictable consequences: we eventually discover significant differences that ‘disturb’ us. How we interpret these then act toward one another accordingly, is key. However, this can be complicated. Good ‘Couple/Marital Therapy’ respects our complexity. And seeks to transform it from conflict into ‘richness and abundance’, (or end it gracefully). I bring many reliable methods/ resources to support couples desiring growth.
Dr. Kimberley Wands, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
625 Goderich Street, Box 1902, Port Elgin , Ontario N0H 2C0
As with family therapy, strategies involving communication are key. Helping clients deal with stress effectively can have positive effects for the relationship. Working through practical issues such as finances, division of housework, etc can also lead to greater relationship satisfaction. Helping couples gain insight about attachment and expression of affection can also be very helpful
Karla Lang, BA Hons Psych, MA in MFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
625 Goderich St, Port Elgin, Ontario N0H 2C0
Couples therapy can be one of the hardest therapies to experience. When clients wait until one person is ready to leave the relationship, reconciliation feels doomed. With hard work and both partners willing to re-connect, learn different communication strategies, and how to handle conflict constructively, most couples can stay together. Couples therapy can be one of the most rewarding therapies to experience. When couples come to therapy as a preventive measure, couples can take their relationship to new levels of intimacy, connection, communication and joy. Couples therapy can be healing for couples who have decided they can no longer be together but want to end amicably.
Suzanne More Kerr, MA (C Psych), CCC, RP #3526
Marriage & Family & Individual Psychotherapist
278 O'Connor Street, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1V4
Couple Counselling Therapy involves learning how to do the following and much more: love your partner and be loved in return, reconnect with that person you fell in love with, communicate and be heard, transcend the spoken words to truly understand the meaning and importance of your partner's communication. This process necessitates a vision that neither partner is right or wrong and that the other has very different needs that we will probably not understand but that we will need to make central. Visit www.newhorizonscounselling.com for extensive information.
Anna Toth, M.Sc., RP, RMFT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Approved Clinical Supervisor
3638 Lakeshore Blvd West, Etobicoke, Ontario M8W 3H6
Whether you have been together for three months, three years or three decades, our conversations can help disrupt cycles of painful and negative interactions, heal past and present hurts, and create new ways of talking together. I can help you have conversations that are different from the ones you have at home and that allow you to speak to and hear one another in meaningful ways.
Susan Ockrant-Johnston, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
Virtual, in person and Walk and Talks, Oakville, Ontario L6H 5E5
I specialize in helping couples to have a greater sense of intimacy and improve their communication. In relationships people often hold on to past resentments, which can erode the quality of happiness in a couples relationship. I can help couples communicate so that the resentments are lifted and individuals begin to connect again in a meaningful way. I would like to help support you both in feeling emotinally connected.
Peter Dikih, H.B.Sc., M.Ed., R.P.
Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist
151B York Street, London, Ontario N6A 1A8
I believe that a healthy couple's relationship is one of the most challenging types of relationships to develop and sustain. This is because a couple’s relationship requires that the couple juggle and balance well at least three types of relationship with each other. When all 3 types of relationships are functioning well between a couple, each individual will feel loved, valued, and respected; and the couple will be able to resolve conflict well and set and achieve common goals collaboratively. Through counseling, I can help you improve how you relate to each other as friends, partners and lovers. Instead of being and operating as individuals, you can be and operate as a true couple.
David Fairweather, R.P, SWC, CHT
Registered Psychotherapist
8383 Weston Road, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 1A6
Therapy with couples is amongst the most rewarding aspects of my work as a therapist. Not much gives me greater pleasure than helping couples develop a deeper understanding of both their situation and of one another that leads to a more meaningful and enjoyable shared life. In my experience, couples can make incredible progress when both parties are motivated to improve the quality of their relationship and learn to love one another in healthier, more fulfilling ways.
Sharon Purcell, MSW, RSW, SEP
Somatic Experiencing Psychotherapist, Coach, and Counselor
34 Carscadden Drive, Buzzer 1816, North York, Ontario M2R 2A8
In 2015, I began studying the PACT (Psychobiological) Model for Couples Therapy. Using this model, I am passionate about working with couples. Based on "secure-functioning", you discover exactly, what you wanted but didn't know how to get there. Increasing your awareness on many levels gives you many more options. Discover how you and your partner can feel the way you long to feel and experience a warm safe loving relationship. Rediscover the promise held within the love and attraction that brought you together.
Jessica Stephens, OT(reg.)Ont., MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, OT, Clinical Supervision
Discreet rural location & Eganville. ON , Brighton/Trenton/Cobourg/Campbellford , Ontario K0K 1S0
Couples coming to counselling are asked to be honest about their own motivation levels, skepticism and hopes for therapy as part of the assessment. Problems are initially identified in both one on one sessions, and then lead into mutual encounters which are guided to elicit authentic feelings and engender empathy, understanding & appreciation. If a relationship is badly damaged (such as by infidelity) exercises for unraveling contempt are presented. Often in couples work, individuals become aware of certain cultural, inter-generational or early life patterns that get played out and learn strategies to manage them. When a relationship has run its course the work may be about "farewell".
Dan Sileshi, (Diplomate Clinician)
Registered Psychotherapist
105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario L1N 1C4
The majority of couples seeking the intervention of a therapist for their relationship are motivated by emotional pain and frustration. They describe themselves as feeling disconnected from each other, or being on the defensive. They may no longer feel safe, and may be looking to therapy as a means of assessing where they stand with each other. My role in couples’ therapy is to help the two individuals to understand, resolve and move past the issues on which they have become stuck, and establish a positive atmosphere for healthy, ongoing dialogue.
Amelia Holden, M.S.W., R.S.W.
Registerd Social Worker
8 Edward St, London, Ontario N6C 3H1
Couple counseling in both hetero and homo sexual realtionships has the same starting point of communication, trust, and respect. As a professional using Interpersonal Communication techniques I would help the couple come to understand not only each other as a couple but also themselves as an individual in the couple's relationship. By role modeling an unbias position I will help lend a new perspective to the couple's relationship issues that may not have been seen through the day-to-day routine of their busy lives.
Shauna Switzer, RP, MCP, MA, C. HYP
Registered Psychotherapist #006934
116 Guelph Street, Unit 4, Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4A3
Shauna provides a well structured attachment based couple therapy that is systemic, psychotherapeutic, and experiential. Negative patterns of interaction that often include misunderstandings of one's partner's experience, emotions, and intentions are carefully unpacked while the original bond of safety and care is re-established. Relationships become more loving, healthy and satisfying.
Patricia Thompson, MA
Registered Psychotherapist
344 Bloor St. West Suite 610, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3A7
All relationships hit rough patches from time to time. However couples who have the skills to identify and talk in a mature and calm manner are able to manage these rough patches before they become mighty marriage mountains to scale. When couples struggle to communicate, be active and present participants in their relationship, take responsibility for their part of the problem and the solution we end up with a breakdown of the relationship. It is possible to learn the skills that will improve your relationship. Working on improving communication skills, conflict resolutions and negotiating skills, stress and self management skills and much more will help grow your relationship.
Kevin Alderson, Ph.D.
Registered Psychologist (Alberta and Ontario)
133 Tuscany Valley Green NW, Calgary, Alberta T3L 2K4
[I OFFER VIDEO SESSIONS THROUGHOUT ALBERTA AND ONTARIO]. Your struggles might seem overwhelming now, but most situations can be rectified. I have worked with many couples, regardless of their lifestyle. I have been a psychologist since 1986. I am also a professor emeritus of counselling psychology. Set up an appointment now before things get worse by going to https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14249112
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Naramata, British Columbia V0H 1N1
Loving, successful relationships need to be carefully and skillfully nurtured in the following five areas: Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual, Sexual, Financial. Couples who are ready to do ongoing work on their relationships are richly rewarded with a loving, meaningful and joyful life together. Committed relationships that have the possibility of morphing into long term relationships benefit greatly by being guided by the Gottman research on relationships as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Premarital Counselling prepares a couple for a new stage in their relationship by identifying potential areas of conflict and strength and developing tools to create a strong foundation.
Inner Growth Counselling & Psychotherapy, MACP, B.Sc
Registered Psychotherapist
64 Cedar Pointe Dr Unit 1407, Barrie, Ontario L4N 5R7
Do you feel unsatisfied in your relationship or disconnected from your partner? All couples disagree or bicker from time to time, but when it turns into criticism, blaming and hostility, you may feel unhappy in your relationship. Through both joint and individual counselling sessions, we will work together to change dysfunctional patterns of behaviour and help rebuild communication, intimacy, security and trust. Common concerns addressed in couples counselling may include communication, conflict resolution, power imbalances, trust, infidelity, or separation/divorce.
Kevin Waldbillig, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist
2010 Winston Park Drive, Oakville , Ontario L6H 5R7
Healthy relationships should include communication, respect, safety, compromise and intimacy. The goal of couples counselling is to guide the couple to improve how to interact in their relationship. Couples counselling will provide a safe environment for the couple to identify problems in their relationship and work together to change things. The couple will learn that the opposition is not each other but rather the negative cycle and perceptions that couples have of each other which heighten the problems. The couple will work together to identify this cycle and make appropriate changes in the relationship; concurrently each partner will be working on themselves.
Lynda Martens, MSc. RP, RMFT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and family Therapist
Devonshire Ave (Wortley Village Area), London, Ontario N6C 2H9
You might not be married but you are a couple. :) I believe relationships require empathy, openness and effort. I embrace diversity of all kinds and encourage a couple to seek therapy at any stage if they wish to increase their understanding of each other's needs. Even one visit to a therapist's office can help you see that change is possible and achievable with even a small amount of effort.
Stephanie Dugdale, M.A., CCC
Individual and Couple Therapist
451 Daly Ave., Lower Level 3, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6H6
Couples can often feel disconnected and can have long standing patterns of interaction which feel like they can't move away from, no matter how hard they try. Couples work can help unlock this feeling of 'lock down' and help people understand the pain and fear under the behaviours -their own and their partner's. Through exploring together couples can heal old wounds and begin to feel safe, understood, connected, engaged, and fulfilled bringing vitality back to the relationship.
John Schurmann, B.A. Psych, B.S.W. (Hon), M.S.W.
Social Worker, Psychotherapist, ADD Specialist, Life Coach
199 Snowdon Cir., Markham, Ontario L3P 7S7
I believe that marriage/relationship is not about finding the right person, but rather about becoming the right person. When you focus on your own behaviors and the way you treat the person you love, it will not be long before things begin to change. None of us have the power or ability to change another human being. We cannot make someone do what we want them to do. But, we can make ourselves do what we need to do in order to become the kind of person who is worthy of being in a good, healthy relationship. I will help you be a better person, more worthy of being in a healthy relationship. Focus on what you can do to make things better without any agenda toward the other person and watch what ....
Bonnie Lee, Ph.D.
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Social Worker
432 7th Street South, Downtown Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 6V9
Today's couples take many forms, from pre-marriage relationship to co-habitation to marriage in its different stages. There are gay and lesbian couples as well as second marriages with blended families. My approach with couples is to observe their communication patterns and patterns of stuckness. With insight and experience, I help them identify ways for better communication and how earlier childhood and relationship patterns or unresolved issues are impeding present relationship. Working with a balanced alliance with both partners lays the foundation of trust in couple counselling.
Brian Stather, MRE BEd, RP, CSFT, MFT
Registered Psychotherapist
Markham Road and Lawrence, Scarborough, Ontario M1H 1B2
With the fast pace and challenges of life, you do not have to face them alone. Sometimes you need a helping hand and a friendly ear to talk to. It's my passion to help people. I offer counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. I work with clients to improve their resiliency, and uncover their strengths using a client centered approach and different modalities to meet needs .
Tonya Castle, RP, MPH, MTA
Registered Psychotherapist & Music Therapist Accredited
Milton, Ontario L9T 5M7
This service is not solely for romantic partners, which is why I use the term 'Relationship Counselling' and not 'Couples Counselling'. The relationship involved may be between co-workers, family members or two individuals in a professional or business arrangement. Relationship counselling involves guiding the members of a human relationship in order to enhance what is working, improve communication, and address areas of disconnect or conflict.
Bettina Kealy, B.A., M.A., R.P.
Registered Psychotherapist
885 Regent Street, Suite 3-21B , Sudbury, Ontario P3E 5M4
Bettina Kealy, B.A., M.A., R.P. provides couples and marriage counselling as well as family counselling. Cognitive Behavioural strategies as well as other appropriate counselling techniques are used to assist couples with addressing conflict, poor communication and problem areas in their relationships. Psychotherapy is provided in a warm, confidential and safe setting.
Garrett LaFosse, M.Sc., RP, RMFT
Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage and Family Therapist; Professional member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Kitchener, Ontario N2P 1L2
Healthy relationships take commitment & work. I help couples increase emotional intimacy & connection. I help them stop unhelpful ways of interacting, achieve resolution to their unresolved conflicts, & take responsibility for their negative contributions to patterns. Couple relationships require re-committing ourselves to each other repeatedly throughout the length of our relationship. I will help you to learn to "turn towards" one another. I will also help you to eliminate the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, a phrase coined by couple researches John and Julie Gottman. Lastly, all couple relationships include pursuer-distancer patterns. I will help you identify these and work to stop them.
Jaime Saibil, M.A.
Registered Psychotherapist & Cognitive behavioural therapist
Toronto, Ontario M4N 3N1
One of the biggest decisions we make in life is choosing our partner. And then the real work begins. Divorce rates speak to how difficult sustaining a healthy marriage can be. Evidence-based studies have shown essential elements to a healthy and nourishing relationship. Couples counselling focuses on a variety of these areas including, communication, conflict management/resolution, and connection. Presenting issues include communication, conflict, infidelity, parenting issues, separation and divorce.
Bayridge Counselling Centre- Oakville, Clinic
Individual, Couples, and Family Counselling
345 Lakeshore Road, East, Unit 309, Oakville, Ontario L6J 1J4
Couples Counselling Most relationships will become strained at some point and will begin producing maladaptive patterns. Relationship problems are rooted in our distorted egos, insecure attachment, emotional immaturity etc., which create to the many issues that develop for couples - infidelity, financial stress, poor communication, ill health, sexual divergence, household responsibility conflicts, addictions, etc., .... or just simply growing apart. Relationships can often be restored if help is sought soon enough. A counsellor can help reorient perceptions and emotions (how we look at a situation and how we feel about it) and assist the couple in adopting conscious structural changes.
Myria Rei Solas, RP, CPT, RCAT
Registered Psychotherapist/Registered Canadian Art Therapist/Certified Play Therapist
113 Garmandale Ave, Peterborough, Ontario K9L 1M4
Couples are supported to communicate more clearly with each other, as well as learn more positive communication skills, see the strengths in each other, and in the relationship. They will be encouraged to work on breaking down old, unhealthy habits and beliefs, and build healthy, positive relationship habits, that bring them together for deeper connection and bonding.
Maribel Ayala, M.A. Counselling Psychology, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist
Maribel Ayala Psychotherapy and Consulting, 430 Waterloo Street, Main Floor, Unit 101, Ontario N6B 2P2
It is known by many that relationships are not always easy to manage as they require dedication and commitment from each partner. I assist couples during counselling to learn skills to communicate more effectively, resolve their issues in a safe environment, strengthen their emotional connection, and learn strategies to preserve healthier relationships.
Kristie Brassard, MSW, RSW
Clinical Director, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Guide
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0A6
Working on the relationship requires an openness to learn, grow and reflect as a couple. The focus in sessions is to shift the oppositional energy, allowing the couple to come together as a team trying to overcome challenges. In sessions you'll learn to regulate emotions, communicate more effectively, understand the underlying parts of you that are getting triggered, and bring intentional joy into the relationship to strengthen your bonds as a couple and breed deeper connection for longer lasting, healthier love. Monogamous and polyamorous couples of all genders, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds are welcome.
Alicia Hamstra, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
BeWell Centre, 459 George St N , Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3R6
I provide couples counselling, because I believe in couples. Whether you are dating, common law, or married - problems can arise even when two people care and love each other. We work together seeing the couple and the individuals to work with the whole package, strengthening and adapting so you can form the foundation, skills and relationship you desire. Let's work together on the problematic areas so we can become better together.
Kathy Nyman Counselling & Psychotherapy, M.Ed., RP
Registered Psychotherapist
4992 Colonel Talbot Rd, London, Ontario N6P 1B6
Our relationship with our partner is one of the most important connections that we have, but sometimes things can get in the way of maintaining a healthy relationship despite our best efforts. Stressors, life changes, kids, work obligations, any of these things can derail even the strongest relationship. I work with couples using a model called Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT-C) to help strengthen and heal relationships. EFT-C is an evidenced based approach that has powerful success rates in both the short and long-term. It's time to make that investment in your relationship.
Anita McCann, CSW, CCP, CPC, BCC, GPP
Anita McCann
327 Scott Street Lower Level, Unit 2, St Catharines, Ontario L2N 1J7
The primary focus of couple therapy is the quality of interactions between the couple. Where resentment, frustration, and hurt have been an impediment to communication, counselling provides an opportunity for each person to have their concerns openly addressed and understood. I will help you understand your differences, resolve underlying contentious issues and provide you with opportunities to learn effective communication techniques so that you can enjoy positive meaningful interactions. As a seasoned relationship therapist, my ultimate goal is to enable a couple to experience a deeper level of connection, harmony and intimacy in their relationship.
Laura May Culver, MSW, RSW, MA
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Online, Guelph, Ontario N1C 1A1
Healthy Relationships, Healthy Life. I lwork with all kinds of couples and situations! Some clients want support to maintain or enhance their current healthy relationship, others are couples preparing for marriage/commitment, co-parenting couples and marital couples who have hit a rough/rocky patch along their path together and want to navigate their next steps. All Couples I work with benefit from understanding themselves and each other, as well as the unique beautiful relationship of 'couple'.
Diane Guy, RP, BA(Hons), CCAC, CCTACP
Registered Psychotherapist; Certified Addictions Counsellor; Master Therapeutic Counsellor
1032 Menominee Lake Rd, Baysville, Ontario P1H 2J3
Effective couples counselling should always centre on the emotional bond and hidden, problematic communication between two people. By establishing the relationship as my client and using structured Emotionally Focussed Therapy techniques I am able to provide a non-blaming, safe space in which couples can learn to become emotionally available to one another and develop deeper, healthier and more secure attachments bringing about positive, lasting intimacy.
Jacqueline Guigue-Glaspell, M.S.W.;R.S.W.
M.S.W.;R.S.W.
Guelph, Ontario N1G 0A6
Too many people start at the end with couple work. My approach takes a good solid look at the history created to get you there. Then we search for the skills to ensure that you are able to complete the change your seeking- often people require active listening and talking skills as a beginning point. Too often people come to me presenting an issue and focusing on confrontation and conflict resolution before they can even comprehend the issues of one another....tells me how many people actually learn to run before they walk? Couple work isn't about who is "right" but rather where are we going and how do we get there (and a little of how did we get so lost?).
Sabrina Golchin, MCP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
2261 Bloor St W, Toronto, Ontario M6S 1N8
Couples therapy can provide guidance, support and help you build upon your relationship, bond with your partner, and strengthen the connection that the two of you have so that you can continue to enjoy, appreciate, and experience fulfillment from your marriage or relationship.Couples therapy can also be helpful at any stage in your relationship. For example, you may be experiencing difficulties in your relationship or simply looking to improve your relationship further. There are always ways to strengthen a relationship, and the sooner you learn to communicate more effectively, build more trust, and receive healthy guidance, the more your relationship can grow.
Lori-Ann Wesley, M.A., R.P.
Registered Psychotherapist
55 Eglinton Ave. East Suite 705, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1G8
Satisfying relationships require effective communication, respect, mutuality, and consideration. Couples need to be responsive to the needs of the relationship and responsive to the needs of each individual within the relationship. Skills are not taugh in life and often need to be learned as we go. These relational skills need to be learned and are learned best in relationships. Some people are fortunate enough to learn some of these skills in their families of origin, the rest of us learn as we go, so to speak. A relationship therapist can be a real asset in helping to acquire these important skills. In addition to relationship skills we may also need help understanding our behaviours.
Carly Clifton, RP, MSc, BAH
Registered Psychotherapist
3269 Bloor St W, Etobicoke, Ontario M8X 1E2
Relationship counselling can comprise of issues related to: communication, conflict/ separation, commitment, blended family, infidelity, parenting, same sex, and more. The goal of couples counseling is to target the main concern for each or one of the individuals involved. Next, the couple will work with a therapist to identify each individual’s accountability for both positive and negative contributions to a relationship. The critical point is acknowledging ways each individual can make improvements alone and how the couple can work to progress together in the relationship. Most couples can benefit from a check-in and restructuring of wants and needs, before an intervention is necessary.
Gail Paterson, MSW, RSW, RYT
Registered Clinical Social Worker; Therapist; Mental Health Counselor, Restorative Yoga Teacher selor
4300 Upper Middle Road, Unit 3, Burlington, Ontario L7M 4P6
Couple work is about supporting both partners as they work to support the relationship between them. The relationship is what you create, from the foundation up. It requires a plan, developed with strength and wisdom; built with equanimity and sacrifice; maintained with compassion and kindness. The rewards are endless. It requires each partner to put the other first, and when you do that, you both win.
Evan Wick, EdD, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist
Short-Term Virtual Therapy, Toronto, Ontario M6G 1L5
My specialized practice is prioritizes couples. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy, the gold-standard of evidence based treatment for couples. When you invest in couples therapy, my guess is that you want to know your therapist is experienced and can fully focus on your journey together. All of my energy, time, and continued training is focused on supporting people to organize, understandm and deepen emotions internally and in their most intimate relationships. I not only believe in this approach to therapy, but I also live it in my daily life and relationships. EFT truly gets the heart of our adult attachment needs, and helps us to chart a path forward for a preferred future.
Lisa Shouldice, RP, MA, CCC
Registered Psychotherapy Clinic
Virtual/Online, Toronto, Ontario M6G 1L5
The team offers both couple and family counselling to help you learn to better navigate healthy relationships and experience the intimacy you need in your life. We are able to offer both short-term skill-building, activity-based couple counselling as well as a longer-term, dynamic approach that generally lasts 5-8 months, depending on the couple and scheduling. We see heterosexual, gay and lesbian couples, as well partnerships involving people with non-binary gender presentations. We see couples in open and polyamorous relationships. Attachment styles, love languages and IFS are used to help you better understand your relationship and learn to work together and get needs met.
Sonia A. Panchyshyn, B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Registered Social Worker - Psychotherapist
120 Matheson Blvd. E., Suite 202 (at Hurontario), Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1X1
Couple counselling can help you enhance your relationship. I can help you improve communication skills, conflict resolution skills, emotional and sexual intimacy and negotiate your needs in your relationship. I can assist you to reduce arguments in a safe environment and learn to better understand yourself and your partner. I can help you to understand how unresolved issues from the past get displaced into the present and how to resolve this. The need to feel loved by one's partner is at the heart of marital desires. Learn to know how your partner needs to be shown love. In this way, the more you do this, the more he/she will reciprocate. It is a win/win situation.
John Shippam, MCC. Professional counsellor
Master of Counselling. Registered Counsellor.
1632 Arthur's Way. , Milton, Ontario L9T 6C9
We do couples therapy differently..........If you go to our web site and read our history you will find we were in the worst of marriage relationships. We have now been married 42 years in 2020 and are having a great relationship with each other. The secret of our success was in how we dealt with the resentment and bitterness which was keeping the arguments alive constantly.
Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC
Psychotherapist
Portland, Oregon 97204
There are countless models of healthy romantic relationships, from monogamous to polyamorous, and unique variations between partners. The scripts for dating and longterm relationships of our parents’ generations may not be applicable to your relationship, and there is no formal education in how to be a good partner or how to identify unhealthy relationships. But there is psychological research that shows that effective communication, emotional openness, intimacy, and other factors contribute to healthy relationships. Creating these conditions are skills that can be learned. I practice brief humanistic and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) to help my LGBTQ and hetero clients learn these skills.
Melissa Clews-Hunt, MSc, RP, RMFT-SM
Individual, Couple & Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor & Supervisor Mentor
Woolwich Street , Guelph, Ontario N1H 3V4
Over the years I have worked with many configurations of couples; same sex, open, non-binary. I tend to draw from an emotionally-focussed approach and find moments of tender vulnerability to be so profoundly healing. I also really enjoy creative "out of the box" outdoor experiential activities that I orchestrate based on the particular couple and their concerns. I find these activities can become playful and bonding for couples.
Shelley Sayle-Udall, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Kingston, Ontario K7P 2N3
Relationships are like two people singing at the same time. Sound beautiful? But imagine if the two songs were not similar in tune or harmony and didn’t match each other at all. That’s where couples therapy comes in – separating clashing issues and perspectives, so the harmony becomes more like a well orchestrated symphony. Many couples will often try to manage their challenges for years, struggling to feel connected and heard, before ever seeking therapy. Repair and reconciliation have been futile. Therapy can help couples see the role they each play within the relationship and help them learn new strategies and communication techniques to overcome unhealthy patterns of interaction.
Edite Pine, M.EdCP
129 1/2 Hunter St., Peterborough, Ontario K9H 2K7
I have experience working within non-monogamous/open/poly(amorous, affective, fidelity) contexts. When considering couple/family counselling, it is important that everyone is open to the idea because it can be difficult work. Counselling with an intimate partner/s can be slow going but, usually, the goal is the development of a ‘communications toolkit’ that can be used in the longterm without further mediation. Couples/family counselling can also be valuable in the shorter term to resolve one or more specific conflicts or to break out of existing unhealthy dynamics thereby renewing respectful communication.
Elaine Hoi Ling Lam, M.A., R.P.
Registered Psychotherapist
8787 Woobine Aveune, Unit 227, Markham, Ontario L3R 9S2
If you are reading this profile, you are probably concerned about your relationship and want to seek help. You and your partner may be arguing all the time. You likely feel you are no longer connected and feel supported in your relationship. You may feel you are losing trust in your partner and in the relationship. Relationship, like everything else, requires a great deal of effort to build and cultivate. Rupture are inevitable but can be repaired/restored through the help of couple therapy. With over 12 years of clinical experience, I humbly want to support you to repair or restore your relationship. Please don't hesitate to reach out and get the help you need at this moment.
Jassi Mundi, B.Sc. (Hons) Psych, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual, Halton Hills, Milton L9T 0J4
Couples seeking therapy to address the stress, conflicts, and tensions they experience in their relationship can rest assured knowing therapy is an excellent approach to learning ways to rebuild the relationship, improve connection, decrease conflict, learn communication strategies, work through financial conflict and improve intimacy. In therapy we can also address any issues with infidelity and betrayal. I am also a polyamorous and kink friendly therapist and assure my clients that I respect and accept your lifestyle. I provide a safe non judgmental space where you do not have to worry about shame or embarrassment.
Bojena Kelmendi, M.S.W. R.S.W.
Registered Social Worker, Therapist
12-421 Greenbrook Dr., Kitchener, Ontario N2M 4K1
Over the course of your relationship, you are going to face its ups and downs. Learning how to meet all that life may throw at you, together as a couple and grow stronger in each experience are just some of the many benefits of couples counselling I provide. I help you develop the tools you need for when your relationship goes through a tough time. You'll learn how trust and open to your partner and feel safe, how to respond to your partner's needs during the good and the bad times, keep moving forward and blooming as the time goes by.
Sarah Belland, B.A., M.A., RP
Registered Psychotherapist
1188 Saint Jerome Street, Sudbury, Ontario P3A 2V9
Are you struggling to connect with your partner? Feeling like they don't understand you? At Belland Psychotherapy and Counselling Services, we offer Couple's Counselling and utilize different modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman method to help you improve your communication, sense of connection, and strengthen your relationship.
Samantha Gibson, RP (Qualifying), MACP, BA
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
169 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario L1G 4S8
Relationship counselling will aim to build effective communication between you and your partner(s). Accomplishing this will begin by disclosing the issues within a safe and accepting environment. Subsequent discussions may include dissolving the relationship in a healthy way, or discovering the values, needs, and boundaries essential for you and your relationship to flourish.
Insight Neuropsychotherapy, Counselling, and Supervision, Insight Neuropsychotherapy, Coun
Kate Harper, PhD, RP Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) & Clinical Supervisor
Ontario L7C 0A1
An intimate partnership is a strong and powerful connection between two people, and it is often a complex dance of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In couple and relationship therapy my goal is to assist couples in resolving problems and conflicts that they have not been able to handle effectively on their own. Therapy involves both partners sitting down with me to discuss their thoughts and feelings. My aim is to allow each partner to gain a better understanding of themselves and their partner and help them to decide if they need and want to make changes in their lives and in their relationship. I provide a supportive safe space to help couples learn new ways to relate to each other.
Tory Baker-Reed, MSW
Therapist/Registered Social Worker (MSW) and Clinical Director of the Thrive Centre
Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 5K6
As a 'poly' positive therapist, I celebrate all the ways couples and people in relationships may live and love. I welcome people of all genders and non-gender identifying experiences, polyamorous and non-monogamous people, 2SLGBTQ+ community members, and families of all identities. Often sessions with both individuals and the family unit are required. Together we will discuss everyone's needs and work out a customized plan to address the unique path of each group/couple.
Three Chords Counselling and Psychotherapy, MACP, RP.
Registered Psychotherapist
Walkerton, Ontario N0G 2V0
Relationships can be hard but they do not have to be. Our couple's therapists work with the couples to identify problem areas, debunk, assumptions, and learn how to effectively communicate. Your therapist will help you to express your feelings in a respectively way, discuss issues, and resolve conflicts that are occurring. Couple's therapy aims to increase respect, affection, understanding, and intimacy between you and your partner. Our therapists stay neutral and focus on the couple as a unit rather than individually someone being "right" and someone being "wrong".
Vera Roncon, MA, C. Psych.
Clinical Psychologist
120 Eglinton Ave East, 10th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E2
There are many reasons why couples seek therapy. You may be experiencing communication problems that keep coming, feeling constantly criticized, not feeling heard, feeling emotionally distant from your partner, fighting over the same issues, feelings of anger and jealousy, feeling controlled by your partner, and differences in parenting styles. Couples therapy can help you strengthen your bond by learning healthy ways to communicate your needs, identify stuck patterns and learn new ways to be with each other. Often a few sessions is all that is needed for a “reset”.
David Villella, MSW, RMFT
Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Social Worker
Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 2Y8
Communication (or lack of) in relationships can sometimes become problematic and cause emotional distress and conflict. Internal and external stressors can also have a profound impact on a couple's relationship. My goal is to collaborate with both parties to find meaningful solutions and re-establish positive communication and emotional connection in the relationship.
Richa Quinn, MBA, MA, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist
1060 Speers Road, Suite 213B, Oakville, Ontario L6L 2X4
If you're experiencing relationship difficulties, couples counselling can provide a safe and supportive space for you and your partner to work through issues and improve communication. Our experienced couples therapists use evidence-based techniques to help you identify patterns of behavior that may be contributing to conflict and develop strategies to strengthen your relationship. Whether you're dealing with trust issues, communication problems, or simply looking to enhance your connection, we're here to help. Our goal is to support you in building a strong and healthy relationship that can withstand life's challenges. Don't let relationship difficulties get in the way of your happiness - r
Talking Works Counselling and Psychotherapy, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
London, Ontario N6C 5B2
At Talking Works, we use the proven framework of emotion focused therapy (EFT) to create lasting change by emphasising emotional awareness and processing to help you better understand, regulate, and share your emotions. EFT focuses on creating a secure and loving attachment between you and your partner to help you communicate your needs and desires in a way that fosters deeper intimacy and connection.
Congruent Living Therapy, R.P., M.A., B.A.
Registered Psychotherapist
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4E 4K3
My interest lies not only with how we can remove problems in the relationship but what sort of potential can be unlocked? Romantic relationships are one of the most common issues people come to counselling for and experience issues in. My approach is to fully understand each individual and the dynamics of the relationship to figure out what optimal improvement can look like.
Atlas Therapy, M.A., RP, OAMHP
Registered Psychotherapist
498 Eagle Street N. Unit 202, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 1C2
Seeking change but unsure of the path forward, you find yourself contemplating the path that led you here. The exhaustion from perpetual discord, the careful navigation of conversations to sidestep arguments – it's an energy-draining cycle. Even if the clashes have diminished, a feeling of being overlooked persists. Recognizing that things haven't always been this way, you understand that seeking assistance is essential for any substantive shift. Navigating relationships is intricate, and we've guided numerous couples through seemingly chaotic situations. At Atlas Therapy we help each partner feel seen, heard and appreciated again.
Barb Kirkham, R.P.
Registered Psychotherapist
492 Locust Street, Unit 1, Burlington, Ontario L7S 1V2
Romantic relationships are both beautiful and complex. It is the weaving of two threads of individual stories, dreams, fears, and aspirations. Successful couples counseling isn't imposing a 'right' way to love or the creation of uniform guidelines for all relationships. It's about respecting the unique dance between you and your partner. You'll gain tools for enhanced courageous communication and conflict resolution during vulnerability while fostering a relationship embedded in genuineness, mutual respect, and deep caring.
Dana Kaake, BA, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
2 Water Street, Unit 202, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 3B1
When two unique individuals come together to form intimate connections, a tapestry of complexity unfolds. I firmly believe that every relationship is unique, and I tailor therapy to suit the specific needs and dynamics of each couple. My approach is centered on fostering effective communication, building emotional intimacy, and strengthening the connection between partners. By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, I encourage open dialogue and active listening, enabling partners to express their feelings, concerns, and needs. My framework uses Gottman principles and techniques derived from Imago therapy to develop practical personalized tools to strengthen your relationship.
Mihaela Iacob, RP(Q)
Register Psychotherapist Qualifying
Online, Online, Ontario M4G 1H6
You feel like you have grown apart although you are still together. You feel lonely, separated, and unable to connect with your significant other. You want the person you fell in love with back! I use attachement-based therapies and the Gottman Method to explore all facets of your relationship. Together, we will "troubleshoot" the issues in the relationship and what we need to work on in our sessions.
Joseanne Spiteri; Couples Therapy Centre; Georgetown, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist
16 Mountainview Rd South, suite 302, Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4K1
Couples Therapy Centre specializing in emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples seeking to strengthen their relationships. Our approach integrates the latest research in psychology and focuses on fostering secure emotional connections between partners. With our high-quality couples counseling services, you can experience numerous benefits, such as improved communication, enhanced intimacy, and greater relationship satisfaction. Our skilled therapists provide a safe and supportive environment to explore your emotions and concerns, helping you build a solid foundation of trust and understanding. Our EFT approach can guide you towards lasting and meaningful change.
Joseph Bottros, Anchored Therapy Centre | MACP
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
15 Brownridge Road, Unit 5, Suite 202, Halton Hills, Georgetown, Ontario L7G 0C6
I provide a safe and empathetic space where both partners can explore and address the challenges they are facing in their relationship. Through a combination of evidence-based modalities such as EFT, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and communication skills training, I assist couples in enhancing their emotional connection, improving communication, and resolving conflicts. By fostering understanding, promoting effective problem-solving, and facilitating healing, couples can experience increased intimacy, stronger bonds, and a renewed sense of love and partnership. Together, we work towards creating a healthier and more fulfilling relationship that supports long-term growth and happiness.
Kristen Wilson, M.A., RP, C.C.C
Registered Psychotherapist
London, Ontario N6A 1N6
In my work with couples, I encourage each individual to understand their role in conflict so that they can take ownership and make new decisions that prioritize the relationship. Through these conversations, each person can begin to develop compassion for their partner, so new ways of being can help the relationship grow while strengthening the connection.
Priya Prince, M.A
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
360 Guelph St, Unit 51 , Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4B5
In couples counselling, I focus on strengthening the bond between the couple by improving the communication between them and understanding the needs and wants of the other person and of themselves. I provide them with various skills that helps them build a healthier relationship that they could cherish.I follow Gottman's method for couple's counselling.
Jasia Nauthoa, MA
Registed Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
405 The West Mall, Unit 910, Etobicoke, Ontario M9B 5J1
Sometimes it can feel like you and your partner aren't on the same page. You can have the same conversation over and over again, but things don't change. In our time together, we will be uncovering the root of the issues and implementing strategies that will improve communication. We will also be focused on reestablishing a sense of security, safety, validation, and acceptance for one another.
Amy Boyd, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist
336 Woolwich St, Guelph, Ontario N1H 3W5
Asking for help can be the hardest step. You may be here because there’s been a lot of conflict recently, maybe you’re noticing that you and your partner aren’t as connected as you once were, or maybe you’re looking to build a resilient foundation for your relationship. I'm here to help couples build stronger bonds, navigate change, and grow together. I have additional training in helping couples navigate the intricacies of ADHD. Using evidence-based strategies, we can address communication patterns, manage conflicts, and deepen understanding. I offer free consultations to help you decide if I’m a good fit.
Stephanie Wojciechowicz, RP, CCC, c.o.
Registered Psychotherapist
Embrun, Ontario K0A 0A9
Communication is key to any relationship. It allows for emotions and thoughts to be explained and explored with others. Communication issues within a relationship can occur as a result of misunderstandings, heightened emotions and lack of validation. Communication is not just words; it also occurs through non-verbal communication. Body language and facial reactions are focused on and analyzed. This can cause frustration and criticism between those in the relationship. It becomes important to listen to what each other is saying as opposed to convincing the other person of your perspective.
Roberta Abbott, MA, MC, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
16 Princess Street, GANANOQUE, Ontario K7G 2N1
Couples often come for counselling when one person is seriously contemplating leaving the relationship. The person who wishes to hold the relationship together is often the one who initiates and it can be a challenge convincing your partner to try one more time to resolve seemingly impossible issues. I employ the Gottman method of couples counseling. By examining the positive aspects of your relationship and its strengths - which may seem to have faded and become undetectable - we can find ways to overcome the challenges. If there are underlying individual issues that need examination, we can do that so that both persons feel strong and resilient and able to move forward together.
Brianna Stewart, MA, BA
Registered Psychotherapist
32 Grand Avenue South, Cambridge, Ontario N1S 2L6
In working with couples, the relationship is my client. My goal is to ensure that both partners feel heard and validated. I support the couple in creating space to have conversations that might otherwise be difficult to have. In working with me, couples will learn improved ways of communicating and being there for one another. They will also learn how to manage conflict in a way that is supportive of relationship growth. Further, the couples' strengths will be highlighted and accessed to continue to grow the relationship bond.
Edna Pereira, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist
4953 Dundas St. W, Unit 102, Etobicoke, Ontario M9A 1B6
Relationships are not always easy; we are delicately balancing the needs of ourselves as individuals and the needs of the other within one space. When a couple comes in for counselling, we explore this field between you both, and see how to shift some relationship patterns in order for you both to better understand, and hear each other. From here we can make the adjustments necessary for you both to get what you need from the relationship. And, if moving away from each other is what will move one, or both of you to where you want to go, we navigate these physical, mental, and emotional changes and challenges safely and nonjuddmentally, for the wellbeing of everyone involved.
Melanie Fortin, MA Counselling Psychology
Registered Psychotherapist
4953 Dundas St W, 102, Etobicoke, Ontario M9A 1B6
Couple counselling is quality time for your relationship. Whether you are in a new relationship, or a long-term one, you will experience an unbiased space to explore your unique strengths as well as potential growth areas within your relationship. Through a nonjudgmental lens, I will facilitate a therapeutic journey that result in greater awareness of self and other, which is a catalyst for change, and optimal growth. I am also a Prepare-Enrich facilitator. Whether your future will move towards marriage, cohabitation, or any other unique structure, we will explore what is right for you, your partner, and your relationship.
Jocelyn Hsu, RSW, MSW, BSW
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Toronto, Ontario M2N 3R7
I use both Gottman method and Emotional Focused Therapy in supporting couples in the sessions. We will learn to spot and recognize the blind spots and patterns in their communications. We will work on sorting out and express feelings and needs between couples. We will address trauma and hardship in the relationships and heal as a couple before building on mutual goals for you.
Salwa Mawji, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
115 Woodstream Blvd Unit 4 Suite 201 & 203, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 8K5
In working with couples, the relationship is my client. My goal is to ensure that both partners feel heard and validated. I support the couple in creating space to have conversations that might otherwise be difficult to have. In working with me, couples will learn improved ways of communicating and being there for one another. They will also learn how to manage conflict in a way that is supportive of relationship growth. Further, the couples' strengths will be highlighted and accessed to continue to grow the relationship bond.
Alessandra Trani, RP, MA, B.Sc
Registered Psychotherapist
115 Woodstream Blvd., Unit 4, Suite 201 & Suite 203, Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 8K5
In working with couples, the relationship is my client. My goal is to ensure that both partners feel heard and validated. I support the couple in creating space to have conversations that might otherwise be difficult to have. In working with me, couples will learn improved ways of communicating and being there for one another. They will also learn how to manage conflict in a way that is supportive of relationship growth. Further, the couples' strengths will be highlighted and accessed to continue to grow the relationship bond.
Adrienne Richardson, PhD MsED RP CSAT/CPTT SEP-A OCT
Registered Psychotherapist
6150 Valley Way, Suite 202, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 1Y3
I specialize in working with couples in crisis because of a betrayal, trauma, PTSD, addictions, and ADHD. I am a registered gestalt therapist with somatic experiencing training out of California. If you or your partner's trauma is impacting your relationship I am here to support you both. Healing can happen. If you are unable to leave your home because of the lack of childcare available we can arrange sessions for you and your partner once the kids are all tucked in or during the weekends! Couples therapy can be done very effectively via tele-therapy. Give me a chance to help you rescue your shitty relationship! -The tile of my soon to be published book- The Shitty Relationship
Mary Earls, MA (psych), RSW, RP
Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW), Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)
311 George Street North #208, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8B5
In providing couples therapy I follow the approach of Stan Tatkin. Stan Tatkin work focuses on helping a couple notice their reactions to their partner and learn how to support each other in their attachment needs. In part this approach is focuses on arousal regulation, current and past attachments, how our brain fires in relationships. The focus in this approach is on the couple and the “couple’s bubble”. Some of this work can include reflecting and managing the “thirds” in a relationship, i.e. others that impede or impact on the couple’s bond. I welcome you in contacting me for a free consultation session before setting up your couple’s therapy appointment.
Olga Racine, B.Ed., Ph.D., RP, CCC, CCTP
Registered Psychotherapist and Can. Cert. Counsellor
176 Lakeshore Drive, Suite #4, North Bay, Ontario P1A 2A8
In couples counselling, I emphasize the unique dynamics and challenges that arise within romantic partnerships, whether married or not. My approach is centered on facilitating open dialogue, deepening understanding, and fostering mutual respect and empathy between partners. By focusing on the specific dynamics of the couple's relationship, rather than broader family dynamics or legal aspects of marriage, clients can benefit from gaining insight into their individual needs, communication patterns, and relational strengths. Through collaborative exploration and targeted interventions, couples can work towards enhancing intimacy, resolving conflicts, and building a stronger foundation for their relationship, regardless of their marital status.
Zahra Nafar, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist
1212-130 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4
Romantic relationships can be hard work. They require regular care to keep them functioning well. Many couples expect romance to go on forever without doing the necessary work only to face the realities of relationships. Relationship issues become more magnified when one or both parties carry a history of trauma. Couples counselling can help individuals learn about one another, communicate effectively and grow as individuals while becoming loving partners. The therapist is an unbiased party who is there to help both partners function together well as a unit by providing solution-based interventions.
Stacy Kirkbride, MACP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Online/Virtual Practice Serving Ontario, Toronto, Ontario M4B 2J8
Does it feel like you keep having the same fights over and over again? Have you noticed there is more distance, less intimacy, and a sense of being 'apart' in your relationship? My approach to couples therapy includes thoroughly assessing the state of the relationship to uncover where the strengths and challenges lie. The goals are tailored to each unique relationship, but might include decreasing distance and increasing connection, uncovering problematic communication patterns and improving overall communication, building intimacy, working on future conflict management, creating shared visions, and enhancing safety and trust.
Ryan Answers, RC
Counsellor & Couples Therapist
343 Winona Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 5E4
Tired of the same arguments over and over? Sick of the constant tension and walking on eggshells? Craving the connection, intimacy, and easiness you had early in the relationship? Resolve your issues and start enjoying your relationship again! I've helped hundreds of couples over the past 7 years. If you can think of it, I've successfully helped people through it. Infidelity, communication, sex, addiction, family/in-laws, finances - wherever your stresses are coming from, we'll figure it out together. No non-sense, no favouritism or picking sides, just modern, effective counselling based on what actually works in the real world. Contact me for a free phone consultation today!
Shane Smyth, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
55 Cork Street E, Suite # 305 , Guelph, Ontario N1H 2W7
In couples therapy skills to share needs, wants and emotions without blaming or attacking are learnt that can help couples grow in intimacy and have a sustainable, happier relationship. Emotionally Focused Couples therapy and Gottman therapy focus on the importance of having honest, respectful and open communication in relationships. This is something that is not often taught to us as children in fact we often learn the opposite.
Nathan Kalk, RP, M.Div.
Registered Psychotherapist
59 Essa Road, Barrie, Ontario, Barrie, Ontario L4N 2C5
The relationship you have with your significant other can bring you love, joy, and a sense of fulfillment. But when things aren't going well, your relationship can often be exhausting and painful. Couples therapy provides a safe and fair space for both of you to be heard, and can help you discover and process the root of the issue. Couples therapy is hard work, but when both partners are willing to fight for the relationship, great things can happen.
Kennedy McLean, RP, MACP, CCPT-II
Registered Psychotherapist
Etobicoke, Ontario M9C 5K6
When working with couples, I use several approaches to treatment including PACT and RLT. You may find that out work together is different than previous experiences you have had in couples therapy. Through our work together, you and your partner will discover how to stay connected, help each other feel safe and secure, manage each other’s emotional highs and lows, fight well and minimize each other’s stress. Longer sessions allow us to go deeper, getting to the heart of the issues you are facing and allowing time for repair to occur in session. Learn to have a secure relationship where both partner’s needs are met.
Bonnie Taylor, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker; Psychotherapist
Stratford, Ontario N4Z 0A1
When couples feel as though they are no longer able to communicate effectively, have lost patience with each other, have developed a lack of trust, empathy and feelings of desire, this can cause thoughts of helplessness and uncertainty about the future of their relationship. When couples are committed to working together to develop the trust, communication and time together that they once had, they can feel as though they are a partnership once again.
Farah Kurji, BSW, MSW, RCSW, YTT
Farah Kurji & Associates
Calgary, Alberta T3M 0N1
The connection between two people can be incredibly powerful and when there is pain it can be incredibly devastating. Committing to work in a relationship can have many benefits including better communication, quality time, learning what your partner needs and how you are uniquely positioned to meet those needs, building trust, learning the pillars of a successful relationship between you and your partner - it's always a pleasure to work with couples and remind them that the young love they once had for each other is merely the beginning - there is an even stronger and deeper love you can flourish in together when you learn how. While I am a Gottman Certified therapist I also use EFT as well
Richard K. Bates, RP,MA, Bsc
Registered Psychotherapist
282 Main St N, Suite 200, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1X4
If your relationship is struggling, I can help you both to view it in a different way, and to learn new skills to re-connect and recover the intimacy that can sometimes go missing. Most people will experience emotional problems at some point in their life, and all relationships can have conflict creep in and cause disconnection and distance. Despite theses difficulties, I can help you bring vitality back into your life, and build a deeper connection between you and your partner.
Colleen Hood, Ph.D., Dip(TIRP), MS
Registered Psycotherapist
12 Ontario St., Unit 2, Grimsby, Ontario L3M 3G9
As a Relational Psychotherapist, my focus is on how we come to have certain patterns of thoughts, feelings and actions and how these patterns impact us in relationships. As a couples therapist, I help couples come to understand these patterns in themselves and each other and I provide strategies for better communication based on this understanding.
Zanub Aziz, HBSc, MA, RP(Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
77 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 1M5
My approach to couples therapy focuses on creating a safe and supportive environment for partners to explore their emotions and concerns. By delving into the underlying dynamics of their relationship, we collaboratively identify areas of growth and implement effective strategies for positive change. Through active listening and empathetic support, partners gain insights into each other's perspectives, fostering a deeper emotional connection. The benefits include improved communication, enhanced intimacy, and the development of healthier relationship patterns, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and harmonious partnership.
Tricia Lindsay, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
690 Dorval Drive., Suite 200, Oakville, Ontario L6L 3X9
You've lost that loving feeling. There's a sense of emotional disconnection, an inability to talk things through without an argument, and a palpable distance between you. Everyone says relationships take work, but no one ever tells you exactly what that work is! With Relational Life Therapy, you can learn precisely what to do. Relational Life Therapy (RLT) is a method of couples therapy that helps couples discover exactly what they are doing "wrong" and teaches them what to do instead. It is intentional, honest, effective and leads to stronger connections, deeper understandings and lasting change. We can get to the heart of the matter quickly. Reach out to learn more.
Kristy Cartwright, Reach Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist (Q)
209 Dundas St E, Unit 7, Whitby , Ontario L1N 7H8
It's common for couples to seek additional support. Couples might initiate therapy when they are in crisis mode or as a preventive means to maintain a healthy relationship. Common issues couples face include infidelity, betrayal, lack of emotional or physical connection, conflict resolution, communication issues, etc. I work with couples to rebuild/enhance intimate connections and heal past hurts.
Melissa Letourneau, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Psychotherapy Collective, Guelph, Ontario N1E 6A8
Healthy relationships and emotional connection are typically fostered by effective communication and boundaries. Therapy can help you and your partner understand the patterns you are currently feeling stuck in and learn how to communicate each of your needs and perspectives from a place of vulnerability, compassion, and care. I work with individuals, couples and families. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit for therapy.
Kristen Drozda, R.P, C.C.C, PMH-C, CYC
Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor
3660 Hurontario St, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3C4
Relationships all go through difficult times, whether they’re new or longer term. If you feel communication is breaking down, tensions are high and intimacy is low addressing these are the catalyst to a health and positive relationship. If you’re looking for a deeper connection and insights to your partner prior to saying your “I do’s”, we use this time to explore various areas, shedding light on topics that might not have been discussed or explored in-depth.
Kelly Appleby, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
111 Waterloo Street, Suite 301, London, Ontario N6B 2M4
There are many challenges to be navigated in the lifespan of a partnership. It can be difficult at times to sort through the conflicts, hurt, and upset on your own, despite your best efforts. The bond between two people navigating life together is one of the most important attachment relationships you will experience in life and is worthy of the support and guidance that can be provided by a compassionate and unbiased professional. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach to helping couples repair and grow their relationship. Unproductive patterns of interaction are identified, and new skills introduced with the goal of increasing safety, security and connection.
Parag Ray, BA, BSW, RSW, MSW
Registered Social Worker / Psychotherapist
Parag Ray, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1V9
Couples therapy is expected to lead to increased satisfaction and stability in a relationship. As your therapist, our common goals include improved conflict resolution, enhanced problem solving and communication, and clarification of individual roles and needs. In our journey through treatment, I can be your advisor, expert, coach, educator, facilitator, observer, diagnoser and many other roles. Email me or Call me for a 15 min free initial consult; I am accepting new clients !
Bianca Pungartnik, MSc
Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Counselor
Ontario M5G 2R3
Couples counseling with me focuses on improving communication, increasing intimacy, and building a strong, lasting relationship. I use the Gottman method, which is an evidence-based approach that has been proven to be effective in helping couples work through issues and strengthen their connection. This approach emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation of friendship, managing conflict effectively, and creating shared meaning in the relationship. Through counseling, couples can learn new skills to help them navigate challenges and deepen their bond. By working together, couples can improve their relationship satisfaction and build a fulfilling life together.
Sherriden Brown, MA, CCC, RP
Relationship Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist
20 Stavebank Road, Unit 201, Mississauga, Ontario L5G 2T4
Do you long to regain the closeness that you once had? Whether you and your partner are currently dating or have been together for many years, it is important to take the steps to work through the differences and traumas that have been negatively affecting your relationship. Perhaps you are feeling frustrated, unheard or alone. Or are finding it difficult to talk with your spouse without it erupting into a fight. I specialize in working with couples and will help you respond to each other in a way that you each feel heard and seen. I will help you to solidify a secure future together.
Marcelina Malinski, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
11 Ferris Ln Suite 302, Barrie, Ontario L4M 5N6
I work with couples using the research-based Gottman Approach to support stronger communication, effective conflict management, and enhanced connection. I enjoy working with Couples' strengths, whilst empowering them to enhance those areas needing love and attention. I offer a non-judgmental and warm therapeutic experience, so that you may feel safe and supported whilst attaining your relationship goals.
Caitlin Lindsay, RN, MN, SEP
RN-Psychotherapist
634 Centre Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 2B1
Couples are 2 people with different bodies and different life experiences, who are working together. This is an incredibly challenging task! Finding a meeting place that reminds you of your connection, as well as a place to heal wounds, is helpful to repair and to grow. I hope to facilitate this process in a safe, respectful space, where all people are heard, seen, respected and understood. Couples therapy can be extremely helpful in the early stages of a relationships, to strengthen communication, connection and resolve patterns prior to them becoming ingrained. I can also help with the process of separation. I welcome ALL couples into my practice including polyamorous, LGBTQ+
Karla Kamerman, R.P.
Registered Psychotherapist
Online sessions, Markham-Stouffville, Ontario L6X 1N1
When I work with couples I like to use the Gottman Model Couple Therapy; drawing from The seven principles of making relationships work book as well as my training (Level 2). The information is practical and easy to conceptualize and this means you can get to work to stabilize, fortify and protect your relationship quite quickly. It can be enjoyable too, in fact, I've found you're more likely to do the work if it is fun to do it together.
Nadia Zamzul, RP(Q)
Registered Psychotherapist (Q)
Toronto, Ontario M5V 1A8
In couples counseling with me, the focus is on enhancing the relationship dynamics and communication patterns between partners, regardless of marital status. By providing a safe and supportive space, I facilitate open dialogue, empathy-building exercises, and conflict resolution techniques tailored to the unique needs and goals of each couple. Whether navigating challenges related to intimacy, trust, or life transitions, couples counseling offers an opportunity for couples to deepen their connection, strengthen their bond, and cultivate a more fulfilling partnership. Through collaborative exploration and skill-building, couples can gain insight into their relationship dynamics and heal.
Christina Dhaliwal, MDiv, RN, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
244 Broadway, Suite #2, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K5
My approach to couples counselling is to develop insight and awareness to the dynamics and communication styles that may be helping or harming the relationship. Together we strength the relationship to bring a greater sense of feeling understood and heard to both members of the couple. My approach is based on the Gottman Institute. I have experience working with couples with difficult decision making, life transitions, and grief and loss.
Tristan Mohamed, BA(H), JD, MPS, RP(Q)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 1L9
Is your relationship feeling strained, distant, or stuck in a cycle of conflict? Maybe the routine has become mundane and you feel like you've both lost the spark. I offer a safe and nurturing space to rebuild trust, enhance communication, and strengthen the bond between you and your partner. Relationships today face unique pressures, and require a tailored and creative response. I use tools of nonviolent communication and relational psychodynamics to address the underlying issues that contribute to relationship discord. By working with me, you can resolve conflict, communicate your needs, and experience a renewed bond. Take your first step towards a happier, healthier relationship.
Dana Lauder, MACP, RP(Q)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 0C4
Experience deeper connection and understanding in your relationship through couples therapy. As a therapist trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I provide a safe and supportive space for couples to explore their emotions, improve communication, and build stronger bonds. Whether you're facing conflicts, trust issues, or simply seeking to enrich your partnership, I'm here to guide you on the journey towards greater intimacy and fulfillment. Take the first step towards a more loving and harmonious relationship today.
Julian D'Souza, RSW MSW psychotherapist.
RSW MSW psychotherapist.
GTA, Mississauga, Ontario L5B 4M7
The key to any relationship is …… 1. Communication. 2. Listening to the words, nonverbal communication & listening with feelings. 3. The ability to state your needs and desires even if they are not satisfied. 4. Putting your relationship first and everything else next…even your children. 5. Re-evaluating your expectations of the relationship. 6. Showing tangible love on an everyday basis. 7. Graciously saying sorry. Even after doing all you are struggling, then examine the gift you are to your partner. Are you able to receive and accept the, gift that your partner presents in person. If you are still struggling, then you need to seek relationship counselling or marriage counselling.
Kathleen Killen, ACC
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
2 McDevitt Lane, Caledon East, Ontario L7C 3S4
Couples therapy is an invaluable resource for partners facing challenges in their relationship. As a passionate couples therapist with specialized training in this field, my primary focus is working with couples to help them overcome their unique obstacles. I bring compassion and directness to the counselling process, creating a safe space for open communication and emotional exploration. Through my expertise, couples can develop improved communication skills, gain a deeper understanding of each other's needs, and address underlying issues effectively. I go beyond facilitation by offering practical tools and strategies, empowering couples to take actionable steps toward healing.
Online Therapy Centre, Ph.D., C. Psych., RP. MSW RSW
Psychologists/ Psychotherapists/ Social Workers
Etobicoke, Ontario M9V 5G9
Online Therapy Centre specializes in couples therapy using the Gottman Method, a proven approach to enhance relationships. Our certified Gottman therapists provide personalized strategies and exercises to improve communication, strengthen emotional connection, and resolve conflicts. Through our secure online platform, couples can access this expert guidance conveniently, fostering healthier and more fulfilling relationships.
David Grand, MSW, RSW, PhD(c)
Registered Social Worker
1135 Adelaide Street (North), London, Ontario N5Y 5K7
Any long-term relationship is bound to experience periods of challenge along with times joy. Particularly in today's world, couples are facing a number of increasing complexities as they attempt to navigate family, career, and individual challenges. I provide inclusive counselling for couples of all backgrounds. I facilitate counselling from an attachment-based perspective, focusing on the reparation of intimacy by helping couples to navigate and identify deeper, core issues that contribute to breakdowns in communication and connection. As part of my work with couples, I value fairness, openness, compassion, and equality.
Zoë Paul, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
89 King Street W, Dundas, Ontario L9H 1V1
Couples can be supportive in addressing challenging dynamics within a partnership that may be impacting individuals and to create positive, meaningful changes within their relationship. Couples therapy is not just for relationships in crisis, but can also be a chance to set goals for your relationship and be pro-active in identifying relational patterns that may create challenges down the road. Attending therapy with your loved one is a wonderful way to deepen your relationship and connection in a safe, supported space.
Healing Connections Psychotherapy
Healing Connections Psychotherapy
303-269 Main Street West, North Bay, Ontario P1B 2T8
We offer comprehensive support for couples, integrating evidence-based approaches like Gottman Method Couples Therapy to enhance communication and intimacy. Our services address complex issues such as affair recovery and trauma within relationships, fostering healing and rebuilding trust. Therapists guide couples through structured interventions, promoting understanding and resolution. Through collaborative exploration, couples learn effective conflict resolution, strengthen bonds, and develop resilience, empowering them to navigate challenges and cultivate fulfilling, lasting partnerships.
Janice Lyons, RSSW
Registered Social Service Worker
B-319 Speedvale Ave East,, Guelph, Ontario N1E 1N4
Being in a relationship is hard, and knowing how to navigate a healthy relationship is even harder. It's okay if you don't have all the answers, if it's just you seeking support, or if you are not sure where to start. We can talk about how to navigate within your relationships and learn skills and tools to support your relationship better. I heavily rely on John Gottman's work to support my couple's work.