Great Couples Counselling in Thunder Bay, ON. Therapy to heal relationships.

Every relationship hits a bump. How can we not when we are constantly growing and changing? We can drift apart if we're not paying attention. Or maybe there's been a breach of trust that you just can't let go of. Whatever it is, couples therapy is to get underneath the surface level fights, and really look at what pattern you get stuck in. I help you slow down these conversations. You learn to pivot, so you can be more confident having honest conversations at home that you feel good walking away from.

Taking time with your loved one can be a beautiful and fulfilling experience. However, it can feel challenging when you and your partner are stuck in previous patterns of behaviour, communication, and interaction. As a couple therapist, I will support you in better understanding yourself, your loved one, and your relationship to navigate challenges (e.g., communication, attachment, trust, etc.). I seek to enable you and your partner to work as a team in navigating whatever struggles come your way and developing your own unique toolkit. Speak with me today for a free consultation to begin your journey.

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

When it comes to couples, the total is greater than the sum of its parts. Therefore, in couple therapy, the focus is not on the two sides of the equation. Rather, the object of inquiry and therapy is the relationship between those two sides. The therapy examines the interpersonal relationship and treats it as a third space. Therefore, the goal is not to change the individuals but to change the way they communicate, understand, and accept each other. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Despite having a deep feeling of care for each other, conversations can feel tense and repetitive, leaving both partners feeling quietly disconnected. My work is designed to quickly establish a calm, structured space from which you and your partner feel listened to and understood. We will identify patterns in the dynamic that are working and those that are not. With deeper insight and practical skills designed to resolve issues as they arise, your relationship can once again become a source of stability and intimacy. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help couples communicate more clearly, resolve conflict sooner, and rebuild trust so that closeness can feel natural once again.

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.

We all want to be loved and feel connected to our partners. The reality is that relationships are nuanced and complicated and can often touch on our deepest wounds and insecurities. Couples therapy is a wonderful tool to aid in building a healthy and fulfilling relationship. We will work to identify helpful and harmful patterns, create space for open and honest communication, and learn how to love one another more effectively. In couples therapy your relationship is at the centre and together we will work to strengthen and maintain your connection. Please contact me for a free consultation to determine if I am the right fit for you.