We want to find an anchor of peace and to feel as if our voice is being heard and validated. For some of us, growing up, we might not have been raised in an environment where healthy relationships were being modeled and because of this, we could find ourselves in a relationship and not have the skills to cope with the ups and downs or know how to build a healthy, secure bond. Not feeling satisfied in our relationships can compromise our mental health and can lead to resentment, anger, and frustration.

Common couple problems often resolve around these issues:

• Communication problems (anger, high conflict, avoidance/denial)

• Sex

• Infidelity/trust

• Maternal health

• Personality/lifestyle (narcissism, alcohol/marijuana use, division of labour)

• Family of origin (childhood trauma, family estrangement)

• Coping/loneliness after a breakup and navigating separation / divorce

• Codependent behaviours (rescuing, fixing, enabling problematic behaviour of partner)

Successful counselling and therapy is a process where the active participation of clients and therapist produces benefits. We will seek to deeply understand the concerns and challenges you are facing and to shed light on some of the patterns and issues that may lurk in the shadows bringing them into the light at a pace that is right for you.

During the first session, you will be asked about your concerns and how they are impacting each of you individually and your relationship.  You are an integral part of the planning process for treatment and will be asked what your hopes and dreams are for your future. If you are not sure whether or not your relationship will work, we will explore this together. You can walk away from counselling with a much clearer picture and more certainly about your future.

What you can expect from the first few sessions:
(90 minutes)

• Initial sessions will be meeting with each of you individually

• A joint session to discuss presenting issues, concerns, and background

• A feedback session and discussion of desires and goals

During these sessions we will uncover the patterns that are creating distress, keeping you stuck and holding you back from a more satisfying relationship. With compassion and empathy, we will also shine the light on patterns that are beyond your awareness so that you can find a new way to relate to each other. To help change the patterns in a positive way, you will work on a new way of communicating with each other that builds connection, safety and trust.

Pricing: 60 minute couples session $195.00  and 90 minute couples session $225.00