couples & Pre-marital

Couples counselling provides personalized and research-informed support and guidance to help support couples in working on and improving their relationship with themselves and their partner.

types of concerns addressed:

Communication
Conflict
trust
finances
past wounds
intimacy
parenting
Unhealthy behaviours
Unmet desires
stressful life events

Causes of Challenges

Here are some common causes and contributing factors:

Biological Factors

Brain regions and chemical imbalances can contribute to mental health challenges.

Environmental Factors

Relationship difficulties, financial stress, or academic/work pressures can play a role.

Genetic Factors

Family history or genetic predispositions may increase vulnerability.

Medical Conditions

Chronic illnesses, pain, or hormonal imbalances can affect mental well-being.

Our Approach

Our therapists use evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as the Gottman Method, and Emotion Focused Family Therapy to support couples.

What to Expect

Couples therapy can help you improve your relationship by teaching you communication and empathy skills, and helping you address issues. You can expect to:

01
Set goals: Discuss your relationship issues and create a treatment plan. You can also set goals for your relationship, such as preparing for a big change.
02
Complete homework: You may be given tasks to work on between sessions, such as communicating more or using specific words when managing conflict.
03
Practice trust exercises: You may be asked to participate in trust exercises with your partner.
04
Be vulnerable: The safe environment of therapy can help you share your thoughts and feelings, and address emotional wounds or past traumas.
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Learn new skills: Your therapist can teach you skills that will help your relationship, such as communication exercises and ways to improve empathy.
06
Work with a neutral therapist: Therapists try to remain neutral and not take sides

treatment

Pathways to Healing

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Helps couples identify and change negative interaction patterns, and build emotional connection

Gottman Method

Helps couples understand each other better and manage conflict

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Helps couples recognize and change destructive thought patterns and behaviours

Narrative Therapy

Helps couples understand how stories influence their relationships and identities

Sex Therapy

Helps couples address sexual issues and dysfunctions

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