RELATIONSHIP Therapy

Relationship counselling can help you develop healthy and effective ways to increase happiness and intimacy in your relationship. Counselling is beneficial for any stage of relationship.

LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP

Sharing an intimate connection with your partner(s) is one of the deepest joys a person can experience. It is also one of the hardest. Learning how to work through new and/or past relationship problems is the key to ensuring lasting, intimate partnerships. We provide a safe, supportive environment where all partners can discuss and process issues to avoid getting caught up in unhelpful cycles. Together we build new and healthier ways to resolve differences, increase understanding, rebuild trust, and deepen connection. It is a collaborative journey where each partner is equally supported.

Possible reasons to seek relationship counselling

  • Conflict management
  • Negative patterns of communication
  • Tense and unhelpful interactions
  • Unsatisfying intimacy and connection
  • Betrayals
  • Differences in values (parenting, sex, family, religion, etc.)
  • Decision-making support
  • Life transitions and acute stressors (growing a family, job change)

PRE-MARITAL COUNSELLING

This is for couples who are starting the process and preparation for marriage. This process allows couples to identify and address problems early on, to learn helpful communication strategies, and to deepen their understanding of each others value systems. A primary goal of this experience is to highlight areas of alignment and to support navigating differences as they organically surface throughout your relationship.

Helpful Discussion Topics Include

  • Motivation for marriage
  • Expectations for the relationship
  • Roles and responsibilities (Ex: division of labour, finances, child rearing)
  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Personal and spiritual values
  • Role of extended family and friends
  • Sex and intimacy
  • Trust and integrity
  • Balance between marriage, work and personal lives

OTHER TYPES OF RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING

At times couples present to therapy to help them with ending a relationship or marriage. Resolving conflict and improving communication can be especially helpful if the individuals are looking to gain as sense of closure, as well as for those who desire a healthy co-parenting relationship.

We would love to help you refine your relationship.  Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.