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Couples & Marriage Counselling

Types of Therapy

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What kind of modalities (or therapies) are offered?
How can couples or marriage counselling and therapy help us?

Frequently Asked Questions

Our therapists are trained in using Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model and the Gottman Method, both evidence-based approaches. EFT focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional connections, while the Gottman Method provides practical tools to manage conflict, enhance intimacy, and build relationship skills.

 

Couples therapy is beneficial for any couple—whether you’re newly dating, recently engaged, married 10 years, or navigating a separation. It can help with communication issues, trust concerns, life transitions, co-parenting, or simply building a stronger bond.

 

Not at all! While therapy can address urgent issues like infidelity or frequent conflict, it’s also a proactive way to nurture your relationship, improve communication, and prevent future problems.

 

The first session will be a joint session with the two of you and your therapist. The next session will be an individual session with each partner, so the therapist can understand concerns from each perspective better. After that, joint sessions with continue on a customized treatment plan for the couple.

The number of sessions depends on your unique situation and goals. Some couples find resolution in a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing support. We’ll discuss this during your first session.

 

No. Our role is to remain as neutral as possible, while providing a safe and supportive space for both partners to feel heard and validated. Occasionally, we may challenge each partner, but we will never take sides. We are trained to view  the relationship as the client!

 

Couples therapy works best when both partners participate, but individual counselling and therapy can also be helpful if one partner isn’t ready to join. This can provide tools to support your relationship and encourage your partner to consider therapy in the future.

 

Our approach is based on transparency and fostering trust between partners. If a secret impacts the relationship or therapy goals, we will encourage open communication and provide support to navigate that conversation. Secret-keeping can hinder progress and create barriers to healing.

 

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