Not long ago, couples therapy carried a quiet stigma. It was something you did when things were already strained, when communication had broken down or resentment had settled in. Today, that story is changing. More couples are choosing therapy before getting married, and not because anything is wrong. They’re doing it because they want […]
Why So Many Couples Feel Disconnected Over Time Intimacy is often what brings couples together—and what quietly drifts apart over time. Many couples find themselves asking the same painful question: How did we get here? You may still love your partner deeply, yet feel emotionally distant, physically disconnected, or unsure how to reconnect. This experience […]
Why We Feel What We Feel: Understanding Anxiety, Depression, and Relationships A guide for you and your partner to understand anxiety and depression and navigate it together. Anxiety and depression don’t just affect individuals—they shape relationships in powerful, often misunderstood ways. If you’ve ever wondered “Why do we keep having the same arguments?” or “Why […]
Feeling Disconnected? You’re Not Alone Relationships can be beautiful and challenging. At the start, everything feels great. Conversation flows. Intimacy is natural. You and your partner feel deeply connected. But over time, communication styles in relationships can shift, and unresolved issues (like an affair, unmet emotional needs, or financial stress) can create distance. Maybe you’ve […]
When seeking outside help for your relationship, it can be difficult to decide where to start or what the best course of action may be. You may contemplate having family or friends intervene, but typically having a neutral and objective view from a professional can be more successful. Even then, it can be difficult to decide […]
You might feel like you’re talking to your partner without really being heard, or maybe you’re not talking much at all. It’s normal to hit rough patches in communication, especially when stress from work, parenting, or life’s constant demands piles up. As someone who specializes in couple therapy and has seen a wide range of […]
If you’re searching for professional counseling near you, it can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re considering couples therapy, family counselling services, or individual sessions, finding the right therapist is a crucial first step in your journey toward healing and growth. As a relationship therapist, I’ve guided many individuals and couples through this process, and I’m here […]
Couples Counselling for One: How Focusing on Yourself Can Improve Your Relationship. When you picture couples therapy, you likely imagine both partners sitting together with a therapist. While that classic approach to couples counselling—be it marriage counselling, couple therapy, or relationship counselling online—has its strengths, there’s another route that can truly transform your relationship: individual […]
Discernment counseling is specifically designed for couples who are uncertain about the future of their relationship. It provides a structured environment to explore their feelings and options, whether to continue working on the relationship or to separate. The main benefit of a therapist in discernment counseling is their ability to provide expert guidance, emotional support, […]
Many couples who come to us have struggled for years, having the same argument over and over again, feeling the same dissatisfaction, and experiencing the same loneliness in their partnership. It can be difficult to change well-established patterns after such a long time of shaping them. Research shows that it takes five positive interactions to […]
