Instant access • Self-paced • 90 days access • Works for couples or solo • The value of 5 counselling sessions
If you and your partner keep having the same fights (where nothing gets resolved and you both leave feeling unheard) this course is for you.
Most couples don’t struggle because they “can’t communicate.”
They struggle because they don’t understand what’s happening underneath the words:
why one of you shuts down
why the other pushes harder
why small issues turn into big spirals
why you both end up walking on eggshells
Don’t Just Talk teaches the same science-backed approaches therapists use to help couples de-escalate conflict and rebuild emotional connection… no blame, no lectures, no awkward role-play.
Don’t Just Talk is an online course that helps you understand your relationship communication patterns—so you can respond differently in the moment and feel connected again.
Whether you’re:
not ready for therapy yet,
already in couples counselling, or
doing “couples therapy for one,”
this course gives you a clear, practical foundation you can start using right away.
Led by registered psychotherapist Amanda Bacchus, the course blends principles from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), The Gottman Method, and IMAGO Relationship Therapy to help you understand each other more clearly. And communicate in a way that actually changes things.
Most communication courses teach you what to say.
This one teaches you what your partner is really trying to communicate and how to respond in a way that lowers defensiveness and builds trust.
You’ll learn:
why your fights keep looping
what’s really happening when one of you shuts down or escalates
how to communicate when emotions run high
how to repair after conflict instead of staying stuck for days
how to reconnect—even if you disagree
It’s the next best thing to couples therapy for one, and a powerful complement to in-person or online counselling.
In this course, you will learn strategies and techniques to understand your partner so you can de-escalate issues quickly and communicate more effectively.
In Don’t Just Talk, you’ll learn how to understand your partner more clearly so you can de-escalate conflict faster and communicate with more calm, clarity, and connection.
The course is self-paced and divided into clear modules:
Communication Myths (and why “just talk about it” often backfires)
Your Communication Style (and your partner’s)
Why You Shut Down or Push in Conflict
How to Manage Overwhelm and Strong Emotions
Communication Approaches That Actually Work
You’ll also explore common relationship dynamics and learn how to shift from tension to teamwork—without needing to become a “perfect communicator.”
Important note: This course is educational and not a replacement for therapy. If you need personalized support, we recommend working with a licensed psychotherapist or counsellor.
This is cheaper than takeout — and might save your relationship from becoming “just roommates.”
Hi, I’m Amanda Bacchus, a registered psychotherapist and couples therapist.
I’ve supported thousands of couples, and I created this course to share the tools I wish every couple had before things reached a breaking point.
If you’re not ready for full therapy—or you simply want to feel like teammates again—this is your on-ramp.
Instant access • Self-paced • 90 days access • Works for couples or solo • The value of 5 counselling sessions
This isn’t therapy. It’s your next best step.
Self-paced, private, and non-judgmental, no awkward sessions.
If you complete the course and don’t feel more clarity, insight, or relief, email us within 14 days and we’ll make it right.
No! This course is just as valuable for individuals. If you’re considering couples therapy for one or exploring therapy for professionals, this course can support personal growth and insight into your relationship dynamics.
Absolutely. Many clients use this course as a supplement to marriage counselling, affordable counselling, or therapy and counseling near me.
While designed with couples in mind, the communication principles apply broadly to relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. We also support family counseling center clients looking to strengthen communication in multiple areas.
No. It’s fully self-paced so you can move through it on your schedule—from anywhere in Ontario or beyond.
That’s okay. Many people take it solo. In fact, couples therapy individual sessions are a growing trend—and this course fits perfectly within that model. You can improve your relationship even if you’re the only one doing the work (to start).
Don’t wait for the next fight to hit reset.
You can stop the spiral of silence, blow-ups, and walking on eggshells.
This course gives you a clear plan to move from frustration to connection starting tonight.
