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. If you are struggling with your relationship, don’t feel connected to your partner, or if either of your trust has been broken, reach out to us today for couples therapy. Research shows that in any relationship it takes five positive interactions to outweigh a single negative experience. Let us work with you to start creating those positives again.
You might feel like it is impossible to get your partner or spouse to hear or understand you genuinely. The fear of causing an argument or getting shut down when trying to express your feelings is more common than you think. Most couples find themselves having the same argument over and over again. Sometimes the content is different or the trigger varies, but the argument at its core is the same. This becomes a negative dance that happens in the relationship, but we can help you find your healthy rhythm again.
As experienced couples therapists, we support you to actively engage with each other in an emotionally safe way. Sharing deeper feelings with each other in an atmosphere of empathy and shared vulnerability deepens intimacy while promoting mature interdependence and healing process. This will ultimately help improve communication and connection in your relationship.
As experienced couples therapists, we support you to actively engage with each other in an emotionally safe way. Sharing deeper feelings with each other in an atmosphere of empathy and shared vulnerability deepens intimacy while promoting mature interdependence and healing process. This will ultimately help improve communication and connection in your relationship.
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
We know that starting therapy can come with a lot of questions. That’s why we’ve created a detailed FAQ to help you feel more informed and at ease.
When there has been a betrayal of trust, an affair or infidelity, it can be a devastating time for the couple. Very often the injured partner finds themselves in the dilemma of whether they want to stay or leave the relationship. You might struggle with thinking, “I always said, if this happened to me I would never stay”, but finding yourself wanting to work it out. This is a confusing place to be and a good place to seek help.
The partner who did the betrayal or committed infidelity is usually remorseful and wants to repair the relationship, but is unsure how. In our counselling sessions, we will discuss the impact the affair or the betrayal had on the relationship and look at what was happening in the relationship that led to this place. We will also look at the interactional cycle between the two of you that was happening currently and prior to the betrayal or infidelity and find a way to repair that to prevent further betrayals.
We recognize that not all betrayals are related to affairs. We can support you with any type of broken trust that you have experienced in your relationship.
Set up your first appointment and learn new tools to repair your relationship.
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Whether your marriage is suffering due to poor communication, family-related interference, infidelity, substance abuse issues, or anything in-between, we strive to support you in finding resolutions. A stable marriage is built on love and trust, and perhaps something has happened to make it difficult to do either. We can help both of you re-identify what’s valuable and unique about your relationship – moving past hurt and frustration and towards reconnecting and repairing the marriage together. You and your partner will be given equal consideration throughout our counselling sessions.
Every relationship is built on the efforts of two individuals, who work together to maintain it and grow collectively. However, sometimes we need to take the time away from our significant other to piece together how to best move forward, free of emotional distraction and stress. By taking the time to discuss the relationship from your perspective with one of our knowledgeable specialists, you can learn how to strengthen bonds and develop an even more intimate and personal relationship with that special someone.
When one partner feels that counselling would be beneficial but the other is reluctant, the willing partner can attend on their own and learn how to make improvements on their end. Your partner may be willing to attend later as they see you making changes to improve your relationship.
Our goal with couples therapy for one is the same as if both partners were there. We will listen to you and your story, try to help you gain a different perspective, and help you communicate in a way your partner is likely to hear you.
As one person learns to stop acting in anger or withdrawing and to give forth radically more positive energy – more affection, appreciation, playfulness, insight, and willingness to listen and apologize for mistakes – both spouses will begin to feel better. In turn, feeling better builds patience for handling problems in a more respectful way and it builds a new basis of trust to open up to each other fully again.
As experienced couples therapists, we support you to actively engage with each other in an emotionally safe way. Sharing deeper feelings with each other in an atmosphere of empathy and shared vulnerability deepens intimacy while promoting mature interdependence and healing process. This will ultimately help improve communication and connection in your relationship.
The first and subsequent couples therapy sessions will last 75 minutes.
At some point, your therapist will meet with you and your partner individually. These sessions are 60 minutes.
At the first meeting you will provide us with a history of your situation and allow you to express your goals for therapy and your relationship.
In our discussion, we will support you in understanding your interactional cycle that is creating difficulties in your relationship. Most couples find themselves in a negative loop or cycle and struggle to manage it. This is normal!
When you are close to a situation, it can be difficult to navigate, and an outside observer can support you in developing tools to get out of it. Our goal is to support you, so you don’t need us as much or not at all.
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.
Contact us to set up your first appointment and learn new tools to repair your relationship.
