Being in a long term relationship is extremely hard work. Most often if we are not putting intentional energy into our relationship, it slowly degrades over time.
Most relationships have multiple stressors which may include:
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Raising children
Being in a blended family
Conflict with family members
Balancing responsibilities
Conflicting viewpoints
A job loss, a new baby, caregiving for elderly or terminally ill parents, or any number of other life events can leave individuals emotionally depleted. In this vulnerable state, it's easy to slip back into old unhealthy behaviour patterns that predate the relationship. Even the most loving of couples can find themselves struggling to stay connected. The longer this goes on, the faster the relationship hurtles towards a rupture.
Couples therapy doesn't have to be your last resort!
Timing is everything when it comes to relationship & marriage counselling. Often we think of couples therapy as a last resort intervention. But it can be so helpful to get help on intimacy, communication, and connectedness earlier on to build a strong foundation for your relationship.
Akin to your car, It makes little sense to take your car into the shop a month after it started making a horrific noise. By that time, too much damage may have been done and your engine may be beyond repair.
Virtually every couple requires help in their relationship at one stage or another. We work with couples of all ages and sexual orientations, married or not. During counselling sessions, your therapist will help both of you discover the layers that constitute each of you. The goal is to help you understand your loved one better. This way, you can heal and get out of conflict cycles that continue to plague your partnership.
70% of problems in relationships are perpetual. It is more important to learn how to talk about these ongoing concerns, than expect them to go away.
How couples therapy works
Couples therapy is more than just talking about communication. We want to support you in looking towards a positive future together, and coming together as a united front against your problems, instead of against each other.
We may look at how our past experiences or models of relationships may be impacting our ability to talk about the emotions we're feeling, or communicate our concerns.
We believe in using approaches to couples therapy that are researched to have the best results which include:
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Humans are inherently relational. Being dependent on other people has always been key to survival.
A strong attachment to our partner can completely shift the way we navigate the world and all other components of ourselves. It is nearly impossible to compartmentalize those issues and not have it impact everything else.
Common themes in relationship/marriage counselling:
Communication breakdown
Sexual/intimacy concerns
Mental or physical illness
Managing children
Blended families
Separation or divorce
Coparenting/
Single parenting
If you are ready to start relationship counselling, or if you have more questions, book a free initial consultation with one of our fantastic couples therapists!
Book a free initial consultation for couples therapy today!
Available in Oakville, Georgetown & virtual
Before you begin couples therapy, you may have many questions and concerns; that's perfectly natural.
We want you to make an informed decision about couples counselling, that's why, we invite you to schedule a free 15-min consultation with us.
During this initial call, you will get the opportunity to ask your questions, and we will tell you more about what to expect from couples/marriage counselling.
PS. This call doesn't obligate you to work with us! You can use this form also if you have questions before booking a consultation.
