Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Nanaimo, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Samantha Diminutto
Licensed Professional Counsellor, CCC, MPS-AT
I specialize in Couple's Counselling for neurodivergent (ND) humans. Effective ND counselling requires a high level of personal understanding and expertise and I'm happy to bring my clients a neurodivergent-informed background.
I also support people with alternative relationship constellations (polyamory, ENM and CNM, as well as business partners, family members and friendship counselling).
4 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Nina Hopmeier
Licensed Professional Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Couples often seek therapy when relationship problems are affecting their mental and physical health. For many couples, participating in couples therapy is a brave and courageous step due to a fear that the therapist may take sides and as a result, leave one partner feeling invalidated and misunderstood. The approach that I use is the Gottman Method Couple Therapy, which involves understanding each partner's inner world, beliefs, and values. I make sure that each partner feels validated and understood in order to create a safe space to share concerns.
The Gottman Method Couple Therapy was founded by Dr's John and Julie Gottman and is an evidence based approach that helps to understand why some couples live healthy lives while others resort to divorce or separation. With over 40 years of research the Gottman Method has proven as highly effective for helping couples build better friendship, manage conflict, improve intimacy, and gain a deeper understanding of their partner's inner world.
The therapeutic process largely involves helping couples identify the strengths in their relationship and the areas that need improvement. Often couples who participate in therapy struggle to acknowledge the positive factors that already exist in the relationship. When they realize that positive aspects are already present they gain renewed hope for the future. They also feel motivated to continue engaging in the behaviours that create a healthy bond with their partner. I also offer multiple interventions on the Gottman Method that help couples improve communication skills, as effective communication is a key ingredient to understanding each other's wants, needs, and values.
13 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Freedom & Hope Counselling and Therapeutic Services
Licensed Professional Counsellor, RPC #3875, CT #2438, LSCC
This is a common challenge experienced by people of all genders. Perhaps the person you once cherished has changed, and the warmth of love has faded, replaced by judgment instead of the meaningful conversations you once shared. You might be confronting issues such as infidelity, jealousy, or indifference. Financial strain could also be causing stress or grief, creating a rift in your life that sets you apart from others. Throughout it all, you will be listened to, supported, understood, and encouraged to release the traumas you carry.
8 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Nicola Deane Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, RTC
Difficulties in relationship with ourselves, and others, can leave us with sadness, frustration and confusion. With support we can identify unhelpful patterns that we may not be aware of or understand, that affects how we communicate with those around us, how we approach problems, and how we see our own roles within relationships. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental space for individuals and couples to share your story, identify where things get stuck, and gain new perspective and insight to where you want to be within yourself and with others.
2 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Katarina Guillen
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
If you are experiencing strain to your relationship and would like to work to build connection, improve communication, or build intimacy, I may be a good fit for you. Please feel free to reach out for a free consult.
2 Years Experience