The effects of the last few years have caused an additional strain on marriages and families. Relationships can plummet into negative patterns of disconnection and neglect. It can be devastating when one feels their partner is not there for them. I assist couples struggling with an emotional or physical affair, a life transitions, or who feel stuck in their current patterns. I recommend pre-marital counselling as a beneficial way to get ahead of any potential challenges. I specialize in issues concerning conflict, anger, and differences in world views.
My mission is to inspire a deeper appreciation, connection, and intimacy in your relationship. It is rewarding to witness couples improve their attachment by healing old wounds with one another even after a few sessions. It is gratifying when partners start to treat their spouse like a collaborator instead of their adversary. I establish a safe and empathetic counselling environment and believe in being authentic by using a light-hearted atmosphere throughout my approach. I can guide your journey by navigating peaceful resolutions in your relationship.
My husband and I have been together for 33 years, married for 28 years and have 3 children. I understand how demanding relationships can be. Please feel free to view my website. I appreciate hearing from you, and I offer a free 20-minute consultation.
-The emotional connection among human beings is like oxygen. - Dr Sue Johnson
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Men, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Developmental
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Psychoeducational
- Reality
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Education & Credentials
Simone Merkl Marriage Counselling RTC
- Female
- License # 2731
- Licensed in BC.
- Practicing Since 2020
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee Couple & Individual
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- My Sliding Scale focuses on lower-income families. I will assess, give you a rate based on my assessment and what I can offer.
- Accepts Insurance
- I provide receipts for you to claim directly from your insurance provider.
Simone Merkl Marriage Counselling Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Langley Township, BC V2Y 0L3 and White Rock, BC
- Available Online for residents of British Columbia
- Online Therapy Details: I use an easy to use online platform or by phone. (Doxy.me)
We all need love and connection. It can be devasting and lonely when we feel our partner is not there for us. The latest research behind love and romantic relationships tell us romantic love is an attachment bond similar to the first attachment between mother and child. There are basic moves we can implement to reconnect with our partner without triggering them. Our brains can't separate the emotional pain of disconnect from a loved one from physical pain. Love can last if couples can learn to reconnect and repair their relationship with Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Relational Life or Developmental Model (Couples Institute) Therapies.
I assess couples to discover their strengths and areas in need of improvement using the Gottman online questionnaire. I give partners the most effective therapy available for their needs based on the assessment. Gottman has been researching couples for 40 years and has proven tools based on his findings. I inspire partners to deepen their appreciation, connection and intimacy in their relationship. When love ones have a strong bond together, they become collaborators instead of adversaries.