Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Fernie, British Columbia BC, Canada CA
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
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
Julie Beauregard (Reflective Counselling)
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, RCC, CCC
If you're prepared to embark on an honest and brave exploration of your relationship dynamics with your significant other, I'd be honoured to provide my support. By addressing the underlying issues, we can start to recognize and disrupt entrenched behaviour patterns that may be eroding the peace and happiness in your relationship. I offer both individual and couples sessions, designed to help each member of the partnership nurture personal growth and development. This approach allows both partners to return to the relationship with increased strength and a deeper understanding of their own needs, as well as improved communication skills. Furthermore, my goal is to enhance perspective-taking abilities so that each partner can cultivate greater empathy and understanding for one another.
2 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Daniel Klassen
Psychologist, Provisional Psychologist (P7619) in Alberta, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC 19147) for the rest of Canada
Daniel was once in a challenging marriage that lasted 22 years. He is now happily married to a therapist, with whom he shares a bond forged through similar experiences of early childhood trauma and difficult marriages. Daniel is intimately acquainted with both the challenges and joys that marriage can bring, as well as how to facilitate healing in the face of hurt.
5 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Satu Springer
Counsellor/Therapist, BA, MTC, RCS
Sometimes relationships just need a little bit of help. Clients who come to see me learn how to communicate with each other better and learn how to look at their roles in the relationship differently. Crisis in a relationship can mean the beginning of a deeper and more connected relationship if both people want to explore how to take the steps to get there.
17 Years Experience