Relationship and Marriage Counselling in Port Alberni, BC
Browse Relationship and Marriage Counselling in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Relationships
Julie Taylor Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, MTC, RCS
Our partners are not mind readers... Yet we long for them to fill our needs? Even those needs we don't yet know that we want?! We have to know what it is, exactly, that we want and need ourselves before we have a hope of expecting our partners to fill them! We also have to ask, respectfully, in a way that they can hear. Hearing what we are truly asking is different to just listening. I will work with you to help unearth what it is that you really want and need and show you how to communicate it to your partner in such a way that they can really hear you. Easy? No. Possible? Yes! My blend of Imago and NVC has proven to be very successful.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Port Alberni, BC
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Relationships
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
You don't need both partners in the room to create profound change in your relationship dynamics. I provide specialized, individual therapy for clients navigating relationship strain, marital conflict, communication breakdowns, or the painful decision of whether to stay or leave. Please note that I work with individuals on a one-on-one basis only and do not provide sessions to couples.When you are navigating relationship or marital stress, it is incredibly easy to lose your sense of self, get caught up in chronic people-pleasing, or carry an overwhelming weight of resentment and anxiety. In our one-on-one space, we focus entirely on your well-being and patterns. We use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to untangle unhelpful communication cycles, address self-doubt, and build practical mindset tools for setting firm boundaries.Because relationship disruptions, betrayal, and deep marital loneliness live as physical stress in your body, we integrate somatic tools, breathing techniques, and visual exercises alongside neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting. Looking beneath the surface allows us to safely process and release the hidden emotional material or old relational wounds you've been hanging onto for years. Whether you are navigating a divorce, coping with relationship strain alongside ADHD/neurodivergence, or looking to build deeper, healthier connections, together we will help you slow down, understand your patterns, and foster meaningful change.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Port Alberni, BC
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Relationships
Sanja Dejanovic
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, PhD
I work with couples to assist you to make sense of, notice and navigate patterns of relating becoming entrenched, leading to resentment. Are you having the same argument with your partner? Do you find both get reactive? I assist couples to shift your dynamic and move beyond impasse, inviting hope back into your connection.
3 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Relationships
Jonah Fialkow
Counsellor/Therapist, MA, RCC
I am trained in Gottman therapy. I offer science-backed interventions that get to the root of an issue. Drawing from decades of research, we'll identify the unique dynamics and communication patterns in your relationship. Through structured exercises and interventions, we'll work to enhance your friendship, intimacy, and shared meaning. You'll learn practical skills for effective communication, conflict resolution, and building trust. Together, we'll explore your strengths as a couple and address areas of concern with empathy and understanding. By fostering greater connection and emotional attunement, we'll lay the foundation for a stronger, more resilient partnership that can weather life's challenges with grace and unity.
3 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC
Relationships
Carlos "Charlie" Garcia
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, LMHC, CCC, MSc, MBA, CCTP
Relationships are hard. At some point, every relationship needs work.
They can start to feel stuck in the same conversations, the same conflict cycles, the same argument loops, or even a growing sense of distance, even when you care about each other. Sometimes it can feel really hard to understand what’s actually happening with your partner(s), and even with yourself.
I work with couples to make sense of those patterns and navigate communication, trust, conflict, infidelity and repair, intimacy and sexual concerns, non-monogamy relationship structures. My approach is modern, direct, integrative, and tailored to your relationship.
Together, we focus on helping you and your partner(s) understand each other better, communicate more clearly, rebuild trust where it’s been impacted or broken, and create a relationship that actually feels like the one you want.
2 Years Experience
Online in Port Alberni, BC (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Port Alberni, BC Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Port Alberni, BC average 11 years of experience and charge around $161 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (56%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$161
Accept insurance
64%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 48% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 45% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Gottman Method Couples Therapy |
| 43% | Narrative Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 58% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 34% | Christian |