Relationship and Marriage Counselling therapists in Ottawa, Ontario ON, CanadaCA
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Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
A loving relationship can be a source of profound connecting and security, and as with many aspects of life worth pursuing, it requires nurturing. While I do not offer couple therapy sessions, we have many couple and family therapists at Psychotherapy Collective, my online clinic who are availability to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure they are the proper fit for your journey. Visit our website to book a free couple consultation https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/services/couple-therapy
The Gottman Method will be used to help relationships and marriages with their current issue. A focus will be placed on the different types of verbal communication used and the impact they have on the relationship. Therapy sessions will explore mutual respect, empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.
We live in relationship with ourselves and each other. Both are impacted by changes in our own or our partner's ,moods, behaviours, emotional states, and thought processes. In this case, individuals may seek help as a couple , individually or both. It is important to keep our expectations of change realistic. It has taken us all quite some time to become as we are. Real growth and change has to be allowed to evolve and usually takes patience and time.
I truly love to work with couples! I am passionate about this work and I feel that I am able to read between many lines. I am direct and I ask hard questions in order to get to the issues that are affecting the relationship.
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
I have worked with countless couples over the years to improve and strengthen their relationships as well as to heal or reconcile after they have faced challenges including separation or betrayal.
Counsellor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
With expertise in relationship and marriage dynamics, I offer personalized support in through the following steps:
- Identifying and breaking negative patterns
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Intimacy and emotional connection
- Trust and loyalty
- Blended families and step-parenting
- Building emotional intelligence and empathy
- Managing differences and finding common ground
- Cultivating a fulfilling and lasting relationship
- Infidelity and betrayal
- Financial stress and conflict
- Parenting and co-parenting
- Relationship maintenance and growth
- Infidelity and betrayal
- Financial stress and conflict
- Parenting and co-parenting
- Relationship maintenance and growth
I offer relationship therapy for individuals and can provide guidance on how to approach conversations with your partner as well as provide insight into ways to counteract negative dynamics in your relationship. Oftentimes, we are afraid to focus on the negative aspects of our relationships because we jump to the worst case scenarios in our minds. But there are lots of options between status quo and worst case scenarios, many of which may bring you greater happiness within your relationship.
When you choose to explore couple’s therapy, there is often a desire to connect with your partner but a piling up of unresolved emotions that may motivate you to seek help. As a therapist, I use that same desire to try to help you recognize the patterns of communication that are preventing you from understanding each other. I would like to validate both your experiences and foster a new kind of communication that can hold space for both your needs. If you are ready to rebuild your relationship, call now for a free consultation.
I offer relationship focused therapy to individuals experiencing relationship issues. Often this will start with a focus on early life experience with family members and friends that may have shaped certain beliefs and behaviours that are no longer serving the client today. Assertive communication is a big focus as well. Learning how to ask for what one needs and saying "no" to what one doesn't want can be transformative.
For relationship and marriage counselling, I utilize a systemic approach and the Gottman Method. The focus is on the communication between the individuals in the relationship in order to better understand boundaries and family relationships.
Do you feel a lack of connection to your partner? Is this bringing up feelings of guilt, anger or loneliness? Perhaps your partner isn’t ready or willing to engage in couples therapy; Relationship counselling is a good place to start. It helps you understand your ‘dance’ with your partner and track how reactive behaviour can impact the dynamic. We can help you get to know your underlying vulnerabilities and needs, so you can communicate and become more responsive and engaged with your partner.
Couples therapy and counselling aim to create a compassionate and dedicated space where partners can explore negative dynamics that are hindering their relationship. From a humanistic perspective, the goal is to focus on understanding each partner’s unique experiences and feelings and how these show up in our relationships with others. When we acknowledge and begin to address key issues in the relationship, such as conflict, loss of intimacy or a diminished connection the goal is to help guide couples through a rediscovery of each other, one that works to foster empathy, encourage open dialogue, and create moments of reconnection and reconciliation. I use a mix of the Gottman Method and EFT where we will focus on learning practical skills that help couples increase emotional attunement, recognize and change negative interaction patterns and increase positive moments of connection. Book a free 15-minute consultation with me to see if I’m the right fit for you.