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Relationships Therapy

About Relationships Service

Our Relationships Service is dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of relationships. We provide a supportive environment where clients can explore and address issues that impact their relationships, whether they are romantic, familial, or platonic. Our team of experienced therapists utilizes evidence-based approaches to foster healthy communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen connections. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each client, promoting growth and understanding in their relationships.

Frequently Asked Questions

We address a wide range of relationship issues, including communication problems, conflict resolution, infidelity, intimacy issues, trust concerns, co-parenting, and managing life transitions. We also help with premarital counseling and strengthening existing relationships.

Our therapists use various evidence-based approaches, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). These approaches are designed to improve communication, enhance emotional connection, and resolve conflicts effectively.

Relationship therapy can help couples improve communication, understand each other’s perspectives, resolve conflicts in a healthy way, rebuild trust, and enhance intimacy. It provides tools and strategies to manage disagreements constructively and foster a deeper emotional connection, leading to a more fulfilling relationship.

Yes, individual therapy can still be beneficial if only one partner is willing to attend. It can help the participating partner gain insights into the relationship dynamics, develop healthier communication strategies, and manage their own emotions and reactions. Positive changes in one partner can often lead to improvements in the overall relationship.

The duration of relationship therapy varies depending on the specific issues and goals of the couple. Some couples may see significant improvements in a few sessions, while others may benefit from longer-term therapy. During the initial sessions, the therapist will work with the couple to establish goals and provide an estimate of the expected length of therapy.

Our Specialists

Marie-Pier Couture

ASSOCIATE | REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Business hours: after 6:30pm Monday – Thursday & Friday mornings

Special interests/skills: Mindfulness & meditation, emotion dysregulation, anxiety/depression, life transitions,  relationship/interpersonal issues, self-esteem issues, work/home balance, communication issues. 

Adults 18+

Virtual services only *

Languages: English and French

Credentials

RP – College of Registered Psychotherapists  of Ontario

CANADIAN CERTIFIED COUNSELLOR – Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA – Bachelor of Social Sciences – Specialization in Criminology and Psychology Concentration

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA – Masters of Education in Counselling Psychology