According to Dr. John Gottman, couples typically wait an average of six years before they make the decision to seek out couples therapy. Whatever has led you and your partner to consider therapy, just know that it is a big step in showing that you care about the relationship and your family.

Couples can face serious challenges that threaten the future of their relationship. Ongoing, unresolved conflicts, past regrettable incidents, and infidelity can erode trust and shake the foundation of a partnership. These situations can be overwhelming, and attempts to resolve them may trigger defensiveness, reactivity, or avoidance. While you and your partner likely recognize that relationships have ups and downs, you may not have anticipated the difficulties you are currently facing—or know where to begin in addressing them.

Relationships can also experience subtle shifts over time. Life gets busy, stress accumulates, new obligations arise, and circumstances change. Romance and sexual passion may ebb, flow, or wane. Small irritations can build, feelings of under-appreciation may surface, or you might simply feel less connected than before. Even if your relationship is not in crisis, you may choose to proactively seek therapy to strengthen communication, deepen your connection, and nurture your relationship through different seasons of life.

Are you looking for guidance, healing, or tools to improve your relationship? If so, having a safe, supportive, and impartial space where both partners can express concerns, find common ground, and engage in problem-solving can be invaluable

Some reasons couples might seek counselling include:

• Frequent or ongoing conflict
• Communication issues
• Money concerns
• Cultural/spiritual differences
• Anger and resentment
• Sexual intimacy concerns
• Family planning or fertility challenges
• Unfaithfulness
• Trust or jealous concerns
• Blended family / co-parenting challenges
• Non-traditional relationships
• Issues related to trust and respect
• Value differences
• Disagreements on parenting styles or extended family relations
• Navigating the end of a relationship
• Addictions
• Premarital guidance

Approach to Couples Counselling

I primarily draw from the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach developed by Dr. John Gottman through more than 50 years of research with thousands of couples. The Gottman Method identifies key predictors of divorce and provides a personalized roadmap for resolving conflict, improving communication, and fostering a stronger, more fulfilling connection.

Couples therapy using the Gottman Method typically begins with a joint assessment session, where both partners attend together. In the second session, I meet with each partner individually to gain their personal perspective on the relationship. Additionally, couples may complete a comprehensive questionnaire developed as part of the Gottman Method to provide deeper insights into their relationship dynamics.

In the third session, feedback and a summary report outlining the relationship’s strengths and challenges are discussed. Based on this, we develop a personalized roadmap tailored to your unique needs as a couple, helping you to build a healthier, more resilient relationship.

To learn more, book a free 20-minute consultation with me.