Couple’s Counselling

Repair, reconnect, and rebuild the love you both know is still there.

Are You Feeling Disconnected From Your Partner?

  • Do small arguments quickly escalate into bigger conflicts?
  • Does it feel like you're not being heard—or you're walking on eggshells?
  • Have you lost the spark, emotional safety, or sense of being on the same team?

You’re not alone—and your relationship is not beyond repair.

I work with couples who deeply love each other and truly want the relationship to work. You may have children together, shared values, and a long history—yet somewhere along the way, something changed. Communication broke down. Trust began to fade. The emotional closeness you once had now feels distant or even tense. Instead of being teammates, you feel like you're living parallel lives or trapped in a cycle of frustration.

If this resonates, couple’s counselling can help. Whether you’re married, dating, LGBTQ+, or in a long-term partnership, this is a safe and supportive space to press pause on the conflict, rediscover connection, and build a stronger, more resilient bond. I welcome all couples—multicultural, blended families, co-parents, or those navigating religious, generational, or lifestyle differences. No matter where you are in your relationship, you're not alone, and you deserve meaningful support.

Love Isn’t the Problem—The Pattern Is

Most couples who come to therapy still love each other—but they’re stuck in painful patterns neither person knows how to break.

Common patterns include:

  • One partner withdrawing while the other escalates
  • Arguments that spiral quickly into defensiveness or shutdown
  • Feeling like you’re never fully understood—or like nothing ever changes
  • Mismatched expectations around parenting, intimacy, money, or roles
  • Unresolved past hurts or betrayals that haven’t been fully healed
  • A growing emotional or physical distance that’s hard to name but easy to feel

You might have tried communicating differently, reading books, or even attending therapy before, but you keep getting stuck in the same loop. You may wonder: “How did we get here?” or “Why do we keep having the same fight?”

These cycles are common—and they’re also workable. Couple’s therapy gives you the tools and space to shift these patterns so you can rebuild connection and trust.

What Is Couple’s Counselling?

Couple’s counselling is a structured, compassionate process to help partners better understand each other, resolve conflict, and re-establish trust and connection. This is not about blaming one partner or pointing fingers—it's about uncovering the deeper emotional patterns that shape your interactions and building new ways to show up for each other.

My work draws from two leading models:

  • The Gottman Method – A research-based approach that teaches couples how to manage conflict, improve communication, and increase closeness.
  • Imago Relationship Therapy (Harville Hendrix) – A powerful model that helps partners understand how their early experiences and unmet needs influence their current relationship dynamics.

In addition, I weave in body-based and trauma-informed tools to help couples regulate their nervous systems and stay grounded in moments of intensity. This may include mindfulness, polyvagal-informed strategies, and tools for emotional attunement and repair.

For those open to exploring deeper intimacy, I may also (gently) introduce concepts of polarity and energetic balance, inspired by the work of David Deida and John Wineland. However, this is always optional and only integrated when it feels supportive for the couple.

Common Challenges That Bring Couples to Therapy

  • Communication breakdowns or feeling constantly misunderstood
  • Feeling like your partner isn’t emotionally available
  • Trust issues or difficulty rebuilding after a rupture
  • Disconnection after children, career shifts, or major life transitions
  • Cultural, religious, or family dynamics that create tension
  • Different parenting styles or discipline disagreements
  • Navigating past trauma that’s showing up in the relationship

Sometimes, couples come in with a specific issue (like a betrayal, major life decision, or parenting challenge). Other times, it's more of a general sense that "we're off track, and I don’t know how to get back."

In both cases, couple’s counselling offers clarity, support, and tools to move forward with more honesty and connection.

What You Can Expect in Therapy

I tailor sessions to the needs of each couple, but some key areas we often work on include:

  • Understanding each partner’s emotional patterns and needs
  • Slowing down reactive communication cycles
  • Learning how to fight “better” (repairing more quickly and meaningfully)
  • Rebuilding trust after betrayal or emotional disconnection
  • Creating shared goals and values for the future
  • Reigniting physical intimacy and emotional closeness
  • Supporting both partners in regulating their nervous systems

You’ll leave therapy with practical tools you can apply right away—both in the heat of conflict and during everyday connection moments.

We’ll also look at the nervous system dynamics in your relationship. When either partner is dysregulated (in fight, flight, or freeze mode), it's almost impossible to have productive conversations or feel emotionally safe. I'll guide you both in learning how to recognize these states and use strategies to come back into connection.

Online Couples Therapy That Meets You Where You Are

I offer online couples therapy via secure video sessions, so you can attend from the comfort and privacy of your home. Many couples find that being in their own space helps them feel more relaxed and open. It also offers scheduling flexibility, especially for busy parents or partners balancing demanding jobs.

Whether you're in Toronto, Mississauga, or anywhere across the globe, you can access high-quality, professional support without needing to commute or disrupt your routine.

Why Couples Choose to Work With Me

I’ve been supporting couples since 2008 in transforming painful dynamics into deeper love, clarity, and emotional intimacy. I bring a calm, nonjudgmental presence, practical skills, and deep respect for the courage it takes to do this work.

Here’s what clients often say:

  • “We still love each other, but we feel so far apart.”
  • “We’ve tried everything and we’re still stuck.”
  • “We want to be close again, but don’t know how.”

That’s where our work begins. With commitment and support, you can:

  • Feel safe, heard, and understood in your relationship
  • Communicate in ways that bring you closer, not farther apart
  • Navigate parenting, in-laws, and cultural differences with more unity
  • Move from resentment to real repair and renewed love
  • Build a partnership where both people feel like they truly matter

Addressing Your Concerns

“What if my partner doesn’t want to come?”
That’s common. If there’s even a small opening, we can start there. Often, once a reluctant partner experiences the process, they become more open.

“What if we just end up arguing in session?”
That’s okay. Therapy is designed to hold space for difficult conversations—but in a way that’s structured and productive. I’ll guide you both with care.

“What if our problems are too big?”
There’s no such thing. What matters is your willingness to show up and try. That’s the most important first step.

An Inclusive, Affirming Space

I primarily work with heteronormative couples, but I am deeply committed to being inclusive of all couples, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship structure, or cultural background. If you both want the relationship to work—and are open to the process—you are welcome here.

Ready to Repair and Reconnect?

If you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving in your relationship, I invite you to take the first step.

Online couple’s counselling available to clients in Toronto, Mississauga, and worldwide.

Let’s help you and your partner come home to each other again—with more trust, more depth, and more peace.