Couples Counselling
What Is Couples Counselling?
Couples counselling is a space where folks in relationship (monogamous, poly, open) may talk openly—without judgment, by eliminating distractions and engaging with someone who can help guide the conversation. Whether you're feeling stuck, arguing more than usual, or just drifting apart a bit, couples therapy is an opportunity to reduce unhealthy conflict and increase connection.
Couples therapy is not about deciding who is right or wrong—it’s about creating space for each person’s perspective, rebuilding trust if it’s been broken, and learning how to move forward in a healthier way.
Why Do People Go To Couples Counselling?
Couples therapy isn’t just for couples who are thinking about breaking up. In fact, many couples go because they are invested in their relationship and want to learn tools to feel more connected. Some common reasons people may seek couples therapy include:
You’re having the same argument over and over and you feel stuck
One (or both) of you feel unheard or misunderstood
There’s been a breach of trust—this could include discovery of infidelity or another form of betrayal
Intimacy and romance has faded, and you want to figure out how to get it back
You’re considering a big life change (kids, moving, etc.) and want to ensure you both feel ready and on the same page
You are struggling to navigate other family dynamics, with children, in-laws etc.
You love each other but are starting to feel more like roommates than partners
What To Expect
Couples therapy is a form of guided conversation. You and your partner(s) talk about what’s been going on, and the therapist helps you both make sense of both sides. They also help you identify what’s working, what’s not, and how you can start making changes.
You’ll learn how to:
Talk without things turning into a fight
Engage in “healthy conflict”
Actively listen (and feel listened to) and help your partner(s) feel seen
Understand the meaning within many of your disagreements
Reconnect emotionally and rebuild trust if it has been broken
Does It Work?
It can. Counselling isn’t a magic fix—but it’s a powerful step toward understanding each other and figuring out what you both need to feel connected, supported, and respected in the relationship.
Whether you’re trying to fight less, communicate better, rebuild trust or reinvigorate the intimacy in your relationship, couples therapy can help.