Couples Counselling
Fostering Stronger Relationships Through Understanding
Deepened Understanding
Partners uncover and appreciate the depths of their connection, fostering mutual empathy and respect.
Improved Communication
Learn the art of healthy dialogue to express needs and understand each other in a constructive way.
Restored Harmony
Techniques to bridge gaps and resolve conflicts, reinforcing the unity and balance of your relationship.
Love is Work - and it’s Worth it
Tailored Support for Couples at Any Stage
Whether facing conflict, rebuilding trust, or stuck in old patterns, couples counselling at VMA Psych supports partners at all stages to repair ruptures, strengthen bonds, and improve communication. You don’t need a crisis to seek help—sometimes a safe, guided space is all it takes to create change.
DEFINITION
What Is Couples Counselling?
Couples Counselling is a form of therapy designed to help romantic partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build a stronger emotional connection. At VMA Psych, our approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in the science of healthy relationships.
Our therapists work with all types of couples, including married, dating, LGBTQ+, and co-parenting relationships, and draw from evidence-based models like the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), and more.
Couples Counselling Can Help With
Communication breakdowns or frequent arguments
Emotional disconnection or intimacy issues
Infidelity, betrayal, or breaches of trust
Parenting or co-parenting disagreements
Navigating major life changes (e.g., relocation, illness, career shifts)
Managing extended family conflict or cultural differences
Developing healthier conflict resolution skills
Strengthening commitment and long-term planning
Premarital preparation or discernment around separation
How it Works
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Free Intake Call: Our intake team will help match you with a therapist who fits your goals and relationship dynamic.
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Skill-Building Sessions: Learn and practice communication and emotional tools in session.
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Initial Sessions: Meet as a couple to discuss current challenges, relationship history, and desired outcomes.
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Deepening the Work: Explore underlying patterns, rebuild trust, and strengthen your emotional bond.
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Assessment & Planning: Your therapist will assess strengths, stressors, and set a roadmap for therapy.
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Sustaining Growth: Review progress and build strategies to maintain change long after therapy ends.
How it Works
1
Free Intake Call: Our intake team will help match you with a therapist who fits your goals and relationship dynamic.
2
Initial Sessions: Meet as a couple to discuss current challenges, relationship history, and desired outcomes.
3
Assessment & Planning: Your therapist will assess strengths, stressors, and set a roadmap for therapy.
4
Skill-Building Sessions: Learn and practice communication and emotional tools in session.
5
Deepening the Work: Explore underlying patterns, rebuild trust, and strengthen your emotional bond.
6
Sustaining Growth: Review progress and build strategies to maintain change long after therapy ends.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Supportive Space for Both Partners
A non-judgmental environment where both voices are heard, respected, and supported.
Practical Tools & Shared Goals
Improve communication, emotional safety, and conflict resolution with strategies tailored to your relationship’s unique needs.
Growth-Focused, Flexible Support
We guide you toward deeper insight, reconnection, and long-term growth, adapting as your journey evolves.
Is Couples Counselling Right for You?
You might benefit from couples therapy if:
You feel stuck in recurring conflicts or emotional distance
You want to improve communication and feel more understood
You’re recovering from a betrayal or major rupture
You’re navigating changes in family structure or life roles
You want to strengthen your connection and build toward a shared future
Whether you’re working through challenges or want to invest in your relationship's long-term health, couples counselling offers a structured, supportive space to grow together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the goal with couples counselling?
Couples counselling aims to improve communication, resolve conflicts, increase intimacy, trust, and understanding within a relationship. It provides tools and techniques to help partners better manage their interactions and foster a healthier, more supportive partnership.
Is couples counselling only for relationships in crisis?
No, couples counselling is beneficial for relationships at any stage, not just those in crisis. It can help to strengthen bonds, enhance communication, and preemptively address issues before they become significant problems.
How long does couples counselling typically last?
The duration of couples counselling varies depending on the specific needs and goals of each couple. Typically, sessions might range from a few weeks to several months, with weekly meetings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the goal with couples counselling?
Couples counselling aims to improve communication, resolve conflicts, increase intimacy, trust, and understanding within a relationship. It provides tools and techniques to help partners better manage their interactions and foster a healthier, more supportive partnership.
Is couples counselling only for relationships in crisis?
No, couples counselling is beneficial for relationships at any stage, not just those in crisis. It can help to strengthen bonds, enhance communication, and preemptively address issues before they become significant problems.
How long does couples counselling typically last?
The duration of couples counselling varies depending on the specific needs and goals of each couple. Typically, sessions might range from a few weeks to several months, with weekly meetings.
