Marriage Counselling Therapists in Vancouver, BC
Authorized provider for Health Canada, ICBC + FNHA, and have extensive trainings with the Gottman Institute (couples/marriage), Internal Family Systems (IFS) as well as other highly effective client centred therapies.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, self-esteem or unsure of your life purpose? Are you dealing with relationship issues with your partner, family member, friend or co-worker? Are you wanting to make real changes in your life, but aren't clear about how or where to start?
Authorized provider for Health Canada, ICBC + FNHA, and have extensive trainings with the Gottman Institute (couples/marriage), Internal Family Systems (IFS) as well as other highly effective client centred therapies.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, self-esteem or unsure of your life purpose? Are you dealing with relationship issues with your partner, family member, friend or co-worker? Are you wanting to make real changes in your life, but aren't clear about how or where to start?
Are you feeling stuck with thoughts and feelings that weigh you down and make it hard to live the life you want? Do you feel frustrated from conflict in a relationship or struggles at work that don't seem to get any easier? Are you wondering if improvement is possible in your marriage, family, or community? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain about the demands of daily life in a world with rising costs and rising sea levels.
Are you feeling stuck with thoughts and feelings that weigh you down and make it hard to live the life you want? Do you feel frustrated from conflict in a relationship or struggles at work that don't seem to get any easier? Are you wondering if improvement is possible in your marriage, family, or community? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious and uncertain about the demands of daily life in a world with rising costs and rising sea levels.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with youth, adults, couples and families addressing a variety of personal issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, disordered eating, grief and loss, death and dying, parenting concerns and attachment issues, career and identity, life transitions, loneliness and isolation, communication, assertiveness, self-esteem, family conflict and relationship issues, domestic violence, trauma and abuse.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. I work with youth, adults, couples and families addressing a variety of personal issues such as stress and anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, disordered eating, grief and loss, death and dying, parenting concerns and attachment issues, career and identity, life transitions, loneliness and isolation, communication, assertiveness, self-esteem, family conflict and relationship issues, domestic violence, trauma and abuse.
Hearts Matter Counselling Leanne Clarkson
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6K
Listed as one of Vancouver’s top 3 marriage counsellors in Vancouver by Three Best Rated, Leanne’s specialty IS couples counselling. Are you in a relationship but feel alone, sad, hurt, resentful? Are you arguing about the same issues over & over with no change? Do you have unresolved hurt? Leanne can help. Her clients are couples struggling to find connection & happiness in their relationships. As a certified couples therapist, Leanne has the skills, experience & ability to handle the most challenging of circumstances. Leanne offers a free 15 minute consultation to see if she is a fit for you.
Listed as one of Vancouver’s top 3 marriage counsellors in Vancouver by Three Best Rated, Leanne’s specialty IS couples counselling. Are you in a relationship but feel alone, sad, hurt, resentful? Are you arguing about the same issues over & over with no change? Do you have unresolved hurt? Leanne can help. Her clients are couples struggling to find connection & happiness in their relationships. As a certified couples therapist, Leanne has the skills, experience & ability to handle the most challenging of circumstances. Leanne offers a free 15 minute consultation to see if she is a fit for you.
Leslie Malchy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, MA, RCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6Z (Online Only)
Are you in a relationship where you find yourself fighting all the time or not able to communicate? I help individuals and couples who are struggling with marital and relationship issues, specifically with communication trouble. I also specialize with pre marital/commitment education.My clients come to see me because they want to talk. They don't want to have issues. But talking with me is a way of managing their issues at the very least. And at the best, it is about solving issues.I would like to support you as we work together to sort it out.
Are you in a relationship where you find yourself fighting all the time or not able to communicate? I help individuals and couples who are struggling with marital and relationship issues, specifically with communication trouble. I also specialize with pre marital/commitment education.My clients come to see me because they want to talk. They don't want to have issues. But talking with me is a way of managing their issues at the very least. And at the best, it is about solving issues.I would like to support you as we work together to sort it out.
I offer counselling to both youth and adults, working with individuals, parents, and couples, with focused experience working with communication and boundaries, parents and adult children relationships, relationship and marriage issues, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, parenting through/after divorce, and challenging life transitions.
Behnaz Khatam is dedicated to serving our clients with the support they need and finding solutions that work for each individual. I offer a free 30 minute virtual consultation to all new clients to ensure that we make a good fit. During this incredibly challenging time, I am taking an initiative to help as much as I can by offering a sliding scale service if you need it.
I offer counselling to both youth and adults, working with individuals, parents, and couples, with focused experience working with communication and boundaries, parents and adult children relationships, relationship and marriage issues, grief and loss, depression and anxiety, parenting through/after divorce, and challenging life transitions.
Behnaz Khatam is dedicated to serving our clients with the support they need and finding solutions that work for each individual. I offer a free 30 minute virtual consultation to all new clients to ensure that we make a good fit. During this incredibly challenging time, I am taking an initiative to help as much as I can by offering a sliding scale service if you need it.
I specialize in relationship counselling; couples, marriage, pre-marital, business partnerships.
Struggling in your relationship and at a crossroads? Just out of or going into a new relationship and struggling with that? Experiencing a huge life transition and stuck in fear, confusion and pain? My approach is very clear and pragmatic. I support you in identifying what your challenges are; what's really going on. We collaborate on goals for our work together because 'winging it' simply isn't helpful and a total waste of your money. I give tools and strategies specific to your goals and support you in achieving them as quickly as possible. I offer a free 30 minute no-obligation consultation, virtually or in-person.
I specialize in relationship counselling; couples, marriage, pre-marital, business partnerships.
Struggling in your relationship and at a crossroads? Just out of or going into a new relationship and struggling with that? Experiencing a huge life transition and stuck in fear, confusion and pain? My approach is very clear and pragmatic. I support you in identifying what your challenges are; what's really going on. We collaborate on goals for our work together because 'winging it' simply isn't helpful and a total waste of your money. I give tools and strategies specific to your goals and support you in achieving them as quickly as possible. I offer a free 30 minute no-obligation consultation, virtually or in-person.
I provide scientifically supported assessment and treatments to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and have over 16 years experience with a wide range of concerns and psychosocial conditions including anxiety and panic attacks/reactions, attachment patterns, stress and trauma related conditions including PTSD, nervous system dysregulation, chronic pain and illness, mood problems including depression, parenting difficulties, relationship and marital problems, problematic personality patterns, self-harm behaviours, suicidal ideation, self-worth, grief and bereavement, life transitions, and adjustment issues.
I provide scientifically supported assessment and treatments to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, and have over 16 years experience with a wide range of concerns and psychosocial conditions including anxiety and panic attacks/reactions, attachment patterns, stress and trauma related conditions including PTSD, nervous system dysregulation, chronic pain and illness, mood problems including depression, parenting difficulties, relationship and marital problems, problematic personality patterns, self-harm behaviours, suicidal ideation, self-worth, grief and bereavement, life transitions, and adjustment issues.
Ellie Dobreva
Licensed Professional Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6B (Online Only)
Having experienced trauma, loss, and infertility grief in my personal life, I know what it feels like to feel stuck, helpless, and worst of all, hopeless. I strive to promote the importance of good mental health and how it can positively impact our daily functioning and quality of life. I specialize in helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, infertility and pregnancy loss, family dynamics, relationships and life transitions, marriage and communication challenges. I offer patience, compassion and transparency.
Having experienced trauma, loss, and infertility grief in my personal life, I know what it feels like to feel stuck, helpless, and worst of all, hopeless. I strive to promote the importance of good mental health and how it can positively impact our daily functioning and quality of life. I specialize in helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, infertility and pregnancy loss, family dynamics, relationships and life transitions, marriage and communication challenges. I offer patience, compassion and transparency.
Wise Mind Centre is a Vancouver-based psychology clinic that provides in-person counselling services in Vancouver, Burnaby, and surrounding areas, and online services to all residents in British Columbia. Our psychologists help individuals struggling with a variety of psychological problems, including anxiety, OCD, depression, substance use, emotional eating, parenting difficulties, self-harm, trauma, suicidal ideations, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, marital problems, and BPD. We offer primarily CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based treatments. You may book online with us directly here: https://wisemindcentre.janeapp.com/.
Wise Mind Centre is a Vancouver-based psychology clinic that provides in-person counselling services in Vancouver, Burnaby, and surrounding areas, and online services to all residents in British Columbia. Our psychologists help individuals struggling with a variety of psychological problems, including anxiety, OCD, depression, substance use, emotional eating, parenting difficulties, self-harm, trauma, suicidal ideations, PTSD, interpersonal difficulties, marital problems, and BPD. We offer primarily CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based treatments. You may book online with us directly here: https://wisemindcentre.janeapp.com/.
Couples911.org/Dr. Peter Williamson
Psychologist, PhD, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6G
If these are issues in your marriage or relationship, I can help.
Hello.Welcome to my profile. As a licensed Doctoral Psychologist and therapist over the last 30 years, both in upstate New York and British Columbia, I have had wide experience and training in treating many problems - in couples relationships, and in individuals. Couples have suffered with basic problems of communication, resolving conflict, emotionally falling away from each other, and more severe ones with affairs, addictions, violence and verbal abuse to name several. With individuals I have successfully treated depression, anxiety, addictions, and much more complex issues around trauma recovery, sexual abuse, and multiple personality.
If these are issues in your marriage or relationship, I can help.
Hello.Welcome to my profile. As a licensed Doctoral Psychologist and therapist over the last 30 years, both in upstate New York and British Columbia, I have had wide experience and training in treating many problems - in couples relationships, and in individuals. Couples have suffered with basic problems of communication, resolving conflict, emotionally falling away from each other, and more severe ones with affairs, addictions, violence and verbal abuse to name several. With individuals I have successfully treated depression, anxiety, addictions, and much more complex issues around trauma recovery, sexual abuse, and multiple personality.
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Stella Lee
Registered Psychotherapist, MCS-MFC, RP, AAMFT, HKPCA, HKMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6C (Online Only)
Stella holds a masters degree in marital and family counselling.
Stella helps her clients make sense of overwhelming emotions that are getting in the way of life, navigate difficult relationships, think in ways that are more fruitful, heal and move forward from hurts, and grow in self awareness and resilience. She has helped clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, grief, loss of relationships, low self-esteem, family conflicts, parenting issues, marital/dating issues, work place issues, insomnia, career transition and Christian faith issues. She has years of experience helping people from various cultures, and is fluent in English and Cantonese.
Stella holds a masters degree in marital and family counselling.
Stella helps her clients make sense of overwhelming emotions that are getting in the way of life, navigate difficult relationships, think in ways that are more fruitful, heal and move forward from hurts, and grow in self awareness and resilience. She has helped clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, grief, loss of relationships, low self-esteem, family conflicts, parenting issues, marital/dating issues, work place issues, insomnia, career transition and Christian faith issues. She has years of experience helping people from various cultures, and is fluent in English and Cantonese.
I am a Registered Psychologist in private practice with offices in Richmond and Vancouver, offering psychotherapy and counseling for individuals (age 17 and up), relationship therapy for couples and familes, and psychological assessment. Areas of practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, marital/relationship difficulties, grief/loss, and stress.
I work with a highly diverse clientele; individuals and couples, persons in specialized occupations (e.g., police, physicians), and corporate clients. To learn more about some of the reasons people come to see me, how therapy can help you, and to read articles on self-help topics, visit: www.terryestrin.com.
I am a Registered Psychologist in private practice with offices in Richmond and Vancouver, offering psychotherapy and counseling for individuals (age 17 and up), relationship therapy for couples and familes, and psychological assessment. Areas of practice include depression, anxiety, trauma, marital/relationship difficulties, grief/loss, and stress.
I work with a highly diverse clientele; individuals and couples, persons in specialized occupations (e.g., police, physicians), and corporate clients. To learn more about some of the reasons people come to see me, how therapy can help you, and to read articles on self-help topics, visit: www.terryestrin.com.
I’ve been working in the field of intimacy disorders, sex, love and pornography addiction since 2015. I am Certified Sex Addictions Therapist (CSAT). I hold a master’s degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling from Lewis and Clark with a track in Sex Therapy. I have a double degree from Naropa University, where I completed studies in Visual Arts and Contemplative Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal Psychology. Learn more about me at: https://www.connectiontherapy.space
I’ve been working in the field of intimacy disorders, sex, love and pornography addiction since 2015. I am Certified Sex Addictions Therapist (CSAT). I hold a master’s degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling from Lewis and Clark with a track in Sex Therapy. I have a double degree from Naropa University, where I completed studies in Visual Arts and Contemplative Psychology with a concentration in Transpersonal Psychology. Learn more about me at: https://www.connectiontherapy.space
We work with individuals, couples, and families to address a wide variety of concerns. Areas of focus may include: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Marital issues, Separation, Divorce, Parenting, Relationship problems, Addictions, Low self-esteem, Assertiveness, Anger, Communication, Career issues, Grief, Aging, Health issues.
We work with individuals, couples, and families to address a wide variety of concerns. Areas of focus may include: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Marital issues, Separation, Divorce, Parenting, Relationship problems, Addictions, Low self-esteem, Assertiveness, Anger, Communication, Career issues, Grief, Aging, Health issues.
If you are ready to break-free from difficult feelings and/or frustrating patterns, I can help. I am a Registered Psychologist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and I have been practicing since 1995 and have helped hundereds of clients achieve their goals and regain their sense of well-being. My areas of specialty include: marital/relationship counselling, mood disorders during preganacy and postpartum, loss and grief, infertility, pre-marital counselling, depression and anxiety. Please visit my website to learn more about me at www.drregev.com
If you are ready to break-free from difficult feelings and/or frustrating patterns, I can help. I am a Registered Psychologist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist and I have been practicing since 1995 and have helped hundereds of clients achieve their goals and regain their sense of well-being. My areas of specialty include: marital/relationship counselling, mood disorders during preganacy and postpartum, loss and grief, infertility, pre-marital counselling, depression and anxiety. Please visit my website to learn more about me at www.drregev.com
I accept both British Columbia and Ontario clients for individual and couples therapy. I specialize in the following areas but not limited to: Relationship / Marriage Issues, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Prenatal/Postpartum, Personality Disorders, Trauma & PTSD, and Emotional Regulation. I’m a dedicated Registered Social Worker (RSW) practitioner associated with the British Columbia College of Social Workers and The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in Toronto, Ontario, followed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Erikson Institute in Chicago.
I accept both British Columbia and Ontario clients for individual and couples therapy. I specialize in the following areas but not limited to: Relationship / Marriage Issues, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Prenatal/Postpartum, Personality Disorders, Trauma & PTSD, and Emotional Regulation. I’m a dedicated Registered Social Worker (RSW) practitioner associated with the British Columbia College of Social Workers and The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in Toronto, Ontario, followed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Erikson Institute in Chicago.
I am experienced in creating successful treatment plans for my clients to face challenges arising from stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, grief, relationships (including pre-marital, marriage and couples counselling), trauma, career and life transitions with renewed strength.
Accepting new clients including ICBC and CVAP. By considering a therapist, you have already taken a significant step toward becoming the person you wish to be. Something has shifted for you. I can help you build on that initial spark by supporting you in feeling more confident and compassionate about yourself, empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life. You'll be able to live in a way more aligned with your values and bring your closer to achieving your goals and dreams. To assist my clients in that direction, I use a trauma and multiculturally informed approach to understand the contexts that led them to where they are.
I am experienced in creating successful treatment plans for my clients to face challenges arising from stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, grief, relationships (including pre-marital, marriage and couples counselling), trauma, career and life transitions with renewed strength.
Accepting new clients including ICBC and CVAP. By considering a therapist, you have already taken a significant step toward becoming the person you wish to be. Something has shifted for you. I can help you build on that initial spark by supporting you in feeling more confident and compassionate about yourself, empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life. You'll be able to live in a way more aligned with your values and bring your closer to achieving your goals and dreams. To assist my clients in that direction, I use a trauma and multiculturally informed approach to understand the contexts that led them to where they are.
Ashley J Kreze
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RCC, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6Z (Online Only)
Areas include: Anxiety struggles, romantic relationship issues, feelings of Depression and Marriage Counselling.
Struggling with emotions or life changes? Our counselling practice provides an empowering solution to overcome obstacles and achieve purpose. We create a nurturing environment for you to explore emotions. Together, we craft tailored strategies for growth, guiding you at every step. Whether it's battling anxiety, overcoming depression, addressing relationship concerns, or feeling constrained in life, our dedicated team empowers you with clarity and guidance.
Areas include: Anxiety struggles, romantic relationship issues, feelings of Depression and Marriage Counselling.
Struggling with emotions or life changes? Our counselling practice provides an empowering solution to overcome obstacles and achieve purpose. We create a nurturing environment for you to explore emotions. Together, we craft tailored strategies for growth, guiding you at every step. Whether it's battling anxiety, overcoming depression, addressing relationship concerns, or feeling constrained in life, our dedicated team empowers you with clarity and guidance.
Angela Herd
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, CCC, RCAT, DipCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Y (Online Only)
Mental Health Trainer, EAP Counselling, Marriage/Couple/Family Specialist, Clinical Supervisor with/without Art, Trauma-based Perspective, Career Counselling, Education for art-based pedagogy, Transpersonal & Contemplative Practice.
I am here to help you or your loved ones to cope & develop healthy relationships. I have enjoyed almost 30 years supporting children, youth, couples & families. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Canadian Counsellor, Registered Art Therapist, Clinical Supervisor & University Educator. I am interested in helping you identify & build your strengths to cope & heal from stressors & concerns you are currently facing. With the help of best-practice strategies, tools, creativity & appropriate community referrals, you can experience the freedom to live your best life with confidence!
Mental Health Trainer, EAP Counselling, Marriage/Couple/Family Specialist, Clinical Supervisor with/without Art, Trauma-based Perspective, Career Counselling, Education for art-based pedagogy, Transpersonal & Contemplative Practice.
I am here to help you or your loved ones to cope & develop healthy relationships. I have enjoyed almost 30 years supporting children, youth, couples & families. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Canadian Counsellor, Registered Art Therapist, Clinical Supervisor & University Educator. I am interested in helping you identify & build your strengths to cope & heal from stressors & concerns you are currently facing. With the help of best-practice strategies, tools, creativity & appropriate community referrals, you can experience the freedom to live your best life with confidence!
I have a passion for working with youths, young adults, couples, and families on personal and relationship issues. My training is in Marriage and Family Therapy and I have experience working with youths and their families. I understand the difficulties of teenage development, but at the same time, I can appreciate how difficult it is to parent an adolescent. However, the "rebellious teen" is not inevitable and I would be happy to meet with you and your family to discuss your relationships and strategies for making parenting work.
I have a passion for working with youths, young adults, couples, and families on personal and relationship issues. My training is in Marriage and Family Therapy and I have experience working with youths and their families. I understand the difficulties of teenage development, but at the same time, I can appreciate how difficult it is to parent an adolescent. However, the "rebellious teen" is not inevitable and I would be happy to meet with you and your family to discuss your relationships and strategies for making parenting work.
Dr. David Hersh - Hersh Ctr for Sexual Wellness
EdD, LMFT, CST, ABS, FAACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V7Y
My specialty is Human Sexuality. I'm a Certified Sex Therapist, Psychotherapist and am a mostly retired, formerly Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have 50+ years experience. I was trained, mentored and supervised by Dr. Wardell Pomeroy of the Kinsey Institute. I help my patients achieve their greatest sexual and relationship potential, beyond diagnosis and treatment of their concerns, to reach the most exciting levels of an intimate relationship. I see many patients online. It is efficient and effective, and it permits the intimacy and immediacy of an in-office consultation, from the comfort of your home or office.
My specialty is Human Sexuality. I'm a Certified Sex Therapist, Psychotherapist and am a mostly retired, formerly Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I have 50+ years experience. I was trained, mentored and supervised by Dr. Wardell Pomeroy of the Kinsey Institute. I help my patients achieve their greatest sexual and relationship potential, beyond diagnosis and treatment of their concerns, to reach the most exciting levels of an intimate relationship. I see many patients online. It is efficient and effective, and it permits the intimacy and immediacy of an in-office consultation, from the comfort of your home or office.
We understand the importance of finding the right therapist for you and are committed to matching you with a member of our team who is the best fit for you! Ask us about our Blended Family, Young Adults, and Marriage Preparation Workshops.
We enjoy helping clients of diverse backgrounds address both relationship and individual challenges. We provide empathic listening and a warm and safe environment to talk about issues. We can help you to gain perspective, understand and take responsibility for your feelings, and make clear requests for getting your needs met. We have experience working with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood swings, low self esteem, out of control anger and addictions. (Visit our website for more information.)
We understand the importance of finding the right therapist for you and are committed to matching you with a member of our team who is the best fit for you! Ask us about our Blended Family, Young Adults, and Marriage Preparation Workshops.
We enjoy helping clients of diverse backgrounds address both relationship and individual challenges. We provide empathic listening and a warm and safe environment to talk about issues. We can help you to gain perspective, understand and take responsibility for your feelings, and make clear requests for getting your needs met. We have experience working with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, mood swings, low self esteem, out of control anger and addictions. (Visit our website for more information.)
Mark Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Vancouver, BC V6J (Online Only)
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your personal life? Do you get anxious or depressed? Are you concerned or struggling in your marriage or relationship? Do you find communication isn't what it could be or should be? Perhaps your intimacy, emotionally or sexually has waned a bit? How one thinks about these situations plays an important part in how you get change happening. Having a place to think it through and create new ways of approaching these life situations is a valuable thing. I create a safe place to explore these issues in a non-judgmental atmosphere, whether personal issues, relationship issues or divorce issues.
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your personal life? Do you get anxious or depressed? Are you concerned or struggling in your marriage or relationship? Do you find communication isn't what it could be or should be? Perhaps your intimacy, emotionally or sexually has waned a bit? How one thinks about these situations plays an important part in how you get change happening. Having a place to think it through and create new ways of approaching these life situations is a valuable thing. I create a safe place to explore these issues in a non-judgmental atmosphere, whether personal issues, relationship issues or divorce issues.
Based in North Vancouver with over 20 years of individual, couple, and family counselling experience. My focus is on couples therapy and premarital counselling. I am Punjabi-speaking and fluent with the added pressures and challenges of cross-cultural family dynamics. I have specialized marriage and couples therapy training including: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, The Gottman Seven Principles Program Educator, and Bringing Baby Home Educator.
Based in North Vancouver with over 20 years of individual, couple, and family counselling experience. My focus is on couples therapy and premarital counselling. I am Punjabi-speaking and fluent with the added pressures and challenges of cross-cultural family dynamics. I have specialized marriage and couples therapy training including: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, The Gottman Seven Principles Program Educator, and Bringing Baby Home Educator.
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Marriage Counselling
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.