Couples Counselling Therapists in Toronto, ON
Cultural issues may come up addressing other problems or you may want to specifically focus on difficulties growing up in multi-cultural families, intergenerational conflicts, being in a culturally mixed relationship, identity conflicts, work diversity issues, inter-generational trauma transmission, or expatriate adjustment.
Thank you for your interest. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst providing Brief and Long-Term Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, and Relationship Therapy for adults of all age ranges. I am happy to answer questions by phone, video call, or meet with you in person to explore how I can best help you. I treat a wide range of issues, but also specialize in working with individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds. I have lived in various cultures, am multi-lingual and highly attuned to the added complexity multi-cultural issues may bring to treatment. I also offer Psychotherapy Supervision.
Cultural issues may come up addressing other problems or you may want to specifically focus on difficulties growing up in multi-cultural families, intergenerational conflicts, being in a culturally mixed relationship, identity conflicts, work diversity issues, inter-generational trauma transmission, or expatriate adjustment.
Thank you for your interest. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst providing Brief and Long-Term Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, and Relationship Therapy for adults of all age ranges. I am happy to answer questions by phone, video call, or meet with you in person to explore how I can best help you. I treat a wide range of issues, but also specialize in working with individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds. I have lived in various cultures, am multi-lingual and highly attuned to the added complexity multi-cultural issues may bring to treatment. I also offer Psychotherapy Supervision.
Lynne Protain
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CPC, ELI-MP, PCC, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5V
Sharing the challenges that have brought you here can feel daunting and vulnerable. Welcome to a warm, compassionate, calm and non-judgmental space. My specialties include trauma and abuse, chronic illness including autoimmune conditions, women’s health issues (fertility, peri-menopause, menopause, reproductive conditions etc), burnout, chronic stress, relationship issues, unhealthy and dysfunctional family patterns and learning healthy boundaries. Together we will focus on healing, understanding and creating healthier patterns so you can feel joy and feel like yourself once again. Book a free discovery call or email me directly.
Sharing the challenges that have brought you here can feel daunting and vulnerable. Welcome to a warm, compassionate, calm and non-judgmental space. My specialties include trauma and abuse, chronic illness including autoimmune conditions, women’s health issues (fertility, peri-menopause, menopause, reproductive conditions etc), burnout, chronic stress, relationship issues, unhealthy and dysfunctional family patterns and learning healthy boundaries. Together we will focus on healing, understanding and creating healthier patterns so you can feel joy and feel like yourself once again. Book a free discovery call or email me directly.
Hello and welcome! I specialize in providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, and gender-affirming individual and couples therapy. In individual therapy, I support racialized folks, women, immigrants and LGBTQI2S+ folks with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, generational trauma, and family dynamics. In couples therapy, I help couples at all relationship stages to manage conflict and repair connection, build healthy communication skills, and enhance intimacy. I'm especially interested in helping folks navigate cultural differences in intercultural/racial relationships.
Hello and welcome! I specialize in providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, and gender-affirming individual and couples therapy. In individual therapy, I support racialized folks, women, immigrants and LGBTQI2S+ folks with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, generational trauma, and family dynamics. In couples therapy, I help couples at all relationship stages to manage conflict and repair connection, build healthy communication skills, and enhance intimacy. I'm especially interested in helping folks navigate cultural differences in intercultural/racial relationships.
Claire Silvester
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MSc, RP, CHRE
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M9A
Please try me out, no preparation required or bring a partner for couples counselling.
Check me out and see if I am a fit for you. Then, if so, we work together on your difficult issues. You may have relationships problems (including intimacy issues),parenting struggles, childhood trauma or grief . Sometimes there is no apparent reason for difficult feelings, Together we work at finding new choices, new understandings and expectations. Please tell me your life’s pressures, share some goals or download you have my full attention. Need to relax, ask about experiencing hypnosis-deep relaxation “Let it go”. Public safety personnel trained, for help with work related matters. Life and work transitions with Tea !
Please try me out, no preparation required or bring a partner for couples counselling.
Check me out and see if I am a fit for you. Then, if so, we work together on your difficult issues. You may have relationships problems (including intimacy issues),parenting struggles, childhood trauma or grief . Sometimes there is no apparent reason for difficult feelings, Together we work at finding new choices, new understandings and expectations. Please tell me your life’s pressures, share some goals or download you have my full attention. Need to relax, ask about experiencing hypnosis-deep relaxation “Let it go”. Public safety personnel trained, for help with work related matters. Life and work transitions with Tea !
I am a South Asian woman with 14 years of experience as a therapist, psychotherapist, and social worker supporting couples and individuals with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and isolation.
Are you silently struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress? Are you seeking a new way to heal, become mindful, and manage your life in a thoughtful, present way? Are you having challenges communicating in your relationships? I am committed to practicing empathy and compassion by actively listening to my clients and their concerns. Being mindful that each individual’s journey is unique, I will work hand-in-hand with you to implement an achievable plan that will focus on your needs and improve your quality of life. I work hard to build trust through confidential support that is offered in a safe, non-judgmental space.
I am a South Asian woman with 14 years of experience as a therapist, psychotherapist, and social worker supporting couples and individuals with mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and isolation.
Are you silently struggling with anxiety, depression, and stress? Are you seeking a new way to heal, become mindful, and manage your life in a thoughtful, present way? Are you having challenges communicating in your relationships? I am committed to practicing empathy and compassion by actively listening to my clients and their concerns. Being mindful that each individual’s journey is unique, I will work hand-in-hand with you to implement an achievable plan that will focus on your needs and improve your quality of life. I work hard to build trust through confidential support that is offered in a safe, non-judgmental space.
I also work with couples as an Emotionally Focussed Therapist (EFT) Together, we uncover what causes your particular marital distress and discover the negative cycles within your pattern of interaction.
Everything changes when you fall in love with truth. Inner alignment, no matter where it takes you, is both the means and the end. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, boundaries, isolation, narcissistic abuse, and/or low self esteem then it might be your intention to develop a keener sense of what your place in life is meant to be, create healthier boundaries and relationships. Together we can explore your inner world, understand who you are at your core, and what you need to develop into the vibrant human being you were always meant to be. Remember, to begin with, that our most important relationship is with ourselves.
I also work with couples as an Emotionally Focussed Therapist (EFT) Together, we uncover what causes your particular marital distress and discover the negative cycles within your pattern of interaction.
Everything changes when you fall in love with truth. Inner alignment, no matter where it takes you, is both the means and the end. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, boundaries, isolation, narcissistic abuse, and/or low self esteem then it might be your intention to develop a keener sense of what your place in life is meant to be, create healthier boundaries and relationships. Together we can explore your inner world, understand who you are at your core, and what you need to develop into the vibrant human being you were always meant to be. Remember, to begin with, that our most important relationship is with ourselves.
If you are a couple, I help you both develop a way out of destructive relationship patterns to foster greater communication, intimacy, trust and understanding.
I am a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist offering assessment and psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples. I offer treatment for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, childhood and adult traumatic events, anger, loss, grief, low self-esteem/confidence, shyness and life transitions. I am trained in and practice Emotion-Focused Therapy, Somatic Oriented Therapies, Relational Therapy, Relaxation and Meditative practices. I have 25 years of therapy experience, having worked in hospital, university and private practice settings.
If you are a couple, I help you both develop a way out of destructive relationship patterns to foster greater communication, intimacy, trust and understanding.
I am a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist offering assessment and psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples. I offer treatment for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, childhood and adult traumatic events, anger, loss, grief, low self-esteem/confidence, shyness and life transitions. I am trained in and practice Emotion-Focused Therapy, Somatic Oriented Therapies, Relational Therapy, Relaxation and Meditative practices. I have 25 years of therapy experience, having worked in hospital, university and private practice settings.
Hana Inglis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA, BFA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
Hello and welcome! Whether you're navigating intimacy issues, struggling with sexual shame, or feeling disconnected in your relationship, I’m here to support you. My passion lies in helping individuals and couples foster deeper, more meaningful connections, and reclaim joy in their relationships and personal lives. Specializing in sex therapy and couples therapy, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you feel heard, valued, and understood.In our work together, I focus on creating a non-judgmental space where you can explore feelings, improve communication, and break through emotional barriers.
Hello and welcome! Whether you're navigating intimacy issues, struggling with sexual shame, or feeling disconnected in your relationship, I’m here to support you. My passion lies in helping individuals and couples foster deeper, more meaningful connections, and reclaim joy in their relationships and personal lives. Specializing in sex therapy and couples therapy, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help you feel heard, valued, and understood.In our work together, I focus on creating a non-judgmental space where you can explore feelings, improve communication, and break through emotional barriers.
LGBTQ+ therapy online, Rainbow Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5A (Online Only)
We support Individuals, Couples & Families 14 years &up.
Are you looking for a therapist with expansive knowledge of 2SLGBTQ+ community? Looking for a therapist who you don't have to explain queer nuance to? We are a completely virtual 2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy clinic & welcome you! We value anti-oppressive and trauma informed approaches to therapy. We support the community & those in close relationships to the community & provide a space where you don't have to educate your therapist, and can just focus on getting mental health support! Our therapists specialize in topics including: ADHD, BPD, Autism, Polyamory, Relationships, Trauma, Infidelity, Betrayal, Exploring Sexuality & Gender.
We support Individuals, Couples & Families 14 years &up.
Are you looking for a therapist with expansive knowledge of 2SLGBTQ+ community? Looking for a therapist who you don't have to explain queer nuance to? We are a completely virtual 2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy clinic & welcome you! We value anti-oppressive and trauma informed approaches to therapy. We support the community & those in close relationships to the community & provide a space where you don't have to educate your therapist, and can just focus on getting mental health support! Our therapists specialize in topics including: ADHD, BPD, Autism, Polyamory, Relationships, Trauma, Infidelity, Betrayal, Exploring Sexuality & Gender.
Guiding your journey to better mental health, Layla Care offers personalized therapy for individuals, couples, families, psychological assessments, DBT group therapy, and specialized programs for disability. Intake is usually within 1-2 days and therapy sessions can start in less than two weeks, on average. Sessions are insurance-covered. We want you and your therapist to develop a bond. In addition to matching your therapeutic needs to the specialization of the therapist, we also take into account your specific needs around language, culture, life experiences and therapy style.
Guiding your journey to better mental health, Layla Care offers personalized therapy for individuals, couples, families, psychological assessments, DBT group therapy, and specialized programs for disability. Intake is usually within 1-2 days and therapy sessions can start in less than two weeks, on average. Sessions are insurance-covered. We want you and your therapist to develop a bond. In addition to matching your therapeutic needs to the specialization of the therapist, we also take into account your specific needs around language, culture, life experiences and therapy style.
Inner Voice Therapy
Registered Social Worker, HBA, MSW, RSW, PsyD, ClinPsy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5C (Online Only)
Our clinicians use a variety of evidence-based treatments: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment Family Treatment, Gottman and EFT Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and a Mindfulness-based approach.
Helping you shape a new narrative about who you are, where you belong and how to settle confidently into your intercultural identity. You will learn to understand your feelings and unhelpful intergenerational patterns and deal with self-doubt, toxic shame and guilt. You will learn to navigate your cultural confusion and develop an inner voice and confident sense of self. Let’s move past parental approval and traditions, leaving behind insecurities, toxic shame, and self-doubt. Our support goes beyond textbooks. We offer research-based treatment in various languages to support your journey. Visit our website for more.
Our clinicians use a variety of evidence-based treatments: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment Family Treatment, Gottman and EFT Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and a Mindfulness-based approach.
Helping you shape a new narrative about who you are, where you belong and how to settle confidently into your intercultural identity. You will learn to understand your feelings and unhelpful intergenerational patterns and deal with self-doubt, toxic shame and guilt. You will learn to navigate your cultural confusion and develop an inner voice and confident sense of self. Let’s move past parental approval and traditions, leaving behind insecurities, toxic shame, and self-doubt. Our support goes beyond textbooks. We offer research-based treatment in various languages to support your journey. Visit our website for more.
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Registered Social Worker, SSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4N
I understand that a great therapeutic relationship is built on transparency and genuineness, as this creates trust and mutual respect.
I am a social worker with close ties to the Latino community, I connect with each client in a gentle manner that allows them to feel truly heard, understood, acknowledged, and validated. Counselling and Social Work are my passion and life's calling. I strive to create a warm space where clients feel safe and comfortable in discussing difficult experiences that they are currently facing, in sharing past traumas and difficulties, and in planning to meet future challenges. I enjoy helping clients to experience renewed feelings of hope for the future and discover new possibilities for moving forward in a way that works for them.
I understand that a great therapeutic relationship is built on transparency and genuineness, as this creates trust and mutual respect.
I am a social worker with close ties to the Latino community, I connect with each client in a gentle manner that allows them to feel truly heard, understood, acknowledged, and validated. Counselling and Social Work are my passion and life's calling. I strive to create a warm space where clients feel safe and comfortable in discussing difficult experiences that they are currently facing, in sharing past traumas and difficulties, and in planning to meet future challenges. I enjoy helping clients to experience renewed feelings of hope for the future and discover new possibilities for moving forward in a way that works for them.
I am able to help you recover from an affair, rekindle the love you once had in your relationship, put your past where it belongs and improve family relationships.
I see couples in therapy who tell me they are quarrelling too much or who have drifted apart. Often, they need help with slowing down, expressing their softer feelings and understanding their partner's emotions. I also see couples whose lives have been turned upside down by an extra-marital affair and worry that there will never be trust again. I help them learn how an affair doesn't have to mean the end of a relationship. I also see individuals with anxiety, depression and trauma from childhood interfering with their present lives. Young adults and their parents see me for family therapy to improve their relationships.
I am able to help you recover from an affair, rekindle the love you once had in your relationship, put your past where it belongs and improve family relationships.
I see couples in therapy who tell me they are quarrelling too much or who have drifted apart. Often, they need help with slowing down, expressing their softer feelings and understanding their partner's emotions. I also see couples whose lives have been turned upside down by an extra-marital affair and worry that there will never be trust again. I help them learn how an affair doesn't have to mean the end of a relationship. I also see individuals with anxiety, depression and trauma from childhood interfering with their present lives. Young adults and their parents see me for family therapy to improve their relationships.
I can work with the clients on a range of issues such as Relationship Issues, Couple Issues, Family Conflict, Marital and Premarital Issues.
Let's journey together towards a better place of safety and hope.
I can work with the clients on a range of issues such as Relationship Issues, Couple Issues, Family Conflict, Marital and Premarital Issues.
Let's journey together towards a better place of safety and hope.
Hari Sundar
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, HBSc
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P (Online Only)
Are you struggling to understand what happened to you, why you are feeling the way you are, and what can be helpful to overcome your issues? I am currently offering a FREE 50-minute virtual consultation to explore your journey together! I am passionate about assisting individuals who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I believe that by examining their childhood and relational trauma, we can better understand how it relates to their current challenges.
Are you struggling to understand what happened to you, why you are feeling the way you are, and what can be helpful to overcome your issues? I am currently offering a FREE 50-minute virtual consultation to explore your journey together! I am passionate about assisting individuals who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I believe that by examining their childhood and relational trauma, we can better understand how it relates to their current challenges.
I help couples re-build trust and re-establish intimacy after an infidelity or other relationship rupture (e.
Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.
I help couples re-build trust and re-establish intimacy after an infidelity or other relationship rupture (e.
Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.
Mindful Pleasures Therapy Private Practice
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5V (Online Only)
Our services include individual therapy, couples therapy and sex therapy.
Our goal at Mindful Pleasures Therapy practice is to provide high quality modern virtual psychotherapy service that allows you grow and heal. We aid clients in overcoming emerging issues including but not limited to anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, co-dependancy, addictions, sex, spirituality, self-esteem, depression, women's issues and stress. We strive in building a judgment-free, anti-oppressive, mindful, compassionate, safe space for Individuals and couples of all ages to achieve your goals.
Our services include individual therapy, couples therapy and sex therapy.
Our goal at Mindful Pleasures Therapy practice is to provide high quality modern virtual psychotherapy service that allows you grow and heal. We aid clients in overcoming emerging issues including but not limited to anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, co-dependancy, addictions, sex, spirituality, self-esteem, depression, women's issues and stress. We strive in building a judgment-free, anti-oppressive, mindful, compassionate, safe space for Individuals and couples of all ages to achieve your goals.
FenTherapy are a group practice which is consist of registered psychotherapist, registered social workers, providing child (6+ years), teenagers and adults a better quality of life through professional, sensible, and honest counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship, addiction, sleep and eating related problems.
Fen Xing is a Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW) and Registered Psychotherapist in the Province of Ontario (CRPO). She is certified Emotional Focused Therapist with ICEEFT and an approved practicum supervisor with Yorkville University. She can offer psychotherapy, counselling, and consultative services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Fen Xing is the founder of FenTherapy. FenTherapy are located in Downtown Toronto, Markham, Scarborough, North York and Ottawa. FenTherapy have same day, evening and weekend availability. Fentherapy are also available to triage crisis situations.
FenTherapy are a group practice which is consist of registered psychotherapist, registered social workers, providing child (6+ years), teenagers and adults a better quality of life through professional, sensible, and honest counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship, addiction, sleep and eating related problems.
Fen Xing is a Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW) and Registered Psychotherapist in the Province of Ontario (CRPO). She is certified Emotional Focused Therapist with ICEEFT and an approved practicum supervisor with Yorkville University. She can offer psychotherapy, counselling, and consultative services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Fen Xing is the founder of FenTherapy. FenTherapy are located in Downtown Toronto, Markham, Scarborough, North York and Ottawa. FenTherapy have same day, evening and weekend availability. Fentherapy are also available to triage crisis situations.
Caroline Maykut - Centre For Psychology And Emotional Health
Psychologist, PhD, C PSYC
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R
I have worked in Relationship and Sex Therapy, Compulsive Sexual Behavior, and Transgender Health programs.
I work with a wide variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and phase of life adjustments. I have a special interest in working with individuals, couples, and other relationship systems on issues related to sexual health and function, intimacy, compulsive/problematic sexual behavior, sexual trauma recovery, and gender identity exploration and/or gender transition support. I am affirming and knowledgeable of LGBTQ+, poly/ENM, and kink identities.
I have worked in Relationship and Sex Therapy, Compulsive Sexual Behavior, and Transgender Health programs.
I work with a wide variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and phase of life adjustments. I have a special interest in working with individuals, couples, and other relationship systems on issues related to sexual health and function, intimacy, compulsive/problematic sexual behavior, sexual trauma recovery, and gender identity exploration and/or gender transition support. I am affirming and knowledgeable of LGBTQ+, poly/ENM, and kink identities.
Lisa Shouldice Psychotherapy Clinic
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6G
The Clinic team offers individual, couple/family counselling. I use emotion & solution-focused techniques in session. We will talk about and explore feelings, helping you completely process emotions, to better guide you in relationships and decision-making. Our team has created the capacity to also offer CBT, IFS, DBT and many other person-centred/psychodynamic approaches, even mindfulness! We will also help you learn healthy relationship skills and other issues you may be struggling with ex: boundaries, assertiveness. The clinic is trauma specialized, helping people who have experienced trauma and related symptoms.
The Clinic team offers individual, couple/family counselling. I use emotion & solution-focused techniques in session. We will talk about and explore feelings, helping you completely process emotions, to better guide you in relationships and decision-making. Our team has created the capacity to also offer CBT, IFS, DBT and many other person-centred/psychodynamic approaches, even mindfulness! We will also help you learn healthy relationship skills and other issues you may be struggling with ex: boundaries, assertiveness. The clinic is trauma specialized, helping people who have experienced trauma and related symptoms.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.