Couples counselling
Fight for it, not with each other.
Gottman-informed relationship counselling to disarm conflict, rebuild respect and affection, and move a stuck relationship forward.
- Joint sessions
- 1.5 hours
- Starts with
- A five-session block
- Approach
- Informed by the Gottman Method
- Where
- The Cottage on Dawson
What to expect
Couples sessions are set at 1.5 hours to give each of you enough time to express your views and still work together towards resolution.
The first five sessions help you, your partner and your therapist get to know each other, name what is going on, set clear goals, and start moving towards a healthier way of being together.
Couples counselling
The five-session block
Every couple starts here. It is structured so both of you are heard, together and on your own.
Intake
A short consultation
A phone call with one of our therapists to get an overview of the relationship and any immediate goals.
Session 1
Where things stand
Your first joint session, where presenting issues and background information are gathered.
Sessions 2 and 3
Each of you, separately
Individual sessions for each partner to meet with the therapist privately.
Session 4
Recommendations
Treatment recommendations are made. You may finish here, or continue with a treatment plan.
Session 5
Follow-up
A joint session to check in on the recommendations and your progress.
TogetherBy phone or one-on-one
Couples come to us when
- The same fight keeps happening
- You feel more like roommates
- Trust has been broken
- Communication has shut down
- A big transition is straining things
- You want to stay, but do not know how
Approaches we draw on
Clinicians
Who you might work with
Questions, answered
More in the full FAQ.
Do we both have to come?
The block is built for both partners. Sessions 2 and 3 are one-on-one, so each of you also gets private time with the therapist.
Is this only for couples in crisis?
No. Some couples come in during a crisis. Others come because they want to strengthen something good before it wears down.
What happens after the fifth session?
Some couples finish there. Others continue with a treatment plan based on the recommendations from session four.
Ready when you are.
Book online any time, or call and a real person will help you find the right clinician.
Wondering about cost? See coverage options.