Services

Couples Therapy

Couples counselling can help you to understand what may be leading to difficulties in your relationship and to find ways to work through those difficulties together or individually.

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Strengthen Your Bond

Whether parenting, planning for kids, or simply wanting to strengthen your bond, differences in culture and communication can affect our relationship. We help couples navigate these challenges, improving how we talk and share responsibilities. It’s about making our bond stronger, no matter the path we’ve chosen in life.

Create Positive Change Together

Engaging in couples therapy means working toward a stronger partnership, better conversations, and shared responsibilities. This strengthens our connection and understanding, supporting us in whatever path we’ve chosen together.

Take Your First Step Toward a Better Relationship

If you’re looking to improve your relationship or marriage, couples therapy can help make a difference. It’s an opportunity to communicate better, share responsibilities effectively, and build a more supportive partnership, whether you’re planning for kids, already parenting, or simply wanting to build a lasting relationship.

Couples therapy may help you if you’re struggling with:

Communication Problems

Couples often struggle with effective communication, leading to misunderstandings and conflict. A therapist can help improve communication skills and foster better understanding.

Intimacy Issues

Couples may experience difficulties with physical and emotional intimacy, which can strain the relationship. Therapy can help address these issues and rebuild intimacy.

Trust and Infidelity

Infidelity or breaches of trust can be deeply damaging. A therapist can assist in rebuilding trust or navigating the aftermath of infidelity.

Conflict Resolution

Many couples face challenges in resolving conflicts in a healthy way. Therapy can provide tools and strategies for addressing disagreements constructively.

Financial Stress

Money-related conflicts and financial stress can be a significant source of tension. Couples therapy can provide guidance on financial decision-making and stress management.

Lack of Emotional Connection

Over time, couples may feel emotionally distant from each other. Therapy can assist in rebuilding emotional connection and rekindling the relationship.

Parenting Challenges

Parenting can strain a relationship, as couples may have different parenting styles or values. Therapy can help couples co-parent effectively and harmoniously.

Sexual Issues

Differences in sexual desires or difficulties related to sexual function can impact a relationship. Therapy can address these issues and improve sexual satisfaction.

Types of Therapy

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

EFT is a structured therapeutic approach primarily that focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses and patterns within relationships.

Meet the Team

Our team of therapists is made up of compassionate and experienced professionals who are committed to providing you with the highest quality care. We believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and we’re committed to working with you to help you achieve your goals.

FAQ

Have questions? Here we have listed some of our most common inquiries. If you can’t find your answer here, check our full FAQ page. Still have something you’d like cleared up? Get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help.

What types of issues does your group practice specialize in?

Our practice specializes in a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth.
We also specialize in working with family-related issues such as parenting or family-related challenges, couples therapy for parent couples, and overcoming childhood wounds.

What therapeutic approaches does your group practice use?

We employ evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals, couples and families, Narrative Therapy, and trauma therapies such as EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

How long are the counselling sessions, and what is the cost at your group practice?

Sessions typically last 50 minutes (or up to 80-90 minutes depending on the practitioner and therapeutic modality used). Fees vary based on the service and therapist.
More information about our rates may be found here. For specific pricing details, please contact us directly at info@safespacecounselling.ca or (604) 440-2105.

How can I book a free consultation or counselling with one of your therapists?

You can book a free consultation or counselling with us at any time by visiting our booking page or by contacting us at info@safespacecounselling.ca or (604) 440-2105.

If you are a new client, please complete our new client booking form. After you submit it, we will contact you to book you in. If you are already a client of ours, you can contact our administrative staff to book or book yourself in using our [Jane Online Booking System].

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