How do you feel about your relationship right now?
If you are in a relationship, you surely know that even happy relationships take effort. When a relationship is struggling, it’s not always about one big problem. Often, it’s the buildup of many different issues, such as:
• Unmet needs
• Miscommunication
• Past emotional wounds
Many couples find themselves stuck in the same unhelpful or toxic patterns and having difficulty understanding each other. And then, there are bigger issues, such as infidelity, a breach of trust or a traumatic event that you suffered together as a couple.
If any of this seems familiar, you’re not alone in your struggle! And in many cases, all you need is a little support.
Working together with a skilled therapist can help deepen your understanding of each other, guide you closer, heal wounds that are struggling to heal, and create healthier patterns in the ways you communicate and connect with each other.
Discover couples therapy in Calgary
Why should you seek couples counselling?
Relationships oftentimes struggle with many different issues and challenges, such as:​
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Lack of closeness and/or respect
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Affairs or infidelity
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Conflicts (e.g., over responsibilities at home)
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Different approaches to raising children
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External stressors (e.g., health, work, family, etc.)
How couples counselling can help
Couples therapy can provide invaluable support if you're dealing with those (or different) challenges. Working together with a therapist can also provide guidance and healing around helping you as a couple to uncouple, meaning moving forward separately if this is what you have chosen.
Counselling during or after separation can help with co-parenting, communication and grieving the loss of your relationship as you possibly move forward into new relationships.
What types of relationships we support
New dating relationships
Married couples
LGBTQ+
couples
Non-monogamous couples
Blended
families
Non-traditional relationships
Relationship counselling: Our approach
When working with clients struggling with relationship issues, we rely on three evidence-based modalities that have helped many of our clients.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples counselling
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Emotional disconnection is a serious problem for many couples, especially if you feel like you're not really being seen, heard, or understood. EFT helps couples identify the negative cycles they get stuck in and guides them toward a deeper and more meaningful emotional relationship.
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When working with EFT, we’ll explore the deeper emotions that fuel conflict or distance in your relationship. We’ll work on how to express those feelings in ways that promote closeness and mutual understanding instead of pushing each other away. Over time, EFT therapy will help you build trust and safety in your relationship.
The Gottman Method
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This approach to couples therapy offers practical tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and deepen friendship and intimacy between you and your partner. When working with the Gottman Method, you'll learn how to recognize patterns that adversely affect your relationship (e.g., criticism, defensiveness, or stonewalling) and replace them with healthier habits (especially listening, responding, and supporting each other).
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We’ll also build on your strengths as a couple, helping you benefit from what’s already working in your relationship to help you make your relationship feel more meaningful and secure.
Don’t worry; you don’t need to know the ins and outs of those modalities. It’s our role to select the best therapeutic approach that will help your relationship in the most effective manner. During our first meetings, we’ll discuss the best strategy that’s tailored to your needs and situation.
Here's what you need to know
Start couples counselling with us!
Cash, check or e-Transfer within 24 hours of your booked appointment.
Availability amongst therapists varies with both evening and weekend availability.
An individual 60-min session ranges between 175$ to 220$. A sliding scale is available.
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1640 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Relationship therapy in Calgary & across Alberta
Book a free initial consultation
Starting couples therapy can feel like a big decision—and it is. It means you care about your relationship and are willing to invest in making it stronger and happier. We also know how important it is to find a therapist with whom both of you feel comfortable—someone you can trust to support you without taking sides.
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That’s why we offer a free initial consultation. It’s a chance for you and your partner to meet with us, ask questions, and get a feel for whether we’re the right fit. There’s no pressure to commit—it’s simply a space to explore whether this feels like the right next step for your relationship.
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When you’re ready, you can book your free couples consultation through our JaneApp booking link below. And if you’d like to ask a few questions first, feel free to reach out using the contact form.
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We’re here when you’re ready to begin—together.