In‑Person Counselling Guelph & Online Therapy Ontario
  Refer Family/Friends

Counselling for Relationship Issues

Couples counselling can be helpful for fostering healthy relationships. Ideally, our intimate relationships are “supposed” to be full of peace, joy, tranquility, and serenity. Many people would like to be in a relationship that is filled with passion. However, it is a fact that relationships are not always a bed of roses. There are times when the emotional roller-coaster ride that we experience with our intimate partners can prove to be too much.

If you are finding yourself arguing and fighting more often with your partner, then the emotional challenges that come with this has likely left you feeling drained. Your relationship dynamics may have changed over the years. Your sex life may have been equally affected and you may not be excited at the thought of each other. The sweet and cherished memories you had together may have been replaced by painful wounds.

At times we can get caught up in patterns that can negatively impact our relationships without us even realising it.

Below are the four main themes identified by Dr. John Gottman, a psychological researcher focused on intimate relationships.

  1. Defensiveness - Playing the victim, blaming the other person, and not taking responsibility are all examples of defensiveness.
  2. Criticism - Criticism often can cause a partner to become defensive or it can even start an argument. Attacking your partner’s character, saying ‘you always’ or ‘you never’, using ‘you statements’ instead of ‘I statements’ are all examples of how criticism can lure it’s ugly head.
  3. Stonewalling - Shutting down, acting busy and tuning their partner out are some examples of stonewalling.
  4. Contempt - Contempt is said to be the most complex and negative of the horsemen. Rolling eyes, feeling or acting superior and name calling or mocking are examples of contempt.

How Couples Counselling can help your Relationship?

Marriage counselling is tailored to meet the needs of each couple. Whether it is as simple as a communication breakdown, or any other intricate issues, professional counselling can be helpful for rebuilding your connection with your partner. A counselling approach that tends to be helpful with couples is Emotion-Focused Therapy. In this approach, the counselor supports both partners to recognize the underlying intentions and emotions of each partner. The therapist then guides the partners to notice the negative interactional patterns and helps them create positive interactional patterns.

If you or a loved one is having trouble with relationships, get in touch with us right away to know how we can help.

Want to know more? Check out our blogs related to relationships.

Counselling Services without wait times.
We offer sliding scale rates with our interns.
Contact us today.

    Book Appointment     Book Free Phone Consult

Affordable Counselling

We provide online therapy in Ontario and in-person counselling in Guelph.

Our Trusted Team: Healing through Human Connection

Each associate and intern has been selected and vetted by Hari Chettiar himself, ensuring that they possess the counselling expertise and deep commitment to human connection that helps our clients heal.

Caitlin Heximer

Caitlin Heximer
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy for Adults and Teens 18+)

View Profile

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, ADHD, Boundaries Setting, Grief and Loss, Stress Management, Workplace Stress, Burnout, Career Transitions.

Lisa Van Huyse

Lisa Van Huyse
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy for Adults and Teens 18+)

View Profile

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Communication Strategies, Pregnancy and Post-Partum Support, Parenting support, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Burnout Recovery.

Mary Lee Knox-Bauer

Mary Lee Knox-Bauer
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy for Adults and Teens 16+)

View Profile

Anxiety, Stress Management, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Communication Skills, Self-Esteem and Body-Image Concerns, Sexuality (LGBTQIA+), Grief and Loss, Chronic Pain and Illness, Parenting Support, Blended Family Support.

Courtney Johnston

Courtney Johnston
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy for Adults and Couples Counselling)

View Profile

Communication Strategies, Depression, Stress Management, Trauma, Sexual Assault, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Burnout, Self-Esteem, Chronic Pain, Relationship Issues and Sexuality (LGBTQIA+).

Susan Vanleeuwen

Susan Vanleeuwen
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy 16+,
Couples and Family Counselling)

View Profile

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Communication Strategies, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, Stress Management, Parenting Support and Strategies.

Allison Farrell

Allison Farrell
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy for Adults and Teens 16+)

View Profile

Anxiety, Stress Management, Emotional Regulation, ADHD Management, Parenting Support, Postpartum Support, Life/Career Transitions, Depression, Trauma, Relationship Issues, Sexuality (LGBTQIA+), Teen Mental Health, Teacher Mental Health.

Kelly O'Hearn

Kelly O'Hearn
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy for Adults and Teens 12+)

View Profile

Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Life Transitions, Emotional Regulation, School-Related stressors and challenges, Self-Esteem Issues, Body Image Concerns, Maternal stress and anxiety, Teen and Youth self-discovery, Parenting Concerns, Relationship Issues.

Sarah Hameed

Sarah Hameed
Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy for Adults and Teens 12+)

View Profile

Anxiety, Depression, Academic or Work-Related Stress, Relationship Issues, Eating Disorders, OCD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Self-Esteem Issues, Grief & Loss, Self-Harm Ideation.

Elizabeth Brown

Elizabeth Brown
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy for Adults and Teens 16+)

View Profile

Anxiety, Depression, Stress Management, Burnout Recovery, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Life Transitions, Sexuality, Relationship Issues, Racial Trauma, LGBTQIA2S+.

Craig Holman

Craig Holman
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy for Adults and Teens 16+)

View Profile

ADHD Management, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Anger Management, Communication Skills, Depression, Chronic Pain and Illness, Emotional Expression & Regulation, Stress, Grief & Loss, Parenting Support, and Burnout.

Jelum Raval

Jelum Raval
Online Therapy

**CASE LOAD FULL**
(Current/Returning Clients only)

View Profile

Relationship Issues, Depression, Parenting Support, Communication Strategies, Couples Therapy, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Self-Esteem Concerns, ADHD Management.

Tania Isnor

Tania Isnor
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**CASE LOAD FULL**
(Current/Returning Clients only)

View Profile

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Restoring Self-Esteem, Burnout Recovery, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Toxic Workplace Stress, Communication Strategies.

Chris Jarvis

Chris Jarvis
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**CASE LOAD FULL**
(Current/Returning Clients only)

View Profile

Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Anger Management, Couples Therapy, Depression, Grief & Loss, Burnout, Spirituality and Faith Concerns, Life Transitions, Parenting Support and Communication Skills.

Heidi Baker

Heidi Baker
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy for Adults)

View Profile

Anxiety, Depression, Parenting Support, Separation and Divorce, Relationship Issues, Spirituality and Faith Concerns, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Grief & Loss, Work‑Life Balance.

Natasha Busic

Natasha Busic
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**CASE LOAD FULL**
(Current/Returning Clients only)

View Profile

Depression, Relationship Issues, Burnout, Anxiety, Stress Reduction and Management, Emotional Regulation, Trauma, Life Transitions, Grief & Loss.

Rochelle Martin

Rochelle Martin
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy 18+ & Couples Counselling)

View Profile

Relationship and Attachment Issues, Anxiety, Stress, Loss of Sense of Self and/or Connection with Others, Trauma, Emotion Regulation, Depression, Self‑Esteem Issues.

Hari Chettiar

Hari Chettiar
In-Person Counselling & Online Therapy

**CASE LOAD FULL**
(Current/Returning Clients only)

View Profile

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger management, Grief & Loss, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Couples Therapy, Gaming Issues, Parenting Support.

Madelyn Whittle

Madelyn Whittle
Online Therapy

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**
(Individual Therapy for Adults)

View Profile

Emotion Regulation, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Self‑Discovery.

  • Follow us for Mental Health Tips on:
Refer Family/Friends Book Appointment

Refer Family/Friends!