Counselling for Couples

It is common for conflicts to arise in intimate relationships. When (or preferably before) these disputes become chronic or insurmountable, it is wise for the couple to seek objective help. Many healthy couples attend counselling as a preventative measure, since the longer we wait to work through an issue, the more pain and resentment piles on top of it. Most people embark upon a therapeutic journey because they want to change a situation or the way they are feeling. These changes will impact not only our own lives, but also the lives around us; thus, only one partner need come to counselling in order for the situation to change. Ideally, however, both partners attend counselling and share the freedom to speak openly with the support of a neutral person. As with all psychotherapy, neither partner will face judgement from the therapist. Labelling behaviours as “right” or “wrong” does not help mend a relationship. Rather, we will explore what works and what does not, what is healthy and what is not, what harms and what heals.

Counselling is appropriate for couples dealing with:

• Finances
• Anger
• Resentment
• Feeling unappreciated
• Controlling partner
• Intimacy issues
• Communication issues
• General conflict
• Parenting issues
• Loss
• Transition
• Coping with in-laws
• Coping with a partner’s mental health issues
• Hurt feelings

Please contact therapy@welkin.ca for more information.

Counselling/psychotherapeutic services are provided by:

Erin Byron, BA, MA Counselling Psychology can be reached confidentially at
519-802-9125.

Gord Hope, MA, PhD Psychology can be reached confidentially at
519-732-5487.

Both Erin and Gord are members of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists, and Psychotherapists.