Couples Counselling

I’m a couple and relationship counsellor who helps partners improve connection, communication, and emotional safety using a blend of the Gottman approach-and a strength-based perspective. I support couples in understanding the patterns that keep conflict repeating-such as how conversations escalate, how bids for connection get missed, and what tends to shut down communication-so you can respond differently in the moment. Sessions focus on practical, skills-based strategies for more effective dialogue (including constructive listening, responsibility-taking, and repair after conflict), while also highlighting what’s already strong in your relationship. My goal is to help you build a partnership that feels more cooperative, respectful, and resilient.

This approach is especially helpful for couples who:

• Are experiencing recurring arguments or feel stuck in the same cycle of conflict.
• Struggle with communication breakdowns (misunderstandings, shutting down, defensiveness, or “talking past” each other).
• Want to improve emotional connection and repair after disagreements.
• Are navigating transition periods (e.g., becoming parents, moving in together, major life changes).