The Mental Health Nutritionist
Couples Therapy
THERAPY AND COUNSELLING OPTIONS
Couples Therapy
I approach couples work from a place of curiosity, free from judgment and space for both people in the room feel heard. Couples therapy isn't just for relationships experiencing an exceptionally challenging time. Many people come to work on communication or to rebuild after a period of disconnection.
A key goal is to help you understand what's happening between you, and find a way forward that works for both of you while you gain insight into emotional dynamics, untangle harmful patterns, and strengthen connection and closeness.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) supporting couples, I typically draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Couples Therapy: Are Sessions Together or Separate?
The flow for couples sessions starts with each person completing their own intake form before the first 1hr session that you attend together. This is the time for us to explore some goals, challenges, and how as your therapist I can help support you to reach those goals. Additionally, we will be sure to cover confidentiality, consent to therapy, and any questions you may have.
The Second Couples Therapy Session Allows for Some 1:1 Time with Each Partner
Some partners prefer to book an individual 1hr session separately to better align with their schedules, while other couples clients will book a 1.5hr couples session where I am able to spend 25 minutes individually with each partner and 25 minutes all together to close the session.
Typically every session following would be both partners together as a couple.
Couples Therapy Tends to Be Helpful When You Are...
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Getting stuck in the same arguments without resolution
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Feeling distant or disconnected from your partner
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Navigating a specific life change such as a new baby, grief, career shift
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Working through a breach of trust or rupture in the relationship
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Wanting to build stronger communication patterns proactively
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Considering a major decision together and wanting support
While many Therapists offer Couples Counselling Sessions Online, I prefer to work with Couples Therapy Clients in-person in Guelph at Niilo Wellness.
Clarity On Choosing a Couples Therapist...
Considering Couples Therapy and Individual Therapy?
If either of you are looking for individual counselling in addition to Couples Therapy, which is commonly recommended, it is important to note that it I do not provide separate Individual Therapy or Nutrition Counselling to current couples clients; any individual sessions of a couples client would be to support the couple as a whole.
I offer this clarity so that if you are exploring to work with me as a couples therapist, yet you also feel aligned to work with me individually, you may want to select a different couples therapist to support you as a couple, so we can work together individually.
There are exceptional Couples Counselling Therapists at Niilo Wellness that would be honoured to support you as a Couple if you are choosing to work with me as an Individual.
Ready to nurture your relationship?
All sessions and bookings are through Niilo Wellness. If you're not sure where to start, reaching out to Niilo Admin is recommended. You can also send a message direct to me through email at naomi@niilowellness.ca