Couples Therapy

My Approach to Couples Therapy

I believe that counselling can be most successful when we step into our respective roles and work together. You are the expert in your life and experiences, and I will never assume to know better than you what you have experienced, felt, and needed, nor what you should or shouldn’t do in the future. While I will hypothesize and sometimes offer suggestions of things for you to try, I aim to listen fully in order to understand you as best as I can, rather than assume or advise.

I also believe that people seek counselling for more than simply to be listened to; clients typically want a counsellor that they believe has the expertise needed to help them with the changes they wish to experience. Therefore, I will actively use my training and competence to support you to grow your own understanding, discover solutions, and resolve what previously felt stuck. You will remain the expert in your life and experience, and I will bring my expertise as a therapist to serve you to the best of my abilities.

What to Expect from Couples Therapy

I have a non-judgmental, relaxed energy and aim to create safety and ease between myself and my clients. I want my clients to feel comfortable being themselves, sharing openly, and daring to be authentic.

At the same time, I know that counselling is an investment, both of time and financial resources. Clients come to me wanting positive change in their lives, and achieving this change requires focus and attention. My work balances the need for ease and fluidity with a solution oriented approach, which tends to help my clients meet their change goals while feeling natural and free from rigidity or pressure.