Marriage and Couples Counselling in London Ontario
Relationships take a lot of work - you don't have to be in a crisis to reach out for couples counselling. Olivia and Laura are both ready to meet you where you are at, listen to your concerns, and support you in your relationship the way you need it. We require that both of you participate in a 15 min consult together to determine if we are the right fit. We will refer you to a therapist in our community if we feel our treatment options are not suited to your concerns.
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Does couples counselling work?
Couples counselling can be very effective, and its success depends on the couple’s willingness to communicate, make changes, and work through challenges together. Our therapists help partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationship through a variety of approaches.
How We Can Help
How We Can Help
- Improve Communication – we will work active listening, empathy, and helpful ways to express feelings.
- Resolve Conflict – we can address recurring arguments and underlying issues that get you stuck.
- Strengthen Emotional & Physical Intimacy – Encouraging deeper connection in a way you both want.
- Support Life Transitions – We can help with parenthood, grief and loss, job changes, etc.
What if my partner doesn't want to go to couples therapy?
Couples counselling is a collaborative effort - it requires both partners to be committed to the process. We do not recommend booking a therapy appointment if you have not both agreed to attend. If this is the case, we recommend seeking individual therapy first.
How do we best prepare for couples counselling?
Here are some steps you might consider taking before starting:
1. Set Intentions
1. Set Intentions
- Discuss why you’re going and what you both hope to gain (better communication, conflict resolution, rebuilding trust, etc.).
- Approach therapy as a way to strengthen the relationship, not to fix problems.
- Therapy is a safe space to be honest—try to stay open to feedback and different perspectives.
- Be willing to listen without defensiveness and work on solutions together.
- Before your first session you might reflect on the biggest challenges in your relationship (together or individually)
- Think about specific patterns or behaviours that cause tension (e.g., communication breakdowns, trust issues, parenting conflicts).
- Therapy isn’t about proving who’s right or wrong—it’s about understanding each other and working collaboratively.
- Use “I” statements (e.g., “I feel unheard when…” instead of “You never listen”).
- Therapy isn’t a quick fix—it takes time, effort, and consistency on both parts.
- Be patient and willing to practice new skills outside of sessions.
- Find a therapist that feels comfortable for both of you.
- If one therapist doesn’t feel like the right fit, it’s okay to try someone else.
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