May 2, 2024 by Ghia Townsend Couple's Counselling 0 comments

Couples counselling aims to give couples the tools to understand each other and resolve conflicts. While couples often turn to relationship counselling during turmoil, it’s beneficial at any relationship stage.

Couples counselling can help with:

Settling disagreements over financial, parenting, or other matters
Learning how to communicate more effectively
Improving the ability to resolve conflicts in a healthy manner
Recognizing and addressing issues that are negatively impacting the relationship
Building trust and addressing trust issues
Rekindling the romance and fostering intimacy
Working through the challenges of infidelity
Addressing differences in parenting styles
Injecting passion into a stale relationship
Preventing divorce and saving a struggling marriage
Finding a positive and constructive way to end a relationship
Types of Couples Counselling

Like individual counselling, couples therapy uses a variety of approaches and techniques.

Learning more about the different types of couples therapy will help you find the right counselor.

Emotionally focused therapy
Gottman method of couples therapy
Solution-focused therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
Discernment counselling
What Type of Therapy is Best for Married Couples?

The best type of therapy can vary based on your personal preferences and goals. So, in addition to finding the correct type of counselling, you must find a therapist who’s a good fit for both partners’ needs.

Ready to explore couples counselling options? Contact Toronto Psychological Services to find the right therapy for your relationship.