Couples Counselling – Edmonton

Has your relationship become a constant struggle? Are you afraid that your relationship is getting worse? Is there a part of you that feels helpless or ineffective as a partner? Couples counselling is a collaborative process between a therapist and the couple that aims to facilitate change and improve the client’s quality of life and relationships.

Is Counselling For Us?

Often times, couples say that they have tried different strategies to resolve their problems or maybe they do not know what to do to feel connected or satisfied in their relationship. It is common for every relationship to go through life struggles and it is likely that you have felt the down times in your relationship at some point. However, if you find it difficult to discuss issues without feeling overwhelmed/triggered or wanting to check out and avoid the interaction, it is likely time to consult with a psychologist.

Couples in Distress

Couples who are in a distressed relationship may experience the following:

• Constantly think about or feel preoccupied by the relationship
• Have the same arguments without much resolution
• Are not being able to talk with one another without getting into an argument, walking away, or using the “silent treatment”
• Feel emotionally disconnected and that your partner “doesn’t get you”
• Feel sexually disconnected from one another
• Living parallel lives, living in separate rooms, and not intersecting with one another a lot
• Feel unsure whether they should separate or divorce
• In law issues that may make it difficult to create and maintain a trusting and supportive relationship