![Sharolyn Sloat, PhD, CPBC #1666](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sharolyn-sloat.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Sharolyn Sloat, PhD, CPBC #1666
Psychologist (Registered with CPBC)
453 Head Street, West Bay Marina, Victoria, British Columbia V9A 5S1 | 250.884.9041
Dr Sloat's couples counselling is based on the belief that we are all in this world to be happy, and in order to be happy we must have our needs met. When in relationships, people sometimes fail to get their needs met, and when this happens there is conflict and discord. Dr Sloat helps people to clarify and articulate their needs in relation to their partners, and thus facilitates harmony between them. She does not take sides, but instead focuses on helping partners to renegotiate and/or redefine their relationships such that they become viable on both sides. Also see - http://CouplesCounsellingVictoria.info
![Authentic Connections Therapy- Steve Price, B.Ed, MCP, RCC, CCPA](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/authentic-connections-therapy-steve-price.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Authentic Connections Therapy- Steve Price, B.Ed, MCP, RCC, CCPA
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
I work with couples using Gottman Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Attachment Therapy. I will help you identify your maladaptive patterns of behaviour and improve your communication skills. There is no shame in getting some coaching in how we connect with each other and how we can better meet each others needs. I use a strengths based approach to help you see the positives and remember why you fell in love.
![Paula Marie Green, M.A. (Hons.), R.C.C.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/paula-marie-green.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Paula Marie Green, M.A. (Hons.), R.C.C.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
218-2186 Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1G3 | 250-813-3256
I work primarily from an emotion-focused therapy (EFT) approach, and I am also a Certified Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Practitioner. I will work with you to help you regain your emotional connection and feel close again. We all want to feel safe, supported, loved and valued in our intimate connections, as well at to know that our partner is available, responsive and engaged. Love is no longer a mystery, and research in couple's counselling has shown that we can repair and restore relationships even after painful disconnection and betrayal. Healing is entirely possible if both partners are willing to show up and commit to the process.
![Mark Watts, MTC, CCH](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/mark-watts.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Mark Watts, MTC, CCH
Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor, Board Certified Counselling Hypnotherapist
Suite 300-848 Courtney Street , ca-bc-victoria, British Columbia V8W 1C4 | 2504152646
Couples seek counselling for multiple reasons – from fighting and frustration to affairs or intimacy. Sometimes partners sense their relationship could just be better. Virtually all challenged relationships can be improved with better communications. Together we will explore and expand our communication skills, and practice them in a supportive and safe environment. Talking through the personal issues that each partner brings to the relationship can help couples build intimacy and grow closer.
![Mary Munro, MA, MCouns, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/mary-munro.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Mary Munro, MA, MCouns, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Vic West, Victoria, British Columbia V9A 6Z5 | 250-589-4172
Being connected to our partners is a great thing – but this closeness can get so complicated! Intimate partners hold a lot of power to disappoint us. How do we get into sync, and get what we need to stay invested? It is hard to manage disappointment. We can sometimes give up too much, agree to things we don’t want – or we go the other way, and start bullying the other person. Both of those are strategies to preserve your connection. Is your strategy working for you? In counselling, I help you clarify what is going on for you, what you both want, and what you can possibly do to get there. I create a safe, easy space to check out your relationship – it may be more fun than you think!
![Geoff Williams, MSW, RCSW, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/geoff-williams.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Geoff Williams, MSW, RCSW, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor & Registered Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
The first step with my approach to couples therapy is for us to establish rapport as you inform me of the problem that has brought you to therapy. I use a Choice Theory approach which includes defining more closely what each of you want for yourselves as individuals and the relationship as a whole. From there, we get to work on rebuilding trust in the relationship by enhancing communication skills so each of you feel listened to, heard, and respected. Then we can build on trust to establish the changes needed to restore the happiness that brought you together in the first place.
![Scott Kouri, Ph.D., RCC.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/scott-kouri.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Scott Kouri, Ph.D., RCC.
Registered Clinical Counsellor
777 Blanshard Street, Suite 102, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2G9 | 7785840583
For a relationship to really thrive, both people in the relationship need to thrive. I focus on the personal growth of each individual in the couple as the foundation for a healthy and happy life together. By bringing out the unique gifts and qualities of each person, the relationship can have its best chances. Once both people are ready for the work of couples therapy, we can work on communication, intimacy, vulnerability, availability, balance, and showing up for each other.
![Alain Langlais, MH, MTC, CHHt](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/alain-langlais.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Alain Langlais, MH, MTC, CHHt
Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Couples counselling focuses on developing strong communication skills, conflict resolution techniques, forgiveness, and effective dialogue. Many couples experience frustration at some point in their relationship where they feel they are not heard, valued or even loved any more. A toxic cycle of blaming, fighting and pulling away begins to form, creating distance and fatigue. For others an affair has shaken the very core of the safety and love they once felt in their relationship. It can be an agonizing and terrifying discovery for the partner who has been betrayed, and strong feelings of guilt, shame and a lack of understanding to how it even happened for the offending partner. Whether you are looking for a tune up to build back the excitement and...(view profile to read more)
![Lina Branter, MACP, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lina-branter.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Lina Branter, MACP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
#Unit 301 – 821 Burdett Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1B3 | (236) 309-4001
Couples can mean a lot of things: a romantic couple, two siblings, a parent/child, or even two friends struggling to connect. Love so often gets buried in untold stories, repressed needs, and personal insecurities. We all long to connect with each other, be accepted for who we are by those we love and yet often we don’t know how to give or receive love because we were never taught. I provide a safe space for partners to really hear and see each other, so they may learn to connect better. I may use concepts from internal family systems, emotionally-focused couples therapy or the Gottmans to help guide the process. Ready to improve your relationship? Let’s get started.
![Ben Bjorgaard, PhDc, MA, RCC, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/ben-bjorgaard.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Ben Bjorgaard, PhDc, MA, RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor
Victoria, British Columbia V8R 4P8 | 833 338 0038
Each relationship faces unique hurdles and holds unique potential for growth. By skillfully tuning in to each other's inner worlds, learning new ways of being together and strategies for navigating conflict, we'll resolve what is hindering you. We’ll get creative and collaborate on new possibilities. Intimate relationships can bring out the deepest parts of ourselves and ignite personal transformation. Learning about how we relate is key to learning about ourselves and each other.
![Heather Awad, MCP, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/heather-awad.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Heather Awad, MCP, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Available for Online Therapy
Are you and your partner stuck in unsolvable arguments? Does one of you tend to ‘demand’ more while the other shuts down and withdraws? Are you feeling less connected and actually adding stress to each other’s lives instead of reducing it? While frustrating, these are perfectly normal patterns of partnership and there is hope. I would be glad to help you untangle the knots, learning to team up together instead of entering battles over who is right. In doing so, we will unpack past traumas and patterns of behaviour, learning to better communicate and to be safely vulnerable in a way that stands your relationship on solid ground.
![Janice Graham, Ph.D., RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/janice-graham.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Janice Graham, Ph.D., RCC
Psychotherapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor
547 Michigan Street, suite #203, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1E2 | 250-588-4534
All couples, gay, heterosexual, lesbian, or Bi-sexual are respectfully welcomed. Most frequent issues presented by all couples include sexuality, financial struggles, parenting issues and communication problems. Sexuality probably presents as the most common concern. Some issues are polyamory, impotence, lack of desire, sexual addiction, indidelity, sexual trauma and abuse and incest. Dr. Graham's clients find her easy to talk to and discussion is frank and respectful. Some couples are struggling with questions concerning whether or when to have children and infertily. Most couples have the goal to strengthen their bond but others need support to end an unhappy relationship.
![Michael Simard, RTC, SEP, RYT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/michael-simard.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Michael Simard, RTC, SEP, RYT
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
1822 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1B9 | 250-886-3992
I believe couples counselling to be a healthy way to both prevent significant problems, and an important method of addressing and sifting through already challenging dynamics. Communication, intimacy, trust, respect and shared ideas, beliefs and life direction are some of what often bring couples to counselling. I am non-judgemental and objective in my work with couples. It is of the utmost importance that each person feels safe, respected, valued and able to express themselves during sessions. Strong healthy relationships add meaning and satisfaction to life. I hope to assist couples in their journey to remain connected to one another.
![Erin Laird, Erin Laird](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/erin-laird.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Erin Laird, Erin Laird
Registered Clinical Counsellor
1589 Rowan Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 1X4 | +1 02505085845
Thinking about getting married? Not the marriage type? Together learn more about yourself and the other you want to be with as we explore hopes, dreams, values, and beliefs. Master the art of negotiation and compromise in conflict, as well as the maintenance of healthy boundaries around those "big deal-breaker" issues. Couples of all types of configurations will learn about being an ally for each other as we work towards respect, love, collaborative problem solving and mutual understanding.
![Alexandra Goodall, MA, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/alexandra-goodall.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Alexandra Goodall, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Psychotherapist, Sex and Intimacy Coach
Available for Online Therapy
Healing and growing in our sexuality & eroticism can help us understand ourselves and our partners in ways we may have never been privileged to before. It opens us to the appreciation of the full depth and breadth of human erotic expression. I work with individuals and couples. My approach is informed by training as an Erotic Blueprint Coach, somatic attachment and conscious kink. All forms of love, relationship structures, and sexual expression welcome.
![Alan Caplan, MA, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/alan-caplan.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Alan Caplan, MA, CCC
CCC
13-127 Aldersmith Place , Victoria, British Columbia V9A 7M7 | 250-753-3706
i have over 30 years dealing with couples issues and have facilitated many healing relationships. The focus of this work is on recognizing some of the communications that create distance and resentments because members of a couple resort to protecting themselves from fear or pain rather than opening to the truth of what they are experiencing. Once a couple recognizes the value of sharing what is really going on and exploring their differences the intimacy and love returns. I also facilitate an active listening process where each person really listens to the other person without interupting or contradicting. After a bit of practise many couples report that this promotes postive changes.
![Cally Farr, MA, RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/cally-farr.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Cally Farr, MA, RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
7 - 1140 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 3K8 | 250-388-6684
Couples can get into cycles of negative interaction which lead to more and more pain and hurt. Through Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy couples learn to recognize their feelings and patterns of interaction, and to become more resilient and more empathic to themselves and their partner. With gentle challenge I will help you examine your own stuck places, and then to discover new ways of relating to your partner. Thus you will both shift to more positive patterns of interaction.
![Michelle Gay, M.A., RCC, CCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/michelle-gay.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Michelle Gay, M.A., RCC, CCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, EMDR Certified Therapist and EMDRIA Certified Consultant, Teacher (BC and TESL Canada)
1-1140 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 3K8 | 250-412-5921
Seeking counselling for your relationship can bring you more clarity about habitual patterns, about your individual self and about your direction to move forward. I provide a safe and confidential place for you and your partner to talk to each other, explore your concerns and to be understood by each other. Sometimes this can involve learning communication skills to help you navigate conversations, tools to manage strong emotions and setting goals.
![Gravitate Counselling Inc., MA/M.Ed., RCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/gravitate-counselling-inc..jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Gravitate Counselling Inc., MA/M.Ed., RCC
Registered Clinical Counsellor
#366, 2223A Oak Bay Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia V8R 1C2 | 778-677-7978
Couples counselling can offer benefits to partners in every stage of their relationship. Dating, engaged, or married, relationship counselling can help build, strengthen or repair your connection with one another. Working with Linda Duarte, Kathryn McInroy or Andee Dale at Gravitate Counselling Inc. can help you and your partner build a strong foundation, discuss important relationship topics, work through challenges, change existing patterns to something that works better for both of you, or adjust to a new season in your relationship. We can also help with co-parenting conversations and when couples decide to end their relationship.
![Maryse Neilson, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/maryse-neilson.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Maryse Neilson, MSW, RSW
Counsellor and Registered Social Worker
Cedar Hill/Saanich, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 3W8 | 250-532-1655
Intimate relationships are the backdrop for intense personal learning and development! To have a better relationship with other, we often need to have a better relationship with self. I will help you and your partner be in relationship more authentically, with a stronger sense of self and differentiation that will ironically help you choose more closeness and intimacy. The relationship you desire is within reach.