![Roberta Abbott, MA, MC, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/roberta-abbott.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Roberta Abbott, MA, MC, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
In K7G 2N1 - Nearby to Athens.
Couples often come for counselling when one person is seriously contemplating leaving the relationship. The person who wishes to hold the relationship together is often the one who initiates and it can be a challenge convincing your partner to try one more time to resolve seemingly impossible issues. I employ the Gottman method of couples counseling. By examining the positive aspects of your relationship and its strengths - which may seem to have faded and become undetectable - we can find ways to overcome the challenges. If there are underlying individual issues that need examination, we can do that so that both persons feel strong and resilient and able to move forward together.
![Kathy Doornekamp, RP , RMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/kathy-doornekamp.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Kathy Doornekamp, RP , RMFT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist
In K7H 2Y4 - Nearby to Athens.
I love seeing couples move from a place of conflict and disharmony to a place of deep intimacy and respect for one another. With training in emotionally focused therapy, I approach couple therapy from an attachment perspective, exploring the nature of partner conflict (Identifying their negative cycle of communication), identifying the emotions that drive the negative cycle, and working with the couple to help them re-express those emotions needs in healthier ways.
![Sarah White, MSc, RP, RMFT-S](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/sarah-white.jpg)
Couples Counsellor
Sarah White, MSc, RP, RMFT-S
Registered Psychotherapist/Registered Marriage & Family Therapist
In K6V 5T1 - Nearby to Athens.
There are many benefits to couple counselling including improved communication, enhanced ability to resolve conflict effectively, increased emotional and sexual intimacy, improved ability to problem solve and increased confidence in co-parenting. Sarah can assist you and your partner in these areas and in other challenging areas of your relationship so that you can experience a reduction in relationship stress and a renewed closeness with your partner. Feel free to call Sarah to discuss how she can assist you in resolving the issues in your relationship.
![Yasmin Goldie, RP, RN](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/yasmin-goldie.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Yasmin Goldie, RP, RN
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Nurse
Available for Online Therapy
Communication skills are particularly useful for couples but often need to be learned and practiced. Past hurts need to be mended and cuts need to heal before trust and commitment can build a new foundation on which to move forward. Sometimes the early months of a relationship spark excitement and feelings of euphoria; however, these euphoric feelings give way to familiarity, and we start taking each other for granted. Relationship counseling promotes individual growth and awareness and works towards improved intimacy and deeper connection. Using the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can help partners bring back the spark and give you new reasons to celebrate.
![Melissa Letourneau, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/melissa-letourneau.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Melissa Letourneau, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Healthy relationships and emotional connection are typically fostered by effective communication and boundaries. Therapy can help you and your partner understand the patterns you are currently feeling stuck in and learn how to communicate each of your needs and perspectives from a place of vulnerability, compassion, and care. I work with individuals, couples and families. Book a free consultation to explore if we are a good fit for therapy.
![Bojena Kelmendi, M.S.W. R.S.W.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/bojena-kelmendi.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Bojena Kelmendi, M.S.W. R.S.W.
Registered Social Worker, Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
Over the course of your relationship, you are going to face its ups and downs. Learning how to meet all that life may throw at you, together as a couple and grow stronger in each experience are just some of the many benefits of couples counselling I provide. I help you develop the tools you need for when your relationship goes through a tough time. You'll learn how trust and open to your partner and feel safe, how to respond to your partner's needs during the good and the bad times, keep moving forward and blooming as the time goes by.
![Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/philip-starkman.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Loving, successful relationships need to be carefully and skillfully nurtured in the following five areas: Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual, Sexual, Financial. Couples who are ready to do ongoing work on their relationships are richly rewarded with a loving, meaningful and joyful life together. Committed relationships that have the possibility of morphing into long term relationships benefit greatly by being guided by the Gottman research on relationships as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Premarital Counselling prepares a couple for a new stage in their relationship by identifying potential areas of conflict and strength and developing tools to create a strong foundation.
![Magdalena Karakehayova, RP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/magdalena-karakehayova.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Magdalena Karakehayova, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Couples can often become fixated on repairing their partners’ behavior and waiting for the other to change before feeling content in the relationship. However, in my work with couples, I have found it fruitful to explore how each person in the relationship is contributing to a dynamic that they would like to change. I also believe that therapy should be a space where each person can express their views and feel validated and accepted by their partner(s). Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ensure we are a good fit.