Couples Counselling

Couples Counselling in Burnaby

Begin with a free 15-minute consultation to see how we can support you

Couples and
Relationship Counselling in BC

Starting couples counselling is similar to driving. You and your partner are in the front and as your counsellor, I’m sat in the passenger seat in the back. You both set a goal similar to a destination, and this determines the direction we drive in. You and your partner may struggle to agree on which direction we should drive towards. I will gently encourage you to slow down so we pull over and focus on what emotions are coming to the surface. Some sessions may involve driving down familiar roads, some of which are upsetting and painful for one or both of you. This is not easy, but you are not alone; we process these experiences together as we move forward. You gain new insight about your partner; you learn about their needs and fears, how their attachment style impacts your relationship, and what goes on underneath the surface. This new insight will help you strengthen your connection and bond. As you drive home after your counselling session and reflect on your relationship, you notice how far you have come.

I am a registered clinical counsellor (#19428) who supports individuals in strengthening their connections and relationship.
At Ease Counselling in Burnaby, I offer couples counselling in person and online counselling to adults.
Couples counselling allows each partner to feel heard, supported, and validated in a safe and supportive space in the Burnaby and online in BC.

How can Couples and Relationship Counselling support you?

Couples counseling can help partners in Burnaby and online. You may feel stuck, frustrated, or disconnected from your partner and want support. As a couple, you may be struggling with one or more of the following:

Communication issues

You and your partner may feel misunderstood and unheard, resulting in disconnection.

Intimacy

You and your partner want to improve emotional and physical intimacy.

Trust

You or your partner feel betrayed and need support building trust and strengthening the connection.

Vulnerability

You or your partner need support breaking down walls and being vulnerable in your relationship.

Trauma or abuse

You or your partner experienced abuse or trauma that impacts your connection and relationship.

Benefits of Couples and Relationship Counselling in Burnaby

Connection

Couples counselling in Burnaby focuses on strengthening the connection and bond between couples. In a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental space, we explore couples’ behavior patterns and identify where they get stuck. Together, we understand how you feel, think, and behave when you get stuck, which helps facilitate new experiences among couples.

Explore

Couples counselling in Burnaby explores your attachment style, childhood, needs, and fears. I meet with each partner individually for one session. This helps me understand their upbringing, who they sought comfort from, and how they coped when their needs were not met. Couples attend sessions together after that, and we unpack how their childhood, attachment, and unmet needs impact their relationship.

Communication

Couples counselling in Burnaby supports couples struggling with communication. We identify negative core beliefs and fears and how these impact communication. Couples also struggle to communicate their thoughts and feelings when they argue. We unpack these disagreements and I ensure you feel heard, validated, and supported.

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)

EFT, founded by Dr. Sue Johnson, is an evidence-based modality that focuses on strengthening the connection between couples. In sessions, counselors explore individual attachment patterns and emotions. At Ease Counselling, I use EFT techniques to help couples in Burnaby. I support them in processing challenges, reaching their goals, and strengthening their bond.

Why Choose At Ease Counselling?

Client-driven approach

At Ease Counselling sessions focus on meeting you where you are and working at your pace alongside you with compassion, kindness, and curiosity in Burnaby and online.

Trauma-informed counselling

At Ease Counselling services, I incorporate evidence-based modalities in every session. I am trained in various evidence-based modalities, including Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Each of these modalities equips me to support your unique needs, and we work together to achieve your counselling goals.

Anti-oppressive practice

At Ease Counselling understands the impact of inequality and oppression when supporting you in a safe, non-judgmental, inclusive space in Burnaby and online. People from all ethnic backgrounds, genders, and sexual orientations, including 2SLGBTQI+, are welcome.

Services

Areas of Practice

Modalities