I love working with couples to improve their relationships. Whether you are a new couple, or have a long-term relationship or marriage, counselling is a great way to improve or maintain your relationship satisfaction.
I am in awe of how much impact a healthy, loving, secure and supportive relationship can have on our lives. Research tells us that healthy relationships have positive effects on self-image, stress management, recovery from trauma, and mental and physical health. Having strong, healthy relationships in our lives can help us to pursue our goals and create meaning in our lives. I work using evidence-based couples counselling approaches that emphasize enhancing emotional connection, improving communication, working through conflict, and increasing/restoring respect, affection and intimacy between partners.
I understand the vulnerability that often comes with showing up to a couples counselling session for the first time. I do my best to create a space that allows both partners to feel safe to share, and for everyone to feel heard, respected and involved in the process.
Couples and marriage counselling usually takes place in-person at my office in downtown Campbell River. Virtual counselling is also available.