Couples Therapy
We'll Conquer Any Storm
Does This Sound Like You?
“I don’t know if you love me anymore”
“No matter what I do for you it is never enough”
“There is no spark left between us, it feels like we have become roommates”
“Lost in the whirlwind of life - are we drifting apart?"
“I can’t trust you anymore”
If you relate to these statements above, then you are not alone. Many believe that marriages and partnerships should feel easy, but in fact, the opposite is true. Just like how we work hard in our careers, personal growth, and other aspects of our lives to reap positive outcomes, relationships require our attention. They must be nurtured with love, consistent warmth, affection, curiosity to understand each other’s worlds, resilience, respect, and patience.
Couples that reach out to Voyage Couples Therapy in Etobicoke or virtually across Ontario often report struggling with:
Engaging in couples therapy can be a transformative experience for partners facing major stress, relationship injuries, extreme conflict, or disconnection.
We at “Voyage Couples Therapy” specialize in relationship counselling and believe that therapy can be a place to create deeper meaning, providing both parties an opportunity to understand each other in terms of values, expectations, dreams, and visions each partner holds for their life. Together, we can collaborate to create a shared vision for your future.
We hold a safe healing space, working with you and your partner, navigating through relational challenges, emotional rollercoasters, and life challenges to better understand what keeps you stuck and what lies beneath the surface.
Using a combination of evidence-based models like Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, our therapists at “VCT” help couples work through identifying negative patterns of interaction and attachment styles. This helps create a toolbox for improved relationship communication and conflict management, along with ways to emotionally regulate themselves to build a happier, closer, and safer relationship.
Areas of Treatment in Couples Therapy
Couples stuck in negative feedback loops and patterns often feel lonely in their relationship. They usually struggle with challenges such as:
Communication Breakdown
Blame Game
Circular Arguments
Emotional Struggles
Lack of Emotional Intimacy
Feeling Unseen & Heard
Different Interests & Goals
Misunderstandings
Poor Communication Skills
Lost Passion & Intimacy
Power Imbalance
Navigate Life transitions
Mental Load Impact
Nagging Partner
What You Get From Couples Therapy
Picture the emotions that you and your partner might experience if:
Are able to view each other more positively even when in distress, hurt, angry or sad
Learning to fight fair without getting stuck in ego battles & breaking free from dysfunctional repetitive patterns.
Ability to show & accept love, compassion, warmth & kindness
Learning to accept influence from each other when you have a difference of opinion by getting unstuck from the “loop” of who is right & who is wrong to dialogue & compromise.
Ability to talk through a difficult situation without getting stuck in a loop of “old patterns”
Collaborate as a team
Honoring each other's values, expectations, hopes & dreams
Recognize unconscious patterns from your childhood that impact your relationship.
Ability to show up for each other fostering trust, intimacy & connection
Learning to speak your needs & creating boundaries for self-protection
Dive Deeper Into Our Key Areas of Focus
Effective Communication
Imagine a communication breakdown like this: It's like when a couple wants to talk to each other, but it feels like one partner is speaking in French and the other in Spanish. They both want to understand each other, but it's really hard because they don't speak the same language. Even though their hearts are in the right place, it feels like they can't really connect, leading to feelings of resentment, frustration, and confusion. This can even impact trust.
The good news is that, just like learning a new language, you can also learn to communicate better with your partner in couples counselling. It takes practice, patience, and the right skills, which we at VCT empower you to develop.
Conflict Resolution For Couples
One prevalent challenge couples face is Conflict Resolution, the second most common issue. Engaging in frequent fights can be draining, especially when the same cycle repeats despite different topics. Therapy escapes these destructive conflict cycles, offering a safe space for constructive exploration and resolution.
New Parent Support
The transition to parenthood can significantly impact your relationship, often leading to increased conflict and a decline in overall satisfaction. We're here to support new parents by helping redefine household dynamics, navigate parenting styles, and ensure a fair distribution of chores.
I am ready but I have some questions. What do I do?
We at “Voyage Couples Therapy” understand the importance of having a connection with your therapist before you commit to the process. We offer a Free 20-minute consultation so that you feel completely confident in finding the right fit, understand our outcome-driven model & get started with building the dream life that you deserve.
Ready to take the next steps toward your healing expedition?
Explore Specialities
We encourage you to learn more about how can we offer support, and our modalities & identify services aligning with your needs.
Book a 20min Consultation
During our call, we explore your needs & goals, answer your questions & explain our process to therapy.
Attend First Session
After the consultation, attend your first session where we dive deeper into your objectives and begin our collaborative journey.