Marriage Counselling and Couples Therapy
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Couples Counselling in Manotick
Relationships are extremely rewarding but no matter how good a relationship is, there will always be disagreements and conflicts. If you and your partner are struggling or having constant unresolved difficulties it may be time to consider couples counselling or couples therapy. Couples counselling can help you communicate better with your partner and improve as a couple. Sometimes even if you aren’t struggling with a specific issue, you can still attend a session with a counsellor as a check-up or preemptively learn communication techniques when hardships do come up in the future. This allows our couples counsellors to evaluate your relationship, and make suggestions on how you can improve, even if it’s a perfectly healthy relationship.
Reasons You Might Be Seeking Couples Counselling
Sometimes a couple will be looking for solutions to specific conflicts going on in their lives and how they can improve one aspect of their relationship. But how do you know if couples counselling is right for you? If you relate to or are seeking counselling for any of the following topics, couples counselling in Manotick is something you might want to consider:
- Problems with mood or anxiety
- Coping and interpersonal conflict
- Unstable emotions and mood swings
- Anger management
- Marital satisfaction
- Difficulty communicating emotions
- Parenting after separation
- Parenting challenges
- Infidelity
- Problems with drinking, drug use, and gambling
If you think any of these issues are affecting your relationship you can get help today by contacting Manotick Marriage. Even if you aren’t experiencing any of the issues mentioned, there are no prerequisites for starting couples counselling, and every couple no matter their situation can benefit from couples therapy. All relationships have peaks and valleys, with passion followed by boredom. Sometimes unintentional actions like lack of accountability, manipulation, anger, and contempt can exist within a relationship. Manotick Marriage has professional couples counsellors in Manotick to help you and your partner work on interrelationship issues together. Contact us today at 613-425-4257 to get back on the right track.
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Conflict Resolution
Conflict resolution is one of the most common areas a couple can improve on and is such an important pillar to any long-term successful relationship. It’s impossible for two people to agree on everything, all the time. Human beings are different; it’s what makes us special, unique, and ultimately compatible in a relationship. Conflicts are going to arise in every relationship and learning how to resolve them in an effective way is an extremely important skill to have. How you resolve conflicts is what will determine how you grow as a person, and as a couple. Contact us today and the experts here at Manotick Marriage can put you in contact with an experienced Manotick couples counsellor that’s right for you and your partner's needs.
Contact Manotick Marriage Today To Work With Experienced Therapists
Manotick Marriage Proudly serves Manotick, Barrhaven, Ottawa South, Greely, Metcalfe, Osgoode and more! With our experienced and understanding couples counsellors, you can trust us to work with you and your partner effectively and help your relationship grow. The couples counselling professionals at Manotick Marriage can teach methods to regulate emotions and use healthy communication to resolve your problems, no matter how recent or deep-rooted they might be. Not only that, but counsellors provide a safe, neutral zone for couples to communicate. If couples counselling is new to you or is something you’ve been particularly interested in, reach out to us anytime or take a look at all our counsellors and browse by their expertise! We’re happy to help answer any questions you might have about the couples counselling process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should we expect during our first couples counselling session?
The first couples counselling session can usually go in whatever direction you feel most comfortable with. That being said, with the first session, it’s usually more of an introduction. It’s also typically where ground rules and boundaries are set to ensure the safety and comfort of both the couple and the therapist. The couples counsellor will likely discuss administrative topics as well such as client confidentiality, policies regarding cancellations, and the methodologies used for your couples counselling sessions.
What are some common issues that couples often seek counselling for?
Couples counselling services from Manotick Marriage can help with a wide variety of issues that couples all across Ottawa have benefited from. At Manotick Marriage often see couples seek out couples counselling for the following:
- Communication problems
- Trust building
- Conflict resolution
- Intimacy or sexual concerns
- Financial disagreements
- Parental conflicts
- Health problems and emotional support
How long does couples counselling last?
This totally depends on the couple. You are able to choose however long you’re comfortable with but typically, session last around one hour. As for long-term duration, you are able to have as many sessions as you’d like. You can book as little as one or two sessions, or book ongoing sessions for long-term counselling if you are enjoying progress. On average, many couples book around 6-10 sessions.
Can couples counselling help if we're considering separation or divorce?
Absolutely. Couples counselling is extremely common when separation or divorce is being considered. The main goal of couples counselling is to improve the relationship at hand, whether that’s working on communication, trust, or family troubles. Couples counselling can also offer guidance before, during, or after separation.
How can we make the most out of our couples counselling sessions?
The couples who gain the most out of our couples counselling sessions truly want to be there, commit to the process, and focus on putting in work on themselves rather than focusing on their partners. A few other key points to keep in mind that can help couples with having more successful sessions include:
- Embracing honesty and vulnerability
- Setting goals and doing the work when they go home
- Open communication with the couples counsellor
- Takes accountability and responsibility for issues
- Patience and active listening