Common Reasons Couples Seek Therapy
Many couples reach out to us when they **feel stuck**, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. **Couples therapy** can be a valuable step in restoring connection and improving communication. We specialize in working with couples facing a wide range of **relationship issues**, including:
having difficulty communicating during conflicts.
caught in a "negative cycle" of reactivity to one another.
struggling with emotional or physical intimacy and want to regain their connection.
have experienced a betrayal, breach of trust, or infidelity in their relationship.
having difficulty parenting or co-parenting together, or are navigating the transition to parenthood.
seeking support in preparing for or adjusting to marriage or cohabitation.
facing relationship strain due to a life transition, loss or external stressor.
looking to sort through the difficult decision about whether to remain together or separate. Partners may be in different places, with one partner being committed and the other feeling unsure or ambivalent about the relationship.
Seeking marriage counseling to address ongoing challenges in the relationship and improve communication, intimacy, and overall connection.
Looking for relationship counseling to explore personal and relational growth, strengthen the bond, and resolve conflicts in a healthy way.
Effective Techniques in Couples Therapy and Marriage Counselling
Couples counselling sessions may incorporate:
de-escalation of negative interactional patterns
in-session communications coaching to help communicate effectively
building skills to self-regulate and co-regulate difficult emotions
emotional processing of ruptures in the relationship
support to restructure the bond, building more secure attachment
building parenting skills
creating a safe space to negotiate problem-areas and find solutions that work for both partners
Sessions may also include elements of family therapy or individual therapy, depending on the couple’s goals and the needs of each partner.
Inclusive Relationship Counselling
At West End Therapy, we welcome all couples, including LGBTQIA2S+ couples, non-monogamous couples, and those navigating life’s challenges with their loved ones. We understand that every relationship is unique, and we aim to provide a safe environment where you can feel supported and heard.
What to Expect in Couples Counselling Sessions
In most cases, your trusted therapist will meet with you as a couple and schedule an individual session with each partner. This helps your Winnipeg therapist gain an understanding of each partner’s perspective and gather a clearer picture of the relationship functioning. Your therapist will then collaborate with you to establish therapeutic goals and initial focus of therapy.
Your first session is an opportunity to reflect on how you feel in your relationship, explore barriers, and consider what healing might look like. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your loved ones, couples therapy can be a powerful step in the healing process.
We welcome new clients from all walks of life—whether you're attending in person or considering online therapy, we’re here to support you.
Please see Our Rates page for session fees
Additional Support Options
If you're also seeking a family therapist to support relationships with children or extended family, or want to explore play therapy for children while working on your relationship as a couple, our team can help coordinate a comprehensive care plan.
Couples often seek therapy to reconnect, grow together, and build lasting, respectful relationships. At West End Therapy, located in Winnipeg, MB, our goal is to provide compassionate, effective support every step of the way.
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