Couples therapy can benefit relationships at any stage, whether you are dating, engaged, married, or navigating life after many years together. At Intentions Counselling & Consulting in Burnaby, we provide inclusive couples therapy for all, regardless of marital status, age, race, faith, or sexual orientation. We create a safe, supportive space where both partners feel heard and empowered to work through challenges.
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Therapy can address a variety of issues, including recurring conflicts, feelings of disconnection, infidelity, sexual concerns, or stress caused by external factors like work, family dynamics, or finances. Using evidence-based methods like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), our registered clinical counsellors help couples identify and resolve patterns that hinder connection and intimacy.
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Couples therapy equips you with tools to improve communication, rebuild trust, and foster emotional closeness. Whether strengthening your bond, navigating transitions, or repairing after a crisis, our couples therapy in Burnaby offers the support you need for a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
Definition
Couples Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can help you and your partner improve your relationship. If you are having relationship difficulties, you can seek couples therapy to help rebuild your relationship.
Common Signs
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Escalating conflict and nasty communication habits
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Emotional distance and loneliness
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Falling out of love, i.e. “I love you, but I’m not in love with you.”
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Trust and commitment issues,
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Attachment insecurities that are grounded in feelings of low self-worth and fears of abandonment
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Feeling unsupported and emotionally dismissed
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Difficulty with opening up emotionally
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Sexual intimacy is practically non-existent or there is a lack of desire
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Difficulties with in-laws, friendships, work, or life stressors including health issues
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Abuse, affairs, and addictions (alcohol, drugs, porn, etc.)
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Differences in parenting styles that lead to conflict
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Mismanagement and disagreement on finances
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Things feeling unfair in the division of household chores
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Unequal decision making
Is it Time to Make a Change?
If you feel your relationship would benefit from couples therapy, discuss it with your partner and see if they’re open to it. If they’re resistant to it, explain why it’s important to you and how you think it might help your relationship. At Intentions Counselling we use various therapies, including Gottman Therapy to strengthen your relationship. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to our team.