Couples Counselling In Vancouver, BC

Build the tools you need to support your relationships. If you are looking for in person or online counselling support, we have a diverse team of registered counsellors who are here to help support couples maintain a strong relationship through emotionally focused therapy. Whether you’re seeking individual support or joint marriage counselling, our compassionate team are here to help you regain a healthy and satisfying relationship.

Relationships require work but with therapy, they can be playful again

Healthy human connection creates space for us to grow as people and is often the foundation for happiness and fulfillment in our lives. However, when connections are broken, they can be overwhelming and lead to anxiety, relationship distress, depression or at worst, trauma. 

Even the most caring person can fall into unproductive patterns of behaviour. Healthy relationships require awareness around emotional connection, communication, reciprocation, respect, boundaries, conflict resolution, insight, and consideration. A couples therapist will help you develop these skills through couples therapy, which is sometimes necessary to help you understand yourself and how you can communicate yourself better within your relationships. 

During couples counselling, your therapy sessions will consist of helping you rebuild trust by improving communication, gain a deeper connection with your partner, reduce feelings of feeling stuck, understand each other’s communication styles, and set goals that will help personal growth for all parties through various therapeutic techniques.

Relationship counselling could be for you if you feel that…

  • It is difficult for you to feel safe or trust others
  • You are feeling disconnected from your partner and feel like your individual needs aren’t being met
  • You need assistance in creating healthy boundaries as a couple or as an individual
  • You have difficulty with family members and/or friends
  • You tend to people please at your own expense
  • You are experiencing issues with your romantic partner
  • You feel fearful or embarrassed in social situations
  • You have lost your understanding of self and relationship to self during a transitional period
  • You want to feel confident making new connections
  • You want to deepen a connection
  • You want to implement better boundaries

Navigating relationship therapy solo

As human beings, we are constantly in relationship with others—whether it’s with a partner, family, friends, or even colleagues. These relationships shape our experiences, emotions, and overall well-being.

Engaging in relationship counselling as an individual offers a unique opportunity to explore and understand relationship dynamics from a personal perspective. It provides a safe space to reflect on your feelings, behaviours, and patterns, allowing you to gain deeper insights into how you relate to others.

Taking the step to engage in relationship therapy as an individual is a proactive way to enhance your relationships and overall quality of life.

Why Relationship Counselling at Sana in Vancouver?

We’ve supported Vancouverites with couples counselling at our Kitsilano Office to build healthier relationships and self esteem, since 2016. We serve individuals in relationships and folks of all nationalities and sexual orientations who are experiencing problematic relationship patterns. If you want to sustain and maintain the healthy and loving relationships that you deserve, couples therapy is for you.

We understand that seeking therapy can be difficult and can leave people feeling overwhelmed, but we believe that everyone deserves to have a fulfilling relationship. At Sana Counselling, you will find a couples counsellor with the specialized training and compassion to help with any relationship difficulties you might be facing. By supporting growth, we will help you face your relationship issues and ensure this transformative journey leads to improving relationships.

Through couples counselling, whether you opt for in person or online therapy, we will help you break any negative patterns you feel stuck in right from the initial session.

STEP 1

Book a free consultation

Schedule a brief phone call with one of our counsellors to explore your goals, challenges, and what kind of support you’re seeking.

STEP 2

Match with your counsellor

You’ll be matched with a counsellor who can best support you on your healing journey.

STEP 3

Book your first session

In your first session, we’ll create a non-judgmental space where you can safely express your feelings, explore your emotions, and begin developing tools for growth and resilience.

How we work

A bit of fear is common and so normal!

We understand how difficult this can be and want to make the process of working together as smooth as possible, so you can focus on what’s important, your mental health.

“I can’t put into words what this experience has done for me. I have grown into a stronger, healthier, more confident person and the best version of myself that I have ever been. Working with Sana Counselling has made my life better!”

— JG

Book A Consultation

Book a free 15 minute phone call to see if we're a good fit

Fifteen minutes, no cost, no intake form. You say what has been going on. We say whether this is the kind of work that will help, and who here is the right person for it.

If it is not a fit, we will tell you that and point you somewhere better.