Relationship Counselling & Couples Therapy in Barrie

Are you and your partner constantly arguing over unresolved problems? Is lack of intimacy starting to take a toll on your relationship? Do you want to save your relationship but do not know where to start?

While no two relationships are the same, many couples experience some of the most common relationship problems at some point in their lives. Issues, such as lack of intimacy, miscommunication, boredom, trust issues, and infidelity, when left unresolved can have an adverse impact on relationships, which can result in breakups or divorce.

Most likely, you are reading this post because you want to save your relationship. Couples counselling therapy in Barrie helps couples deepen their sense of connection not only with each other but also with their own self.

Why Couples Seek Marriage or Couples Counselling in Barrie, Ontario

After the period of courtship, some couples start to experience disagreements. However, arguments and misunderstandings are a normal part of a relationship. It is not reasonable to expect someone else, with their own life experiences and history, to always see things the same way you do.

Many couples seek relationship counselling for 2 reasons:

  1. Finding Themselves in Constant Conflict
    A simple misunderstanding, miscommunication, and criticism can eventually escalate and turn into conflict. In most cases, unresolved issues can affect the atmosphere of your home. You might ask yourself how it got this way. It could seem like your partner cannot do anything right, and your relationship seems too damaged to fix.
  2. Drifting Apart
    You are not fighting or arguing, yet it seems like both of you are leading separate lives. Drift happens when the partners no longer comprehend each other and feel like the spark is gone. Some couples may find themselves thinking about finding a better match elsewhere.

At Insight Centre, we can help couples deal with these problems and heal the emotional wounds by staying close and working through these tough times in our relationships. Relationship counselling can help with this healing process.

Reignite Your Relationship With Counselling in Barrie, Ontario

We understand that couples experience road bumps at some point in their relationship. This is where couples therapy in Barrie, Ontario comes in. At Insight Centre, we will help you develop the right tools and build a safe and secure environment where you and your partner can grow and heal together.

We treat you and your partner equally—we do not take sides. Instead, our relationship counsellor pays close attention to what each person has to say and helps facilitate good communication between you and your partner. We create a safe space where we tackle and fix the core issues, enabling you to improve your relationship.

Why Choose Our Couples Therapy Service in Barrie

Creating an Impartial, Supportive, and Safe Space

Tatyana Bashkatova, our compassionate psychotherapist will listen to you without any judgment. She will take your concerns seriously to ensure you feel safe and welcome during each session.

Personalized Care

We understand that every individual’s struggle is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. At Insight Centre, we create a personalized plan based on your unique needs and preferences. Our commitment is to guide you on your journey to self-discovery and healing.

Expertise and Years of Experience

Tatyana is highly trained in various therapeutic methods and equipped with the skills to help you deal with trauma and overcome challenges.

Effective Methods

Tatyana uses The Gottman Method and Family Systems Therapy in her work. These two distinct approaches used in couples counseling offer unique perspectives and techniques to help couples improve their relationships. Both methods aim to help couples by promoting better communication, conflict resolution, and emotional connection.

The Gottman Method
Focus on Communication: This approach places a strong emphasis on improving communication skills. Couples learn how to express their feelings and needs more effectively, as well as how to listen actively to their partner.

Conflict Resolution: The method provides tools to manage and resolve conflicts in a healthy and constructive way. Couples learn to avoid criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling, which are considered destructive communication patterns.

Building Trust: The Gottman Method also works on rebuilding or strengthening trust in the relationship. Trust is essential for a healthy partnership, and this approach offers exercises and strategies to achieve this.

Emotional Connection: Couples are encouraged to nurture their emotional connection and intimacy. They learn to understand and respond to each other’s emotional needs more effectively.

Family Systems Therapy

Understanding Family Dynamics: Family Systems Therapy looks at the couple within the broader context of their families and how family dynamics can influence the relationship. It considers how the past and present family relationships affect the couple’s dynamic.

Identifying Patterns: This approach helps couples identify recurring patterns of behavior and interaction within the relationship. By recognizing these patterns, couples can work on changing or improving them.

Systemic Perspective: Family Systems Therapy takes a systemic approach, viewing the couple as part of a larger system, which can include their families, extended families, and social networks. It addresses how changes within the system can impact the relationship.
Problem-Solving within the Family: This approach encourages problem-solving within the family system as a whole. It can involve exploring how the couple interacts with their families, including setting boundaries and defining roles.

Insurance Coverage

Our services in psychotherapy and counselling are covered by insurance. Please check if your insurance company covers services provided by Registered Psychotherapists.

Effortless Booking

We make scheduling at our clinic easy and convenient. Just register on our booking portal by clicking BOOK NOW button, book your appointment, and fill out our intake forms. Once completed, you can attend your first session with us.

Strengthen Your Relationships With Couples Counselling

It is time to take that important step towards improving your relationship. Insight Centre is here to help. Contact us at (647) 633-1928, or fill out our Send Us a Message form to book a 15-minute free consultation to learn if we are a good match for your needs. Get started today and pave the way for a happier and healthier partnership. Your journey begins here.

FAQs: Relationship or Couples Counselling Therapy

How much does therapy cost in Ontario?

Typically, getting private therapy in Ontario can cost you as much as $300 for each session. Feel free to contact us to find out how much it costs at our clinic.

What is the best type of marriage counselling?

Marriage therapy offers a variety of approaches to help improve and save relationships. Among the most common modalities used in marriage or couples counselling are the Gottman Method and Family Systems Therapy. However, it’s not enough to only determine the methods the therapist uses. it is also crucial to look for a therapist with whom you can feel at ease and establish a strong connection—someone who acknowledges your challenges and efficiently guides you through them.

What type of therapist is best for marriage counselling?

Registered therapists who have experience in family and couples counselling can help people struggling to maintain their marriage. These professionals have undergone extensive training in addressing and resolving marital problems.

Our Prices

Individual therapy session

$ 175 60 minutes
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Couples therapy session

$ 220 60 minutes
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Family therapy session

$ 220 60 minutes
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