Imago Therapists in Delta, BC

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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
(873) 363-1012 View (873) 363-1012
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Paul Bains
Counsellor, BSc, MA, RCC
Serves Area
Practical and meaningful results. If you want results then I can help. Free 30 minute initial consult. I specialize in marriage & family counselling, anger management, trauma & abuse, grief/loss counselling, spiritual issues and parenting. I will work collaboratively with you to determine the best way to help you in achieving the goals and hopes you have for your marriage, family or individual needs. I believe that you have the answers within you to achieve the change you want. I can help you get to those answers and assist you in building a better marriage, or peaceful family or gaining more insight into your issues.
Practical and meaningful results. If you want results then I can help. Free 30 minute initial consult. I specialize in marriage & family counselling, anger management, trauma & abuse, grief/loss counselling, spiritual issues and parenting. I will work collaboratively with you to determine the best way to help you in achieving the goals and hopes you have for your marriage, family or individual needs. I believe that you have the answers within you to achieve the change you want. I can help you get to those answers and assist you in building a better marriage, or peaceful family or gaining more insight into your issues.
(855) 338-2076 View (855) 338-2076
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Richmond Counselling & Wellness
Psychologist
Serves Area
Richmond Counselling & Wellness has been caring for individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents since 2003. We are a group of Psychologists, Registered Clinical Counsellors, and Canadian Certified Counsellors who all have extensive training in helping with so many of the issues people face today. We have a warm, welcoming, private, sound-proofed and comfortable environment that serves as a safe and accepting escape away from the stresses of everyday life. BOOK ONLINE @ richmondcounselling.janeapp.com OR call 604-279-8992
Richmond Counselling & Wellness has been caring for individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents since 2003. We are a group of Psychologists, Registered Clinical Counsellors, and Canadian Certified Counsellors who all have extensive training in helping with so many of the issues people face today. We have a warm, welcoming, private, sound-proofed and comfortable environment that serves as a safe and accepting escape away from the stresses of everyday life. BOOK ONLINE @ richmondcounselling.janeapp.com OR call 604-279-8992
(705) 230-0891 View (705) 230-0891
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Helen Tang
Counsellor, RPC, MPCP, CHT, CPA,CMA
Serves Area
As a marriage therapist & Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I am uniquely qualified to help you identify challenges in your relationship to assist you to move forward.
Are you struggling with the most important relationship in your life? Do you want to rekindle the love and feel the connection you once shared with your partner? As a therapist who has specialized training in marriage and relationship counselling, I can help you find hope and room for growth. Over 50% of my client workload is couples counselling so when we work together, take comfort in knowing that you will be working with a specialist in the field. Falling in love is easy, staying together often takes work. You don't have to do it alone.
As a marriage therapist & Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I am uniquely qualified to help you identify challenges in your relationship to assist you to move forward.
Are you struggling with the most important relationship in your life? Do you want to rekindle the love and feel the connection you once shared with your partner? As a therapist who has specialized training in marriage and relationship counselling, I can help you find hope and room for growth. Over 50% of my client workload is couples counselling so when we work together, take comfort in knowing that you will be working with a specialist in the field. Falling in love is easy, staying together often takes work. You don't have to do it alone.
(778) 868-4094 View (778) 868-4094
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Laura Offenwanger
Counsellor
Serves Area
Are you in a relationship, knowing that something HAS to change, but don't know how to change it? It seems like you've tried everything, but you still feel unhappy, lonely, or trapped. Or maybe you're trying to heal from a childhood of neglect and/or abuse. You know it's still affecting you, but you don't know how to fully heal. And, like many of my clients, maybe you're even asking yourself, "Why do I turn into my angsty 15-year-old self when I'm around my parents or siblings?" Or perhaps you're coming out of a lifetime of high-control religion, and are starting to sort through the beliefs, subtle manipulation, & lost community.
Are you in a relationship, knowing that something HAS to change, but don't know how to change it? It seems like you've tried everything, but you still feel unhappy, lonely, or trapped. Or maybe you're trying to heal from a childhood of neglect and/or abuse. You know it's still affecting you, but you don't know how to fully heal. And, like many of my clients, maybe you're even asking yourself, "Why do I turn into my angsty 15-year-old self when I'm around my parents or siblings?" Or perhaps you're coming out of a lifetime of high-control religion, and are starting to sort through the beliefs, subtle manipulation, & lost community.
(431) 341-9562 View (431) 341-9562

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Lily Shalev
Counsellor, MA, RCC
1 Endorsed
Whether you're navigating life transitions, processing trauma, or striving for healthier boundaries, I'm here to support you. I work with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, queer identity, parenting (including queer parenting), and relationship dynamics. Throughout over a decade of clinical experience working with clients I have developed an approach that is rooted in dynamic psychotherapy and attachment-based theories, while also integrating person-centered, trauma-informed, and solution-focused techniques. I see people as inherently capable of growth and evolution.
Whether you're navigating life transitions, processing trauma, or striving for healthier boundaries, I'm here to support you. I work with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, queer identity, parenting (including queer parenting), and relationship dynamics. Throughout over a decade of clinical experience working with clients I have developed an approach that is rooted in dynamic psychotherapy and attachment-based theories, while also integrating person-centered, trauma-informed, and solution-focused techniques. I see people as inherently capable of growth and evolution.
(581) 804-0139 View (581) 804-0139
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Dhaniah Wijaya Psychotherapy
Counsellor, RCC, MCP, BSc
10 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V6J
I offer individual and couples counselling to neurotypical and neurodistinct clients (e.g. ADHD, autism) to work on issues such as, but not limited to, guilt and shame, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma, communication skills, grief and loss, and disorganisation. Our sessions together would be about collaboratively increasing insight, clarity and encouragement, while also building a customised “menu” of practical resources to help reorient your daily life. I offer counselling primarily in English, and can also support clients who are more comfortable expressing themselves in Malay or Indonesian.
I offer individual and couples counselling to neurotypical and neurodistinct clients (e.g. ADHD, autism) to work on issues such as, but not limited to, guilt and shame, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, trauma, communication skills, grief and loss, and disorganisation. Our sessions together would be about collaboratively increasing insight, clarity and encouragement, while also building a customised “menu” of practical resources to help reorient your daily life. I offer counselling primarily in English, and can also support clients who are more comfortable expressing themselves in Malay or Indonesian.
(450) 809-1708 View (450) 809-1708
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Seth Shugar
Verified Verified
Online Only
Are you looking to improve your relationship? Communicate better? Find a life-partner? Navigate the ups-and-downs of dating? Deal with a difficult break-up? Pivot out of a break-down? Heal and grow after adversity? Make a tough decision? Manage your emotions more skillfully? Bring your family back together? Experience more joy, zest and inner peace? Whether I’m working with you as an individual, couple or family, as a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Marital and Family Therapist I offer you not only my experience and expertise, but the curious and compassionate attention necessary to clarify and accomplish your goals.
Are you looking to improve your relationship? Communicate better? Find a life-partner? Navigate the ups-and-downs of dating? Deal with a difficult break-up? Pivot out of a break-down? Heal and grow after adversity? Make a tough decision? Manage your emotions more skillfully? Bring your family back together? Experience more joy, zest and inner peace? Whether I’m working with you as an individual, couple or family, as a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Marital and Family Therapist I offer you not only my experience and expertise, but the curious and compassionate attention necessary to clarify and accomplish your goals.
(438) 500-0913 View (438) 500-0913
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Marie Martin
Counsellor, BMsc, MPCC, NLP
Online Only
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT, Conversational Intelligence & other modalities. Therapy for trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, PTSD. Excellence Communication Skills Counselling to be the best version and have the best version of your relationships, personal, business & family. Marie Martin is the author of modality and books on Amazon. (Additional certificates: Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner & Certified Communications Specialist Certified Hypnosis Practitioner & Quantum, Conversational Intelligence Neuroscience) Direct Blue Cross Billing.
Counselling, Psychotherapy, Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT, Conversational Intelligence & other modalities. Therapy for trauma, abuse, addictive behaviours, PTSD. Excellence Communication Skills Counselling to be the best version and have the best version of your relationships, personal, business & family. Marie Martin is the author of modality and books on Amazon. (Additional certificates: Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner & Certified Communications Specialist Certified Hypnosis Practitioner & Quantum, Conversational Intelligence Neuroscience) Direct Blue Cross Billing.
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Hayley Nimmo
Counsellor, MAC, RCC, BACYC, ECE
2 Endorsed
Langley, BC V1M
I am also an IMAGO Integrative Sex and Couples Therapist.
You know that something has to change and you need support to bring this change to fruition. Whether it's relationships, career or identity, I am a catalyst to your growth process. I know how to help you figure out what has you stuck so you can start flowing again. I have extensive experience providing safe spaces for people who identify as neurodiverse. I am an ally to LGBTQA2SA+ community as well as Indigiqueer folk. In relationship development we will work on communication, connection and curiosity. I provide a calm, affirming, and non-judgmental space to explore identity, relationships, sexuality, and self-expression.
I am also an IMAGO Integrative Sex and Couples Therapist.
You know that something has to change and you need support to bring this change to fruition. Whether it's relationships, career or identity, I am a catalyst to your growth process. I know how to help you figure out what has you stuck so you can start flowing again. I have extensive experience providing safe spaces for people who identify as neurodiverse. I am an ally to LGBTQA2SA+ community as well as Indigiqueer folk. In relationship development we will work on communication, connection and curiosity. I provide a calm, affirming, and non-judgmental space to explore identity, relationships, sexuality, and self-expression.
(431) 302-3810 View (431) 302-3810
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Kirsty Matthews
Counsellor, CCC
1 Endorsed
Please reach out to me to schedule your free initial consultation to chat about some of the challenges you're facing and to explore how therapy with me might be able to help. I hope that you will feel free to share your story with me in your own way, and know that I wont judge you. I hope that you will feel safe enough to be able to express yourself as freely and as honestly as possible, knowing that there are no thoughts or feelings that aren't allowed. You are free to feel whatever it is that you feel, and say whatever it is that you want to say. I will help you to explore and unpack whatever it is you might be going through.
Please reach out to me to schedule your free initial consultation to chat about some of the challenges you're facing and to explore how therapy with me might be able to help. I hope that you will feel free to share your story with me in your own way, and know that I wont judge you. I hope that you will feel safe enough to be able to express yourself as freely and as honestly as possible, knowing that there are no thoughts or feelings that aren't allowed. You are free to feel whatever it is that you feel, and say whatever it is that you want to say. I will help you to explore and unpack whatever it is you might be going through.
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Sunny Yoo
Counsellor, MA, RCC, PCC, ECE
Surrey, BC V4N
"한국어"는 위에. I provide Korean and English counselling in Vancouver, Surrey, and online throughout BC. I support clients with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, workplace stress, postpartum depression, life transitions, and families of children with autism. With over 25 years of experience supporting people in community and faith-based settings, as an ECE and mother of four, I also support Korean immigrants and multicultural families, and offer ICBC trauma counselling, WorkSafeBC, CVAP, and MCFD referrals.
"한국어"는 위에. I provide Korean and English counselling in Vancouver, Surrey, and online throughout BC. I support clients with anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting, workplace stress, postpartum depression, life transitions, and families of children with autism. With over 25 years of experience supporting people in community and faith-based settings, as an ECE and mother of four, I also support Korean immigrants and multicultural families, and offer ICBC trauma counselling, WorkSafeBC, CVAP, and MCFD referrals.
(825) 773-0181 View (825) 773-0181
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
We are an online counselling agency so do not provide services in person. Strength Counselling Services has licensed, experienced therapists who use evidence-based practices, prioritize client needs, and maintain ethical standards. We offer culturally sensitive, affordable services in a supportive environment. We offer a comprehensive goals assessment, regularly assess progress, and collaborate with other professionals. We provide transparency in our fees and for thirteen years now have held a positive reputation of trust, and client success. Lastly, ensuring our clients' privacy and confidentiality are of utmost importance to us.
(548) 490-1498 View (548) 490-1498
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Dr. Augustine Parattukudi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, RCC
Surrey, BC V3S
At The Compassion Centre, my approach to psychotherapy is grounded in creating a safe, compassionate, and connected space for healing. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, I have a special interest in chronic pain and trauma, recognizing the strong mind-body connection. I support individuals, couples, and families, with experience in complex grief, PTSD, and complex trauma. My approach is integrative and personalized, drawing from ACT, CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, TIR, Hypnotherapy, NLP, and attachment-based therapies. Registered with CRPO, member of BCACC, and Certified Hypnotherapist (NGH).
At The Compassion Centre, my approach to psychotherapy is grounded in creating a safe, compassionate, and connected space for healing. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, I have a special interest in chronic pain and trauma, recognizing the strong mind-body connection. I support individuals, couples, and families, with experience in complex grief, PTSD, and complex trauma. My approach is integrative and personalized, drawing from ACT, CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, TIR, Hypnotherapy, NLP, and attachment-based therapies. Registered with CRPO, member of BCACC, and Certified Hypnotherapist (NGH).
(587) 856-5310 View (587) 856-5310
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Zoë Miles
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, MEd
5 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5K
I see relationships as one of our primary sources of meaning in life, but they can be hard. Like many people, you may be feeling frustrated and lonely despite trying your best to make your relationships work. Maybe you long to feel seen, accepted, and valued, but instead, you feel drained, discouraged, and disconnected, wondering if anything can really change. Whether it's for your romantic, family, parenting, friendship, or workplace relationships, counselling can help. Note: I am currently accepting new clients. Please contact me for a free consultation. I bill directly to Pacific Blue Cross, SunLife, and TELUS Health.
I see relationships as one of our primary sources of meaning in life, but they can be hard. Like many people, you may be feeling frustrated and lonely despite trying your best to make your relationships work. Maybe you long to feel seen, accepted, and valued, but instead, you feel drained, discouraged, and disconnected, wondering if anything can really change. Whether it's for your romantic, family, parenting, friendship, or workplace relationships, counselling can help. Note: I am currently accepting new clients. Please contact me for a free consultation. I bill directly to Pacific Blue Cross, SunLife, and TELUS Health.
(431) 304-7911 View (431) 304-7911
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Jody Radtke
Counsellor, MA, LPC, LMHC, RCC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do. With your one wild and precious life?" -Mary Oliver- Let's get to the heart of what matters; Unlock access to your full expression; Live life more fully aligned with who you are and what you want. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationship or career challenges or the ability to express and receive love, you have within you all that you need. I will partner with you to design a path custom matched to you and your unique needs and help bring insight, courage and wisdom to support you in shining a light into the shadows to bring forth your brilliance.
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do. With your one wild and precious life?" -Mary Oliver- Let's get to the heart of what matters; Unlock access to your full expression; Live life more fully aligned with who you are and what you want. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationship or career challenges or the ability to express and receive love, you have within you all that you need. I will partner with you to design a path custom matched to you and your unique needs and help bring insight, courage and wisdom to support you in shining a light into the shadows to bring forth your brilliance.
(807) 790-2583 View (807) 790-2583
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Catherine Giffin
Counsellor, MA, MCP, RCC, CCC
1 Endorsed
Langley, BC V1M
Couples work is informed by Gottman, EFT, and Imago Dialogue, and effective communication skills.
Whether you’re new to therapy or a returning client, welcome! Starting this process can be challenging. Are you possibly feeling stuck, lost, alone, frustrated? Discouraged with how to move forward, towards what matters to you, authentic you? Confused and/or curious about self-identity, sexuality, intimacy, sex, relationships? Are you asking yourself how do I navigate feelings of fear and/or other emotions? What is preventing me from feeling safe, accepted, and connected? I’d be honoured to support you in finding clarity, connection, and courage. “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen”-Brene Brown
Couples work is informed by Gottman, EFT, and Imago Dialogue, and effective communication skills.
Whether you’re new to therapy or a returning client, welcome! Starting this process can be challenging. Are you possibly feeling stuck, lost, alone, frustrated? Discouraged with how to move forward, towards what matters to you, authentic you? Confused and/or curious about self-identity, sexuality, intimacy, sex, relationships? Are you asking yourself how do I navigate feelings of fear and/or other emotions? What is preventing me from feeling safe, accepted, and connected? I’d be honoured to support you in finding clarity, connection, and courage. “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen”-Brene Brown
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Emily Petersen (True Potential Counselling)
Counsellor, BA, RPC, RTC
3 Endorsed
Vancouver, BC V5Z
Whether you want more out of life, love, your relationship, or all of the above, it is possible! If you're trying to find a better connection, want more intimacy, a better sexual relationship, to heal from an affair, to work out some new relationship agreements with your partner, or generally to find more wellness, presence or fulfilment in your life and relationships, you've come to the right place. Whatever your unique story, if you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move with intention in a new direction, I'm here to help and to celebrate your progress throughout!
Whether you want more out of life, love, your relationship, or all of the above, it is possible! If you're trying to find a better connection, want more intimacy, a better sexual relationship, to heal from an affair, to work out some new relationship agreements with your partner, or generally to find more wellness, presence or fulfilment in your life and relationships, you've come to the right place. Whatever your unique story, if you're looking for guidance through a challenging situation or you're ready to move with intention in a new direction, I'm here to help and to celebrate your progress throughout!
(604) 229-6926 View (604) 229-6926
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Crossroads Collective
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Langley, BC V3A
Crossroads Collective is focused on healing individuals from a collective viewpoint. Our health care clinic offers a wide variety of services that clients can use simultaneously. When you come to our Crossroads Collective we aim to help you heal your body and your mind, whether it be by choosing to use our Counselling, Massage Therapy or Acupuncture services. We Can Help. Crossroads Collective Clinic’s vision is to be able to offer multiple therapeutic services at one location. Our goal is to look at the client from a client-centered approach and have multiple therapists working to create a recovery plan for our clients.
Crossroads Collective is focused on healing individuals from a collective viewpoint. Our health care clinic offers a wide variety of services that clients can use simultaneously. When you come to our Crossroads Collective we aim to help you heal your body and your mind, whether it be by choosing to use our Counselling, Massage Therapy or Acupuncture services. We Can Help. Crossroads Collective Clinic’s vision is to be able to offer multiple therapeutic services at one location. Our goal is to look at the client from a client-centered approach and have multiple therapists working to create a recovery plan for our clients.
(604) 532-5340 View (604) 532-5340
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Melinda Freitas
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, CCC
Vancouver, BC V6B
Accepting New Clients / Available for supervision (not practicum students). People today are making their mental health a priority. When someone reaches out for counselling, it's usually because of a problem they want to work through, something they hope to change, or an area of their life they wish to improve. Counselling is very much a collaborative process. I see my role as creating a therapeutic environment that feels comfortable & safe so clients can explore their lives more fully and come to a greater understanding of who they are. Direct Billing option thru Telus e-Health possible; Medavie Blue Cross provider (RCMP, CAF, VA).
Accepting New Clients / Available for supervision (not practicum students). People today are making their mental health a priority. When someone reaches out for counselling, it's usually because of a problem they want to work through, something they hope to change, or an area of their life they wish to improve. Counselling is very much a collaborative process. I see my role as creating a therapeutic environment that feels comfortable & safe so clients can explore their lives more fully and come to a greater understanding of who they are. Direct Billing option thru Telus e-Health possible; Medavie Blue Cross provider (RCMP, CAF, VA).
(587) 848-3278 View (587) 848-3278

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Imago Counsellors
How does Imago therapy work?
Imago relationship therapy is a form of couples counseling meant to help partners address conflict, communication problems, and related issues. Imago sessions typically involve couples sitting facing each other and participating in guided conversations. Therapy will also involve exercises such as re-imagining one’s partner as a wounded child; re-romanticising a relationship through appreciation, surprises, and even gift-giving and restructuring frustrations by transforming complaints into requests. The ultimate goal is to re-envision the relationship as a source of safety and happiness.

What is the Imago method?
A core technique of Imago therapy is the Imago dialogue, in which partners learn to avoid hurtful statements and establish ways to interact based on each having equal space and power. In the dialogue, partners take turns as the “sender,” who shares their thoughts, and the “receiver.” The receiver is asked to “mirror,” or paraphrase, what their partner has said, without response or rebuttal, and then validate their statements, acknowledging understanding even if they do not personally agree with it. Finally, the receiver displays empathy by stating what they imagine the other is feeling, and showing appreciation for it.

How long does Imago therapy take?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for Imago therapy. After becoming comfortable with a therapist and the core techniques of Imago coaching, some couples quickly make progress, but most should expect sessions to extend for months, encompassing at least 12 to 20 sessions, along with extensive “homework” from their therapist.

Does Imago therapy work?
There is limited empirical evidence to support the benefits of Imago therapy, but some smaller studies suggest that it does help couples, at least in the short-term. A 2017 study found that marital satisfaction increased significantly after couples completed 12 sessions of Imago therapy, and remained higher for some time after that, but did not always result in “complete recovery.” Other studies found greater empathy and fewer feelings of relationship burnout in couples after therapy. Some research suggests that Imago therapy can aid individuals as well as couples; people with ADHD in particular may benefit from the development of communication, self-control, and listening skills that form the basis of the technique.