Relationship Issues Therapists in Kelowna, BC
This can result from messaging and roles put on you growing up, from a traumatic experience, being in relationships where you feel pulled to be a certain way, not being validated, or not having had the opportunity to figure out who you are.
I can help you get to the root of what is causing you distress, and work through that to move forward, feeling more calm, confident and self-assured. This can involve talking things through, doing EMDR to change self-limiting beliefs, or learning new skills and strategies. I give you options, and you can decide how we work together.
This can result from messaging and roles put on you growing up, from a traumatic experience, being in relationships where you feel pulled to be a certain way, not being validated, or not having had the opportunity to figure out who you are.
I can help you get to the root of what is causing you distress, and work through that to move forward, feeling more calm, confident and self-assured. This can involve talking things through, doing EMDR to change self-limiting beliefs, or learning new skills and strategies. I give you options, and you can decide how we work together.
Turn Towards Couples Counselling | Sarah Smith
Counsellor, BFA, MACP, CCC, RCC
4 Endorsed
Kelowna, BC V1Y
In such relationships it is NOT normal (or acceptable) to feel isolated, controlled, or demeaned.
Using a person-centred approach, I teach easy-to-use tools for managing conflict, achieving compromise, and building trust. I facilitate discussions that address emotional injuries like infidelity, betrayal, and trauma. As well, I impart best practices within relationships to help couples identify and remedy dysfunctional behaviours.
In such relationships it is NOT normal (or acceptable) to feel isolated, controlled, or demeaned.
Using a person-centred approach, I teach easy-to-use tools for managing conflict, achieving compromise, and building trust. I facilitate discussions that address emotional injuries like infidelity, betrayal, and trauma. As well, I impart best practices within relationships to help couples identify and remedy dysfunctional behaviours.
Areas of counselling: reproductive counselling (including reproductive choices such as the use of donor, surrogacy, or adoption, as well as exploring personal dilemmas that may be experienced when considering reproductive choices), counselling for in/fertility challenges during treatment, helping clients to explore family options beyond fertility treatment, reproductive counselling specific to single women and LGBTQ couples, perinatal counselling including: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, grief, loss, and couples counselling.
Hopeful Pathways is a service dedicated to helping navigate relationship and communication challenges as well as all aspects of creating a family - from fertility and reproductive challenges, perinatal concerns (PPD & PPA), and birth trauma. We also work with grief associated with infertility, miscarriage, and unmet expectations and the traditional family.
Areas of counselling: reproductive counselling (including reproductive choices such as the use of donor, surrogacy, or adoption, as well as exploring personal dilemmas that may be experienced when considering reproductive choices), counselling for in/fertility challenges during treatment, helping clients to explore family options beyond fertility treatment, reproductive counselling specific to single women and LGBTQ couples, perinatal counselling including: postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, grief, loss, and couples counselling.
Hopeful Pathways is a service dedicated to helping navigate relationship and communication challenges as well as all aspects of creating a family - from fertility and reproductive challenges, perinatal concerns (PPD & PPA), and birth trauma. We also work with grief associated with infertility, miscarriage, and unmet expectations and the traditional family.
Are you considering sex therapy, relationship support, or couples counselling?
I’m an experienced psychotherapist with specialized training in sex and relationship therapy. I also support clients with compulsive sexual behaviours (“sex addiction”) and healing from sexual trauma. As part of gender-affirming care, I provide hormone and surgical readiness assessments, and I offer clinical supervision to other health professionals.
Are you considering sex therapy, relationship support, or couples counselling?
I’m an experienced psychotherapist with specialized training in sex and relationship therapy. I also support clients with compulsive sexual behaviours (“sex addiction”) and healing from sexual trauma. As part of gender-affirming care, I provide hormone and surgical readiness assessments, and I offer clinical supervision to other health professionals.
My best work happens in these three areas of speciality: (1) Men's Counselling, (2) Couples Counselling, and (3) Separation & Divorce Counselling.
My areas of specialty: (1) Men's Counselling: anger, addictions, sex, crisis. I help men slow down, feel and understand their life, and rebuild a grounded way of being. (2) Couples Counselling: I help partners break patterns and rebuild intimacy. (3) Separation & Divorce Counselling: I help you stay steady, child-centred, and aligned with your integrity.
My best work happens in these three areas of speciality: (1) Men's Counselling, (2) Couples Counselling, and (3) Separation & Divorce Counselling.
My areas of specialty: (1) Men's Counselling: anger, addictions, sex, crisis. I help men slow down, feel and understand their life, and rebuild a grounded way of being. (2) Couples Counselling: I help partners break patterns and rebuild intimacy. (3) Separation & Divorce Counselling: I help you stay steady, child-centred, and aligned with your integrity.
You want clarity, emotional balance, and better relationships, not just to vent, but to actually grow?
I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. My sessions are practical and personalized, focused on giving you real tools, not just talk. Whether it’s emotional regulation, self-trust, or communication skills, we’ll work together to create real, lasting change.
You want clarity, emotional balance, and better relationships, not just to vent, but to actually grow?
I specialize in ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. My sessions are practical and personalized, focused on giving you real tools, not just talk. Whether it’s emotional regulation, self-trust, or communication skills, we’ll work together to create real, lasting change.
Within family units, the need for each member to feel heard cannot be overstated.
I feel passionately about the quality of relationships and the degree to which relational needs are met. I feel strongly about the importance of healthy relationships on our overall quality of life and have chosen to specialize in couples relationships. My educational approach integrates neuroscience, attachment theory and arousal regulation.
Within family units, the need for each member to feel heard cannot be overstated.
I feel passionately about the quality of relationships and the degree to which relational needs are met. I feel strongly about the importance of healthy relationships on our overall quality of life and have chosen to specialize in couples relationships. My educational approach integrates neuroscience, attachment theory and arousal regulation.
Let's work together to identify, lessen, and resolve the challenges getting in the way of your life and relationships.
I specialize in working with 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and relationships, men's issues, neurodiverse folks, relationship issues, people in crisis, anxiety, and mood disorders, among other needs. I use narrative therapy, where we focus on depathologizing and exploring the authorship of your story. I believe identity is separate from the problems we experience.
Let's work together to identify, lessen, and resolve the challenges getting in the way of your life and relationships.
I specialize in working with 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and relationships, men's issues, neurodiverse folks, relationship issues, people in crisis, anxiety, and mood disorders, among other needs. I use narrative therapy, where we focus on depathologizing and exploring the authorship of your story. I believe identity is separate from the problems we experience.
I work with adults, youth, and couples through a holistic, integrative lens that values connection, balance, and relational well-being.
I offer in-person and online sessions, making therapy accessible and convenient. With direct billing available through ICBC, CVAP, FNHA, and most other insurance plans, it’s easier to get the support you need. I provide flexible scheduling, ensuring you can prioritize mental well-being while navigating personal challenges or working toward growth.
I work with adults, youth, and couples through a holistic, integrative lens that values connection, balance, and relational well-being.
I offer in-person and online sessions, making therapy accessible and convenient. With direct billing available through ICBC, CVAP, FNHA, and most other insurance plans, it’s easier to get the support you need. I provide flexible scheduling, ensuring you can prioritize mental well-being while navigating personal challenges or working toward growth.
Whether you are working through anxiety/mood challenges, exploring a neurodivergent discovery, navigating the deep shifts of the perinatal period, or seeking couples support, I'm here to help.
Although I pull therapeutic strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT, ERP), dialectical behavioural therapy, and offer EMDR therapy, I have found that counselling works best when you can choose what fits best for you. Together, we will explore perspectives and strategies to find what supports you wherever you are right now.
Whether you are working through anxiety/mood challenges, exploring a neurodivergent discovery, navigating the deep shifts of the perinatal period, or seeking couples support, I'm here to help.
Although I pull therapeutic strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT, ERP), dialectical behavioural therapy, and offer EMDR therapy, I have found that counselling works best when you can choose what fits best for you. Together, we will explore perspectives and strategies to find what supports you wherever you are right now.
Certificate in basic EMDR training for PTSD, Advanced training in Gottman couples counselling, specialization in working with addictions.
70 years of life experience has been my best teacher (even though I have all the necessary professional training.) I have experienced loss when 2 spouses passed away from disease. I have won my own battles with cancer and addiction. I have raised 4 children, 2 step children (some with special needs) and now enjoy 12 grandchildren. I treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger by addressing the root of the problem - trauma. I am trained in EMDR, which is useful in healing PTSD (both childhood and adult trauma). Within minutes (not months) the pain of trauma may be permanently erased and people are less triggered in life.
Certificate in basic EMDR training for PTSD, Advanced training in Gottman couples counselling, specialization in working with addictions.
70 years of life experience has been my best teacher (even though I have all the necessary professional training.) I have experienced loss when 2 spouses passed away from disease. I have won my own battles with cancer and addiction. I have raised 4 children, 2 step children (some with special needs) and now enjoy 12 grandchildren. I treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and anger by addressing the root of the problem - trauma. I am trained in EMDR, which is useful in healing PTSD (both childhood and adult trauma). Within minutes (not months) the pain of trauma may be permanently erased and people are less triggered in life.
I work with both individuals and couples, supporting you in understanding yourself and your relationships.
Hi, I’m Taylor, and I’m really glad you’re here. If you’ve landed on this page, you might be looking for a counsellor who truly gets you, someone who meets you with warmth while helping you untangle life’s complexities. Many people I work with feel stuck in their heads, analyzing every thought and emotion, but rarely feeling safe enough to actually experience them. My hope is to create a space where you feel deeply understood, supported, and safe to grow, and maybe even begin showing up for yourself in new ways.
I work with both individuals and couples, supporting you in understanding yourself and your relationships.
Hi, I’m Taylor, and I’m really glad you’re here. If you’ve landed on this page, you might be looking for a counsellor who truly gets you, someone who meets you with warmth while helping you untangle life’s complexities. Many people I work with feel stuck in their heads, analyzing every thought and emotion, but rarely feeling safe enough to actually experience them. My hope is to create a space where you feel deeply understood, supported, and safe to grow, and maybe even begin showing up for yourself in new ways.
I utilize a holistic approach to treating trauma, recognizing the connection between your mind, body, spirit, nervous system, relationships, and sense of self.
Are you struggling with the lasting effects of trauma or PTSD? Maybe past experiences continue to affect how you feel, think, relate to others, or respond to everyday situations. You may feel stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed by anxiety, disconnected from yourself, or haunted by memories you wish you could leave behind. I provide a safe, supportive space to work through trauma and understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Using EMDR, somatic and IFS-informed approaches, and nervous-system regulation, we can work toward healing the past so you can feel safer, more grounded, and more fully present in your life.
I utilize a holistic approach to treating trauma, recognizing the connection between your mind, body, spirit, nervous system, relationships, and sense of self.
Are you struggling with the lasting effects of trauma or PTSD? Maybe past experiences continue to affect how you feel, think, relate to others, or respond to everyday situations. You may feel stuck in survival mode, overwhelmed by anxiety, disconnected from yourself, or haunted by memories you wish you could leave behind. I provide a safe, supportive space to work through trauma and understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Using EMDR, somatic and IFS-informed approaches, and nervous-system regulation, we can work toward healing the past so you can feel safer, more grounded, and more fully present in your life.
Men and women's mental health challenges-including relationship conflicts, self-worth, sense of self, depression and anxiety, —are qually important.
Action steps no matter how small move us forward and bring opportunity for momentum, change and hope. Change begins with an exploration of what you need, why you don't have it and how to get it. I'll help you grow your knowledge and openness. Together we'll create solutions to move you forward.
Men and women's mental health challenges-including relationship conflicts, self-worth, sense of self, depression and anxiety, —are qually important.
Action steps no matter how small move us forward and bring opportunity for momentum, change and hope. Change begins with an exploration of what you need, why you don't have it and how to get it. I'll help you grow your knowledge and openness. Together we'll create solutions to move you forward.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low mood, anger, relationship conflict, or unhealthy coping patterns that leave you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected?
I help individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, trauma and emotional overwhelm. Together, we’ll identify patterns keeping you stuck and build healthier ways of coping, communicating, and reconnecting. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, integrating EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Gottman Method, and IFS for lasting growth and change.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low mood, anger, relationship conflict, or unhealthy coping patterns that leave you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected?
I help individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, trauma and emotional overwhelm. Together, we’ll identify patterns keeping you stuck and build healthier ways of coping, communicating, and reconnecting. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, integrating EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Gottman Method, and IFS for lasting growth and change.
I have walked with people through trauma, relationships, and identities in crisis.
Welcome! Have you been having a hard time processing an impactful event or events you experienced recently or even in the past? Maybe you just want to understand why you have such big reactions in some situations, or around certain people. You may be searching for some practical day to day tools or may be looking to get to the root of your dysregulation. While my practice focuses on treatment of trauma, what you have experienced in your life may not feel like "trauma". Instead you may be experiencing anxiety, emotional over-reactions, constant feeling of watching your environment for safety concerns, or other unsettling feelings
I have walked with people through trauma, relationships, and identities in crisis.
Welcome! Have you been having a hard time processing an impactful event or events you experienced recently or even in the past? Maybe you just want to understand why you have such big reactions in some situations, or around certain people. You may be searching for some practical day to day tools or may be looking to get to the root of your dysregulation. While my practice focuses on treatment of trauma, what you have experienced in your life may not feel like "trauma". Instead you may be experiencing anxiety, emotional over-reactions, constant feeling of watching your environment for safety concerns, or other unsettling feelings
We have been there; explored sexuality, experienced trauma, lived through relationship breakdowns/heartbreak, built self-esteem, grieved a loss, and worked through difficult parenting situations.
We recognize that taking the first step in seeking out professional support is often a tough one. It takes courage and desire to explore oneself and one's vulnerability which can be an uncomfortable passage. We create a safe space where a client’s journey is met with connection, empathy and understanding; clients are both seen and heard.
We have been there; explored sexuality, experienced trauma, lived through relationship breakdowns/heartbreak, built self-esteem, grieved a loss, and worked through difficult parenting situations.
We recognize that taking the first step in seeking out professional support is often a tough one. It takes courage and desire to explore oneself and one's vulnerability which can be an uncomfortable passage. We create a safe space where a client’s journey is met with connection, empathy and understanding; clients are both seen and heard.
Excellence Communication Skills Counselling to be the best version and have the best version of your relationships, personal, business & family.
I can help you where you are "stuck". Are you stuck in grief, trauma, reliving the past? I can help you move through these and help you "unstick" those frozen memories giving you freedom to move forward with ease and cohesion. We can work together to create a therapeutic plan that works for you, your choice, we help you create your new life aspirations.
Excellence Communication Skills Counselling to be the best version and have the best version of your relationships, personal, business & family.
I can help you where you are "stuck". Are you stuck in grief, trauma, reliving the past? I can help you move through these and help you "unstick" those frozen memories giving you freedom to move forward with ease and cohesion. We can work together to create a therapeutic plan that works for you, your choice, we help you create your new life aspirations.
My areas of expertise include ADHD, life changes and/or transitions, cultural challenges and impact, relationship issues, caregiver support, anger, anxiety, and depression.
I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds who are wanting to enhance their wellbeing by reflecting on and processing their past and present struggles. I implement a person-centered approach, holding each client as the expert of their own lives and experiences, ultimately supporting them while they discover, establish, and maintain resources for healing. We explore how your life experiences have shaped, and continue to influence, who you are today. I hope to help clients evolve, heal, and build meaningful lives.
My areas of expertise include ADHD, life changes and/or transitions, cultural challenges and impact, relationship issues, caregiver support, anger, anxiety, and depression.
I work with clients of all ages and backgrounds who are wanting to enhance their wellbeing by reflecting on and processing their past and present struggles. I implement a person-centered approach, holding each client as the expert of their own lives and experiences, ultimately supporting them while they discover, establish, and maintain resources for healing. We explore how your life experiences have shaped, and continue to influence, who you are today. I hope to help clients evolve, heal, and build meaningful lives.
Areas where I can help support you include: assistance with navigating life transitions, strengthening communication skills (such as conflict management, communicating your needs, and emotion regulation) and helping you build a stronger relationship with yourself and others.
With over 25 years working directly with youth and families in a variety of mental health settings, I have seen how life can disrupt building meaningful connections with ourselves and others. My passion is to help you reconnect with yourself and those important to you, whether it’s your kids, your partner, or friends. Together we can build an empowering space that supports you to show up in ways that align with your true self. As a mom of two adult kids, I also enjoy supporting parents and helping them with fostering secure attachments with their child, navigating conflict, and looking closely at how your needs as a parent are met.
Areas where I can help support you include: assistance with navigating life transitions, strengthening communication skills (such as conflict management, communicating your needs, and emotion regulation) and helping you build a stronger relationship with yourself and others.
With over 25 years working directly with youth and families in a variety of mental health settings, I have seen how life can disrupt building meaningful connections with ourselves and others. My passion is to help you reconnect with yourself and those important to you, whether it’s your kids, your partner, or friends. Together we can build an empowering space that supports you to show up in ways that align with your true self. As a mom of two adult kids, I also enjoy supporting parents and helping them with fostering secure attachments with their child, navigating conflict, and looking closely at how your needs as a parent are met.
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What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialise in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.
What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.
What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.
How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialise in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counselling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counselling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.