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Bonnie Seitz
Counsellor, RCC, MA
Verified Verified
Campbell River, BC V9W  (Online Only)
I have worked with clients dealing with trauma, anxieties, depression, ADHD, autism, LGBTQIA+ issues, PTSD, spirituality, grief and loss, phobias, and relationship issues. I have worked with clients of many different spiritual beliefs and faiths, from Catholic to Hindu, pagan to atheist, and anything in-between, and I am an approved counsellor by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). I work with all my clients to create a sacred space that works for them, no matter what their needs are.
I have worked with clients dealing with trauma, anxieties, depression, ADHD, autism, LGBTQIA+ issues, PTSD, spirituality, grief and loss, phobias, and relationship issues. I have worked with clients of many different spiritual beliefs and faiths, from Catholic to Hindu, pagan to atheist, and anything in-between, and I am an approved counsellor by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA). I work with all my clients to create a sacred space that works for them, no matter what their needs are.
(365) 363-3961 View (365) 363-3961
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Vanessa Luis
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Campbell River, BC V9W  (Online Only)
If you are in need of support individually, or in your relationship, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Curiosity about the human experience is what motivates my work as a therapist, and I see healing as a creative and nonlinear process that happens through deepening one's awareness of their lived experience. No matter what you've been through or are actively going through, we can make space together to slow down, connect, process, and build self-compassion and curiosity. My hope is that you can cultivate meaning and grow stronger in your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
If you are in need of support individually, or in your relationship, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Curiosity about the human experience is what motivates my work as a therapist, and I see healing as a creative and nonlinear process that happens through deepening one's awareness of their lived experience. No matter what you've been through or are actively going through, we can make space together to slow down, connect, process, and build self-compassion and curiosity. My hope is that you can cultivate meaning and grow stronger in your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
(672) 784-0493 View (672) 784-0493
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Sehleeah Schevers
Counsellor, BSc, MACP, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Campbell River, BC V9W
Accepting new clients. If you struggle with self-love and self-compassion, together we look inward, to see what holds you back from being happy and content. Emotions (guilt/shame, anger, depression, & anxiety) are telling you something needs attention. Rather than avoid the problem, we problem solve. I help clients identify goals to gain clarity. We work on becoming emotionally resilient using many therapies to grow, emerge stronger and more peaceful. My approach draws from CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapies. I work with individuals (children, youth, adults), couples, and families.
Accepting new clients. If you struggle with self-love and self-compassion, together we look inward, to see what holds you back from being happy and content. Emotions (guilt/shame, anger, depression, & anxiety) are telling you something needs attention. Rather than avoid the problem, we problem solve. I help clients identify goals to gain clarity. We work on becoming emotionally resilient using many therapies to grow, emerge stronger and more peaceful. My approach draws from CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapies. I work with individuals (children, youth, adults), couples, and families.
(249) 802-3584 View (249) 802-3584
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Jen Burt, Counselling & Art Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, DVATI, RSW
Verified Verified
Campbell River, BC V9H
Jen is taking the stigma out of mental health, being creative and having fun. Confidential, safe, no lotus flowers. Offering Counselling or professional Art Therapy to: adults, couples, youth, children (6 yrs +), clinical supervision and other services. With over 20 years experience ( how does she look so young? ), Jen is accomplished and multi award winning. Click on photos below to get a sense if she would be a good fit for you.
Jen is taking the stigma out of mental health, being creative and having fun. Confidential, safe, no lotus flowers. Offering Counselling or professional Art Therapy to: adults, couples, youth, children (6 yrs +), clinical supervision and other services. With over 20 years experience ( how does she look so young? ), Jen is accomplished and multi award winning. Click on photos below to get a sense if she would be a good fit for you.
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Sharon McCann
Counsellor, RPC, RCCH
Verified Verified
Campbell River, BC V9H
I provided couples counselling based on the Gottman Method; I help you shift from harmful patterns of relating to cultivate mutual respect, friendship and intimacy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Does conflict, abuse or loneliness describe your relationships? Do you suffer from past trauma that undermines your confidence, health and resilience? Together, we can discover how you can reclaim your life and enjoy well-being.
I provided couples counselling based on the Gottman Method; I help you shift from harmful patterns of relating to cultivate mutual respect, friendship and intimacy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Does conflict, abuse or loneliness describe your relationships? Do you suffer from past trauma that undermines your confidence, health and resilience? Together, we can discover how you can reclaim your life and enjoy well-being.
(778) 767-5983 View (778) 767-5983
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Grunberg Patterson Centre for Counselling
Psychologist, PhD, RCC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Campbell River, BC V9W
Ethical, caring and safe relationships form the fabric of a rich and joyful life, therefore, individual and community healing go hand in hand. We believe in the healing power of a therapeutic relationship, where clients can feel valued and empowered to envision, practice and create change. Creating this relationship is the starting point for therapy. In all aspects of our work - therapy, assessment, consultation and education - we are committed to our clients and to the bonds of family, friendship and community that sustain them. We are proud of the way that we, as a practice, contribute to community health.
Ethical, caring and safe relationships form the fabric of a rich and joyful life, therefore, individual and community healing go hand in hand. We believe in the healing power of a therapeutic relationship, where clients can feel valued and empowered to envision, practice and create change. Creating this relationship is the starting point for therapy. In all aspects of our work - therapy, assessment, consultation and education - we are committed to our clients and to the bonds of family, friendship and community that sustain them. We are proud of the way that we, as a practice, contribute to community health.
(844) 611-2987 View (844) 611-2987
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Erinn Doncaster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, RSW, CCC, SEP
Verified Verified
Campbell River, BC V9W
Waitlist for new clients
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and stuck, Erinn can help you begin the journey toward feeling greater capacity, peace, and aliveness again. Perhaps childhood experiences have left you with residual depression, anxiety, or recurring relationship patterns that you don’t know how to change. Or maybe you recently gave birth and you feel like you “should” be happy but you’re actually struggling to cope. Or perhaps you or your partner experienced a trauma and now you’re trying to navigate the impacts on your relationship. Or maybe you’re struggling with PTSD symptoms following an accident, assault, or exposure to occupational stress.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and stuck, Erinn can help you begin the journey toward feeling greater capacity, peace, and aliveness again. Perhaps childhood experiences have left you with residual depression, anxiety, or recurring relationship patterns that you don’t know how to change. Or maybe you recently gave birth and you feel like you “should” be happy but you’re actually struggling to cope. Or perhaps you or your partner experienced a trauma and now you’re trying to navigate the impacts on your relationship. Or maybe you’re struggling with PTSD symptoms following an accident, assault, or exposure to occupational stress.
(778) 766-3516 View (778) 766-3516
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Katya Verzilova - Individual Couples Therapy
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, ART, FNHA, CVAP
Verified Verified
Campbell River, BC V9H  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a therapy that works and a therapist you can truly connect with? Do you seek meaningful change in your life, and long to thrive as an individual and in your relationships? Offering individual and couples counselling from a trauma-informed approach, I can support you in exploring your experiences, process difficult emotions and life transitions, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck and unfulfilled and develop effective regulation skills.
Are you looking for a therapy that works and a therapist you can truly connect with? Do you seek meaningful change in your life, and long to thrive as an individual and in your relationships? Offering individual and couples counselling from a trauma-informed approach, I can support you in exploring your experiences, process difficult emotions and life transitions, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck and unfulfilled and develop effective regulation skills.
(431) 813-0985 View (431) 813-0985
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Strength Counselling Services
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, CCC, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Campbell River, BC V9H  (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.
(782) 492-0201 View (782) 492-0201
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Mel Devine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MC, RSW, RCC, CST
Verified Verified
Campbell River, BC V9H
Not accepting new clients
Are you experiencing gender, sexuality and or relationship issues and need someone to help you navigate your way through? Are you looking for some support with psychedelic integration? If yes, I can help! Over the last two decades I have worked with folks living with HIV/AIDS, women who have experienced sexual trauma, the street community, the queer community, youth and families as well as youth involved in the criminal justice system and people living with significant mental health challenges.
Are you experiencing gender, sexuality and or relationship issues and need someone to help you navigate your way through? Are you looking for some support with psychedelic integration? If yes, I can help! Over the last two decades I have worked with folks living with HIV/AIDS, women who have experienced sexual trauma, the street community, the queer community, youth and families as well as youth involved in the criminal justice system and people living with significant mental health challenges.
(778) 907-4041 View (778) 907-4041

Online Therapists

Photo of Sarah Joseph, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Campbell River, BC
Sarah Joseph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Gibsons, BC V0N  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Sarah. I enjoy working with couples and parents. I provide practical tools to clients that will help them reduce conflict and misbehaviour while strengthening connection. My goal is to provide tangible, practical tools to busy families and couples that can make a real difference in their day-to-day lives. I am a registered social worker, with a Masters in Social Work with post graduate studies in treating trauma, a Positive Discipline Trainer and Author.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I enjoy working with couples and parents. I provide practical tools to clients that will help them reduce conflict and misbehaviour while strengthening connection. My goal is to provide tangible, practical tools to busy families and couples that can make a real difference in their day-to-day lives. I am a registered social worker, with a Masters in Social Work with post graduate studies in treating trauma, a Positive Discipline Trainer and Author.
(604) 670-9598 View (604) 670-9598
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Compassionate Resolutions Counselling & Education
Counsellor, MTC, RTC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bowen Island, BC V0N
I provide transpersonal counselling psychology sessions for individuals, couples, and groups locally and internationally, in-person or online. I guide people to discover compassionate resolutions to their current concerns by integrating contemplative practices from the world's wisdom traditions and leading-edge psychotherapeutic approaches. Having personally traveled the terrain of the 'dark night of the soul,' and also witnessed firsthand miraculous transformations of hundreds of people, I can attest to the capacity of the human soul to transform traumatic losses, transitions, or crises into a sense of greater peace, clarity, and empowerment, when met with presence, empathy, and unconditional acceptance.
I provide transpersonal counselling psychology sessions for individuals, couples, and groups locally and internationally, in-person or online. I guide people to discover compassionate resolutions to their current concerns by integrating contemplative practices from the world's wisdom traditions and leading-edge psychotherapeutic approaches. Having personally traveled the terrain of the 'dark night of the soul,' and also witnessed firsthand miraculous transformations of hundreds of people, I can attest to the capacity of the human soul to transform traumatic losses, transitions, or crises into a sense of greater peace, clarity, and empowerment, when met with presence, empathy, and unconditional acceptance.
(778) 761-4386 View (778) 761-4386
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Jody Tkach
Counsellor, BScN, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
Parksville, BC V9P
In Person & Online. I help people overcome depression, anxiety, grief, and childhood trauma using my many years of experience. I welcome teens, couples, women in pregnancy, and new parents. Manage life transitions and start living your life in line with your own values and beliefs. Together we will create a safe relationship to explore looking at your life in a new way. I am always open to changing the course of therapy if it doesn’t work for you. I use empathy, relationship, insight, and unconditional positive regard as the foundation for our work together.
In Person & Online. I help people overcome depression, anxiety, grief, and childhood trauma using my many years of experience. I welcome teens, couples, women in pregnancy, and new parents. Manage life transitions and start living your life in line with your own values and beliefs. Together we will create a safe relationship to explore looking at your life in a new way. I am always open to changing the course of therapy if it doesn’t work for you. I use empathy, relationship, insight, and unconditional positive regard as the foundation for our work together.
(249) 701-8639 View (249) 701-8639
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Lien Dilewijns
Counsellor, MC, EMDR, Somatic, RCC, CCPA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Britannia Beach, BC V0N  (Online Only)
I am an RCC and somatic attachment psychotherapist with the BCACC. I specialize in adult ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief & loss, anxiety, and depression. I work with individuals and couples. I strive to provide a counseling space that fosters safety, encourages growth, and supports each individual’s innate healing potential. I value allyship with the Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.​ I focus on long-term healing by unpacking current triggers through finding the root cause which is often linked to deep routed childhood trauma.
I am an RCC and somatic attachment psychotherapist with the BCACC. I specialize in adult ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, grief & loss, anxiety, and depression. I work with individuals and couples. I strive to provide a counseling space that fosters safety, encourages growth, and supports each individual’s innate healing potential. I value allyship with the Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.​ I focus on long-term healing by unpacking current triggers through finding the root cause which is often linked to deep routed childhood trauma.
(587) 410-4231 View (587) 410-4231
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Seashore Counselling Services
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nanoose Bay, BC V9P
I find working with individuals and couples to be meaningful and hopeful.
Welcome to Seashore Counselling Services. Reaching out for help is a courageous step and an indication of your desire to heal and transform your life. I work in person or virtually with adults, individuals and couples and my main areas of practice are: loss and grief; couples counselling; anger/stress management; anxiety/depression; shame, self-esteem/worth; people recovering from addictions and abuse issues. My office is located in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island. Talking with a Psychologist can provide a safe place to see your life with new eyes. I look forward to working with you.
I find working with individuals and couples to be meaningful and hopeful.
Welcome to Seashore Counselling Services. Reaching out for help is a courageous step and an indication of your desire to heal and transform your life. I work in person or virtually with adults, individuals and couples and my main areas of practice are: loss and grief; couples counselling; anger/stress management; anxiety/depression; shame, self-esteem/worth; people recovering from addictions and abuse issues. My office is located in Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island. Talking with a Psychologist can provide a safe place to see your life with new eyes. I look forward to working with you.
(855) 712-6548 View (855) 712-6548
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Mandy Fudge
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9X
Establishing a safe environment and a therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect and trust is my highest priority.
I provide individual counselling to adults and adolescents struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, adverse childhood experiences, grief, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, suicide ideation, relationship and attachment injuries, communication issues, sexuality and gender identity, and a desire for personal change and growth. I believe in each individual's power to heal and thrive. I'm passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through a multi-disciplinary approach providing tools and transformational therapy. I do not discriminate based on private medical decisions.
Establishing a safe environment and a therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect and trust is my highest priority.
I provide individual counselling to adults and adolescents struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, adverse childhood experiences, grief, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, suicide ideation, relationship and attachment injuries, communication issues, sexuality and gender identity, and a desire for personal change and growth. I believe in each individual's power to heal and thrive. I'm passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through a multi-disciplinary approach providing tools and transformational therapy. I do not discriminate based on private medical decisions.
(250) 231-1751 View (250) 231-1751
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Barb N. Aronchick-Zachernuk
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MEd, CCC, RCC, RPTSCPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9S
Having worn the hats of teacher, special needs advocate, workshop and group leader, mental health worker, consultant, and clinical supervisor- I have learned the value of creating relationship first, and allowing the client to lead the process.
Human beings are complicated-so often we attempt to reach out to others using words to express our thoughts, our emotions, and our behaviours. With children/youth, we see additional communication barriers because of fewer words and limited life experiences. Being part of a family system should bring safety and emotional support but sometimes this is not possible without help. My work is to enable us to become partners in the process of change- discovering strengths, new awareness and building on this. Imagine my holding up a mirror for you, so that with each session, you are able to discover and appreciate more of who you truly are.
Having worn the hats of teacher, special needs advocate, workshop and group leader, mental health worker, consultant, and clinical supervisor- I have learned the value of creating relationship first, and allowing the client to lead the process.
Human beings are complicated-so often we attempt to reach out to others using words to express our thoughts, our emotions, and our behaviours. With children/youth, we see additional communication barriers because of fewer words and limited life experiences. Being part of a family system should bring safety and emotional support but sometimes this is not possible without help. My work is to enable us to become partners in the process of change- discovering strengths, new awareness and building on this. Imagine my holding up a mirror for you, so that with each session, you are able to discover and appreciate more of who you truly are.
(855) 730-0987 View (855) 730-0987
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Ian Gartshore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MTh
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9R
Relationship counselling is a specialty most therapists lack.
When life is difficult the resulting symptoms usually include depression, anxiety, fear, anger and/or withdrawal. Rather than avoiding these states I have helped hundreds of clients turn them into resources, significantly improving their lives --usually after only a few sessions. I have 25+ years experience working with couples, individuals, families and groups, and have supervised 20+ new therapists. I specialize with couples, helping them to move beyond arguing, tension, anger, resentment and distancing into happy couples. My clients turn their problems into workable solutions. Free tips: www.shorecounselling.ca.
Relationship counselling is a specialty most therapists lack.
When life is difficult the resulting symptoms usually include depression, anxiety, fear, anger and/or withdrawal. Rather than avoiding these states I have helped hundreds of clients turn them into resources, significantly improving their lives --usually after only a few sessions. I have 25+ years experience working with couples, individuals, families and groups, and have supervised 20+ new therapists. I specialize with couples, helping them to move beyond arguing, tension, anger, resentment and distancing into happy couples. My clients turn their problems into workable solutions. Free tips: www.shorecounselling.ca.
(855) 336-1330 View (855) 336-1330
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Krista Butler
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nanaimo, BC V9S
Using EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems informed practice, I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are making significant life decisions.
Hi, my name is Krista, I am glad you're here. I primarily work with those who struggle with anxiety, grief and loss, and chronic pain management. My goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe enough to explore issues that are important to them. I bring a unique perspective as a certified yoga teacher and vipassana meditator. I believe in the importance of restoring a connection with all aspects of the self to facilitate the healing process. I work with clients one-on-one to help them find a connection between body, mind, and heart, and to rediscover the inherent wisdom that resides within the body.
Using EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems informed practice, I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are making significant life decisions.
Hi, my name is Krista, I am glad you're here. I primarily work with those who struggle with anxiety, grief and loss, and chronic pain management. My goal is to establish a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe enough to explore issues that are important to them. I bring a unique perspective as a certified yoga teacher and vipassana meditator. I believe in the importance of restoring a connection with all aspects of the self to facilitate the healing process. I work with clients one-on-one to help them find a connection between body, mind, and heart, and to rediscover the inherent wisdom that resides within the body.
(672) 572-0640 View (672) 572-0640
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Bronwen Rutter
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Parksville, BC V9P
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained to work with individuals, couples and families, and will provide support and encouragement to achieve breakthrough for emotional and relational concerns. I also support parents to enhance skills and find greater satisfaction in raising their children. I have over twenty-five years in the counselling field and can provide a supportive, caring space for clients to share their concerns, learn effective coping strategies, begin recovery and reconnect with life.
I am trained to work with individuals, couples and families, and will provide support and encouragement to achieve breakthrough for emotional and relational concerns. I also support parents to enhance skills and find greater satisfaction in raising their children. I have over twenty-five years in the counselling field and can provide a supportive, caring space for clients to share their concerns, learn effective coping strategies, begin recovery and reconnect with life.
(778) 949-9020 View (778) 949-9020

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Couples Counselling

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.