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Kiran Maqsood
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSc, Psych
Verified Verified
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فري كنسلتيشن كى سهو لت دستياب هه
(289) 277-5396 View (289) 277-5396
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Viral Vyas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6V  (Online Only)
I have a wide range of experience supporting clients experiencing Abuse, Anxiety, Anger, Addiction, Depression, Oppression, Low self-esteem, Stress, Relationship/marital issues & Parenting issues. I have provided support to a wide variety of clients from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. I am privileged to have worked for many years in the community with clients involved with Criminal Justice, Family Court and Child Welfare Agencies in Canada and internationally. I am member of Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP), National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW).
I have a wide range of experience supporting clients experiencing Abuse, Anxiety, Anger, Addiction, Depression, Oppression, Low self-esteem, Stress, Relationship/marital issues & Parenting issues. I have provided support to a wide variety of clients from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. I am privileged to have worked for many years in the community with clients involved with Criminal Justice, Family Court and Child Welfare Agencies in Canada and internationally. I am member of Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP), National Organization of Forensic Social Work (NOFSW).
(289) 236-0195 View (289) 236-0195
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Yasmeen Rafiq
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Georgetown, ON L7G
I specialize in couples therapy, interracial couples therapy, pre-marital counselling, individual therapy, and trauma.
Welcome to Meaningful Connections! I’m Yasmeen Rafiq (MSW, RSW), a registered social worker servicing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). I have been practicing for the past ten years. As a mom of three kids and a partner in an interracial marriage, I have had my fair share of struggles on the therapist’s couch. I’m passionate about genuinely giving back to others and myself, and I actively work on diversity and inclusion in mental health.
I specialize in couples therapy, interracial couples therapy, pre-marital counselling, individual therapy, and trauma.
Welcome to Meaningful Connections! I’m Yasmeen Rafiq (MSW, RSW), a registered social worker servicing the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). I have been practicing for the past ten years. As a mom of three kids and a partner in an interracial marriage, I have had my fair share of struggles on the therapist’s couch. I’m passionate about genuinely giving back to others and myself, and I actively work on diversity and inclusion in mental health.
(289) 275-9129 View (289) 275-9129
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Natasha Sharma
Counsellor, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Etobicoke, ON M9B
My team has expertise in Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, Relationship/Dating Issues, Marriage, Divorce, Parenting Issues, and Career/Life Transitions.
Hi! I'm Natasha Sharma: Therapist, TEDx Speaker, and CEO of NKS Therapy. Do you feel sad, stressed out, irritable or angry? Do you feel unable to let go of things that happened in the past, or worry constantly about the future? Are you experiencing distress, anxiety or depressed mood? As we have seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, life can be challenging. And unpredictable We can't always control it but we can control how we experience & respond to it. At my clinic NKS Therapy we provide you the tools to identify your emotions & get control over them. We offer expert counselling therapy for individuals, couples/marriage, & families.
My team has expertise in Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, Relationship/Dating Issues, Marriage, Divorce, Parenting Issues, and Career/Life Transitions.
Hi! I'm Natasha Sharma: Therapist, TEDx Speaker, and CEO of NKS Therapy. Do you feel sad, stressed out, irritable or angry? Do you feel unable to let go of things that happened in the past, or worry constantly about the future? Are you experiencing distress, anxiety or depressed mood? As we have seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, life can be challenging. And unpredictable We can't always control it but we can control how we experience & respond to it. At my clinic NKS Therapy we provide you the tools to identify your emotions & get control over them. We offer expert counselling therapy for individuals, couples/marriage, & families.
(289) 207-4800 View (289) 207-4800
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Rima Sehgal
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4W  (Online Only)
Clients I work with are often experiencing recurring patterns of emotional hurt in their lives and may be unable to see their positive qualities, criticize themselves easily, or have trouble asserting themselves and speaking their minds. The common conditions that I work with include anxiety, PTSD, relationship or marriage conflict, workplace stress, persistent tension, or depression.
Clients I work with are often experiencing recurring patterns of emotional hurt in their lives and may be unable to see their positive qualities, criticize themselves easily, or have trouble asserting themselves and speaking their minds. The common conditions that I work with include anxiety, PTSD, relationship or marriage conflict, workplace stress, persistent tension, or depression.
(647) 360-7035 View (647) 360-7035
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Nigar Yunus
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP , CRPO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakville, ON L6H
Raised and educated in North America, I have extensive experience with anxiety-based disorders and family interrelationships, specializing in marital and parenting issues.
Intuitive, empathic, and understanding, I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I truly believe a good therapist is curious, loves to hear stories, compassionate and a problem solver. My aim is to help individuals, couples and families find comfort from emotional distress, and help them with the building blocks to construct the lives they want. Since I co-founded FeelBetterNow Psychotherapy & Counselling, my team and I have provided support to people from different religions, cultures and lifestyles struggling with a variety of mental health issues.
Raised and educated in North America, I have extensive experience with anxiety-based disorders and family interrelationships, specializing in marital and parenting issues.
Intuitive, empathic, and understanding, I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I truly believe a good therapist is curious, loves to hear stories, compassionate and a problem solver. My aim is to help individuals, couples and families find comfort from emotional distress, and help them with the building blocks to construct the lives they want. Since I co-founded FeelBetterNow Psychotherapy & Counselling, my team and I have provided support to people from different religions, cultures and lifestyles struggling with a variety of mental health issues.
(289) 274-3790 View (289) 274-3790
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The Therapeutic Way- Relationship Therapy | Trauma Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7N
Our team of therapists specializes in narcissistic abuse, divorce, trauma, estranged relationship, grief, and marital support, and helping you heal from emotional distresses caused by strained relationships.
Do you feel trapped in a cycle of strained relationship? You feel like people in your life are pushing your triggers and it is causing you more distress than bringing you peace. This type of anxiety, anger, stress, sadness can take a toll on you. No matter what you are doing, you end up feeling like the bad person every single time. You feel like you are not enough in the relationship and you feel like you are the only one wanting this relationship to work. When there is past trauma or the other person is not willing to work with you, healing and moving forward becomes harder. We start wondering if we are the problem.
Our team of therapists specializes in narcissistic abuse, divorce, trauma, estranged relationship, grief, and marital support, and helping you heal from emotional distresses caused by strained relationships.
Do you feel trapped in a cycle of strained relationship? You feel like people in your life are pushing your triggers and it is causing you more distress than bringing you peace. This type of anxiety, anger, stress, sadness can take a toll on you. No matter what you are doing, you end up feeling like the bad person every single time. You feel like you are not enough in the relationship and you feel like you are the only one wanting this relationship to work. When there is past trauma or the other person is not willing to work with you, healing and moving forward becomes harder. We start wondering if we are the problem.
(289) 272-0814 View (289) 272-0814
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Moksha Psychotherapy, Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, AA, RSW
Verified Verified
Areas we specialize in: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, crisis, mental health, family & relationship issues, premarital & marital, divorce & separation, children, tweens, teens & parenting, sense of self & identity work, interpersonal communication, building coping skills/transitioning after major life events & working with all types of families.
Are there areas in your life that you'd like to strengthen? Do you feel 'stuck' or in a pattern that keeps you from enjoying & participating in your life fully? Are you also dealing with a chronic illness such as anxiety & depression that are impacting other areas? Would you like a safe & confidential space & time reserved just for you and/or a loved one to process past & current life events, build new coping skills and outcomes with a better quality of life? If so, let's arrange a session after your initial consultation so that I can help YOU help yourself again! We have a growing team of Psychotherapists.
Areas we specialize in: anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, crisis, mental health, family & relationship issues, premarital & marital, divorce & separation, children, tweens, teens & parenting, sense of self & identity work, interpersonal communication, building coping skills/transitioning after major life events & working with all types of families.
Are there areas in your life that you'd like to strengthen? Do you feel 'stuck' or in a pattern that keeps you from enjoying & participating in your life fully? Are you also dealing with a chronic illness such as anxiety & depression that are impacting other areas? Would you like a safe & confidential space & time reserved just for you and/or a loved one to process past & current life events, build new coping skills and outcomes with a better quality of life? If so, let's arrange a session after your initial consultation so that I can help YOU help yourself again! We have a growing team of Psychotherapists.
(289) 278-9736 View (289) 278-9736
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Health is Wealth
Counsellor, PhD, DM&SP
Verified Verified
Saint Catharines, ON L2R  (Online Only)
I have skills to provide counselling for Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Marital issues and Stress Management.
" HOPE is a rope to climb the slippery slope" is a Core Belief of my practice. With more than 30 years of experience in counseling, life skill coaching, guidance, anger management and stress management, I strive to offer high standard professional services to my clients at a reasonable cost. Creating, stabilizing, and enhancing perceptual clarity, insights, and inner strengths in my clients have been my ongoing professional pursuits. I help them master the mental skills for self-regulating their behavior to maintain excellent mental health, hygiene and immunity.
I have skills to provide counselling for Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Marital issues and Stress Management.
" HOPE is a rope to climb the slippery slope" is a Core Belief of my practice. With more than 30 years of experience in counseling, life skill coaching, guidance, anger management and stress management, I strive to offer high standard professional services to my clients at a reasonable cost. Creating, stabilizing, and enhancing perceptual clarity, insights, and inner strengths in my clients have been my ongoing professional pursuits. I help them master the mental skills for self-regulating their behavior to maintain excellent mental health, hygiene and immunity.
(289) 512-2492 View (289) 512-2492
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Pankaj Kapoor
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Brampton, ON L6Z
Are you having difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, addictions, sexual orientation and work like balance? Are you having marital conflicts due to complex family dynamics or cultural expectations ? Are you feeling negative about yourself and having identity issues? Have you experienced domestic abuse and now struggling emotionally? Do you struggle with anger, self esteem, social pressures, life transitions? Are you finding it challenging to deal with your past trauma? Are you going through divorce? Are you finding it difficult to have conversations with your teenager? Are you looking for Court Ordered "Anger Management"?
Are you having difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, addictions, sexual orientation and work like balance? Are you having marital conflicts due to complex family dynamics or cultural expectations ? Are you feeling negative about yourself and having identity issues? Have you experienced domestic abuse and now struggling emotionally? Do you struggle with anger, self esteem, social pressures, life transitions? Are you finding it challenging to deal with your past trauma? Are you going through divorce? Are you finding it difficult to have conversations with your teenager? Are you looking for Court Ordered "Anger Management"?
(289) 806-2495 View (289) 806-2495
Photo of Zahra Halfal, Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario
Zahra Halfal
Registered Psychotherapist, MA MFT, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. I obtained a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the United States. My integrated psychotherapy approach for individual adults/teenagers, couples, and families combines relational, emotion-focused, attachment informed, trauma informed, and somatic elements. This comprehensive approach emphasizes the importance of your relationship with yourself and others, encourages emotional exploration, considers attachment histories, acknowledges trauma's impact, and fosters trust and positive self-esteem. It aims to promote individual/relational healing, inside and out.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. I obtained a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the United States. My integrated psychotherapy approach for individual adults/teenagers, couples, and families combines relational, emotion-focused, attachment informed, trauma informed, and somatic elements. This comprehensive approach emphasizes the importance of your relationship with yourself and others, encourages emotional exploration, considers attachment histories, acknowledges trauma's impact, and fosters trust and positive self-esteem. It aims to promote individual/relational healing, inside and out.
(289) 276-7867 View (289) 276-7867
Photo of Ruby (Manjinder) Bindra, Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario
Ruby (Manjinder) Bindra
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6X
I provide support to individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, panic. I also assist couples with marriage and couple counselling who are struggling with their relationships. Sometimes when the individuals who need to regulate their negative emotions specially anger, then also I lend support them in their process on emotional regulation. Furthermore, I do lend services to the client who need any mandated counselling by law.
I provide support to individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, panic. I also assist couples with marriage and couple counselling who are struggling with their relationships. Sometimes when the individuals who need to regulate their negative emotions specially anger, then also I lend support them in their process on emotional regulation. Furthermore, I do lend services to the client who need any mandated counselling by law.
(289) 778-5612 View (289) 778-5612
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Mindful Path Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brantford, ON N3T
At Mindful Path Counselling we offer a wide range of services including; individual, couples/relationship(s), marriage, child/youth, family, and group counselling. In addition, we offer a wide range of alternative wellness services including; reiki/energy healing/ infrared light therapy, hypnotherapy, life coaching, art therapy, ecotherapy, walk-n-talk therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. We work with people aged 5 years and up from all backgrounds. We are also under the supervision of a psychologist for psychology billing needs.
At Mindful Path Counselling we offer a wide range of services including; individual, couples/relationship(s), marriage, child/youth, family, and group counselling. In addition, we offer a wide range of alternative wellness services including; reiki/energy healing/ infrared light therapy, hypnotherapy, life coaching, art therapy, ecotherapy, walk-n-talk therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. We work with people aged 5 years and up from all backgrounds. We are also under the supervision of a psychologist for psychology billing needs.
(226) 778-5521 View (226) 778-5521
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Rana Khan
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Rana Khan. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. I have specialized training in Couples and Family Therapy. The clients I serve are mostly couples and families or individuals who have concerns/issues with their relationships. I have helped clients explore tips/tools/strategies that has helped improve their communication, intimacy, and emotional connection. I have also supported clients in finding meaning as they recover from an emotional hurt, deal with loss, go through an affair, or manage other external stressors such as family, work, health, culture, and/or religion.
Hello! My name is Rana Khan. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. I have specialized training in Couples and Family Therapy. The clients I serve are mostly couples and families or individuals who have concerns/issues with their relationships. I have helped clients explore tips/tools/strategies that has helped improve their communication, intimacy, and emotional connection. I have also supported clients in finding meaning as they recover from an emotional hurt, deal with loss, go through an affair, or manage other external stressors such as family, work, health, culture, and/or religion.
(647) 250-9869 View (647) 250-9869
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Poonam T Dhir
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT, CCC
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2J  (Online Only)
Praxis Focus: Adults & youth (Individual, Marriage/Couples/family) from diverse cultural, racial, gender, & religious backgrounds rooted in evidence-based, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, strength-based interventions for depression, PTSD, anxiety, addictions, marital conflicts; grief & loss, personality disorders (BPD, OCD), court & MVA clients.
I trust pain is inevitable, but suffering is an option. In fact, what is right with us is greater than what is wrong with us. I help clients access their resilience, motivation, self-agency, self-determination, and inner goodness to reconstruct their narratives & live meaningful contented lives. I am Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage & Family Therapist, & NIHB approved therapist (for Indigenous persons); working as a Clinical Therapist with CMHA. I have extensive experience in CBT, DBT, Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy (sexual dysfunction & sexual offence), Addictions (drugs, gambling), Forensic Therapy (minor crimes, DUI)
Praxis Focus: Adults & youth (Individual, Marriage/Couples/family) from diverse cultural, racial, gender, & religious backgrounds rooted in evidence-based, culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, strength-based interventions for depression, PTSD, anxiety, addictions, marital conflicts; grief & loss, personality disorders (BPD, OCD), court & MVA clients.
I trust pain is inevitable, but suffering is an option. In fact, what is right with us is greater than what is wrong with us. I help clients access their resilience, motivation, self-agency, self-determination, and inner goodness to reconstruct their narratives & live meaningful contented lives. I am Registered Psychotherapist; Registered Marriage & Family Therapist, & NIHB approved therapist (for Indigenous persons); working as a Clinical Therapist with CMHA. I have extensive experience in CBT, DBT, Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy (sexual dysfunction & sexual offence), Addictions (drugs, gambling), Forensic Therapy (minor crimes, DUI)
(289) 807-2732 View (289) 807-2732
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The Family Enhancement Centre
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
The Family Enhancement Centre is a full service counselling centre. We work with children, youth, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, marital issues, school issues, grief / loss, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, suicidality, self harm, relationship issues, anger management, separation / divorce, blended families, victims of crime, etc.. With multiple registered therapists we personally match your needs with our therapist's skill set, approach and style and we guarantee a good therapeutic match or we will transfer you to another one of our therapists until it is.
The Family Enhancement Centre is a full service counselling centre. We work with children, youth, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of issues including: anxiety, depression, marital issues, school issues, grief / loss, panic attacks, post traumatic stress disorder, suicidality, self harm, relationship issues, anger management, separation / divorce, blended families, victims of crime, etc.. With multiple registered therapists we personally match your needs with our therapist's skill set, approach and style and we guarantee a good therapeutic match or we will transfer you to another one of our therapists until it is.
(365) 800-6263 View (365) 800-6263
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Relationship Therapy Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT-SQ
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
We are a team of Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Marriage and Family Therapists and Interns who offer individual, couple and family therapy. We offer a safe, non-judgemental environment where we generate conversations that facilitate new possibilities for you, your relationships and life. We are committed to hearing, supporting and gently but appropriately challenging you. We utilize different approaches (including but not limited to person-centred, emotion-focused, solution focused, narrative, CBT etc.) based on the uniqueness of clients, and their needs and hopes for our work together.
We are a team of Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Marriage and Family Therapists and Interns who offer individual, couple and family therapy. We offer a safe, non-judgemental environment where we generate conversations that facilitate new possibilities for you, your relationships and life. We are committed to hearing, supporting and gently but appropriately challenging you. We utilize different approaches (including but not limited to person-centred, emotion-focused, solution focused, narrative, CBT etc.) based on the uniqueness of clients, and their needs and hopes for our work together.
(647) 952-2025 x00 View (647) 952-2025 x00
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Humaira Khurshid
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L  (Online Only)
Mind Wings specializes in the following services: • Psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, marital concerns, fears, sleep concerns • Career counseling • Teenagers’ conflict resolution • Parental counseling for children with learning difficulties and developmental challenges • Anger management • PTSD.
I provide confidential, safe, self-empowering mental health services that promote dignity and respect for the individual. I have 22 years of experience in helping people navigate and overcome their life's challenges while fostering personal growth and resilience through psychotherapy and counselling services
Mind Wings specializes in the following services: • Psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, adjustment concerns, marital concerns, fears, sleep concerns • Career counseling • Teenagers’ conflict resolution • Parental counseling for children with learning difficulties and developmental challenges • Anger management • PTSD.
I provide confidential, safe, self-empowering mental health services that promote dignity and respect for the individual. I have 22 years of experience in helping people navigate and overcome their life's challenges while fostering personal growth and resilience through psychotherapy and counselling services
(289) 806-5143 View (289) 806-5143
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Elpizo Counselling Services Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RRT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Milton, ON L9T
Whether individual, children, couple or family, we never turn away a client that genuinely needs assistance, our aim is for anyone who needs counselling receives it. Our team of culturally diverse experienced Psychotherapists will listen, hear you, and serve you, virtually or in person. We specialize in various types of traumas, acute, complex, developmental, PTSD, and depression, anxiety, marriage, relationship challenges, co-parenting, behavioral issues, family reunification, sexual abuse, domestic violence, borderline personality disorder, employment issues, racial injustice, etc. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
Whether individual, children, couple or family, we never turn away a client that genuinely needs assistance, our aim is for anyone who needs counselling receives it. Our team of culturally diverse experienced Psychotherapists will listen, hear you, and serve you, virtually or in person. We specialize in various types of traumas, acute, complex, developmental, PTSD, and depression, anxiety, marriage, relationship challenges, co-parenting, behavioral issues, family reunification, sexual abuse, domestic violence, borderline personality disorder, employment issues, racial injustice, etc. Call for a free 15-minute consultation.
(289) 804-3067 View (289) 804-3067
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NKS Therapy
Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Etobicoke, ON M9B
Voted Top 5 in Toronto for Best Psychotherapists in 2021, NKS Therapy is a team of psychotherapists, marriage/family therapists, counsellors and life coaches in Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Oakville who specialize in mental health support for adults, couples, teenagers, and families. With multiple experts on the NKS Therapy team, we will help you achieve your goals through a deeper understanding of yourself, and help you make conscious choices today. We offer sessions virtually & in-person. Start living a better life today with a FREE 15-minute therapy consultation! A Happier, Healthier, Better Version of Yourself awaits.
Voted Top 5 in Toronto for Best Psychotherapists in 2021, NKS Therapy is a team of psychotherapists, marriage/family therapists, counsellors and life coaches in Toronto, Etobicoke, Mississauga, and Oakville who specialize in mental health support for adults, couples, teenagers, and families. With multiple experts on the NKS Therapy team, we will help you achieve your goals through a deeper understanding of yourself, and help you make conscious choices today. We offer sessions virtually & in-person. Start living a better life today with a FREE 15-minute therapy consultation! A Happier, Healthier, Better Version of Yourself awaits.
(289) 206-7074 View (289) 206-7074

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Marriage Counselling

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.