Marriage Counselling Therapists in St John's, NL
I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions, including pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I integrate evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS and CPT to help you feel more in control, more connected, and more like yourself again. As I believe you are the expert in your own life, I use my trainings to help guide you where you want to be.
I support individuals and couples navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions, including pregnancy and postpartum mental health.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. I integrate evidence-based techniques such as CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS and CPT to help you feel more in control, more connected, and more like yourself again. As I believe you are the expert in your own life, I use my trainings to help guide you where you want to be.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, yet putting on a brave face for the world? Are you struggling internally with a relentless inner critic, persistent anxiety, depression or the lingering effects of past traumatic experience(s). You might be feeling stuck, wondering when life will feel authentic and peaceful again. As a licensed counselor, with 24 years of experience, I offer a compassionate, integrative, evidence-based approach to help you move beyond those feelings of being unhappy or constantly on-edge, guiding you toward building the confidence and clarity you need to genuinely thrive.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, yet putting on a brave face for the world? Are you struggling internally with a relentless inner critic, persistent anxiety, depression or the lingering effects of past traumatic experience(s). You might be feeling stuck, wondering when life will feel authentic and peaceful again. As a licensed counselor, with 24 years of experience, I offer a compassionate, integrative, evidence-based approach to help you move beyond those feelings of being unhappy or constantly on-edge, guiding you toward building the confidence and clarity you need to genuinely thrive.
We offer individual and couples sessions.
Immediate openings for counselling and assessment! We are a group of psychologists, clinical social workers, and certified counsellors that offer therapy and assessment services to individuals age 12 and up. Our team members are trained in a variety of modalities and create a safe space for you to explore concerns or current life problems. We are taking new clients for both in-person and online/phone appointments. Have a look at our gallery for a listing of our clinicians or send an email to inquire. We currently have no wait time for counselling. Please visits our website at insighttherapynl.ca
We offer individual and couples sessions.
Immediate openings for counselling and assessment! We are a group of psychologists, clinical social workers, and certified counsellors that offer therapy and assessment services to individuals age 12 and up. Our team members are trained in a variety of modalities and create a safe space for you to explore concerns or current life problems. We are taking new clients for both in-person and online/phone appointments. Have a look at our gallery for a listing of our clinicians or send an email to inquire. We currently have no wait time for counselling. Please visits our website at insighttherapynl.ca
I have been a social worker/therapist since 1983/98 and have extensive experience with providing individual, couple and family therapy.
Traumatic experiences are often devastating in ways that interfere with life goals and relationships. You can change that by completing Cognitive Processing Therapy, an evidence based approach that can adjusted to your personal preferences. I offer a safe space to discuss your thoughts and emotions with an option for treatment to address your stuck points.
I have been a social worker/therapist since 1983/98 and have extensive experience with providing individual, couple and family therapy.
Traumatic experiences are often devastating in ways that interfere with life goals and relationships. You can change that by completing Cognitive Processing Therapy, an evidence based approach that can adjusted to your personal preferences. I offer a safe space to discuss your thoughts and emotions with an option for treatment to address your stuck points.
She has particular interest in working with couples who may feel stuck in their relationship.
Marilyn completed her masters program at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. She has also completed post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy; Attachment Focused Psychotherapy; Trauma Integration Therapy; Strategies for Processing and Healing Grief; Critical Incident Stress Management; and, Suicide Intervention.
She has particular interest in working with couples who may feel stuck in their relationship.
Marilyn completed her masters program at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. She has also completed post-graduate training in Emotional Focused Therapy; Attachment Focused Psychotherapy; Trauma Integration Therapy; Strategies for Processing and Healing Grief; Critical Incident Stress Management; and, Suicide Intervention.
Today you have taken the first step to getting your life back. I know that mental health issues and life circumstances can leave you feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and without hope. BUT, don't believe everything your mind tells you! Regardless of the issues or circumstances that have brought you here, starting right now, you are on the road to recovery. Together, we will work to build the knowledge and skills that will enable you to manage and even overcome your issues, so you can start living the rich, meaningful life you want, today.
Today you have taken the first step to getting your life back. I know that mental health issues and life circumstances can leave you feeling overwhelmed, out of control, and without hope. BUT, don't believe everything your mind tells you! Regardless of the issues or circumstances that have brought you here, starting right now, you are on the road to recovery. Together, we will work to build the knowledge and skills that will enable you to manage and even overcome your issues, so you can start living the rich, meaningful life you want, today.
You maybe struggling internally, in your marriage/relationship or as a parent/co-parent.
What do I specialize in? My niche areas are anxiety/depression/trauma, separation/divorce, parenting/co-parenting and workplace stress. We didn't get a manual for living, but together we can start writing the next chapter of yours.
You maybe struggling internally, in your marriage/relationship or as a parent/co-parent.
What do I specialize in? My niche areas are anxiety/depression/trauma, separation/divorce, parenting/co-parenting and workplace stress. We didn't get a manual for living, but together we can start writing the next chapter of yours.
Are you ready to transform your life in a way that creates lasting healing?
I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker, Naturopath & Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) who combines traditional, alternative and complementary therapies including Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR).
Both SE and DBR are gentle, powerful & scientifically informed and aim to resolve the core symptoms of emotional pain, shock & trauma, including PTSD & other painful life events that include anxiety, depression, grief, developmental and attachment trauma, guilt, shame & physical pain at the level of the brain and nervous system.
Are you ready to transform your life in a way that creates lasting healing?
I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker, Naturopath & Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) who combines traditional, alternative and complementary therapies including Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR).
Both SE and DBR are gentle, powerful & scientifically informed and aim to resolve the core symptoms of emotional pain, shock & trauma, including PTSD & other painful life events that include anxiety, depression, grief, developmental and attachment trauma, guilt, shame & physical pain at the level of the brain and nervous system.
I hold the credential of Perinatal Mental Health Certified Clinician (PMH-C) with Postpartum Support International (PSI) and am passionate about providing affirming and trauma informed care to individuals and couples through infertility, pregnancy, paternal, and postpartum.
I’m so excited to be working with Sydney Wells as her counselling supervisor while she is completing her Internship. Sydney is offering accessible $50 sessions with flexible availability under my supervision (Youth 10 years and older as well as adults). Sydney is enrolled in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) Counselling Psychology program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She brings a rich academic foundation, including a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Experimental Psychology with a research focus on ADHD, as well as meaningful community experience working with organizations such as the Iris Kirby House and Choices for Youth.
I hold the credential of Perinatal Mental Health Certified Clinician (PMH-C) with Postpartum Support International (PSI) and am passionate about providing affirming and trauma informed care to individuals and couples through infertility, pregnancy, paternal, and postpartum.
I’m so excited to be working with Sydney Wells as her counselling supervisor while she is completing her Internship. Sydney is offering accessible $50 sessions with flexible availability under my supervision (Youth 10 years and older as well as adults). Sydney is enrolled in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) Counselling Psychology program at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She brings a rich academic foundation, including a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Experimental Psychology with a research focus on ADHD, as well as meaningful community experience working with organizations such as the Iris Kirby House and Choices for Youth.
Hi there, I’m Alex!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association with a background in Applied Social Psychology. Before becoming a counsellor, I spent several years working in the community sector, where I found my passion for supporting families, building connections, and helping people navigate life’s ups and downs. Those experiences taught me how powerful it can be to have a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported — something I strive to offer in my work every day.
Hi there, I’m Alex!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association with a background in Applied Social Psychology. Before becoming a counsellor, I spent several years working in the community sector, where I found my passion for supporting families, building connections, and helping people navigate life’s ups and downs. Those experiences taught me how powerful it can be to have a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported — something I strive to offer in my work every day.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
I have post-graduate training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2).
Hi! I am glad you are here. If you are struggling with emotional abuse, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, or relationship issues, finding a counsellor you connect with is important. I know that reaching out for help can be scary, so I aim to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible. My space features a cozy couch, and coffee, tea, and snacks are always available.
I have post-graduate training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2).
Hi! I am glad you are here. If you are struggling with emotional abuse, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, or relationship issues, finding a counsellor you connect with is important. I know that reaching out for help can be scary, so I aim to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible. My space features a cozy couch, and coffee, tea, and snacks are always available.
You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin, but something in you knows it’s time for healing. I offer a steady, compassionate space where all parts of you are welcome. Whether you’re carrying trauma, navigating big emotions, feeling stuck in old patterns, or longing to feel more like yourself again, we’ll move at your pace. I offer individual and relationship therapy that is neurodivergent, trauma-informed, and sex-positive. As a 2SLGBTQI+ therapist, I strive to offer care that is inclusive, affirming, and deeply respectful.
You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin, but something in you knows it’s time for healing. I offer a steady, compassionate space where all parts of you are welcome. Whether you’re carrying trauma, navigating big emotions, feeling stuck in old patterns, or longing to feel more like yourself again, we’ll move at your pace. I offer individual and relationship therapy that is neurodivergent, trauma-informed, and sex-positive. As a 2SLGBTQI+ therapist, I strive to offer care that is inclusive, affirming, and deeply respectful.
Empathic Care Counselling
Counsellor, MACP, BN RN, CCC, CCTP-II, ADHD-CP
1 Endorsed
St John's, NL A1B
Waitlist for new clients
I see adults, students, seniors, couples and families.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or impacted by past experiences? Do you struggle to find peace or balance in your life? If so I would love to help.
I am passionate about helping others to heal from trauma, build self-understanding, and develop effective coping strategies to get them moving towards their personal goals. I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed approach grounded in research, clinical training, and lived experience.
I support clients impacted by trauma (childhood, adult, sexual, occupational, birth) IPV, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, OCD, depression, addictions, disordered eating, body image, grief, burnout, health, parenting.
I see adults, students, seniors, couples and families.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or impacted by past experiences? Do you struggle to find peace or balance in your life? If so I would love to help.
I am passionate about helping others to heal from trauma, build self-understanding, and develop effective coping strategies to get them moving towards their personal goals. I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed approach grounded in research, clinical training, and lived experience.
I support clients impacted by trauma (childhood, adult, sexual, occupational, birth) IPV, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, OCD, depression, addictions, disordered eating, body image, grief, burnout, health, parenting.
I work with adults, caregivers, seniors, and couples facing life transitions, caregiving responsibilities, and relational stress.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re balancing multiple roles, responsibilities, and expectations while trying to keep everything together. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or feelings of inadequacy. Many people in this position feel emotionally exhausted or unsure how to move forward, and are seeking relief, clearer thinking, and practical ways to manage emotions, relationships, and daily stress.
I work with adults, caregivers, seniors, and couples facing life transitions, caregiving responsibilities, and relational stress.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re balancing multiple roles, responsibilities, and expectations while trying to keep everything together. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, burnout, relationship challenges, or feelings of inadequacy. Many people in this position feel emotionally exhausted or unsure how to move forward, and are seeking relief, clearer thinking, and practical ways to manage emotions, relationships, and daily stress.
I help individuals and couples explore and strengthen their relationships; with partners, family, friends, and themselves.
Whether you’re feeling stuck or just want to understand yourself better, I’m here to help. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe and truly heard. I offer a warm, open space where you can be yourself with no pressure or judgment. My style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with room for humor. Therapy can go deep, but it doesn’t have to feel stiff.
I help individuals and couples explore and strengthen their relationships; with partners, family, friends, and themselves.
Whether you’re feeling stuck or just want to understand yourself better, I’m here to help. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe and truly heard. I offer a warm, open space where you can be yourself with no pressure or judgment. My style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with room for humor. Therapy can go deep, but it doesn’t have to feel stiff.
Our team are all graduate and doctoral trained therapists, specializing in multiple areas, including (but not limited to); Chronic illness, grief, trans support for individuals and families, family issues, couple issues, depression and anxiety, identity and career etc
We hold special training at graduate and doctoral levels in counselling and clinical psychology, including Arts Therapies, EMDR, Family and couple intervention, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Diagnostic assessment, and others. Please inquire within if what you seek is not included above.
Our team are all graduate and doctoral trained therapists, specializing in multiple areas, including (but not limited to); Chronic illness, grief, trans support for individuals and families, family issues, couple issues, depression and anxiety, identity and career etc
We hold special training at graduate and doctoral levels in counselling and clinical psychology, including Arts Therapies, EMDR, Family and couple intervention, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Diagnostic assessment, and others. Please inquire within if what you seek is not included above.
I am a certified Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapist and Supervisor and a certified Emotionally-Focused Individual therapist.
Relationships can be the hardest - as well as the most rewarding - aspects of our lives. When things feel solid with the people we are closest to, we have renewed strength to tackle other life challenges. On the other hand, when we are in conflict or disconnected from those we love, other things in our lives become harder. I work with clients to strengthen their most important relationships, work through the blocks and challenges, and help them to create and maintain secure bonds.
I am a certified Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapist and Supervisor and a certified Emotionally-Focused Individual therapist.
Relationships can be the hardest - as well as the most rewarding - aspects of our lives. When things feel solid with the people we are closest to, we have renewed strength to tackle other life challenges. On the other hand, when we are in conflict or disconnected from those we love, other things in our lives become harder. I work with clients to strengthen their most important relationships, work through the blocks and challenges, and help them to create and maintain secure bonds.
I work with young people and adults, as well as couples.
I am trained in many theoretical approaches, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, The Gottman Method for couples therapy, and I am IFS-informed.
I work with young people and adults, as well as couples.
I am trained in many theoretical approaches, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, The Gottman Method for couples therapy, and I am IFS-informed.
Whether you are seeking individual or couples sessions, we will work to ensure you feel supported and empowered.
Whether you’re embarking on a new phase of life or reevaluating your current path, taking the first step to seek help demonstrates both courage and determination. In our work together, we will explore your unique strengths and experiences to foster personal development and growth. We will work to improve self-awareness and emotional resilience; help you identify barriers to connection and develop strategies to enhance intimacy. If you are looking to strengthen your ability to set and enforce boundaries, enhance your communication skills, or navigate life transitions, I am here to help.
Whether you are seeking individual or couples sessions, we will work to ensure you feel supported and empowered.
Whether you’re embarking on a new phase of life or reevaluating your current path, taking the first step to seek help demonstrates both courage and determination. In our work together, we will explore your unique strengths and experiences to foster personal development and growth. We will work to improve self-awareness and emotional resilience; help you identify barriers to connection and develop strategies to enhance intimacy. If you are looking to strengthen your ability to set and enforce boundaries, enhance your communication skills, or navigate life transitions, I am here to help.
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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.