Couples Counselling Therapists in Downtown, Toronto, ON
See all counsellors in Downtown, Toronto
Natasha Bachoo, Ontario Sex Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Natasha Bachoo specializes in sex therapy and has extensive experience working with individuals and
couples
struggling with challenges that affect their personal wellbeing and relationships, including:
relationship
anxiety, jealousy, infidelity, sexual inhibitions, navigating different types of relationships, including polyamorous, changes in sexual desire, questioning sexual interest, discomfort with one’s body/body parts, sexual expectations, sexual communication.
James Sullivan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BMus
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with clients who are looking to improve their
relationship
with anxiety, overthinking, depression, negative thoughts and behaviours.
Hello! My name is James and I use he/him and they/them pronouns. My focus is helping clients working through anxiety, and depression to reclaim their life. I work collaboratively with clients to create a safe space held in place by pillars of respect, empathy, and authenticity. Drawing from various therapeutic approaches, I help to guide my clients along their journey. I aim to help clients better understand themselves and become the best version of themselves.
Nicola Mansworth
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, disconnection and loneliness, and
couples
and families facing breakdowns in communication and conflict. In individual therapy, we can explore the deep and often painful emotions that get in the way of feeling accepted, understood and truly engaged in one’s life and relationships, including exploring low self-esteem, self-criticism, and perfectionism.
Couples
therapy allows exploration of the negative cycle disrupting the
relationship
, leading to improved connection and communication. Family work helps reconnect the ruptured bond between caregivers and their loved one.
Cassandra Claire Morrison
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, bogged down or lonely? Do you feel out of control at times - burnt out and exhausted during the day but restless at night? Are you struggling with symptoms of addiction, disordered eating, body image issues or low-self esteem? Do anxiety and depression impact how you work, live and your
relationship
? I would love to help!.
Hi, and welcome. I’m so happy you are here. If you are experiencing mental health challenges as it relates to relationships concerns, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and low-self esteem, I would love to support you. Let’s get you to a place of unconditional self-love and acceptance, achieving goals serenity, acceptance, wholeness, and happiness so you can live a calmer, fulfilled, enriched life and thrive. If you find yourself returning to destructive relationships, having low self-esteem and negative self-talk, and low coping skills or emotional regulation, I’d love to work with you!
Parisa Ghanbari
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
Relationship
difficulties can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. It hurts when we feel alone and unimportant in our connections with others. Over time, these struggles can make us feel stressed and depressed and erode our self-esteem. If you want to feel more confident and self-assured, build more fulfilling and healthier couple and romantic relationships, heal from
relationship
break-ups and attachment wounds, I can help. As a
relationship
therapist my expertise has been recognized by major media outlets such as Cosmopolitan, Bustle, and PsychCentral, where my work has been featured.
Nakema McManamna
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I believe that therapeutic
relationship
is a sacred space.
Making the decision to expand your family is one of life's most difficult transitions. It is a journey that no one should have to undertake alone. Through one-to-one psychotherapy, I support people throughout their perinatal mental health journey including pregnancy planning, infertility, grief, processing labour and delivery, and post-partum transitions.
Cherisse Doobay
Counsellor, BA, MSc, CLC
Verified
Verified
I am psychotherapist who has passionately worked to help people overcome mental health challenges for over 15 years. I give my clients the skills, tools and confidence to take control of situations they feel they cannot control. My clients always leave the room feeling happier and more self-assured. I use many modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support individuals,
couples
, families and groups through the struggles of life. These include, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia, addiction, concurrent disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders and bereavement.
Jodi Zentner
Psychologist, MSc
Verified
Verified
If you are someone who is up to the challenge of confronting whatever is getting in the way of improving your wellbeing, then I would like to be able to help guide you. This could be related to Depression, Anxiety or ADHD.
Relationship
issues can be about issues with a
partner
, family member, friends or colleagues. For more information, please access my website, www.jodizentner.com. Instagram:jodilynn1162 Please do not phone, email is preferred.
Amanda Masterton
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I bring a gentle, whole-person approach to therapy with a focus on creating safety and building a trusting therapeutic
relationship
. I will work collaboratively with you to help you gain new perspectives, shift towards preferred ways of being, and create space for new possibilities. Together, we will tap into your existing strengths and abilities, develop new skills and internal resources, and foster resiliency to help you realise your goals and make positive changes.
Rainbowcounselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Couples
(monogomous, non-monog, polycules) are welcome.
Rainbowcounselling is a 2SLGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling practice which supports folks all over Ontario, Canada. We value anti-oppressive and trauma informed approaches to counselling. Our therapists understand the importance of bridging the gap in accessible mental health care for queer and transgender folks. We currently only practice virtually and offer sliding scale options with our intern therapists.
Susan - Zsuzsa Bodolay
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I have been working in the mental health field with children, parents, young adults and
couples
for over 12 years. My approach is collaborative, strength-based and trauma informed. When we are working together, I use elements of Relational Psychotherapy, CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy) and EFT (emotion focused therapy) and with this theoretically integrative approach we create goals, set the pace and tailor strategies together.
15 Second Videos
Cassandra Claire Morrison
Parisa Ghanbari
Nidhi Ann Jose
Julieta Strugo
Shift Collab | We'll find your perfect fit!
Camila Espana
Blake Anderson
Sarah McCarthy
Weiting Pan
Hannah Peirce
Rebecca Lester
Olivia Riad
Preeti Taneja
Tori Mudie
Kimmi Labbett
Catherine (Kate) Paul
For Health's Sake
Noah Mugenyi
Strength Counselling Services
Sherrie Mohamed
Amanda Bolger
Samantha Hawke, Ontario Sex Therapy
Vish Kularatnam
Connect and Thrive Psychology
Rachel Bingham
Caitlin McNeil
Melissa Gummeson
Susan Leopold Studios
Jess Erb, Centred Self Psychotherapy
Miranda Elise Klimowski, MA, RP
Joelle Lugassy
Rebekah Otim
Kiera Gillett
Mona Fakhry
Andrina Slegers
Angela Prosser
Maya Reich
Slavica Stojimirovic
Zainab Adil Gandhi
Jenny Rajewski Gouin
Rachel Costa
Theresa Gregory: Lightbridge Psychotherapy
Stacy Wen-Chiung Hsu
Natasha Sharma
Aman Singh
Samantha Samuels
Linda Thai
Archita Dasagari
Cher Canonizado
Kat Kova Therapy
Nidhi Ann Jose
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
With ten years of experience, Nidhi has a diverse background working with different populations, focusing on
couples
, individuals, the elderly (including those in homes), and the cultured community. Nidhi employs Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma Informed Network, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Strength Based Therapy to help people overcome anxiety, depression, stress, substance abuse, isolation, and other issues. Providing services in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil, Nidhi understands and supports the healing journey of racialized individuals as she provides compassionate support through a culturally informed lens.
KN Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BSc
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I attended Yorkville University where I completed my MA in Counselling Psychology, and have additional training in
couples
work, trauma, CBT, and solution-focused therapy approaches.
Asking a mental health provider for help shows both courage and strength. Located in midtown Toronto, KN Therapy provides a safe and compassionate space where clients can be heard, heal, and make positive changes in their lives. If you find yourself wondering what your life would look like without some of your current problems, and you feel ready to engage in meaningful change, get in touch to book an appointment. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
Julieta Strugo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Julieta helps young adults identify their negative
relationship
patterns so they can create and experience more meaningful connections. She understands the complexity of cultivating fulfilling relationships and is here to support you through challenges that can arise as you work through previous relational trauma, negative beliefs about yourself, and other obstacles to forming authentic satisfying relationships.
Shift Collab | We'll find your perfect fit!
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to find a therapist that feels like a good fit? Looking at all these headshots and directories and feeling overwhelmed? We get it. Finding a therapist is kind of like dating, and it takes effort to find the right fit for you. We’ve got you. Shift Collab is one of Canada’s leading online therapy practices, offering exceptional mental health care across Canada. Our diverse team collaborates with you to navigate all of life’s challenges. We believe therapy should feel simple, actionable and relatable which is why we’ve created an innovative matching process to
partner
you with a therapist who truly gets you.
Kailey Citron
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, BEd
Verified
Verified
I am offering affordable therapy to children, teenagers, adults, and families online and in person at Plum Mental Wellness in Liberty Village, Toronto. My work focuses on supporting individuals who are looking to increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety and depression, navigate
relationship
issues, parenting challenges, issues of identity, and life transitions. You will be welcomed into a safe space where you can explore your inner world, experience growth, and build a life that aligns with where you want to be.
Camila Espana
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you unhappy with your sex life, experiencing low desire, or maybe things aren't working the way you'd like them to (erectile dysfunction, inability to achieve orgasm, painful intercourse)? Do you feel disconnected from your
partner
, get the sense that all you do is fight, or feel like strangers - like you've grown apart? These are common
relationship
difficulties that impact
relationship
satisfaction and our well-being and sense of self-worth. I can help. I work with individuals and
couples
, helping them understand and overcome their difficulties, and rejoice in their strengthened connections.
Waitlist for new clients
Tara Noble
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Counselling is an opportunity to uncover your potential. My expertise includes supporting children, adolescent, adults and families experiencing trauma,
relationship
challenges, adoption preparation/breakdown, grief & loss, separation/divorce/reunification, anxiety, depression & exploring your own unique personal life challenges & goals.
Tim de Pass
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified
Verified
I work from a Relational and Psychodynamic approach while focusing on areas of anxiety, depression, grief, and
relationship
issues.
Whatever has brought you here, whether recent or long-term concerns, being seen and heard by someone during moments of vulnerability can be impactful. Through the therapeutic process, we will work to understand your thoughts and feelings and the significance the past plays in shaping your experience.
Alexandra Tan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I also support clients through navigating
relationship
difficulties, life transitions, school/work stress, and burnout.
It takes courage to step into therapy, that’s why it is my central aim to make every client feel safe, heard, and supported. I work to build collaborative relationships with my clients, grounded in respect, openness, authenticity, and compassion. I help my clients to set goals, gain greater insight into their emotional challenges, and develop the necessary skills to journey through their lives with more confidence and clarity. During this process, I help my clients draw upon their inner strength and resilience, connect more deeply with their needs, and identify the values they want to live by to build a rich and meaningful life.
See more therapy options for ,
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.