What is relationship counselling?

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Relationship counselling in Waterloo and Listowel provides pathways to improve communication, resolve conflicts constructively, enhance intimacy, foster understanding and empathy, renew commitment, and build resilience against life’s challenges. The success of couples counselling relies on both partners’ willingness to engage and invest in their relationship.

$165+

Per clinical hour

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How Relationship counselling can help?

It allows couples to heal, grow, and thrive, creating a solid foundation for a lifetime of love, connection, and happiness. It is a valuable resource for couples facing the natural ups and downs of a partnership. It offers support when:

Communication becomes difficult

Communication becomes difficult, leading to frustration and tension from feeling misunderstood or unable to express thoughts and feelings.

Unresolved conflicts

Unresolved conflicts persist, threatening to deepen resentment and drive a wedge between partners.

Intimacy diminishes

Intimacy diminishes, whether physically or emotionally, indicating a need to reconnect and rekindle the relationship's spark.

Trust is compromised

Trust is compromised by betrayal or other breaches, shaking the relationship's foundation and fostering insecurity.

Life transitions

Life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or career changes challenge the relationship's dynamics, requiring adjustments.

Past traumas or issues

Past traumas or issues influence the present, hindering a healthy and intimate connection.

This form of mental health therapy provides couples with the tools and guidance needed to navigate challenges with care and understanding.

Misconceptions about Relationship Counselling

Relationship Counselling is only for Separation or Divorce

A common belief is that counselling should only be sought when separation or divorce is looming. But Relationship Counselling is valuable for navigating any size or kind of conflict or even maintaining healthy communication. Sometimes we need help or an outside perspective. There is nothing to be ashamed of when coming to or considering relationship counselling. 

Relationship Counselling Fixes All Problems

Another common myth is that counselling will automatically fix all relationship issues. While it provides the tools and guidance for improvement, the real change comes from the commitment and effort of both partners. Sometimes those seeking counselling fear judgment or bias from the counselor. This is not the case. Professional therapists are trained to provide a neutral, supportive environment, focusing on the well-being of the relationship without taking sides.

In reality, relationship counselling is a proactive approach that strengthens connection, even in healthy relationships.

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Meet Our Expert Therapists

Elliot Fraser

Elliot Fraser

Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Arts - He/Him

My specialties: Anxiety management, self-esteem improvement, OCD management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Gottman Method Certified Relationship Counsellor

Age Group: 16+ year olds

Serving: Waterloo & Listowel

Price: Individual – 50 minutes – $165
Relationship – 50 minutes – $185
I also offer 25-minute and 80-minute sessions

Low Self-Esteem
EMDR Therapy
Anxiety
Depression/suicide ideation
Grief
Trauma
Relationship Counselling

Joy Borutskie

Registered Psychotherapist(Qualifying) - She/Her

My specialties: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy

Age Group: 9+ year olds

Serving: Waterloo & Listowel

Price: Individual – 50 minutes – $165
Relationship – 50 minutes – $175
I also offer 80-minute & 2-hour sessions

Substance Use
ADHD
Relationship Therapy
LGBTQ2S+ struggles
Narcissism
Spiritually-Based Trauma
Joy
Mike O'Boyle

Mark O'Boyle

Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Divinity - He/Him

My specialties: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, Family Systems theory, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Age Group: 12+ year olds

Serving: Listowel

Price: Individual – 50 minutes – $170
Relationship – 50 minutes – $190
I also offer 25-minute and 80-minute sessions

Anger Management
Relationship Counselling
Depression/Suicide Ideation
Anxiety
Religious Trauma
Trauma
ADHD

Rachel Urquhart

Master of Divinity, Master of Arts - Spiritual Care & Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - She/Her

My specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Spiritual Clarity, Religious Trauma

Age Group: 18+ year olds

Serving: Waterloo & Listowel

Price: Individual – 50 minutes – $140
Relationship – 50 minutes – $190
I also offer 25-minute sessions

Anxiety
Stress
Depression
Grief
Rachel
Raquel

Raquel Sutherland

Master Social Worker, Registered Social Worker - She/Her

My specialties: Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Attachment and Attunement, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems

Age Group: 4+ year olds

Serving: Waterloo

Price: Individual – 50 minutes – $170
Relationship – 50 minutes – $190
I also offer 25-minute, 80-minute & 2-hour sessions

ADHD
Anxiety/panic disorders/OCD
Depression/suicide ideation
Emotional regulation
Borderline personality
Relationship Therapy
Family Counselling

Sarah Allen

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - She/Her

My specialties: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Practices, Psychodynamic Therapy

Age Group: 4+ year olds

Serving: Waterloo

Price: Individual – 50 minutes – $170
Relationship – 50 minutes – $190
I also offer 80-minute sessions

Trauma
Emotional Regulation
Anxiety
2SLGBTQIA+
Alcohol Addiction
Grief
Borderline Personality Disorder
Eating Disorders
Sarah Allen

We Serve Waterloo and Listowel

We’re proud to serve the communities of Waterloo and Listowel, providing compassionate mental health care to individuals of all ages.

Conveniently located in Waterloo and Listowel, our welcoming office offers a safe and comfortable space to receive the support you need to thrive. 

Relationship counselling is a powerful way to help couples through tough times and strengthen their bond. If you’re struggling with communication, trust, distance, life changes, or past issues, there is help available. Mental health therapy is about learning, growing, and finding ways to connect more deeply with your partner.

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