Helping couples in Vaughan for 15 years
You are probably reading this because you are looking for answers and solutions to improve communication skills and reduce emotional pain. You probably miss the warmth and affection you once shared with your partner. You are not alone in this. At Rosen Couples Counselling we have been helping couples like you for 15 years. Our approach to marriage counselling and couples therapy is collaborative and involved. We communicate honestly while staying sensitive. As a result, we establish a safe place for you to discuss issues that cannot be discussed at home.
During the process of marriage counselling you will learn practical tools to improve communication skills and manage conflict. You will practice communication skills and learn to see your partner as your teammate with the common goal of improving your relationship. This is a proven marriage counselling approach to restore your emotional connection by improving communication skills.
At Rosen Couples Counselling we provide marriage counselling and couple therapy
We specialize in:
- relationship issues
- communication skills
- infidelity
- sex therapy
- impact of infertility and IVF treatment on relationships
- loss of emotional connection and affection
- anger management in relationships
- overcoming jealousy in relationships
- overcoming feeling insecure in relationships
- difficulty expressing feelings / emotions in relationships
parenting issues - issues with in-laws
- parenting and other issues in stepfamilies or blended families
- pre-marital counselling
We specialize in:
- relationship issues
- communication skills
- infidelity
- sex therapy
- impact of infertility and IVF treatment on relationships
- loss of emotional connection and affection
- anger management in relationships
- overcoming jealousy in relationships
- overcoming feeling insecure in relationships
- difficulty expressing feelings / emotions in relationships
parenting issues - issues with in-laws
- parenting and other issues in stepfamilies or blended families
- pre-marital counselling
Why choose us?
• Due to our narrow specialization in the area of marriage counselling we are skilled in proven approaches as well as leading edge techniques in couples therapy. You are likely to see progress with every session, lose the feeling of going around in circles and regain warmth and affection.
• We are open for marriage counselling Monday to Thursday evenings. Please note that there might be some waiting time for evening appointments.
• Our service is covered by many workplace insurance plans that include psychotherapy or marriage & family therapy.
• We provide more than talk therapy. We monitor your progress as a couple. We assign exercises tailored for couples. The exercises that you do during sessions and the homework assignments will allow you to practice communication skills and apply the skills at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Things to consider when choosing a therapist
Do not get discouraged if you chose individual, couple or family therapy because your partner, friend, or physician thought it was a good idea. Prior to making an appointment, make sure to ask yourself “Am I willing to engage in a therapeutic relationship?” Here are the specific questions to ask yourself:
- Despite this not being my idea, is it meaningful for me to engage in counselling, could it be useful for me, am I willing to?
- What do I want out of counselling?
- How soon do I want to see the results?
When you do meet the therapist, reflect on the first meeting and ask yourself:
- What is my impression of the first meeting?
- Did the therapist understand me? Did I understand her or him?
- Is the therapist’s gender, culture, social class, or sexual orientation similar or different from mine?
- What are the implications of that?
If you find the therapist to be different in any of the above categories, ask yourself:
- Will I be able to communicate freely in this environment? Is there anything that I will try to hide?
- Will I try to portray myself in a specific way?
- Will I try to guard and protect either myself or the therapist from my feelings or thoughts?
If the answer to any of the above questions concerns you, ask yourself:
- What worries me about being honest with the therapist?
- Is there any specific evidence for this worry?
- Is there something specific I need to know about the therapist in order not to worry?
A client-therapist relationship is a fine balance between being close but not too close as well as distant but not too distant. It is the responsibility of the therapist not the client to maintain that fine balance. Sometimes clients find themselves in therapeutic relationships that are either over-involved or too distant.
Overly-Involved Therapist
Here are the signs of your therapist being too personal and NOT therapeutic:
- She or he reveals information about herself/himself that is not relevant to therapy or that is not beneficial to you. It also includes any information that makes you feel uncomfortable.
- She or he initiates touch that is in ANY way uncomfortable to you.
- He or she reacts emotionally in a way that makes you feel the need to protect the therapist and in a way care about the well-being of the therapist.
Overly-Detached Therapist
Here are the signs of your therapist being too detached:
- He or she jumps to conclusions without carefully exploring all the possible aspects of your story.
- She or he tries to impose her/his meaning onto you, especially when you are trying to resist and keep your view of things.
- You have a general feeling that the therapist does not understand you and your experiences.
- He or she is distracted easily and you feel that you need to work hard at keeping their attention.
- You feel that the conversation is shallow and the therapist fails to address deeper issues.
If you think that you observe any of the above signs, it is a good idea to talk to your therapist about it. If the therapist does not address your concerns, it might be wise to look for another therapist. From our observation, couples try two to three therapists before they find their fit of the best marriage counselling Toronto and Vaughan can offer.