Helping couples in Vaughan for 15 years
You are probably reading this because you are seeking answers and solutions to enhance your communication skills and alleviate emotional distress in your relationship. The warmth and affection you once shared with your partner may seem distant now, but you are not alone in this journey. At Rosen Couples Counselling, we’ve been dedicated to assisting couples like you for over 15 years.
Our approach to marriage counselling and couples therapy is marked by collaboration and engagement. We prioritize open and honest communication while maintaining sensitivity to your unique situation. This enables us to create secure and supportive environment where you can openly address issues that may be difficult to discuss at home.
Through the marriage counselling process, you will gain practical tools to enhance communication skills and effectively manage conflict. You’ll have the opportunity to practice these skills, ultimately fostering a view of your partner as your teammate, both working toward the common goal of strengthening your relationship. Our proven marriage counselling approach is designed to rekindle your emotional connection by improving communication skills and resolving underlying issues.
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 during evenings and weekends. Please note that there might be some waiting time for evening or weekend 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 be disheartened if you’ve opted for marriage counselling or couples therapy based on recommendations from your partner, friend, or physician. Before scheduling an appointment, take a moment to reflect on it and ask yourself “Am I willing to engage in a therapeutic relationship?” Here are the specific questions to consider:
- 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?
The client-therapist relationship requires a delicate balance. This equilibrium is characterized by a level of closeness that is comfortable, yet distant enough to ensure professionalism and objectivity. It is the therapist’s duty, rather than the client’s, to uphold this delicate balance. As a client, you may find yourself in a relationship with your marriage counsellor or couple therapist that veers towards either excessive involvement or excessive distance.
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 notice any of the aforementioned signs, it is advisable to have a conversation with your marriage counsellor about your concerns. If you couples therapist does not address these concerns satisfactorily, it may be prudent to consider marriage counsellor or couples therapy somewhere else.
There are many qualified and experienced marriage counsellors and couples therapists in Toronto, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and other areas around the GTA. It is worth noting that, in our experience, many couples explore the services of two to three therapists before finding the right fit for the best marriage counselling Toronto and Vaughan have to offer.