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Posts tagged Couples Counselling

Thinking About Divorce? Let’s look at 5 ways you can make sense of these thoughts.

Thinking About Divorce? Let’s look at 5 ways you can make sense of these thoughts.

Thinking about divorce?

As a couples therapist, I have worked with many couples where divorce is “on the table”. Usually one or both partners have found themselves thinking about divorce for some time and these thoughts can be the reason for seeking couples therapy. For some, the damage to the relationship is so extensive that divorce may be the best resolution. However, for many more couples, there are ways to navigate the conflict, the unhappiness or the disengagement that allows for the relationship to stay intact. Take a look below for 5 ways that you can make sense of your current relationship difficulties.

MENTAL HEALTH, VIRTUAL THERAPY, PSYCHOTHERAPY, COUPLES COUNSELLINGCarly FlemingMarch 7, 2023everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsMental Health, Counselling, Couples Counselling

Let's Get Real About Trust in Relationships

Let's Get Real About Trust in Relationships

Trust is a part of the foundation of a healthy relationship. It’s encouraging while being built, and fulfilling when strong and constant. It’s painful when broken and often painful to heal, though trust truly can be healed if it becomes damaged. In this article, Registered Psychotherapist (Q) Mikaela Gossman-Bond introduces the concept of trust in romantic relationships using the metaphor of a book.

VIRTUAL THERAPYCarly FlemingApril 26, 2021everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Relationships

Let's Get Real About Criticism in Relationships

Let's Get Real About Criticism in Relationships

Criticism has been identified as one of the major predictors of divorce. If criticism has become a problem in your relationship, it is essential to the long-term health of your relationship to combat it.

VIRTUAL THERAPYCarly FlemingApril 21, 2021everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Relationships

Let's Get Real About Desire in Relationships

Let's Get Real About Desire in Relationships

We know that the pandemic is affecting intimacy and sexual relationships but chances are, even without this ‘mandatory togetherness’ you’ve notice changes in your sex life already. Maybe sex has decreased in your relationship or maybe the sex is feeling dull, uncomfortable or obligatory instead of being exciting or fun?

VIRTUAL THERAPYCarly FlemingApril 14, 2021everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Relationships

Let's Get Real About Loneliness in Relationships

Let's Get Real About Loneliness in Relationships

There is something unique and interesting about the experience of loneliness during COVID for people in relationships. COVID has brought a whole new level of challenge to our social landscape, putting major pressure on the person/people in our direct household to meet all of our social needs. And it doesn't seem to be enough.

VIRTUAL THERAPYCarly FlemingApril 2, 2021everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Relationships

Let's Get Real About Money: The Impact of Money On Your Relationship

Let's Get Real About Money: The Impact of Money On Your Relationship

Recently, Registered Psychotherapist and founder of everwell Counselling Carly Fleming, was interviewed by The Toronto Star for a feature on ‘The Kit’, (a lifestyle news source for Canadians) about finances and the impact it can have on relationships. Specifically, the interview centred on the types of issues and possible solutions a couples counsellor can offer for those struggling with ongoing arguments about money. Here’s what Carly had to say…

VIRTUAL THERAPY, COUPLES COUNSELLINGCarly FlemingFebruary 2, 2021everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Marriage Counselling, Relationships, Conflict Resolution

Let's Get Real About Kids: The Impact of Kids On Your Relationship

Let's Get Real About Kids: The Impact of Kids On Your Relationship

More than a few parents joke that they fall third or forth in the partner’s priorities, after the kids and the dog. But for many partners, it’s not really a joke. Many assume that’s the way it should be- being a good parent means putting the kids’ needs first because that’s what it takes. But we’re here to tell you there’s strong evidence that proves otherwise.

VIRTUAL THERAPY, COUPLES COUNSELLINGCarly FlemingJanuary 16, 2021everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Marriage Counselling, Relationships, Conflict Resolution, Children

The Gottman Method Approach to Couples Counselling

The Gottman Method Approach to Couples Counselling

We’re talking to Monica Donsanjh, a Registered Social Worker, here at everwell who has Level 1, 2 and 3 Gottman Method Training about what the Gottman Method is and how it can benefit couples in counselling.

VIRTUAL THERAPY, COUPLES COUNSELLINGCarly FlemingJanuary 13, 2021everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Marriage Counselling, Relationships, Conflict Resolution, Gottman Method for Relationships

Let's Get Real About Fights: Managing Conflict in your Relationship

Let's Get Real About Fights: Managing Conflict in your Relationship

Did you know that 69% of problems in a relationship are unsolvable? Trying to solve unsolvable problems is counter-productive. Instead, couples must learn to manage conflict rather than avoid or attempt to eliminate it. Here are three ‘blueprints’ for managing conflict in your relationship.

VIRTUAL THERAPY, COUPLES COUNSELLINGCarly FlemingJanuary 11, 2021everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Marriage Counselling, Relationships, Conflict Resolution, Gottman Method for Relationships

Let's Get Real About Relationships: Q&A with a Couples Therapist

Let's Get Real About Relationships: Q&A with a Couples Therapist

The reality is committed relationships don’t happen overnight. Healthy relationships take much time and care to protect. We’re talking to Mikaela Gossmann-Bond, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), here at everwell about couples ‘getting real’ about their relationship.

VIRTUAL THERAPY, COUPLES COUNSELLINGCarly FlemingJanuary 6, 2021everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Marriage Counselling, Relationships

Let's Get Real About Sex: What is Healthy Sexuality in a Relationship?

Let's Get Real About Sex: What is Healthy Sexuality in a Relationship?

We’ve been told about the ‘birds and the bees’, but have we ever been told what a healthy sexual relationship should be? What it shouldn’t be? Here are 12 characteristics of sex that identify what a sexually healthy can be. How do you feel in your relationship?

VIRTUAL THERAPY, COUPLES COUNSELLINGCarly FlemingJanuary 5, 2021everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Marriage Counselling, Sexuality, Relationships

Three Things You Can Expect From Your Couples Therapist

Three Things You Can Expect From Your Couples Therapist

If you and your partner have decided that you need couples therapy, there are probably many feelings coursing through you. Seeking therapy for your relationship can be frightening, especially if you do not know what to expect. While you may not be able to anticipate exactly how the first sessions go, there are certain things that you and your partner should be able to expect from any couples therapist.

VIRTUAL THERAPYCarly FlemingSeptember 8, 2020everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Marriage Counselling

Is Online Couples Therapy Right For You and Your Partner?

Is Online Couples Therapy Right For You and Your Partner?

As the world has changed so has the structure of therapy. Technology’s importance in everyday life is rising, and the current pandemic climate is keeping us in our houses more than ever. With these factors, more and more couples are wondering what it might be like to do couple therapy online rather than in the office. Online couple therapy is not a sub-par replacement for office sessions, but in fact brings its own unique benefits. Here are some reasons why online couples therapy might benefit you.

VIRTUAL THERAPYCarly FlemingAugust 31, 2020everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Marriage Counselling

Why Does My Partner Feel Like My Roommate?

Why Does My Partner Feel Like My Roommate?

As a therapist who specializes in working with couples, it is always interesting to see the world through the common themes that emerge with different couples in a short period of time. Lately, couples have been saying they feel more like roommates than lovers or life partners.

VIRTUAL THERAPYCarly FlemingAugust 24, 2020everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsCounselling, Psychotherapy, Online Counselling, Mental Health, Couples Counselling, Marriage Counselling

Does Couples Counselling Work?

Does Couples Counselling Work?

“Does Couples Counselling Work?” This is the question that I get asked most frequently by couples attending counselling for the first time. As you can imagine, it’s a hard question to answer. There are several factors that contribute to the success of couples counselling (or marriage counselling if that describes your relationship).

COUPLES COUNSELLINGCarly FlemingJuly 18, 2019everwell Integrated Health ProfessionalsPsychotherapy, Couples Counselling, Marriage Counselling