Virtual black couples counselling · Markham, Ontario
Black Couples Counselling in Markham, Ontario
Relationship support with room for your identities and your individual stories.
Virtual relationship counselling for Black couples in Markham. Discuss communication, trust and connection by Zoom or phone, with space for how culture, identity and lived experiences affect your relationship.
Direct billing may be available for eligible plans, depending on your coverage.
Choose How to StartIndividual sessions · Couples sessions · Free 15 minute consultation
Or start with a free 15 minute consultationYou deserve to be understood beyond assumptions
Being Black can mean different things to each partner. You may share an identity while bringing different family experiences, values or ways of expressing care. We take time to understand what matters to each of you.
Individual sessions · Couples sessions · Free 15 minute consultation
Make room for the relationship and the context around it
We can explore recurring conflict, emotional distance, family expectations and the effects of racism or outside pressures when these are relevant to you. Your identity is part of the conversation without becoming the assumed explanation for every concern.
How black couples counselling works online
Book a free 15 minute consultation.
We talk about what's going on and whether we're a good fit.
Start your sessions by phone or Zoom.
Join from a private space in Markham by Zoom or phone. Full sessions are 60 minutes; consultations are 15 minutes.
Understand your pattern in the context of your lives.
Talk about what each person needs understood, then practise a manageable change in how you communicate and reconnect.
Individual sessions · Couples sessions · Free 15 minute consultation
Why Michael
I'm a husband and father, so I know relationships don't fall apart in a neat session. I'll help you find the one pattern that keeps repeating and give you something you can actually try at home this week.
I'm a registered social worker (MSW, RSW) with over 14 years of experience helping individuals and couples with relationship concerns. My work draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method. My approach is practical, relatable and focused on useful next steps you can use in real life.
Learn more about black couples counselling, individual relationship counselling, fees and insurance, or Michael's approach.
What your first session looks like:
- We get to know you and your whole story
- We set goals together
- We get clear on exactly what you want to address
- We unpack it simply, so you leave with concrete next steps
Individual sessions · Couples sessions · Free 15 minute consultation
Fees and insurance
Couples counselling is $200 for 60 minutes. Individual counselling is $175 for 60 minutes. An initial 15-minute consultation is free.
Direct billing may be available for eligible insurance plans. Coverage depends on your individual policy, so check with your provider to confirm coverage for Registered Social Worker services before you book. Learn about fees and insurance.
Individual sessions · Couples sessions · Free 15 minute consultation
FAQs
Do we need to talk about race in every session?
No. You decide what is relevant to your relationship and goals. Race and identity can be discussed without becoming the focus of every session.
What if our backgrounds are different even though we are both Black?
Those differences are welcome in the conversation. We explore your individual experiences rather than assuming a shared identity means a shared story.
Can we focus on everyday relationship concerns?
Yes. Communication, recurring arguments, trust, connection and boundaries can be the main focus.
Can I attend from Markham?
Yes. Appointments are virtual by Zoom or phone, from a private space in Markham or elsewhere in Ontario. For video sessions, partners can join from separate private locations within Ontario.
Do you have a counselling office in Markham?
No.
Are you culturally sensitive?
Yes, I am. My culturally diverse background helps me appreciate both the differences and shared experiences across cultures. I take time to understand your values, experiences and how culture shapes your relationships, without making assumptions.
How much do sessions cost?
Couples counselling is $200 for 60 minutes. Individual counselling is $175 for 60 minutes. A 15-minute consultation is free. Direct billing may be available for eligible plans; coverage depends on your policy.
Individual sessions · Couples sessions · Free 15 minute consultation