You May Be Here Because Something Has to Change
You keep arguing about the same things, small disagreements become bigger fights, one of you shuts down while the other pushes harder, trust has been damaged, or you are wondering whether the marriage can still be repaired.
Get Clear on What Needs to Change
The goal is not simply to talk about the same problems for an hour. We work to understand what keeps triggering the conflict, what is happening underneath the fight, what each of you needs, and what you can begin doing differently.
If You Want to Save Your Marriage, Clarity Matters
Counselling cannot guarantee that a relationship will stay together. It can help you understand what is happening between you, identify what may be repairable, and get clearer about the changes that would be needed to move forward.
Understand what is happening
Identify the situation or cycle causing the most difficulty.
Understand why you get stuck
Look beneath the argument to see what keeps repeating.
Get clear on what needs to change
Turn insight into practical changes you can begin working on between sessions.
Practical Counselling, Not Just Talking
- Premarital counselling
- Communication and emotional connection
- Rebuilding trust
- Parenting and family pressure
- Intimacy and friendship
- Separation, divorce and relationship decisions
- Faith and shared values
- Strengthening a relationship before conflict grows
Questions You May Have
Will you side with one partner?
No. The goal is balanced participation and understanding the pattern affecting both partners.
Is couples counselling only for conflict?
No. Couples also use counselling to prepare for marriage, deepen connection and build shared goals.
How long is a session?
Couples sessions are 60 minutes and cost $195.
Do you offer marriage counselling in Hamilton?
Yes. Premarital counselling, marriage counselling and general couples therapy are all part of the same balanced-support approach, available in person in Hamilton or by phone or video anywhere in Ontario. Read more about Michael's approach on the About page.