Couples Counselling

Our primary approach to couples counselling is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the most researched and validated couples therapy model available. Research shows that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery with EFT, and 90% show significant improvement.

We also draw on the Gottman Method, which offers practical tools for building friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning in your relationship.

Our therapists draw on several evidence-based approaches:

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) helps you process emotions, access what’s beneath the surface, and break cycles that keep you stuck.
• Gottman Method helps you neutralize reactive conflicts and find a path towards intimacy, empathy, and connection.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps you understand different “parts” of yourself and develop greater self-compassion.
• Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships influence present patterns.
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you accept difficult experiences while taking action aligned with your values.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking patterns and builds practical coping skills.

Our individual therapists work with adults navigating:

• Anxiety and worry
• Depression and low mood
• Trauma, PTSD, and CPTSD
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions 
• Relationship challenges
• Self-esteem and self-criticism
• Stress and burnout
• Identity exploration
• Borderline personality challenges
• Family-of-origin issues

Duration: 60 minutes

Frequency: Typically weekly, adjusting as needed

Format: In-person (South Calgary) or online

Fees: View our fee schedule

• Jodie Purnell, Registered Psychologist
• Megan Stefanich, Registered Provisional Psychologist
• Carolyn Kesler, Registered Provisional Psychologist
• Adela Aguilar, Canadian Certified Counsellor