Couples counselling is a type of therapy where both partners meet with a trained therapist to strengthen their relationship. Sessions may focus on communication skills, conflict resolution, rebuilding trust, or reconnecting emotionally. At our Vancouver virtual clinic, we tailor sessions to your specific needs, creating a safe, supportive space for growth. Gather & Ground Specializes in marriage, relationship and attachment counselling. Therefore, our relationship therapists are strongly trained and can guide you through the process.

Yes, online couples counselling is just as effective as in-person sessions for most couples. Research shows that virtual therapy provides the same benefits while making it easier to attend regularly from the comfort of home. Many couples in Vancouver and across BC find they feel even more open and relaxed online, which helps progress happen faster. At Gather & Ground we have seen hundreds of clients in Vancouver and across BC experience transformative relational changes with our virtual counselling services!

Many extended health plans in British Columbia cover sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC), and Registered Social Workers (RSW). It’s best to confirm directly with your provider. Our Vancouver clinic issues detailed receipts to make the reimbursement process simple and stress-free.

Couples counselling helps partners recognize unhealthy communication patterns, replacing them with healthier ways of listening and expressing needs. You’ll learn skills like active listening, reducing defensiveness, and resolving conflict respectfully. For many couples at Gather & Ground improved communication quickly leads to less arguing, more connection, and greater relationship satisfaction.

No, you don’t need to wait for a crisis before trying therapy. Many couples in Vancouver begin counselling to strengthen their connection, improve communication, or prevent small issues from turning into bigger ones. Counselling can be supportive at any stage—whether you’re rebuilding trust, preparing for marriage, or simply wanting to deepen your bond. Book a free discovery call at Gather & Ground to see if it’s right for you.

The number of sessions depends on your goals and challenges as a couple. Some partners notice positive changes after just a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. During your first appointment, your gather & ground therapist will suggest a personalized plan, typically suggesting 12 or more sustained changes and goal achievement.

Yes, couples counselling can help rebuild trust after betrayal or infidelity. A gather & ground therapist provides structure for honest conversations, helps set new boundaries, highlights deep rooted patterns and guides you in healing from the pain of broken trust. While recovery takes time, many couples discover therapy gives them the tools to not only repair but also strengthen their relationship, allowing them to reach their fullest potential as a team.

We understand that finding the right therapist matters. We offer a therapist match guarantee to honor your mental health investment. After learning about your needs in a complementary discovery call, we offer a personalized referral plan to connect you with a counsellor whose training and style align with your relationship. If it doesn’t feel like the right fit, we’ll help you switch to another member of our team, with your next session free of charge.

Getting started is simple and we have many avenues of support. If you’d like to see whether therapy is a good fit, we offer free 15-minute consultations with all our clinicians as well as a complementary therapist matching discovery call. If you know who you would like to book with, you can book a free consultation with the therapist of your choosing or your first online session in just a few minutes. Don’t hesitate to lean on our clinic concierge as you navigate your first steps.

Yes, therapy can still help even if your partner isn’t ready. However couples therapy works best when both participants want to be there. If one partner is not willing, it may be best to begin individual sessions to allow you to explore your own patterns, learn new skills, and influence positive changes in the relationship. Often, when one partner begins therapy, the other becomes more open to joining later.

Yes, couples counselling can help even if you and your partner have different goals. Our skilled Gather & Ground relationship therapists will help both partners voice what matters most, then guide you toward shared objectives. It’s common for couples to enter therapy with different concerns—clarifying priorities together is often the first step toward progress.

It’s very common for one partner to feel skeptical about couples counselling. Counselling is a safe, non-judgmental space where doubts and concerns can be discussed openly. Often, when small changes start happening, even skeptical partners begin to see the value. Gather & Ground therapists are trained to honor the pace and needs of our clients.