Couples counselling in Victoria, BC
Stop having the same argument on repeat. Work with an experienced couples counsellor, in our Victoria office or online, and find a clearer way forward, whatever that looks like for you.
No cost, no commitment. Join on your own or together.
Why couples choose us
- Registered clinical counsellors who specialize in couples work
- Evening and weekend sessions, Monday to Saturday
- Online sessions, with partners joining from different places if needed
- Every couple welcome, including 2SLGBTQIA+ couples
Does any of this sound familiar?
Most couples who contact us have tried to fix things on their own first. You don't have to wait until things are at a breaking point.
How it works
Book a free consult
A 20-minute video call with a couples counsellor. Come on your own or together, and ask anything.
Set your goals
Your first session maps out what you both want to change and a plan to get there. Or, if you're ready, jump straight into a full session.
Practise new patterns
Learn practical ways to talk, listen and repair after conflict, and use them at home between sessions.
Meet your couples counsellors
In your free consult, we'll help you find the counsellor who fits you best.
Alana Rosenfeld, MACP, RCC
Victoria and online
Gottman Method trained (Levels 1 and 2), also drawing on ACT and Schema theory. Her small dogs, Penny and Patches, often join sessions at the Victoria office.
Adria Lipsett, MA, RCC
Victoria, Mill Bay and online
Therapy with room for tears and laughter. Warm and intuitive, drawing on narrative therapy, somatic parts work and mindfulness.
Katie Sawyer, MA, RCC, CCC
Online
A relational, attachment-oriented approach, drawing on Narrative Therapy and parts-based work.
Wherever you are as a couple
Some couples come in at the first sign of strain. Others come after years of distance, an affair, or when they're deciding whether to separate. Some are already apart and want to co-parent well. All of that is welcome here.
Partner not ready yet?
You can start on your own. Many people begin alone, learn new ways to handle conflict, and their partner joins later. Your counsellor can also help you invite them in a way that feels less like pressure.
Good to know
Questions couples ask us
Is it too late for couples counselling?
It's rarely too late to understand what's happening between you. Even couples who decide to separate often find counselling helps them do it with less conflict, especially when kids are involved.
My partner doesn't want to come. Can I start alone?
Yes. You can book the free consult and start sessions on your own. Changing how you respond in the relationship often changes the dynamic, and your partner can join whenever they're ready.
Does online couples counselling work?
Yes, and it can make sessions easier to fit in. Partners can join from the same room or from different places, which helps with work schedules, travel or living apart.
Will my extended health plan cover it?
All three of our couples counsellors are registered clinical counsellors (RCCs), which many extended health plans cover. Check your plan before your first session. We offer direct billing to most major insurers.
What happens in the free consult?
You'll talk briefly about what's going on and what you'd like to change, and ask any questions about how couples counselling works. There's no pressure to book a session afterward.
What if our counsellor isn't the right fit?
You can switch to another counsellor at no cost. Feeling comfortable with your counsellor matters, and we'd rather you find the right match.
Take the first step
Book a free 20-minute consult and find out how couples counselling could help. No cost and no commitment.
If you don't feel safe in your relationship
Couples counselling isn't the right first step when there's violence or fear of a partner. VictimLinkBC offers free, confidential support 24 hours a day at 1-800-563-0808. In an emergency, call 911.