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gottman method couples therapy

in Victoria BC, cowichan valley, & ONline across bc

Build deeper connection, improve communication, and create lasting love with expert Gottman Method couples therapy in Victoria, BC, the Cowichan Valley, or online across Canada. Whether you're dating, married, rebuilding trust after an affair, or trying to prevent divorce, our certified therapists help you and your partner thrive. Book a free consultation today and take the first step toward a stronger relationship.

Strengthen Your Love with

the Gottman Method

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Our Mission

Empowering Couples to Build Lasting Love & Connection

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How the Gottman Method Works

The Gottman Method is a structured, research-based approach to couples therapy that helps you understand your relationship patterns, improve communication, resolve conflict, and deepen emotional connection. Our therapists guide you through proven interventions, whether you're focused on relationship repair, affair recovery, trust building, or simply strengthening your bond. Sessions are available in-person or online.

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Our Gottman informed therapists use over 40 years of research to help couples create stronger, healthier relationships. Whether you're dating, deeply in love, or considering divorce, we provide the tools and support you need to move forward together, or apart, with clarity and compassion.

Why Choose the Gottman Method

at Strength in Heart Counselling?

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Meet Our Gottman Method Specialists

Strength in Heart Counselling is a team of compassionate, certified therapists trained in the Gottman Method. Our clinic is built on empathy, clinical excellence, and a belief in every couple's capacity for growth. We support couples at every stage, dating, engaged, married, or navigating separation, helping you build lasting love and connection.

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    Sally Stuike, MACP

    Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

    1 (50 min) Couples Counselling session - $185

    In office (Victoria) & online virtual sessions (BC residents).

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    Gwendolyn Gentle, MSW (Cand.)

    1 (50 min) Couples Counselling Session - First full session is FREE & then $70

    Online virtual sessions only (BC & Ontario residents).

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Contact Us

Ready to strengthen your relationship? Book your free Gottman Method consultation today. We're here to answer your questions and help you take the first step toward deeper connection and lasting love.

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FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about the Gottman Method & our practice.

  • The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. It uses research-backed interventions to help couples build trust, improve communication, and deepen emotional connection.

  • The Gottman Method helps couples at any stage, whether you're dating, engaged, married, considering divorce, or recovering from an affair. It's effective for improving communication, resolving conflict, and rebuilding trust.

  • The Four Horsemen are destructive communication patterns: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling—that predict relationship breakdown. Gottman therapy helps you recognize and replace these patterns with healthier alternatives.

  • Most extended health plans cover sessions with our registered therapists. We provide receipts for reimbursement and offer direct billing for select providers.