Powerful Mind Counselling
Couples Therapy
Voted Best Marriage Counsellor in Richmond
At Powerful Mind Counselling, we’re honored to be recognized as
the Best Marriage Counsellor in Richmond by the 2024
Quality Business Awards.
We offer both in-person and virtual couples counselling from our Richmond, Vancouver and White Rock/South Surrey offices, and serve clients across British Columbia through secure virtual sessions.
Do any of these strike a cord?
- “We feel more like roommates than romantic partners.”
- “I feel hurt, disconnected, or betrayed.”
- “Trust has been broken, and I don’t know how to rebuild it.”
- “I feel resentful or angry toward my partner.”
- “No matter how hard I try, things don’t seem to get better.”
You’re not alone—and your relationship doesn’t have to stay stuck.
Common Relationship Issues We Address:
- Communication breakdowns
- Frequent arguments and unresolved conflict
- Criticism, blame, or defensiveness
- Jealousy or trust concerns
- Emotional distance and disconnection
- Sexual and intimacy challenges
- Infidelity and betrayal
- Financial stress
- Parenting disagreements
Looking for help? Send us a message.
Our Approach: The Gottman Method
We specialize in the Gottman Method—a highly effective, research-based approach to couples therapy backed by decades of clinical research.
This method includes a structured assessment process and targeted interventions grounded in the Sound Relationship House Theory. You’ll learn tools to:
- Replace destructive patterns with healthy ones
- Improve communication
- Deepen emotional and physical intimacy
- Rebuild trust
- Strengthen your shared values, dreams, and goals
Nine Core Components of the Gottman Method:
- Build Love Maps – Deepen your knowledge of each other’s inner world
- Share Fondness and Admiration – Express appreciation and respect
- Turn Toward, Not Away – Respond to bids for emotional connection
- Take a Positive Perspective – Look for your partner’s good intentions
- Manage Conflict – Approach conflict gently and constructively
- Make Life Dreams Come True – Support each other’s aspirations
- Create Shared Meaning – Build a sense of purpose and connection
- Trust Your Partner– Believe your partner has your back
- Commit to the Relationship – Invest in your journey together
What to Expect: Our Couples Therapy Process
Assessment Phase
Session 1: A joint session to understand your concerns, relationship history, and therapy goals. You’ll then be invited to complete the Gottman Enhanced Relationship Checkup at home.
Session 2: Individual sessions with each partner (50 minutes each) to explore personal/family histories and individual perspectives.
Session 3: A joint session to review the assessment results and collaboratively set therapy goals.
Intervention Phase
Session 4 and beyond: 90-minute sessions (weekly or bi-weekly) focusing on understanding / resolving pressing, concerns and building / practicing lasting relationship skills.
- Sessions always begin by addressing pressing or immediate issues and then progress to skill building in the targeted areas.
- As progress is made, sessions may be spaced out monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually for maintenance and continued growth.
You’ve made it this far… and that matters.
If you’re thinking, “Yes, I want things to get better”, then you’re already one step closer to a more connected, loving, and resilient relationship.
Take the Next Step…
Happiness is closer than you think.
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