Whether you're in crisis or simply want to feel like a team again, couples counselling gives you both a structured, neutral space to be heard — and practical tools to reconnect.
Couples counselling (marriage counselling or relationship therapy) is a joint process where both partners meet with a registered psychotherapist. The therapist doesn't take sides; their job is to slow down the arguments you keep having, uncover the needs underneath them, and teach concrete communication skills. Approaches often draw on the Gottman Method and emotionally focused therapy (EFT).
At Counselling Toronto — by McDowall Integrative Psychology & Healthcare — every counsellor is a registered psychotherapist or supervised clinician, and every plan starts with a free consultation so you know the fit, the approach and the cost before committing to anything.
You don't need a crisis to benefit from counselling. If any of these feel familiar, a free consultation is a low-stakes way to find out what support could look like.
No single method fits everyone. Your counsellor draws on approaches with real research behind them — and adjusts to how you work best.
Research-based couples work built on four decades of studying what makes relationships succeed — practical, structured, skills-first.
Gets underneath the arguments to the attachment needs driving them, rebuilding safety and closeness between partners.
A short, structured process for couples where one or both partners are unsure whether to stay — clarity before commitment either way.
Tell us what's going on and what you're hoping for. No commitment, no cost.
We match you with a registered psychotherapist who fits your needs and style.
Start weekly or bi-weekly sessions, in person in Toronto or by secure video.
Early sessions map how conflict plays out between you and what each partner needs. Your therapist will give you structured exercises — in session and at home — to change the pattern, not just the topic, of your arguments. Sessions are usually attended together; occasionally the therapist may suggest an individual session for each partner.
Master's-level clinicians under close clinical supervision — quality care at the most accessible rate.
The most popular choice for couples counselling — covered by most extended health plans.
Senior clinicians for complex or specialized work. Receipts provided for insurance.
Most extended health plans in Ontario cover registered psychotherapists — check your plan's "psychotherapist" or "mental health" coverage. OHIP does not cover psychotherapy. A free consultation always comes first, so there are no surprises.
Comfortable, private offices with evening and weekend availability. In-person care is also available at our Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga locations.
Secure, privacy-compliant video sessions with the same registered psychotherapists. Ideal for busy schedules, parents, and anyone outside Toronto.
Our Toronto clients come from every corner of the city — downtown professionals booking sessions around Bay Street hours, families in North York and Etobicoke, students near the universities, and newcomers settling into one of the most diverse cities in the world. Evening and weekend appointments make in-person sessions workable around TTC commutes, and secure video fills the gaps when getting across town isn't realistic.
No referral, no waitlist. Book a free consultation, or let us match you with the right counsellor in Toronto.
