Couples Counselling Toronto

Caring and confidential, one on one counselling support for all your mental health concerns.

No matter if you are newly engaged or already on your way to divorce, a form of couples counselling could help you lead a healthier life mentally and emotionally. This is because contrary to popular misconception, couples counselling is not just for couples who are facing major problems.

Instead, couples counselling includes marriage counselling, divorce counselling, and discernment counselling along with general couples therapy. Toronto couples at any stage of their relationship can benefit from Counselling Simply’s comprehensive couples counselling options.

Which Type of Couples Therapy is Right for You?

Divorce Counselling

If you have already decided on divorce, it may seem that the time for therapy is done. However, counselling while you are already divorced or in the process of divorcing can be critical to you leading a healthier life after your relationship.

With divorce counselling, the focus is often two-fold: first, there may be issues that still need to be resolved jointly such as financial concerns, parenting, and lingering resentment. However, there is also often a wealth of issues that each individual will need to consider for themselves including what their identity is post-relationship.

What to Expect in Divorce Counselling Toronto

Grief and feelings of being lost are extremely common after a divorce even for partners who were in favour of the relationship ending. Due to this, one of the aims of divorce counselling is to support and rebuild a sense of self after a relationship.

This is an aspect of divorce that is often overlooked or trivialized. However, regaining your sense of self after a relationship can help make the divorce process much smoother. Those who have had therapy and can see their individual future ahead of them are better able to let go of past hurts and deal more civilly with their ex-partner when needed.

Are All Sessions Done Jointly?

While some sessions may be done with you, your partner, and your therapist, one-on-one sessions are an equally important part of the process. Individual therapy allows each partner the freedom to discuss issues freely that they might not feel comfortable discussing in front of their partner.

Additionally, many couples may also seek family or teen therapy for their children. Other family members may also be brought into the discussion if they play a role in the relationship.

Why Get Therapy When You Have Already Decided to Divorce?

Divorce counselling may seem superfluous but it can go a long way to turning a bitter divorce into an amicable one. Though it may be tempting to stay mad at your ex, working through these negative emotions benefits you the most as it will make it easier to move on to the next phase of your life. Even more importantly, divorce counselling can help you work through your issues so you do not bring them into your next relationship.

Does Divorce Counselling Include a Discussion of Finances or Custody?

Divorce counselling is not intended to settle financial or custody matters. These issues can be discussed during therapy but any official ruling on matters of child support, alimony, or property division will need to be addressed in court.

Discover the Benefits of Couples Counselling for Yourself

Admitting that you and your relationship are struggling can feel overwhelming. You may find yourself asking Will therapy actually help? Is our relationship really in that much trouble? However, it is important to remember that your relationship will likely not improve on its own.

Counselling Simply is here to help you navigate through these difficult times and give you the tools you need to continue to work with your partner. Contact us today for appointment availability.