Relationship Therapy and Couples Counselling
Realize your true potential.
Reconnect with your partner.
Revitalize your love.
Registered Clinical Counselling & Psychotherapy
Specializing in Couples Therapy, Relationships, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression and more.
Located in Burnaby and Langley, BC. Virtual Appointments Available worldwide.
Open 7 days a week.
Couples Counselling
It is common to experience highs and lows in relationships. If the lows are beginning to take a toll on your mental health, and you’re feeling lost and disconnected from your partner, then we can work together to restore harmony and build trust. By addressing your relational challenges in a safe and supportive space, you will feel heard, seen and understood.
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Healing is possible. We will support you by getting to the heart of the matter. Together we will explore the deeper issues that are causing your relational distress.You and your partner will learn how to communicate while attending to each other’s emotions, perceptions, and underlying needs. You will learn how to hold space for each other’s hurt feelings and respond with compassion.
The goal of couple's therapy is to create a secure emotional bond based on love and empathy. Growth lies within the realm of discomfort and courage. We will support you in accessing your vulnerability with your partner in a protected, safe space. This openness has shown to build intimacy and a newfound sense of connectedness in relationships. Your comfort and growth is our priority. We look forward to walking alongside you and your partner's journey to reconnection.
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We're thrilled to announce that we have been honoured with the prestigious award for Best Marriage Counselling in Burnaby, BC! This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional support and guidance to couples on their journey towards a fulfilling and harmonious relationship.
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Thank you to everyone who shared their positive and transformative experiences at Life Wise Counselling!
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What is Couples Therapy?
Couples therapy, also known as marriage counselling, is a form of psychotherapy that helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts to improve their relationships.
Benefits of Couple's Therapy
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Improved Communication: Therapy can enhance communication skills, enabling partners to express themselves more effectively and listen actively. With guidance, couples can learn how to identify, stop, and transition out of negative cycles.
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Increased Understanding and Empathy: Couples counseling can help partners understand each other better, fostering empathy and a deeper connection. Therapy allows you to address your pain in a supportive and neutral environment so that you feel heard and understood. Knowing that your partner really sees you and empathizes with you will help dissolve lingering feelings of shame, blame and resentment.
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Conflict Resolution: Therapists provide tools to manage and resolve conflicts in a healthy manner, reducing relationship stress.
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Strengthened Emotional Bonds: Therapy can help increase understanding, respect, affection, and intimacy between partners, contributing to a happier relationship.
"What an incredible experience it has been working with Humberto. His no nonsense comprehensive approach is the most effective counselling I have experienced with any therapist. This guy saved my marriage. I highly recommend Humberto if you care about saving any important relationship to you. Phenomenal!"​
- Marino Ben Dan​
"Always able to navigate difficult conversations & steer us on a productive path."
- K D + R D a couple who have been seeing Jyoti since 2023.
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What Makes Relationships Successful?
According to John Gottman, a researcher who studied heterosexual and same sex couples for 40 years, happy relationships are characterized by dialogue, positive affection, and emotional attunement. They are committed, trusting, have shared values, and manage conflict well.
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So, how can you rekindle these fundamental elements in your relationship? It may seem out of reach, but the research shows that couples who are committed have the ability to repair and enhance their connection.
Rebuilding trust after an affair
Rebuilding trust after an affair is a delicate and challenging process that requires time, patience, and consistent effort. It involves open and honest communication, genuine remorse, and a commitment to change. Couples therapy is a valuable source of support in navigating this difficult journey, helping both individuals to address underlying issues and develop a stronger, more resilient bond.
Together, we will process this crisis in your life, make meaning of this experience, and support you in moving forward towards a better future.
The beauty of couples therapy lies in creating a space for meaningful conversation and vulnerability. It allows partners to tune into each other’s emotions and foster a sense of safety. Our goal is to guide couples toward staying present with one another during difficult conversations and uncomfortable emotions, instead of retreating or reacting. By doing this inner work together, couples can support each other through challenges, strengthen their bond, and experience deeper intimacy and mutual growth.
- Neelam Olk RCC
