Couples & Family Therapy Services
Strengthening relationships, communication, and connection
At The Counselling House, our Couples and Family Therapy Services provide a safe, supportive space for partners and families to improve communication, resolve conflict, and build stronger, healthier relationships. We understand that every family and couple is unique, and our approach is tailored to address your specific dynamics, challenges, and goals.
What We Offer
Our therapy services are evidence-based, practical, and supportive, helping couples and families navigate:
- Relationship Challenges – Improve communication, trust, and intimacy.
- Conflict Resolution – Tools for managing disagreements and reducing tension.
- Premarital & Prepare/Enrich Counseling – Support for couples preparing for marriage or committed relationships.
- Parenting & Family Dynamics – Guidance on co-parenting, blended families, and household transitions.
- Divorce or Separation Support – Assistance with healthy communication, boundary-setting, and emotional processing.
- Teens & Adolescent Family Support – Helping families navigate adolescence, behavioral challenges, and mental health concerns.
- Couples Experiencing Trauma or Loss – Supporting partners through grief, illness, or significant life changes.
“Our goal is to help couples and families understand each other better, resolve challenges, and strengthen their connections.”
Our Approach
We use evidence-based and relationally focused therapeutic approaches:
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – Supporting couples in expressing emotions, deepening connection, and fostering trust.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Couples and Families – Identifying patterns of thought and behavior that affect relationships.
- Solution-Focused Counselling – Short-term strategies for resolving immediate challenges.
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Encouraging growth through values-based decisions and mindful actions.
- Family Systems Therapy – Exploring family dynamics and relational patterns to improve understanding and communication.
- Mindfulness & Communication Skills – Techniques to increase presence, empathy, and emotional regulation.
Sessions are tailored to your relationship needs and can be delivered in-person, online, or by phone, with flexible scheduling to accommodate family life.
Who Can Benefit
Couples and families experiencing:
- Communication challenges or recurring conflict
- Loss of intimacy or connection
- Parenting or blended family challenges
- Major life transitions (marriage, separation, relocation)
- Trauma, grief, or illness within the family
- Adolescents or teens struggling with mental health or behavioral concerns
Why Choose The Counselling House?
- Experienced Providers: Led by Dr. Laurie Ponsford-Hill, RSW, RMFT, RCAT, RP, with specialized training in couples and family therapy.
- Tailored, Evidence-Based Care: Therapy is customized to meet your unique relational needs.
- Flexible Delivery: Sessions available in-person, online, or by phone.
- Safe & Supportive Environment: All sessions are confidential and trauma-informed.
Get Started Today
Strengthen your relationships, improve communication, and foster emotional connection with Couples and Family Therapy at The Counselling House. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
Who provides these services:
Dr. Laurie Ponsford-Hill, RSW, RMFT, RCAT, RP, and a team of experienced therapists specializing in couples and family therapy.
