Marriage Counselling in Hamilton

The terms are often used interchangeably. 'Marriage counselling' typically emphasizes the legal and commitment aspects of the relationship, while 'couples therapy' is a broader term. We work with both married couples and those in committed relationships using the same evidence-based approaches.

Yes, we work with many Hamilton couples. Most choose virtual sessions for convenience, so there's no commute required. Virtual marriage counselling is just as effective as in-person for most issues.

Marriage counselling sessions are $200 (virtual) or $225 (in-person at our Burlington office). We provide official receipts for insurance reimbursement.

We use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), one of the most researched approaches for couples. EFT has over 30 years of research showing 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery.

Research shows that most couples who engage in EFT-based marriage counselling experience significant improvement. Success depends on both partners being willing to engage in the process. Even if the outcome is separation, therapy helps you do so more amicably and with clarity.

Most couples notice meaningful changes within 8-12 sessions. A full course of EFT typically takes 16-24 sessions, depending on your goals and the depth of issues you're addressing.

Either way works. While couples therapy is most effective with both partners present, individual sessions can be a good starting point if your spouse isn't ready. Sometimes one partner beginning therapy opens the door for the other to join later. We can talk through what makes sense for your situation during a free consultation.

Yes. Research supports that virtual couples therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person sessions. Many Hamilton couples find virtual sessions more practical because there's no commute, no childcare to arrange, and you can attend from wherever feels comfortable. We use a secure, PIPEDA-compliant video platform for all virtual sessions.