Couples Counselling Therapists in Brantford, ON

Matthew Pitts

Matthew Pitts

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I work with individuals and couples, focusing on areas like anxiety, relationship conflict, career stress, and recurring interpersonal patterns. My approach is collaborative, reflective, compassionate, and direct when helpful. Drawing from experience in family law, finance, marriage, and parenthood, I help clients navigate conflict, stress, and personal growth.

Mara Behan

Mara Behan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I help couples and individuals find growth, healing, and stronger connections. Using evidence-based and individualized approaches, I support those struggling with women's health concerns (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause), relationship concerns (e.g., resentment, infidelity), and life transitions (e.g., separation/divorce, parenting). I offer a free 15-minute consultation!

Sarah Perone

Sarah Perone

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I help individuals and couples break painful relationship cycles so they can feel more connected, secure, and confident. I support concerns like recurrent conflict, relationship anxiety (and ROCD), limerence, and resentment. Using an attachment- and evidence-based approach, I offer warm, non-judgmental virtual therapy across Ontario. Book a free 15-minute consultation to get started.

Katherine McNichol

Katherine McNichol

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Katherine is a Registered Psychotherapist with 8 years of experience supporting adults, couples, and teens through anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout and relationship issues. Trained in EFT, CBT, and EMDR, she takes a direct and compassionate approach to help clients move from surviving to thriving. She offers virtual psychotherapy across Canada and is current accepting clients.

Mara Behan

Mara Behan

Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying

Virtual

Feeling stuck in painful relationship patterns or life transitions? I offer a warm, collaborative space to help you rebuild trust, improve communication, and find clarity through healing. You don’t have to do it alone—reach out for a brief consultation to explore if we’re a good fit.

Mandeep Lalli

Mandeep Lalli

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe something feels wrong? I help people navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and relationship struggles, with culturally sensitive care that honours your full background, including pressures others may miss. As a South Asian therapist who spent 15 years in the corporate world, I bring lived experience and real-world context to therapy.

Lylla Goheen

Lylla Goheen

Registered Psychotherapist RP (Qualifying), Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)

Virtual

Do you and your partner speak different languages? Whether it’s the silence of a "roommate phase," sexual dysfunction, or the weight of chronic illness, you don't have to navigate it alone. I provide inclusive Sex Therapy, Gottman Couples Counselling, and Chronic Pain support in Etobicoke & Toronto. My practice is judgment-free and not "one-size-fits-all." Let's start your new era.

Carlos (Charlie) Garcia

Carlos (Charlie) Garcia

CCC, MHC, MSc, PhD Candidate in Clinical Sexology

Virtual

I help adults and couples navigate anxiety, identity, sexuality, intimacy and sexual concerns, and relationship challenges. My approach is modern, direct, and integrative — no fluff. I work with individuals of all genders and orientations, with a specialization in LGBTQ+ and trans clients. Bilingual services available in English and Spanish. Virtual sessions across Florida (USA) & Canada.

Feel Your Way Therapy

Feel Your Way Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Feel Your Way Therapy is a Toronto-based psychotherapy clinic offering individual, couples, child, and family therapy. Our diverse team of therapists provides support for anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, stress, and relationship issues, using evidence-based approaches in a compassionate and client-centered way.

Johanna Benoit

Johanna Benoit

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

NIHB provider, specializing in CPTSD and trauma, perinatal grief and loss, PTSD, anxiety, depression and borderline personality disorder.

Samantha Bernhard

Samantha Bernhard

Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying

Virtual

Mississauga in-person therapy now available! Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether it’s the weight of unresolved emotions, relationship struggles, or the stress of daily life. If you’re looking for a space to feel seen, heard, and supported, I’m here to help.

Lisa Giles

Lisa Giles

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Helping you find joy and meaning in your life and relationships through compassionate, evidence-based counselling support. Lisa (she/her) has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, and Certified Perinatal Mental Health provider. Lisa works with individuals and couples online and in-person in Dundas, Ontario. Book a free discovery call today!

Katelyn Matias

Katelyn Matias

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Hi, I’m Katelyn Matias, a Registered Psychotherapist and the Founder of Anchor & Bloom Psychotherapy. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in attachment theory. I believe that our experiences, relationships, and nervous system responses shape how we understand ourselves, navigate emotions, and connect with others.

Li Li

Li Li

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Li offers relational psychoanalytic and trauma-focused somatic/EMDR/IFS therapy, to support clients in communities such as immigrants, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (ADHD), and professionals, whose experiences resonate with her own life journey the most. She holds a compassionate, culturally attuned space where clients can explore how early wounds, cultural expectations, and identity intersect.

Meredith Bailey

Meredith Bailey

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I believe that as a therapist, it is a privilege to be invited into another person’s life & one I never take lightly. Reaching out for support may feel overwhelming, & the task of finding the right person for you can be daunting. I want to assure you this is a safe space, & my primary objective is YOU finding the right person for YOU. Your confidence in that decision is extremely important to me.

Jessica DeMille

Jessica DeMille

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, B.Sc (Hons)

Virtual

I work with individuals, couples, families, and children (10+), providing a safe, supportive space for exploration and growth. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful change. Together, we explore tools and strategies to support emotional well-being.

Chantelle Vaz

Chantelle Vaz

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I offer a warm and collaborative space where you can explore your experiences with curiosity and care. My approach is rooted in empathy and authenticity, supporting you in understanding your story, building self-compassion, and creating meaningful change. I draw from narrative, attachment, and emotion-focused therapies to meet your unique needs.

Susan Merli

Susan Merli

Registered Psychotherapist and Executive Coach

Virtual

Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns that no longer work? I help professionals and individuals navigate anxiety, stress, and life or career transitions. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Executive Coach, I offer a supportive, practical space to gain insight, build resilience, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Janice Lyons

Janice Lyons

Registered Social Service Worker

Virtual

Are you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted? Are you tired of searching through profiles to find the right therapist? I'm Janice. Let's work together; I am now accepting new clients. Typically, sessions focus on how anxiety, neurodivergence, beliefs, relationship issues, and self-esteem affect us. You will learn to understand yourself and develop effective management skills.

Shereen Ishag

Shereen Ishag

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Virtual psychotherapy across Ontario for teens (12+), adults, couples, and families. I work with clients experiencing relationship difficulties, emotional disconnection, anxiety, grief, and trauma-related concerns. I draw from emotion-focused and attachment-based perspectives, including EFCT-informed work, as well as other integrative approaches.

How do therapists in Brantford, ON compare?

Number of therapists listed

52

Average years in practice

6.6 Years

Currently accepting new clients

100 %

Therapists in Brantford, ON who prioritize treating:

83% Relationship Issues
69% Anxiety
44% Trauma and PTSD
37% Depression
31% ADHD
29% Self Esteem
29% Stress
25% Marital and Premarital

How therapists see their clients

100% Online Only

Top therapy approaches used in Brantford, ON:

100% Couples Counselling
75% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
67% Trauma Focused
65% Person-Centered
65% Attachment-based
62% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
60% Strength-Based
56% Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Counselling

What is couples counselling and when should we consider it?

Couples counselling is a form of therapy where both partners work with a trained therapist to improve communication, resolve conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen connection. It is helpful at many stages — not just in crisis. Couples often benefit from counselling when facing recurring arguments, emotional distance, major life transitions, infidelity, or simply wanting to deepen their relationship before problems develop.

What happens in a couples counselling session?

Sessions typically begin with both partners sharing their perspectives on the relationship's challenges. The therapist helps identify unhelpful communication patterns, facilitates productive dialogue, and teaches concrete skills for navigating conflict and reconnecting emotionally. Some therapists also meet with each partner individually at times to understand each person's experience more fully. Sessions are confidential and structured to give both partners a fair, balanced space.

Which therapy approaches are used in couples counselling?

The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) are among the most evidence-based approaches for couples, with strong research supporting their effectiveness. The Gottman Method focuses on building friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning; EFT focuses on reshaping attachment patterns and deepening emotional bonds. Many therapists draw on both, as well as communication-focused CBT, depending on the couple's needs.

Can couples counselling save a relationship that is in serious trouble?

Research shows that couples therapy is effective for many couples, even those in significant distress — though outcomes depend on factors including how long problems have been present and both partners' commitment to the process. Studies on EFT show that around 70–75% of couples move from distress to recovery. Counselling can also help couples navigate a thoughtful separation when that is the best path forward.

How many couples counselling sessions will we need?

Most couples see meaningful progress within 8–20 sessions, though this varies based on the nature and duration of the issues. Some couples benefit from shorter, focused work on a specific challenge; others with more entrenched patterns or past trauma may work with a therapist over a longer period. Your therapist will discuss goals and timelines with you early in the process.