Couples and Family Counselling in Hamilton

“The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives. Relationships are not just a source of happiness but also a place where we confront our deepest fears and longings, and where healing can take root.”

 –  Esther Perel

We believe that every relationship has the potential for growth, healing, and deeper connection. Our couples counselling services are designed to support you and your partner in navigating challenges, enhancing communication, and fostering a secure and fulfilling bond. Guided by evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO), we create a compassionate space where meaningful change can flourish.

Our Approach to Couples Counselling

Relationships are as unique as the individuals within them. That’s why we draw upon diverse therapeutic models to meet your specific needs:

• Gottman Method: Based on decades of research, this approach focuses on improving communication, resolving conflict constructively, and strengthening the foundations of friendship and shared meaning in your relationship.
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): This method helps couples uncover and address the emotional dynamics that shape their interactions. By fostering a greater sense of security and connection, EFT paves the way for healing and resilience in your bond.
• Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO): Grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), this model explores how personal experiences and inner dynamics influence your relationship. By addressing these patterns, IFIO supports deeper intimacy and mutual understanding between partners.

We integrate these approaches to provide tailored support, ensuring that your unique journey is at the heart of every session.

What to Expect from Couples Counselling

Couples counselling at Wise Path Counselling is a collaborative process. In your sessions, you can expect to:

• Explore challenges in a safe, nonjudgmental environment: Whether you’re facing communication breakdowns, trust issues, sexual or gender-based obstacles, or life transitions, we’ll guide you in addressing these challenges with care and respect.
• Enhance emotional understanding and connection: By uncovering underlying feelings and needs, you’ll learn to approach each other with greater empathy and compassion.
• Build practical tools for lasting change: From conflict resolution strategies to improved communication skills, you’ll leave each session with actionable insights to strengthen your relationship.
• Rediscover joy and shared purpose: Counselling is not just about addressing difficulties—it’s also about celebrating your strengths, reconnecting with what brought you together, and building a vision for your future as a team.

Choose Wisely

All of us at Wise Path Counselling base our work in values of integrity and professionalism.  Our only job, and our only satisfaction, is helping you get where you want to go.  To this end, our therapists have extensive and ongoing training in how to work with couples, and we acknowledge that relationships can be the most rewarding but the most challenging things in our lives.  We’re committed to providing a warm and supportive environment where you and your partner can feel heard and understood. It takes courage, dedication, and pocketful of hope to do this work – we honor that as we work with you in some of what could be the most important conversations of this period of your life.

Start Today

Whether you’re seeking to repair, rediscover, or deepen your connection, we’re here to help.  You can click below where it says “Book a Consultation” to select a time for a free, 30-hour phone consultation to see if we might be the right fit for your needs.  Currently, both Josephine Ruiz and Suman Banic offer couples and family counselling services.

It’s tough work!  But with intelligence, experience, and deep care, we can help you through.