Port Alberni Couples Counselling

Counsel Me Vancouver Offers Couples Counselling for Port Alberni Couples With Compassionate Counsellors To Rebuild Trust and Strengthen Your Relationship

Safe, supportive, and professional therapy to help you and your partner communicate better, resolve conflict, and reconnect emotionally.

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Are You Struggling with These Challenges?

We serve many types of clients. It can be couples struggling with communication breakdowns and frequent arguments; partners who feel emotionally disconnected or distant from one another; and couples navigating trust issues, such as infidelity or secrecy. We also serve engaged or married couples seeking to strengthen their relationship or prepare for long-term commitment; and partners experiencing life transitions (parenthood, career changes) and want support maintaining connection.

Below are the three seasons of life that many of our clients find themselves in – are you experiencing something similar?

Communication Breakdown

Difficulty expressing feelings, frequent misunderstandings, arguments escalating without resolution.

Loss of Trust and Emotional Intimacy

Trust has been damaged (infidelity, secrecy), leaving emotional distance and insecurity in the relationship.

Unresolved Conflict and Growing Resentment

Persistent issues that resurface, creating frustration, blame, and emotional disconnection.

At Counsel Me Vancouver, we understand how painful it is to feel unheard, misunderstood, or disconnected from your partner. Our compassionate and experienced couples counsellors have guided hundreds of partners toward healthier communication, restored trust, and deeper emotional connection using proven therapy methods like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

The Most Effective 3-Step Plan for Couples Therapy

Step 1: Schedule Your Free Consultation

Meet with a qualified couples counsellor to discuss your relationship challenges in a safe, supportive space.

Step 2: Receive Your Personalized Relationship Plan

We’ll craft a clear, step-by-step therapy plan tailored to your needs and relationship goals.

Step 3: Start Strengthening Your Relationship

Attend supportive sessions, learn effective communication strategies, and rebuild trust and connection.

Ready to experience lasting relief and clarity?

Take your first step today with personalized therapy and compassionate counselling support.

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Benefits of Working with Counsel Me Vancouver

Clients who have used our therapy and counselling services describe their transformation as moving:
– From disconnected and frustrated partners to communicating openly and feeling understood.
– From resentment and blame to trust, forgiveness, and emotional intimacy.
– From feeling stuck in conflict to working together as a team with shared goals and deeper connection.

Helping You Succeed

  • Rebuilding trust and emotional closeness in the relationship.
  • Developing communication skills that lead to more understanding and fewer arguments.
  • Restoring a sense of partnership, mutual respect, and shared vision for the future.

And Avoid Failure

  • Avoiding unresolved conflict from damaging the relationship further or leading to separation.
  • Preventing emotional distance from becoming permanent disconnection.
  • Eliminating harmful communication patterns that create blame, resentment, and isolation.

Top 5 Questions New Clients Ask Us

Couple sessions range from $225-240 per 90 minute appointment. View our Session Rates page for more details. Sliding scale options are available, and many extended health insurance plans cover services with Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC). We do not bill GST.

Couples counselling addresses communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, loss of trust, intimacy issues, and life transitions like parenthood or career changes. Our therapists guide you toward healthier communication, conflict resolution, and emotional reconnection.

We specialize in evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Unlike generic therapy practices, we offer customized relationship plans, flexible session options (in-person and virtual), and a compassionate, non-judgmental environment.

You’ll begin with a confidential consultation to discuss your relationship concerns. Your counsellor will create a tailored therapy plan that focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and addressing specific challenges. Sessions are structured, supportive, and focused on practical strategies for lasting relationship improvements.

Clients consistently praise our counsellors for helping them feel safe, supported, and understood. They report significant improvements in communication, restored trust, and deeper emotional intimacy after just a few sessions.

What Clients Are Saying

  • Single best decision I have ever made

    Erica at Counsel Me Vancouver has completely transformed my life in a way that nothing else has — it was the single best decision I have ever made. Her compassionate, professional, peaceful demeanor created such a safe place right from the very first moment I met her. I learned how to turn off the constant, negative chatter in my brain that told me I wasn’t good enough. I gained the ability to deal with trauma that had bothered me for decades. I acquired tools to help with an overwhelming feeling of loss. I live a calmer, peaceful, more genuine life full of friends, love, happiness, and self-assurance. Because of Counsel Me Vancouver, I feel like I have the power, confidence, and control to do whatever I want when it comes to food, exercise, grief, anxiety, relationships, my job, and my future.
    G.C.
    Vancouver Client

  • We can not recommend her enough

    After researching various therapists for couple’s counselling, a friend recommended Erica to us. She saw us through our difficult times with kindness, compassion and professionalism. With Erica’s help, our communication is stronger, our trust has grown and our commitment has never been tighter. Erica’s approach is very kind, calm and her caring manner makes her easy to talk with. We can not recommend her enough.
    A & J
    Vancouver Couple

  • Incredibly worthwhile investment I would make again in a heartbeat.

    I’ve recommended many others to Erica and they all rave about how amazing the experience is, so I can say with confidence that whatever issue you’re facing Counsel Me Vancouver can make it easier and more manageable. I can’t believe that I spent so much of my life in a fog when I could have been living the life I am now because therapy seemed ‘scary/embarrassing’ and ‘I don’t need that’ and ‘it’s expensive’. If I could have done one thing differently in my life it would have been to contact Counsel Me Vancouver earlier because it is none of those things. It is calm, safe, awesomely helpful, and in comparison to the benefits received, an incredibly worthwhile investment that I would make again in a heartbeat.
    P.C.
    Vancouver Client

  • Would recommend her to anyone

    I met with Erica in the Fall of 2014. At the time I was struggling with some relationship issues, and I needed to talk to someone in order to help guide and assist me through what was a difficult time. Erica was compassionate and understanding and I found it very easy to open up to her. Furthermore, talking through the problems I was experiencing enabled me to understand them better. It lifted a weight from my shoulders, and it provided me with hope and confidence that I could get through things.
    Erica provided me with the tools necessary to move on in my life, and she ensured that I reached my goals. I would have no problem returning if other issues emerged, and I would recommend her to anyone who may be considering counselling
    F.K.
    Vancouver Client

  • Overcome my past traumas and lead a more fulfilling life!

    Since childhood, I’d been trying to push away thoughts about my childhood abuse and the negative emotions that I couldn’t seem to get rid of. I didn’t realize the vast impact my past experiences have had on my life growing up and on my current relationships. Through counselling, I was able to delve safely into my trauma by incorporating healthy coping strategies that Erica taught me. I felt supported and comfortable in my work with Erica as she was understanding and accepting of my vulnerabilities. Working through trauma wasn’t easy, it was actually very painful at times. However, I needed to go through my pain to get on the other side to gain peace and freedom in my life.
    I should’ve gone to see a counsellor much sooner. Counsel Me Vancouver helped me overcome my past traumas and lead a more fulfilling life! Therapy completely changed my perspective. I’m so happy that I made the choice to get help.
    L.L.
    Vancouver Client

Couples Counselling FAQ

Couples counselling provides a safe, structured environment to address betrayal and rebuild trust. Therapists guide both partners through open communication, accountability, and forgiveness processes. Evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method help rebuild emotional safety, transparency, and trust over time.

Reality: Couples counselling isn’t just for crisis situations. Many couples seek therapy to strengthen communication, enhance intimacy, or proactively address small issues before they escalate. It’s a valuable tool for maintaining a healthy relationship.

Therapists use active listening exercises, reflective communication, and conflict resolution techniques to foster healthier dialogue. Couples learn to express feelings and needs clearly, listen without defensiveness, and develop empathy and understanding for each other’s perspectives.

Reality: Therapists are trained to remain neutral and balanced. Their role is to create a safe space where both partners feel heard, understood, and supported—without judgment or bias.

Yes. Virtual couples counselling can be just as effective as in-person sessions. Many couples find online therapy convenient and accessible, and it offers the same structured support and professional guidance as traditional face-to-face counselling. Confidentiality and therapeutic rapport are maintained through secure virtual platforms.

Reality: There’s no quick fix for deep-seated relationship challenges. Counselling is a process that takes time, effort, and commitment from both partners to create lasting, meaningful change.

Results vary depending on the couple’s unique challenges and commitment to the process. Some couples notice improvements after a few sessions (typically 6-12), while others benefit from ongoing therapy over several months. Progress is often tied to consistency and willingness to practice new communication skills outside of sessions.

Reality: Couples counselling is open to all types of relationships—whether you’re married, engaged, dating, cohabitating, or in a long-term partnership. Any couple wanting to improve their connection can benefit.

It’s common for one partner to feel hesitant. Counselling can begin with the willing partner to explore concerns and strategies for encouraging participation. Therapists often help create a non-threatening, supportive environment that makes it easier for the reluctant partner to engage over time.

Reality: Avoiding difficult conversations often makes problems grow. In therapy, issues are addressed constructively in a safe, respectful space, which helps reduce tension, improve understanding, and foster healing.

Ready to take the next step toward emotional wellness?

Get started today and experience supportive therapy tailored specifically for you.

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Get To Know Your Professional Counsellors

Erica Beauchamp MEd RCC
Founder/Master’s Level Clinical Counsellor
Learn more about Erica

Annu Dha MA RCC
Master’s Level Clinical Counsellor
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Huda Sajjad MA MSc RCC
Master’s Level Clinical Counsellor
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Katharine Harrison MC RCC
Master’s Level Clinical Counsellor
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Jessica-Ann Dozois MSW RSW CVRP
Masters Level Social Worker / Counsellor
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Isn’t it time to feel better?

Schedule your session now and start your journey toward calm, confidence, and emotional wellness.

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