Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Compassionate Counsellors Help Vancouver Couples Apply a Research-Based Path to Connection.
Counsel Me Vancouver provides in-person and virtual Gottman Method couples therapy for Vancouver and BC couples — helping couples build practical tools for interrupting the Four Horsemen and repairing conflict as it happens.
$225–$240 per session · Free 15–20 minute consultation · Direct billing to most extended health plans
- Registered Clinical Counsellors — Master's-level training in every session
- Sound Relationship House & Four Horsemen — structured, research-based assessment
- 90-Minute Sessions — in person or by video
Serving Vancouver and BC couples: in person at our downtown Vancouver office or by video.
What Brings Couples to the Gottman Method
Criticism, Contempt & Emotional Distance
The Four Horsemen — criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling — erode connection over time.
The Same Argument, Every Time
Many couples notice their disagreements follow the same unproductive pattern without genuine resolution.
A Structured, Research-Based Path Forward
The Gottman Method identifies specific patterns and provides specific, testable tools to shift them.
Counsellors at Counsel Me Vancouver see this pattern across many kinds of couples — the long-term married couple noticing gradual distance, the newer couple wanting to build strong habits early, the couple whose disagreements consistently escalate, the couple specifically seeking a research-based method. Each couple's pattern is different, and each course of Gottman Method therapy starts with a structured assessment of that couple's specific strengths and conflict patterns.
3 Steps to Get Started
- 01Schedule a Free Consultation
Book directly through the online JaneApp scheduling system.
- 02Complete a Structured Assessment
Identify your relationship's specific strengths and conflict patterns with your counsellor.
- 03Build Connection Using Proven Tools
Attend regular sessions practicing Love Maps, repair attempts, and conflict management skills.
What Changes With the Gottman Method
Couples build practical tools for interrupting the Four Horsemen and repairing conflict as it happens. Couples facing emotional disconnection gain structured ways to rebuild fondness and shared meaning. Couples gain skills that carry into the relationship long after a course of counselling ends.
Meet the Counsellors
Erica Beauchamp
M.Ed., RCC, Gottman Level 3
“Counselling, when done well, gives you the tools to heal faster and prevent old patterns from returning.”
Huda Sajjad
MA, MSc, RCC
“I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where you feel empowered to explore, heal, and build resilience for a healthier future.”
Jessica-Ann Dozois
MSW, RSW, CVRP
“Together, we'll work to chart a new and fulfilling path forward — one built on respect, compassion, and practical strategies for real change.”
Katharine Harrison
MC, RCC
“I am fascinated by the multi-dimensionality of human experience and am passionate about helping clients find greater alignment between their needs, boundaries, values, hopes and dreams.”
What Clients Say
Annu is tactful and receptive. She's helped me and my partner unpack layers of individual and collective challenges and aspirations with patience and care. Grateful for her work.
D.A., client of Annu Dha, MA, RCC
A Research-Based Approach Doesn't Require Starting From Scratch
The Gottman Method builds on your relationship's existing strengths, not just its problems.
Request My Free ConsultationFrequently Asked Questions
What is Gottman Method couples therapy?
Gottman Method couples therapy is a research-based approach that uses the Sound Relationship House framework and the Four Horsemen model to address conflict patterns and rebuild connection between partners. A Registered Clinical Counsellor trained in this method applies structured assessments and exercises developed from decades of relationship research.
How long does a Gottman Method session last?
A Gottman Method couples therapy session typically lasts 90 minutes. This duration allows time for both partners to engage in structured exercises and receive feedback within a single appointment, whether delivered in person or by video.
What does Gottman Method couples therapy address?
Gottman Method couples therapy addresses the Four Horsemen conflict behaviours of criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling, along with emotional disconnection and repeating negative conflict patterns. Sessions target both destructive conflict patterns and the positive connection that sustains a relationship.
How much does Gottman Method couples therapy cost?
Gottman Method couples therapy costs typically range from $225 to $240 per 90-minute session, varying by counsellor. Many extended health insurance plans cover sessions delivered by a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and sliding scale rates are often available. View the Session Rates page for current pricing at Counsel Me Vancouver.
What happens in a first Gottman Method session?
A first Gottman Method session typically includes a structured assessment of the relationship's strengths and conflict patterns, often using standardized questionnaires. The counsellor explains the Sound Relationship House framework and begins identifying which components need the most attention for that specific couple.
Cities We Serve for Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Kootenays Cities
- Castlegar BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Cranbrook BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Fernie BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Grand Forks BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Greenwood BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Kimberley BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Nelson BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Revelstoke BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Rossland BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Trail BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Metro Vancouver Cities
- Burnaby BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Coquitlam BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Delta BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Langley BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Maple Ridge BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- New Westminster BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- North Vancouver BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Pitt Meadows BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Port Coquitlam BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Port Moody BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Richmond BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Surrey BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Vancouver BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- White Rock BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Northern BC Cities
- Dawson Creek BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Fort St. John BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Prince George BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Prince Rupert BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Quesnel BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Terrace BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Williams Lake BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Okanagan & Interior Cities
- Armstrong BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Enderby BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Kamloops BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Kelowna BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Merritt BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Penticton BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Salmon Arm BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Vernon BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- West Kelowna BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Sunshine Coast Cities
Vancouver Island Cities
- Campbell River BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Colwood BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Courtenay BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Duncan BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Langford BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Nanaimo BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Parksville BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Port Alberni BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
- Victoria BC Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Start Gottman Method Couples Therapy Today
Meet with a Vancouver counsellor and build a plan for your specific relationship pattern.
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