Couples Therapy & Counselling in Pointe Claire, QC
Support for couples who want to repair, understand each other more deeply, and feel close again.
Offering couples therapy & counselling for partners in Pointe-Claire and virtually across Quebec.
You love each other. But something has shifted.
There was a time when talking felt easy, when you could disagree without it turning into something bigger, and when you actually liked being in the same room.
But somewhere along the way, that’s changed. And now you’re both tired. Tired of the same fights, the same distance, the same feeling that you’re speaking different languages.
Couples therapy & counselling is the space to finally understand what happened between you two, and what each of you needs to feel safe again.
If you and your partner are struggling with:
- Having the same argument on repeat
- Feeling distant, even when you're together
- Criticism, defensiveness, or shutting down
- Feeling unheard or like you're walking on eggshells
- A breach of trust that has left you both uncertain
Couples therapy & counselling helps you stop repeating the same story and start writing a new one.
Couples Therapy & Counselling in Pointe Claire, QC
Why Couples Therapy & Counselling?
It’s support for the relationship you still believe in.
At The Therapy Group in Pointe-Claire, we offer couples therapy and counselling for partners navigating all stages of a relationship, whether you are just starting out or have been together for years. Our work is attachment-based, trauma-informed, and focused on helping both of you feel safer, more connected, and more capable of showing up for each other.
We support couples working through:
Communication difficulties
Conversations feel tense, unproductive, or impossible to have without conflict.
Frequent arguments and unresolved conflict
The same issues keep surfacing, and nothing ever truly gets resolved.
Emotional disconnection
The closeness and friendship you once had feel out of reach.
Trust issues and breaches of trust
Whether through infidelity, dishonesty, or a pattern of broken commitments, trust has been damaged, and you’re not sure how to rebuild it.
High levels of criticism or defensiveness
You’re not trying to fight. But somehow, things escalate before you realize what happened.
Feeling unseen or invalidated
One or both partners feel dismissed, misunderstood, or emotionally alone.
Intimacy challenges
Emotional or physical closeness has faded, and the gap feels difficult to close.
Differences in needs, values, or expectations
You want different things and struggle to find a middle ground that works for both of you.
Navigating major life transitions
Parenthood, career changes, loss, or other shifts have put strain on the relationship.
You don’t have to be on the verge of separation to ask for support. Reaching out early is one of the best things you can do for your relationship.
Our role as your couples therapist is to help you understand what’s shifting between you and find your way back to each other before the gap grows too wide.
Couples Therapy & Counselling in Pointe Claire, QC
Approaches We Use in Couples Counselling to Help You Reconnect
At The Therapy Group in Pointe-Claire, we get curious about your patterns, your attachment histories, and what each of you needs. Then we build an approach that fits your relationship.
Couples Therapy and Counselling Sessions
A lot of conflict in relationships isn’t really about the dishes, or the tone of voice, or who forgot what. It’s more about feeling safe with each other. We help you understand what each of you needs to feel secure, and how to show up for each other in ways that build a deeper connection over time.
Attachment-Based Couples Work
We all come into relationships with a history. Things we learned about love, safety, and what happens when we need someone, and they aren’t quite there. In our work together, we gently explore those patterns, such as why one of you pulls closer when things get hard, and why the other pulls away.
Communication and Conflict Coaching
Practicing new ways of talking and listening, right there in session. Communication coaching focuses on slowing down conflict, learning how to express needs without attacking, and building the ability to stay grounded and connected during hard conversations.
Psychoeducation and Take-Home Exercises
Simple frameworks, handouts, and practical exercises that help couples understand their patterns and try new behaviours between sessions. Psychoeducation is woven throughout the work so that both partners leave with a clearer sense of why they react the way they do and what to do differently next time.
Connection doesn't disappear.
Sometimes it just needs help finding its way back.
Book a free 15-minute consultation or your first couples therapy & counselling appointment in Pointe-Claire, and let’s start creating the conditions for a relationship that feels safe, close, and worth showing up for.
Meet Our Team
Match With a Couples Therapist in Pointe-Claire
At The Therapy Group, you’ll meet a genuine, culturally responsive, trauma-informed team. We focus on the relationship and the people first. Our Client Care Coordinator can help you find the right fit based on your needs, language preference, and availability.
Carly Noodelman
Registered Social Worker
Vanessa Vannicola
Registered Social Worker
Lorraine Seales
Registered Social Worker
Jélénia Cyrise
Social Worker, Couple and Family Therapist & Psychotherapist
Jessica Vanderwal
Registered Social Worker
Maria Cook
Mental Health Counselor & Naturotherapist
Katrina St-Amand
Registered Social Worker
The Therapy Group | Couples Therapy & Counselling in Pointe Claire, QC
Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Counselling
Do we attend couples therapy together or individually?
Couples therapy and counselling are primarily done together, so both partners can understand the cycle they’re stuck in and learn how to communicate in healthier ways. At times, we may check in individually to gather context, but the focus is always on the relationship. Rebuilding connection, trust, and emotional safety between the two of you is at the heart of everything we do. The goal is never to take sides, but to help both partners feel heard and understood.
Does couples counselling work?
It does. And we have seen it change relationships that felt completely stuck.
The most important ingredient is that both partners are willing to show up honestly and keep showing up, even when it feels uncomfortable. When that commitment is there, something shifts. You start to understand the heart behind what your partner is saying, and how to better express your intention. As a result, the arguments that used to spiral begin to slow down.
Most couples begin to notice a difference within the first few sessions. Not perfection, but something that feels like progress. And often, that is enough to remind you both why you came in the first place.
How do we know if we need couples therapy and counselling?
You do not have to be in crisis to seek support. Couples counselling is helpful if you are having recurring arguments about the same issues, feeling emotionally disconnected, struggling to communicate without escalating, healing from past trauma or a breach of trust, or simply wanting to strengthen your bond before problems deepen. If your relationship feels tense, distant, or stuck, counselling can help you break unhealthy patterns and rebuild a safer, more supportive connection.
What if one of us is unsure about coming to therapy?
It is very common for one partner to feel hesitant. Some fear being blamed, feel overwhelmed by conflict, or worry that talking about things will make them worse. In our work, both partners are treated with equal respect. No one is the problem. We focus on the cycle, not the individual.
We are also committed to meeting you where you are. If one partner isn’t ready to come in just yet, we are happy to begin the process with one of you while the other finds their footing. There is no pressure and no timeline. When they are ready, we will be here.
Many hesitant partners find that after even one session, the structure, fairness, and support of the process put them completely at ease.
How do I find a couples therapist near me?
If you are looking for couples therapy and counselling in Pointe-Claire, the West Island, or virtually across Quebec, our team at The Therapy Group offers warm, structured, and evidence-based support for couples at all stages. You can browse our clinicians online, connect with our Client Care Coordinator, and choose the therapist who feels like the right fit for both of you. We are here to help you rebuild your connection, together.
Couples Therapy & Counselling in Pointe Claire, QC
How Life Can Feel After Couples Therapy & Counselling
There is no fixed timeline for change. Some couples notice meaningful shifts within just a few sessions. For others, particularly when working through long-standing patterns, a breach of trust, or deeply rooted attachment wounds, change unfolds more gradually over months.
With couples therapy & counselling, you may begin to:
- Feel close again, supported, and on the same team
- Say what you mean without it turning into a fight
- Feel chosen, not just settled for
- Stop bracing yourself before hard conversations
- Feel safe enough to be honest again
- Start having fun together again!
Connection doesn't break all at once. And it doesn't heal all at once either. But with the right support, couples can rebuild in a way that’s more honest, more open, and more secure, creating something stronger and more lasting than what existed before.
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How To Get Started
Healing is always possible. Let’s begin.
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277 Lakeshore Dr Suite 8, Pointe-Claire, QC, Quebec H9S 4L2