Couples Therapy in Montreal
Reconnect, Communicate, and Thrive Together
When communication feels difficult or the same disagreements keep returning, it can be hard to find a way forward together. Couples therapy offers space for both partners to express their concerns, understand recurring patterns and explore what needs to change.
At The Circle of Wellness Montreal, we support couples navigating communication difficulties, trust concerns, emotional distance, intimacy challenges and life transitions. Your clinician works with you to identify shared goals while making room for each partner’s experiences and needs.
We offer couples therapy in person in Montreal and online across Quebec, so you can choose the appointment format that works for you.
Learn more about how we support partners through conflict, trust and intimacy on our couples therapy in Montreal page.
Couples Therapy Can Support Partners Navigating:
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Communication difficulties, including feeling unheard or misunderstood.
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Recurring arguments and unresolved disagreements.
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Trust concerns following infidelity or betrayal.
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Emotional distance or changes in affection and intimacy.
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Parenting differences and changing family responsibilities.
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Stress related to work, finances or caregiving.
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Different needs, expectations or priorities.
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Uncertainty about staying together or separating.
You do not need to wait for a crisis to seek support. Sessions offer space to understand your relationship patterns, discuss concerns and explore next steps together.
Couples Therapy Fees and Appointment Options
Couples therapy sessions start at $130. Fees vary by clinician. Contact us to confirm the rate, session length and current availability before booking. Appointments are available in person in Montreal and online across Quebec.
What to Expect from Couples Therapy
Discuss Your Concerns and Goals
Your clinician will invite each partner to share what brings you to therapy, how you experience the relationship and what you hope to work toward.
Understand Your Relationship Patterns
Together, you can explore what happens during disagreements, how you respond to each other and what makes connection difficult. The focus is on understanding your interactions while making space for each person’s perspective.
Practise New Ways of Communicating
Depending on your goals, sessions may include expressing needs more clearly, listening, navigating disagreements and discussing trust or intimacy. Your clinician may suggest ways to practise these skills between appointments.
Review Your Progress Together
You and your clinician can revisit your goals, discuss what is changing and adjust the focus as your needs evolve.
Meet Our Couples Therapists
Finding a clinician who feels like a good fit matters. Explore our team’s experience, approaches and languages, or contact us for help choosing someone who fits your needs.
Nadja supports couples experiencing relationship distress, communication difficulties and emotional disconnection. Drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), she helps partners explore their emotional needs and recurring patterns while working toward greater understanding and connection.
Languages: English and French
Couples therapy: $210 per 50-minute session
Leila helps couples navigate conflict, trust concerns and intimacy challenges. Her approach draws on EFT and the Gottman Method, with sensitivity to cultural backgrounds and relationship experiences.
Languages: English, French and Farsi
Couples therapy: $210 per 50-minute session
Haisha brings a calm, supportive approach to couples facing relationship difficulties, parenting stress and life transitions. Drawing on solution-focused, strengths-based and systemic perspectives, she helps partners explore their dynamics and identify practical goals.
Languages: English, French and Haitian Creole
Couples therapy: $150 per 50-minute session
Sirah supports couples navigating relationship difficulties, emotional challenges and life transitions. Drawing on emotion-focused and solution-focused approaches, she helps partners understand their emotions, improve communication and work toward shared goals.
Languages: English and French
Couples therapy: $130 per 50-minute session
Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Therapy
How much does couples therapy cost in Montreal?
At The Circle of Wellness Montreal, couples therapy starts at $130 per 50-minute session. Fees vary by clinician, with current rates ranging from $130 to $210.
Do you offer online and in-person couples therapy?
Yes. We offer in-person couples therapy in Montreal and online sessions across Quebec. Availability depends on the clinician and appointment format.
What happens during the first couples therapy session?
Your clinician will invite both partners to discuss their concerns, relationship history and hopes for therapy. Together, you will begin identifying the patterns you want to understand and the goals you would like to work toward.
Do both partners need to attend?
Couples therapy generally involves both partners. Your clinician will explain the session structure and whether individual meetings form part of the process. If your partner does not wish to participate, you can seek individual support.
How many couples therapy sessions will we need?
The number of sessions depends on your concerns, goals and circumstances. Your clinician will discuss a plan with you and review your progress along the way.
Can we attend if we are considering separation?
Yes. Couples therapy can offer space to discuss uncertainty, explore each partner’s needs and consider next steps. The goal is to support thoughtful decisions, without assuming that staying together is the right outcome for every couple.
Explore Our Insights on Relationships & Couples Therapy
Understanding relationship patterns is often the first step toward meaningful change.
In our article, “Stuck in Blame and Defensiveness: A Couples Therapist’s Perspective,” psychologist Nadja Grabovari explores how recurring cycles of criticism, defensiveness, and emotional disconnection can affect relationships and how couples can begin to understand each other's underlying emotions and attachment needs.
Read the Article: Stuck in Blame and Defensiveness
Take the First Step Toward Couples Therapy
Whether you are navigating recurring conflict, feeling disconnected or facing a difficult decision together, we can help you explore your options.
Book a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss your needs, ask about fees and availability, and find a clinician who fits. Couples sessions are available in person in Montreal and online across Quebec.