Couples Therapy In Ottawa & Westboro
Virtually Across Ontario
Strengthen your relationship with evidence-based couples counselling. Our registered psychotherapists in Westboro help couples navigate communication challenges, conflict, intimacy issues, and major life transitions – in-person or virtually across Ontario.
You Don't Need To Wait Until You're In Crisis
In fact, we encourage couples to seek therapy while things are still good, or at the first sign of disconnect. The couples who invest in their relationship early, before patterns become entrenched, often see the most significant growth. Think of it as preventative care for your relationship: addressing small issues now prevents them from becoming major problems later.
Whether you’re newlyweds wanting to build a strong foundation, empty nesters rediscovering each other, or anywhere in between, couples therapy helps you create the relationship you both deserve.
Who Is Couples Therapy For?
Communication Breakdown – Feeling unheard, misunderstood, or like you’re speaking different languages
Conflict & Arguments – Repeated fights about the same issues, or avoiding conflict altogether
Intimacy & Connection – Feeling like roommates instead of partners, loss of physical or emotional intimacy
Trust Issues – Rebuilding after betrayal, affairs, or broken promises
Life Transitions – Navigating parenthood, empty nest, career changes, or retirement together
Blended Families – Managing step-parenting, co-parenting, and complex family dynamics
Cultural & Identity Differences – Navigating different backgrounds, values, or expectations
Pre-Marriage Counselling – Building a strong foundation before getting married
Separation or Divorce – Making informed decisions about your relationship’s future
What To Expect In Couples Therapy
Your First Session
We start with a free 15-minute consultation (with both partners) to discuss what you’re looking for and whether we’re the right fit. In your first full session, we’ll hear both perspectives. What’s working? What’s not? What do you want your relationship to look like? We create a safe space where both partners feel heard.
Ongoing Sessions
Most couples meet weekly or biweekly for 50-minute sessions. Some prefer in-person sessions at our Westboro office; others choose virtual therapy for convenience. We’re not here to take sides. We help you see patterns you might be stuck in, teach you how to communicate in ways that actually land, and give you tools to navigate conflict without destroying each other in the process.
Our Team
Personalized care, built around you. At Therapy with Empathy, our team provides specialized support across relationships, anxiety, trauma, parenting, and ADHD—so you can find a therapist who truly fits your needs.
We focus on targeted, not one-size-fits-all care. All therapists offer bilingual services (English and French), with in-person sessions in Westboro and virtual appointments across Ontario.
Benslyne Avril, RP
Clinical Director | Couples & Relationship Specialist
Benslyne specializes in helping couples and high-performing professionals navigate relationship challenges, improve communication, and reconnect. His approach is tailored for individuals and couples going through life transitions who want stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
English | French | In-person (Westboro) | Virtual (Ontario)
Expanding Our Team
We’re continuing to grow so we can support more individuals and families with targeted, expert care. New specialists joining soon include:
Anxiety & Depression Therapist
Supporting individuals dealing with chronic stress, overwhelm, and low mood through practical, evidence-based strategies.Trauma & PTSD Specialist
Providing compassionate care for those navigating trauma, grief, and complex emotional experiences.Family & Parenting Therapist
Helping families strengthen relationships, manage conflict, and build effective parenting approaches.ADHD & Neurodiversity Therapist
Offering tailored support for adults with ADHD and neurodivergent individuals, with strategies designed to work with your brain—not against it.
All upcoming therapists will provide bilingual services, with both in-person sessions in Westboro and virtual care across Ontario.
Common Questions About Couples Therapy
MY PARTNER WON’T COME TO THERAPY. CAN I STILL GET HELP?
Yes. Individual therapy can help you understand your relationship patterns, set boundaries, and decide what you need. Sometimes one partner starting therapy motivates the other to join later.
WHAT IF WE’RE CONSIDERING SEPARATION?
Couples therapy can help you make an informed decision about your relationship’s future. Some couples use therapy to separate more consciously and respectfully, especially when children are involved.
WHAT IF WE’VE TRIED THERAPY BEFORE AND IT DIDN’T WORK?
Not all therapists are the right fit. Our diverse team means you can find someone who understands your specific challenges – whether that’s cultural differences, neurodivergence, trauma history, or family dynamics.
Ready To Strengthen Your Relationship?
Book your free 15-minute consultation to discuss your relationship goals and find the right therapist for your needs. We’re currently accepting new couples with 1-2 week availability.