NCS offers professional couples counselling in North Bay and virtually across Ontario. Couples therapy offers a safe, compassionate space for partners to work through challenges, improve communication, and deepen their connection. Whether you’re experiencing ongoing conflict, navigating life transitions, or simply looking to enhance your relationship, couple therapy provides the tools and support to build understanding and foster a stronger, healthier bond.
Every relationship encounters challenges, and couples therapy can offer valuable support in areas such as:
Couples therapy is designed to address immediate concerns while also strengthening the long-term foundation of your relationship, creating space for both partners to feel heard, valued, and supported. We welcome all types of relationships, including LGBTQ2S+ couples, long-term partners, newlyweds, and those navigating non-traditional paths.
The focus of couple therapy is fostering a collaborative and respectful environment with each session adapting to your unique relationship, allowing you and your partner to work through challenges in ways that align with your specific needs and values.
Couple therapy is a process of:
Whether you’re newly committed or have shared many years together, couple therapy is beneficial for relationships at any stage. It’s an opportunity to strengthen your bond, address current issues, and develop skills that prevent future conflicts. You don’t need a specific crisis to begin couple therapy; it’s often most effective as a proactive approach to maintaining and enhancing your relationship.
However, couple therapy can be particularly helpful if you and your partner are:
The holistic approach is one grounded in the belief that parts of something are interconnected and can be explained only by referencing something in its entirety, taking into account several factors rather than only addressing the specific symptoms of a particular challenge.
Couple therapy looks at the emotional, relational, and situational factors that affect your partnership which helps respect each partner’s experiences and values, helping you build a stronger connection based on empathy, respect, and shared growth.
If you and your partner are ready to begin or continue your journey to greater connection, understanding, and resiliency, connect with Matt and discuss what your first steps will look like together. Matt would be excited to work with you and your partner, building the relationship, life, and well-being you've envisioned together.
For those in the North Bay area, in-person sessions provide a focused, confidential space to work on your relationship. The private office setting offers a secure and professional environment where you and your partner can openly explore your needs and goals.
For couples across Ontario, therapy is available via secure online sessions, allowing you and your partner to access support from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Virtual sessions can be an excellent solution for busy schedules and help eliminate the need for travel.