Couples Counselling in Calgary &
Family Counselling in Calgary
What is Relationship and Family Conflict?
Does This Sound Like You?
“I feel unheard or misunderstood, even by people I care about most.”
“I get stuck in the same arguments or patterns, no matter how hard I try.”
“I react too quickly or shut down when emotions run high.”
“I struggle to express my needs clearly without feeling guilty or anxious.”
Relationship and family conflict often happens when people who care about each other feel unheard, misunderstood, or caught in repeating patterns. Stress, transitions, or old wounds can make communication harder, but these moments are invitations for clarity and connection — not signs of failure.
Communication challenges are shaped by emotions, nervous system responses, and past experiences. When we’re overwhelmed, it’s easy to shut down or react quickly.
In therapy, we explore what’s happening in your body and emotions, and build practical skills to communicate from a more grounded, present place. This helps create clearer boundaries, deeper understanding, and healthier connection.
Frequent arguments or tension
Difficulty communicating or feeling understood
Emotional distance or withdrawal
Feeling like you’re “walking on eggshells”
Increased irritability, frustration, or resentment
Feeling lonely or disconnected, even when together
Avoiding certain topics or spending less time together
Ongoing stress or exhaustion from unresolved issues
A sense that trust, closeness, or teamwork has faded
Common Signs & Symptoms:
How I Help
Together, we’ll choose the approach that feels most comfortable and effective for you, so your care is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Gottman Therapy
Learn practical skills to improve communication, manage conflict respectfully, and strengthen emotional connection and friendship within relationships.
Cognitive Behavioural Couples Therapy (CBCT)
Learn to recognize unhelpful thought patterns, improve communication, and develop healthier ways of responding to each other to strengthen understanding and connection.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Learn to foster emotional connection, improving communication, and rebuilding trust through understanding each other’s deeper needs.