Couples counselling in Squamish and online across BC
Every relationship hits rough patches — periods of disconnection, repeated conflict, or a quiet distance that's hard to name. If you and your partner are feeling stuck in the same cycles, struggling to communicate without things escalating, or recovering from a breach of trust, couples counselling can help.
Who is couple's counselling for?
Couples counselling with Graham may be a good fit if you and your partner are:
• Caught in recurring arguments that never seem to resolve
• Feeling distant, disconnected, or like roommates rather than partners
• Recovering from infidelity or a significant breach of trust
• Navigating a major life transition (new baby, career change, relocation)
• Struggling with intimacy — emotional, physical, or both
• Wanting to build a stronger foundation before problems escalate
Approach
Graham is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), one of the most well-researched approaches to couples work. EFT focuses on the emotional bond between partners — identifying the negative cycles that erode connection and replacing them with new patterns of reaching, responding, and trusting. Sessions are 50 or 75 minutes, in person in Squamish or online across BC.
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FAQ — Couples Counselling
Does my partner have to want to come?
Both partners need to be willing to attend — couples counselling works best when both people are engaged in the process, even if one of you is more hesitant at first. If your partner isn't ready, individual counselling can still be a valuable place to explore the relationship dynamics.
What if we're considering separation?
Couples counselling can be helpful even when separation is on the table. Sometimes the work leads to reconnection; other times it supports a more conscious, respectful transition. Graham will meet you wherever you are without an agenda about the outcome.
How long does couples counselling take?
It depends on the concerns you're bringing and your goals. Some couples see meaningful shifts in 8–12 sessions; deeper or longer-standing issues may take more time. Graham will check in on progress regularly and you'll always be part of decisions about the pace and direction of the work.
How is couples counselling Structured?
For the first session, ideally Graham will meet with both partners in session. After an initial joint session, there will typically be an intake session where Graham will learn more about your respective attachment histories (experiences in family and previous relationships), as well as anything else you might have struggled to share in the joint session. After meeting with both client's individually, we'll resume counselling jointly.
If I share something with Graham in our individual session, can he keep it a secret from my partner?
What if I or my partner are in active addiction?
What does a session cost?
Couples sessions are $170 for 50 minutes or $255 for 75 minutes. A free 15-minute consultation call is available to see if working together feels like a good fit.
Do we have to be in crisis to come to couples counselling?
Not at all. Many couples come to counselling not because things have broken down, but because they want to build something stronger before they do. If you've noticed patterns starting to form, communication feeling harder, or a sense that you're growing apart, those are good reasons to reach out — and earlier is usually easier than later.
What if one of us is more invested in the process than the other?
That's more common than you might think, and it doesn't mean the work can't be productive. Graham works with wherever both partners actually are, not where they're supposed to be. Often the more hesitant partner warms to the process once they experience that sessions aren't about blame or being told what to do — but about understanding what's happening between you.