Couples therapy can be highly effective and has helped to bring many people closer together over the years: couples who might have otherwise divorced if they had not invested time and energy to save their relationship. Couple Therapy Toronto is more likely to be effective when both partners approach it with the right frame of mind. If you are a resident of Toronto who is not sure if it is the right choice for you, take a look at the points below before booking your first session.
How to Approach Couple Therapy Toronto
Whenever you have a few minutes to spare, sit yourself down in a quiet spot and consider the following points. Having done so, you will be in a better position to decide whether therapy is a good option for you and your partner.
- Be Open to Change – This might seem like an obvious fact but you would be surprised at how many people approach couples therapy with the belief that it is the other partner who needs to change and not them. Unless both of you are open to the possibility of change, therapy may not be as effective as you would like.
- Be Willing to Listen – Most people love to talk about their feelings when given the opportunity but if you are going to make an investment in couples therapy in Toronto, you need to be ready to listen as well as to speak. If you are ready to discover what is making your partner unhappy, as well as what is causing you grief in the relationship, couples therapy is more likely to be effective. If you want a sounding board, friends are wonderful, but if you want to improve your relationship, listening to your partner in couples therapy is more useful.
- Think about What You Want – While it may not be possible for you to establish exactly what you want from the future, you should spend some time thinking about why you are unhappy in your relationship and what you would like to change, before starting therapy. If you have a good idea of what you would like your life with your partner to be like, it will be much easier to express yourself during therapy sessions and to communicate your feelings to your partner.
For further information on what to expect when starting Couple Therapy Toronto, please do not hesitate to call during office hours. If you are unable to call during normal business hours, you can always send an email and request a call back at a time that is convenient for you. Esther Benbihy, our resident Registered Psychological Associate in Toronto, is a caring and dedicated professional therapist who is committed to helping couples in the area resolve their relationship issues and go on to lead happy, fulfilling lives together.