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If your relationship is going through a rough patch, it may be that you could benefit from seeing a therapist here in Toronto. While the idea of discussing your personal relationship issues with a complete stranger might seem rather unattractive at first, don’t dismiss the idea out of hand before you have considered the possible benefits. There are a number of ways in which therapy sessions can help couples to get back on track and many people find them to be very useful, especially those couples who are finding it difficult to talk through their problems together.

Could Couple Therapy in Toronto Be the Solution to Your Relationship Issues?

Below are some of the ways that this type of therapy can help couples to have a harmonious relationship once again.

• Neutral Ground – Just the fact that you are able to discuss your problems on neutral ground can make a big difference. If your home is filled with memories of past disputes, it can be very hard to talk over your problems in this environment.
• Structured Conversations – When you try to resolve relationship issues with your partner, you may find yourself going over the same ground again and again. Things that made you angry in the past will rise to the surface and cloud the issues you should be discussing. Working with a trained therapist in Toronto can help you to focus on the real problems, without becoming distracted.
• The Chance to Be Heard – If you always feel like your partner is not listening to you when discussing your relationship problems, couple therapy in Toronto could provide you with the opportunity to air your grievances in a positive manner and finally allow you to feel that your partner is actually listening to and thinking about what you are saying.
• Professional Guidance – Some couples are more than happy to listen to each other’s grievances and to discuss them on neutral ground, without going to see a therapist. The only real problem they have is that they just don’t know how to overcome the issues they are experiencing. An experienced counsellor, who specializes in helping couples to find a way forward, could make all the difference in such circumstances.

Whatever the nature of the relationship issues you are currently experiencing, please do not think twice about calling us to discuss couple therapy in Toronto. It could be just what you both need.

At what time during your relationship is it a good idea to seek counselling? Many people in Toronto ask themselves this question because they do not want to see a therapist unless it is really necessary. On the other hand, they do not want to leave it too late: until the point when their marriage has broken down irretrievably. To help you decide whether now is the right time to ask for help, below are 4 common reasons that couples have for turning to a professional therapist for guidance.

Do You Need Marriage Counselling in Toronto?

If one of the reasons below applies to your situation, it might be a good idea to get in touch with an experienced counsellor to book a session as soon as you can.

1. You Feel More Like Roommates Than Lovers – If all the romance has gone out of your relationship and you feel more like you are living with a friend than a lover, it is definitely worth considering counselling. Even if you are not actively arguing, a lack of romantic involvement is usually an indication of underlying issues in a marriage.
2. Only Your Children Are Keeping You at Home – If you feel that the only reason there is to stay in your current relationship is to be a parent to your children, the time has definitely come to tackle your relationship problems. Whether you decide to book a session with a therapist who specializes in marriage counselling in Toronto or attempt to resolve your issues on your own, you need to take action soon.
3. One Partner Has Cheated on the Other – If one or both of you have had sexual relations with other people, this is a sign of a marriage in trouble. You may think that it was a one off, caused perhaps by a little too much to drink or a flattered ego, but there are usually more underlying issues that needs to be tackled in such circumstances.
4. You Have Stopped Communicating – If you no longer share your thoughts and feelings with each other, seeing a relationship therapist in Toronto is well worth considering.

Don’t ignore the signs that your relationship is deteriorating: call today and ask about our marriage counselling for Toronto couples. It could be the best decision you have made in a long time.

Marriages are among the most rewarding as well as the most difficult relationships in our lives. A lifelong commitment between two complex individuals is difficult to maintain across the years, life changes, and external stressors that all couples encounter during their time together. Acknowledging that your relationships problems are larger than either of you can tackle alone is the first step to mending your partnership and creating a fuller and more satisfying relationship that will last for the rest of your lives. If you’re ready to take control of your marriage through intensive marriage therapy, Esther Benbihy, a registered psychological associate, can help.

WHY CONSIDER MARRIAGE THERAPY?

News and media reports are constantly talking about the rising divorce rate and the number of couples who are unfulfilled in their marriages. Many couples are close to calling it quits when they cant see a way to communicate, compromise, or get through the immense obstacles standing in the way of true intimacy. Relationships, and marriages in particular, require hard work and concerted effort to maintain.; however, for those willing to put in the effort, the rewards are endless. For couples who are at their whits end, or even those who would just like to reconnect and add a bit more fun to their relationship, marriage therapy is a great place to start.

WHAT IS MARRIAGE THERAPY?

Through intense work that really gets to the heart of a relationships issues, Esther has helped Toronto couples to recreate the meaningful and fulfilling partnerships that have too often been lost for years.

Marriage therapy often involves in-depth sessions during which couples will:

• Learn how to communicate
• Resolve deep-seated tensions
• Talk through fears and expectations
• Listen with compassion
• Respond to each others desires and needs
• Stop negative patterns or cycles
• Create new shared positive and exciting experiences
• Foster intimacy.

With patience and time, couples in marriage therapy work to uncover the roots of their relationship problems and thoroughly work through their issues to find satisfactory solutions and methods for confronting conflict in the future.

HOW DOES MARRIAGE THERAPY WORK?

The first session with Esther is designed to gather information about the couples past and current situation and what they hope to get out of therapy. Talking openly about your most intimate feelings and thoughts with a near stranger can be difficult, which is why Esther strives to establish a bond of trust and mutual respect with all clients. All 50-minute sessions are strictly confidential and are conducted in a judgement-free and objective environment in which both partners are heard and respected. By the end of their sessions, couples have laid the foundations for trust, intimacy, and secure attachment in their relationships. Armed with the skills they need to resolve conflicts, communicate, negotiate, and compromise as well as create emotionally positive experiences that bring them closer as a couple, partners are finally able to experience the meaningful and fulfilling relationship that they have always craved. For relationship counselling or couple therapy in Toronto, call Esther Benbihy at 647-295-5935 to set up your first appointment.

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Like any intimate relationship, romantic partnerships often encounter stumbling blocks and obstacles along the way. After all, most see their relationships as being for life, and life’s changes have a tremendous impact on both of the individuals as well as the quality of their relationship with each other. Even the most loving of couples have disagreements or engage in cycles of negative or unproductive behaviour. If you or your partner is feeling unfulfilled in your relationship, take the time to seek out help. Couple therapy from Toronto, registered psychological associate Esther Benbihy can help any couple to improve their relationship and rekindle the intimacy that couples crave.

IS COUPLE THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?

Relationship problems stem from a number of different causes, some from unresolved feelings from past experiences and some from the stress of current situations.

Esther has worked with couples who are dealing with:

• Constant Conflict
• Communication Problems
• Loss or Grief
• Infidelity
• Trauma or Abuse
• Parenting
• Infertility
• Sexual Problems
• Intimacy Issues
• Life Changes
• Health Issues

Couple therapy is a judgement-free environment. Esther has worked with diverse clients from marriage therapy to cohabitating or dating couples to alternative relationships as well as LGBT couples. Whatever your unique situation, Esther provides client-focused therapy that is sensitive to the needs and differences of each individual within the partnership.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM COUPLE THERAPY

• An Empathetic Environment
  Seeking couple therapy is often difficult for both partners. It takes an ability to acknowledge problems and a mutual desire for change and healing. Therapy can be uncomfortable for people who have never experienced it or are anxious about opening up to a relative stranger. One of Esther’s first priorities when starting therapy is to create a comfortable and safe environment that facilitates understanding through sharing of thoughts, feelings, and desires. Couple therapy is a judgement-free place for both partners to reach solutions by talking out their problems with a neutral, but empathetic party.
• A Tailored Approach
  Esther’s approach to couple therapy depends upon the individual needs and characteristics of partners and their relationships. She utilizes techniques from cognitive behavioural, emotionally focused, Alderian, and psychodynamic therapies to help partners overcome their relationship difficulties.
• An In-Depth Exploration
  Couple therapy focuses and examines deep-rooted causes, uncovers feelings and motivations, and finds long-term solutions over a number of sessions
• Lifelong Changes
  The benefits of couple therapy last for a lifetime. Sessions aim at mending and healing your relationship through facilitating communication, learning conflict resolution techniques, increasing trust and respect, changing habits, breaking negative cycles and patterns, improving sexual relationships, creating new positive emotional experiences and connections, and fostering intimacy.

Couple therapy from Esther helps partners to overcome past or recurring obstacles, learn coping techniques to use during future disputes, and rebuild a partnership that will provide meaning and fulfillment for both partners. Make a lasting and positive change in your relationship by calling 647-295-5935 to set up an appointment today.

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Relationship problems can cause constant conflict, burdensome stress, feelings of loneliness or detachment, or the end of a partnership altogether. The effects of nonstop relationship problems tend to seep into other parts of a couple’s life, leaving them less focused at work, frustrated with their friends and family, or withdrawn and isolated. When couples are stuck in a cycle of negative emotions and patterns of adverse behaviour, it can be almost impossible to see a way out. Through couple counselling, Esther Benbihy, a registered psychological associate, has helped Toronto couples to reconnect, communicate, and develop fulfilling relationships that last and add meaning to their lives.

WHAT ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED BY COUPLE COUNSELLING?

The problems that disrupt relationships are diverse. Anything from past experiences to unconscious feelings to current stressors can set off a cycle of behaviour that is difficult to break out of.

Esther has worked with couples suffering from issues such as:

• Constant fighting
• Parenting
• Lack of trust or respect
• Communication failures
• Health issues
• Career changes
• Affairs
• Sexual difficulties
• Infertility
• Lack of intimacy
• And much more

Often over the course of couple counselling, partners are surprised to discover underlying issues that are manifested in negative emotions, communication breakdowns, or disrespectful behaviour. Addressing these problems head-on allows couples to come up with solutions and start the healing process.

Esther’s Therapeutic Methods and Techniques

The couples who seek out couple counselling with Esther are as unique as the individuals that comprise them. Esther has worked with couples who are living together, dating, married, or in alternative situations as well as LGBT couples. Relationships are dynamic and multi-layered!

Esther tailors her therapeutic techniques to each couple’s specific needs through a blend of different theories and practices, including:

• Emotionally Focused Therapy – Focuses on understanding emotional responses and changing maladaptive emotional patterns to form secure attachments to a partner.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – A goal-oriented approach that links emotions to patterns of thinking and behaviour to disrupt negative cycles and alter bad habits.
• Adlerian – Also called individual psychology, Adlerian practice focuses on encouraging clients to understand their motives and work towards self-development.

Through intense sessions, couples begin to share their feelings and thoughts with each other in a secure and judgement-free environment. Being open about your needs can be a vulnerable and difficult experience. For many, couple counselling is the first time that they feel comfortable enough to be completely honest with both their partner and themselves.

Why Consider Esther Benbihy, M.A., C.Psych. Assoc.?

For Toronto couples who are at the end of their ropes, there is hope. Esther has helped clients who came to her with a wide variety of issues but with the same goal: To create a meaningful and fulfilling relationship that will last a lifetime. Esther provides a client-focused approach, comfortable environment, and years of counselling experience to couples who want to rejuvenate their relationship through relationship counselling or marriage therapy. Call 647-295-5935 to set up your first session.

CONTACT US TODAY FOR TORONTO COUPLE COUNSELLING