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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.

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