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When the same arguments keep repeating or you feel more like roommates than partners, couples counselling helps you understand each other again and rebuild trust, closeness and teamwork.
Registeredclinical social worker
In personor online across Alberta
MultilingualEnglish, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Urdu
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Quick answer
Couples counselling is therapy that helps two partners improve communication, resolve conflict and strengthen their connection. A neutral therapist helps you understand the patterns behind recurring problems and teaches practical skills to manage disagreements, rebuild trust and feel closer. Approaches such as the Gottman Method are based on decades of research on what makes relationships last.
Couples counselling is for any stage of a relationship: dating, engaged, married, separating, or simply wanting to keep a good relationship strong.
Is this right for you?
Every relationship goes through hard seasons. These are common reasons couples reach out.
Arguments about chores, money or family that never get resolved.
Criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling or contempt when you disagree.
Less affection, fewer real conversations and a sense of drifting apart.
Infidelity, secrecy or financial issues that have damaged trust.
A new baby, immigration, job loss, illness or caring for parents putting pressure on the relationship.
Wondering whether to stay together and wanting to decide with clarity.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see if we are the right fit. No referral is needed.
How we help
We start with a joint session and get to know each partner’s perspective. Your therapist stays neutral: the relationship is the client.
Sessions are usually 50 to 60 minutes, in person at our South Edmonton office or online by secure video anywhere in Alberta. Counselling is available in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.
A research-based approach that assesses your relationship’s strengths and challenges, then builds friendship, manages conflict constructively and creates shared meaning.
Gentle start-ups, active listening, repair attempts and taking breaks when conflict escalates, practised in session so you can use them at home.
We look beneath arguments to the needs and fears driving them, helping partners respond to each other with more understanding.
Step by step
A typical path. Your therapist adapts it to you.
A free 15-minute call to share what is going on, ask questions and get matched with the right therapist.
We listen, understand your history and goals, and agree on a plan together.
You build practical skills in session and try them in daily life, at a pace that feels manageable.
We check progress against your goals and adjust, wrap up, or plan follow-up support.
Care from a Registered Clinical Social Worker (MSW, RCSW) who is a Diplomate and Certified in CBT, with EMDR, DBT and Gottman training.
Our office is in South Edmonton, with secure video sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Counselling in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.
We direct bill select insurance providers. Eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP.
Respectful, trauma-informed care for people of every background.
Specialized support
Some challenges benefit from a focused approach. Explore our related couples services.
Structured support to process a betrayal, rebuild trust or decide on next steps.
Prepare for marriage by talking through money, family, roles and conflict.
Choose your therapist
Pick someone who feels like a good fit, then book directly with them on Jane or send us a request below.
Registered Clinical Social Worker
Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Registered Social Worker in Ontario, offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling for individuals, couples and families.
Not sure who to choose? Select “No preference” in the form and we will match you.
No. Your therapist stays neutral and works for the relationship, making sure both partners feel heard and respected.
You can start on your own. Individual sessions can help you understand your patterns and communicate differently, and many partners join later.
Yes. Improving communication is one of the most common goals. You learn to raise concerns without blame, listen without defending, and repair after arguments, with practice in session.
It varies. Some couples see change within 8 to 12 sessions, while others with longer-standing issues benefit from more. We review progress together.
No. You can book directly online or by phone. A doctor’s referral is not required, although some insurance plans ask for one, so check your plan if you plan to claim.
Many extended health plans cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Social Worker. We direct bill select insurance providers, and eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP. Check your plan for coverage details.
Our office is at 3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2, in South Edmonton. We also offer secure online sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Take the first step
Send a request and we will reply to arrange your first session, or book a time yourself on our secure Jane App portal.
587-372-3143
contact@disha.ca
3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2
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