Marriage and couples counselling in Vaughan
Whether you are stuck in the same argument, rebuilding after a breach of trust, or just feeling like roommates, therapy can help you understand each other again and reconnect. In Vaughan and online across Ontario.
Takes 2 minutes. No credit card. No referral needed.
Psychotherapists
supervision
couples work
20 minutes
Clinically reviewed by Svetlana Antonyshyn, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #001652). Last reviewed June 2026.
You do not need to be in crisis to come
Many couples wait a long time before reaching out, often long after the small distances have hardened into a pattern. By the time the same argument keeps repeating, or the silence has become the norm, it can feel like the connection is gone for good. It is rarely gone. It is usually buried under hurt, missed attempts to reach each other, and the ways you have each learned to protect yourselves.
Couples counselling is not only for relationships on the edge. It is for any couple who wants to understand each other better: partners navigating a rough patch, a major change, or simply a wish to feel close again. Coming early is one of the kindest things you can do for the relationship.
In sessions, the goal is never to decide who is right. It is to help you both feel safe enough to be honest, hear what is underneath the conflict, and rebuild the trust and closeness that brought you together. No taking sides, no blame.
Couples counselling is structured, evidence-based talk therapy with a neutral, trained guide. You both learn to step out of the cycle that keeps you stuck, hear the softer feelings underneath the conflict, and rebuild safety and closeness. It is for any couple who wants to understand each other better, not only those in crisis.
Meet therapists who work with couples
Every therapist below is registered with the CRPO and experienced in couples and relationship work. Watch a short intro, read their profile, or let us match you in your free consultation.
Svetlana Antonyshyn
Founder of InnerSight, with deep experience in couples and relationship work helping partners reconnect.
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Valeria Matei
Warm, non-judgmental and emotionally focused, supporting couples to feel safe enough to reconnect.
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Yulia Evans
Works with marital and relationship difficulties, drawing on the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
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Hanna Anderson
Gottman-trained, for partners caught in the same argument and wanting to move forward with more clarity.
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Phil Azer
For partners having the same argument over and over, or carrying emotions that are hard to put into words.
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Teresa Di Panfilo
Individual, couple or whole family, the goal is the same: honest conversations and difficult emotions met with compassion.
Book appointmentNot sure who fits? Browse all 24+ therapists or let us match you. You can switch anytime, and your file moves with you.
Most couples are not fighting about what they think they are
Under the surface argument is usually a softer feeling neither partner is saying out loud. Click through to see the cycle most couples get caught in, and what therapy does with it.
“One partner reaches out, often as criticism or pressure.”
There is usually a softer feeling under the surface move.
Underneath the frustration is usually a fear of disconnection: do I matter to you? The reaching out is really a bid for closeness, even when it lands as a complaint.
“When we can name the fear instead of firing the complaint, the other person can finally hear us, and reach back.”
This is the heart of Emotionally Focused Therapy, and it is very workable. Talk it through with a therapist, free for 20 minutes.
What we work with
Every couple is different, but these are the themes we sit with most. Whatever shape yours takes, it can change.
Relationships change, and couples are reaching for support
Struggling with your partner does not mean your relationship is failing. It is common, and working through it together is more possible than it may feel right now.
Together or on your own, both work
You can come as a couple, or start individual work on relationship patterns if your partner will not attend yet. Your first couples appointment runs 90 minutes, and individual work starts with a 70-minute initial assessment. Here is what your first couples session tends to look like.
Both partners welcome
Your therapist welcomes you both, explains confidentiality, and makes clear this is a calm, balanced space where each of you will be heard.
Mapping the cycle
Together you look at the pattern you get caught in, the moments it flares, and the softer feelings sitting underneath for each of you.
The therapist does not take sides
There is no referee handing out verdicts. Your therapist stays neutral, holds the space for both of you, and keeps the focus on the cycle rather than on blame.
Leaving with direction
You agree on what you are working toward together and leave with a clearer sense of the path forward.
Evidence-based approaches, matched to you
Couples work is most effective when it meets both the conflict in the moment and the bond underneath. Your therapist draws on the approaches that fit your relationship. Sessions follow a practical structure: you name what is happening between you, your therapist helps you both see the pattern underneath it, and you leave with something concrete to try before the next session.
InnerSight was founded by Svetlana Antonyshyn, RP, on the belief that healing should treat the person, not a label. More about our approach.
What couples counselling costs in Vaughan
No hidden fees and no pressure. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of psychotherapy fees.
Meet a therapist, ask anything, and see if it feels right. No credit card and no obligation.
A longer session so both partners have room to be heard. Your first couples session runs 90 minutes at the same rate. Most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist.
For individual relationship work. Your first individual appointment is a 70-minute initial assessment at $245. We bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly, and provide receipts for other direct claims.
With select supervised therapists in training, guided by experienced clinical supervisors. Learn more.
There is no OHIP coverage, but most private insurance covers part of the fee, and psychotherapy may qualify for the medical expense tax credit in Canada. Need a lower rate? See our reduced-fee program or call us, we are happy to walk you through it.
Your questions, answered
What if my partner will not come to therapy?
You can start on your own with individual relationship work. When one partner begins to shift the pattern, it often changes the whole dynamic between you, and many partners join later once they see the difference.
Do I need a referral for couples counselling in Vaughan?
No referral is needed. You can book a free 20-minute consultation online at psychotherapyclinic.janeapp.com or call (905) 553-9507. Most couples have their first full session within a week.
How much does couples counselling cost and is it covered?
Couples and family sessions are $280 for 85 minutes (your first couples session runs 90 minutes at the same rate), and individual sessions are $180 for 55 minutes, starting with a 70-minute initial assessment at $245. The first 20-minute consultation is free. There is no OHIP coverage, but most private insurance plans cover a portion of services from a Registered Psychotherapist. We bill Sun Life, SSQ and Green Shield directly. Reduced-fee sessions are $175 for couples and family therapy and $125 for individual therapy, with select supervised therapists in training.
Can you help us rebuild trust after infidelity?
Yes. We help couples understand what happened, process the hurt on both sides, and decide together how they want to move forward, whether that is rebuilding the relationship or parting with more peace.
Is couples therapy available online across Ontario?
Yes. We offer secure video sessions for both partners anywhere in Ontario, plus in-person sessions in Vaughan and Woodbridge and in Barrie. Evenings and weekends are available.
How long does couples therapy take?
It varies. Some couples come for a focused stretch around one issue, while others stay longer to deepen the connection. You and your therapist review progress together and adjust the pace as you go.
What if we are not sure we want to stay together?
That is welcome and very common. We can help you gain clarity and confidence about the path forward, whatever you decide, before making any big decision.
What happens in the first couples session?
It is a calm, balanced conversation where each partner is heard and the therapist stays neutral and does not take sides. You leave with a clearer sense of what is happening between you and a sense of direction.
How is couples therapy different from a relationship coach?
A coach typically focuses on goal-setting and communication tools. A Registered Psychotherapist is trained to work with the deeper emotional patterns, past hurts, and attachment dynamics that often drive the surface conflict, using approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy. Many couples find that the practical tools stick better once the underlying pattern has actually shifted.
Is this normal relationship stress, or something more serious?
Most couples who come to us are not in crisis, they are stuck in a pattern that used to work and no longer does. Occasional conflict, distance, or feeling like roommates is common and very workable. If there is ongoing safety concern in your relationship, that is a different conversation, and we can help you find the right kind of support for that too. If you are afraid of your partner, couples therapy may not be safe or appropriate yet. The Assaulted Women's Helpline is available 24/7 at 1-866-863-0511, and in an emergency call 911.
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In-person sessions at three locations, plus secure video sessions anywhere in Ontario. Evenings and weekends available.
Three steps to reconnect
Book your free consult
Online in 2 minutes or by phone. No referral, no credit card.
Meet your therapist
Talk it through, as a couple or on your own, and get matched with the right fit.
Step out of the cycle
Rebuild trust, communication and closeness, on the same side again.