Couples Therapy

Why to go to couple's therapy

It is common for couples to experience difficulties within their partnership. Sometimes our past interferes with attachment and bonding. Sometimes life gets hectic or challenging and one's relationship can be neglected. 
Entering into conflict with only each other can be intimidating and scary. 

When to get couple's therapy

The average couple waits 6 years before seeking help for marital problems (Gottman, 1994)

1/2 of all marriages that end do so in the first 7 years. (Gottman, 1994)

67% of new parents experience a precipitous drop in couple satisfaction in the first three years of the baby's life. (Shapiro & Gottman, 2005)

The Four Horseman (criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling) predict early divorce 5.6 years after the wedding. (Gottman, 1994)

Emotional Withdrawl, the absence of positive affect during conflict discussions (shared humour, affection, empathy) predict later divorcing 16.2 years after the wedding. (Gottman, 1994)

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What to expect

In our therapy sessions, we start with getting a history of your relationship, the issues you are currently having, as well as a discussion about how you as a couple handle conflict. 
Ursula uses the Gottman Couples' Therapy method which has an emphasis on assessment and skill training to improve communication during conflict and to strengthen connection. 

Why work with Kathryn

Kathryn helps couples understand each other, connect, and rekindle the love that brought them together in the beginning. She helps couples improve communication skills to increase intimacy. Kathryn has extensive experience working with couples and families experiencing addiction within the family system. She gently intervenes to help couples heal from infidelity or sexual addictions. Her nonjudgmental approach provides a safe place for couples to be authentic and vulnerable in their sessions together.