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Couples Therapy in Hamilton, Ontario
Reconnect. Communicate More Clearly. Strengthen What Matters.
Even the strongest relationships can get stuck in patterns that feel hard to break — recurring arguments, emotional distance, tension, or a sense of disconnection that lingers beneath the surface.
At Access Therapy, we offer evidence-based relationship therapy for people who want more than quick fixes. Our work helps couples rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, and create lasting relational change.
Couples therapy isn’t easy — it’s a collaborative process that asks for commitment and effort but offers the possibility of lasting change in return.
We provide receipts after every session and sessions are eligible for reimbursement through most extended health insurance plans.
When Couples Therapy May Help
Couples counselling can be a powerful support if you’re experiencing:
the same conflict repeating without resolution
emotional distance or loss of connection
difficulty communicating without escalation or shutdown
rebuilding trust after betrayal or rupture
navigating life transitions, stress, or parenting strain
mismatched needs around intimacy, closeness, or boundaries
wanting to strengthen your relationship proactively
Ideally, both couples show up to therapy and commit to doing the work, but couples work doesn’t always require two people in the room to begin. Relationship therapy for individuals can support you in understanding your role in patterns, feeling more grounded, and moving forward with greater intention.
Many couples seek therapy not because they’ve failed — but because the relationship matters enough to invest in.
Our Approach to Couples Counselling
Our couples therapists offer relational, trauma-informed couples therapy grounded in safety, honesty, and emotional depth.
No two couples are the same, so your therapy won’t be either.
Depending on your needs, sessions may integrate:
Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Gottman Therapy strategies
Cognitive Behavioural Conjoint Therapy (CBCT)
attachment-based relationship work
communication and conflict repair tools
We help couples move beyond surface-level skills into understanding the deeper emotional patterns underneath conflict — so real repair becomes possible.
What Couples Often Gain Through Therapy
With the right support, couples often experience:
healthier, more effective communication
reduced conflict and emotional reactivity
greater closeness, safety, and trust
stronger tools for navigating stress together
deeper understanding of one another’s needs
renewed connection and shared direction
playfulness, joy
Relationships don’t thrive by accident — they thrive through care, intention, and support.
Couples Counselling at Access Therapy - The Details
You want to know all of the details before taking that first step - we get it.
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✔ In-Person Therapy in Hamilton, Ontario
✔ Virtual Therapy Across Ontario
✔ No Waitlist — Start Soon
✔ Some evening availabilityOur office is a calm, welcoming space designed to support comfort, presence, and grounded therapeutic work.
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Couples Therapy (50 minutes): $170–$220
Rates reflect therapist training and experience.Most clients use extended health insurance benefits, and receipts are provided after each session.
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Say “Hello” to our team of exceptional and experienced therapists. Each one has their own niche and approach which will be uniquely geared towards your needs.
We have both therapists for couples and therapists for individuals depending on who’s ready to take this step.
Finding the right couples therapist matters.
Effective couples work depends not only on training and experience, but also on creating a space where both partners feel safe, understood, and able to engage honestly in the process.
Because couples therapy is relational by nature, the fit needs to work for you as a team — you don’t have to find a couples therapist on your own.
Your first step is a free consultation, where we’ll take time to understand what brings you in, answer your questions, and thoughtfully match you with the therapist on our team best suited to support your relationship.
A free consultation allows you to:
share what your relationship has been navigating
explore the kind of support you’re looking for together
review fees, insurance, and availability
be matched with the right therapist for your goals as a couple