Free 15-min consult(613) 518-6072Book free consult

FREE 15-MINUTE CONSULT · NO REFERRAL NEEDED

Couples Therapy in Ottawa

Rebuild the conversation that matters.

A steady third presence to help you slow down, hear each other, and change the way you tackle life's challenges together. Start with a free 15-minute consult, together or on your own.

No waitlist, start this weekEFT & Gottman-informedInsurance billed directlyEvenings & weekends

Licensed therapists · In‑person in Centrepointe, Ottawa and online across Ontario

FREE · 15 MIN

Book your free consultation

Takes about 30 seconds. Nothing is booked until you choose a time.

The consult is free. If you go ahead, session fees start at $175, depending on which therapist you see, and we bill most insurers directly. Questions about insurance

Thanks for that. We aim to call you back within 60 minutes during our hours, Mon to Sun, 8am to 8pm.
Something went wrong. Please try again, or call us at (613) 518-6072.

Your information is confidential and stored in accordance with PHIPA. We aim to call you back within 60 minutes during our hours, Mon to Sun, 8am to 8pm. Booking the consult does not commit you to anything.

Auren Wellness is a psychotherapy clinic at 1 Centrepointe Dr, Suite 404, Ottawa. Every therapist is a licensed therapist and can be looked up on the relevant public register.

WHEN YOU KEEP HAVING THE SAME FIGHT

You might recognise this

The same argument on a loop, just with different details. The silence that's easier than another blow-up. The feeling of being more like roommates than partners. Struggling doesn't mean your relationship is failing. It means you're human, and something needs to be heard.

Communication rutsResentmentLost intimacyBroken trustConstant conflictGrowing apart

“Rebuild the conversation that matters.”

Next availability: this week

Most couples book their free consult within minutes.

Couples therapy at Auren Wellness in Ottawa

HOW IT WORKS

How we work with couples at Auren

Four steps that shape how we work together, built around what you're actually bringing, not a template. A balanced, non-judgmental space where both partners feel safe to be honest.

01

Understand the cycle

We map the pattern that keeps playing out, not to assign blame, but to see what you're both reacting to.

02

Hear underneath

We help each partner share what's underneath the frustration: the needs, fears, and hopes driving the cycle.

03

Practice new moves

We build small experiments (new responses, new conversations) that interrupt the pattern in real life.

04

Secure the base

We strengthen the foundation so the relationship holds through future stress, long after therapy ends.

OUR APPROACH

Proven methods, not guesswork

Our couples therapists draw on the most well-researched approaches in the field, so the work you do together is grounded in what actually helps relationships change.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Get underneath the conflict to the attachment needs driving it, and build a more secure bond.

The Gottman Method

Practical, research-backed tools for communication, conflict, and friendship that you can use at home.

Attachment-based work

Understand the patterns you each bring, so you can respond to one another instead of reacting.

Book our free consult

CHOOSE YOUR THERAPIST

Ottawa's couples therapists, ready when you are

Every therapist below works with relationships and is a licensed therapist. Book a free 15-minute consultation with any of them, or tell us a little about your relationship and we will match you with the right fit.

Couples of all genders, orientations, and relationship structures are welcome.

Yuliana Lysack, therapist at Auren Wellness
In person and online

Yuliana Lysack

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Marital & PremaritalGottman MethodParenting
Book free consultView full profile
Riya Roy, therapist at Auren Wellness
Virtual only

Riya Roy

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

RelationshipsBurnoutTrauma
Book free consultView full profile
Vivian Lee Nho, therapist at Auren Wellness
Virtual only

Vivian Lee Nho

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Relationship IssuesCommunication
Book free consultView full profile
Sage Ariel Seguin, therapist at Auren Wellness
In person and online

Sage Ariel Seguin

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

RelationshipsLGBTQ+ AffirmingCommunication
Book free consultView full profile
Luna Fejza, therapist at Auren Wellness
Virtual only

Luna Fejza

Certified Nurse Psychotherapist

Relationship IssuesCommunicationTrauma
Book free consultView full profile
Nadia Soltani, therapist at Auren Wellness
In person and online

Nadia Soltani

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

RelationshipsLife TransitionsCommunication
Book free consultView full profile

Not sure who fits?

Tell us a little about your relationship and we'll match you with the right couples therapist.

Help us match you
Only one of you ready right now? That's okay, start the conversation →

WHY AUREN WELLNESS

Care that makes the first step easy

Reaching out as a couple is hard enough. We've designed everything around removing the friction, so the hardest part is behind you.

A balanced, neutral space

Both partners feel heard. Our therapists hold a non-judgmental space where no one is the villain and both of you can be honest.

Evidence-based methods

EFT, the Gottman Method, and attachment-based work: the most researched approaches in couples therapy, not generic advice.

We bill insurance directly

No paying upfront and chasing reimbursement. We bill your insurer directly wherever possible, so cost is one less stressor.

In-person or online

Meet at our Centrepointe office in Ottawa, or together from your own living room anywhere in Ontario, whatever's easier to coordinate.

Evenings & weekends

Sessions seven days a week, 8am to 8pm, so you can find a time that works for both of your schedules.

Inclusive & affirming

Couples of all genders, orientations, and relationship structures are welcome. Sliding-scale spots available if cost is a barrier.

YOUR FREE 15-MINUTE CONSULT

No pressure. No cost. Just a conversation.

Deciding to try couples therapy is a big step, and you don't have to be certain to take it. A free 15-minute call helps you see if the fit feels right, before either of you commits to anything.

Talk through what's going on

Share as much or as little as you like. One or both of you can be on the call, whatever feels right.

See if the fit feels right

Fit is the biggest predictor of whether couples therapy works. This call is your chance to feel it out, with no obligation.

Leave with a clear next step

We'll help you find the right therapist and book your first session, or simply answer your questions.

Book our free 15-minute consultEvidence-based couples therapy approaches at Auren Wellness

COMMON QUESTIONS

Before you book

What if my partner isn't ready to come?

That's more common than you'd think, and it's completely okay. Relationship work can absolutely start with one partner, and understanding your own patterns often shifts the dynamic. You're welcome to begin on your own and bring your partner in when they're ready.

Do you take our insurance?

We bill most insurance providers directly, so in many cases you won't pay out of pocket and wait for reimbursement. Coverage for couples therapy varies by plan, so mention your provider during your free consult and we'll help you check.

Is the 15-minute consultation really free?

Completely free, with zero obligation. It's a relaxed conversation to help you decide whether a therapist feels like the right fit before you commit to anything.

Can we meet in-person or online?

Both. We offer in-person sessions at our office at 1 Centrepointe Dr, Suite 404 in Ottawa, and secure virtual sessions anywhere in Ontario. Online is especially handy for couples juggling work and childcare, since you can join from the same couch.

What approaches do you use?

Our couples therapists draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and attachment-based approaches: the most well-researched methods for helping couples understand their patterns, communicate without blame, repair trust, and build lasting connection.

Is it too late if things are really bad?

Couples come to us at every stage, from a small rough patch to the edge of separation. Whether you're rebuilding after a breach of trust or simply want to feel close again, it's worth a conversation. Therapy isn't only for crisis; it's also how good relationships get stronger.

INVEST IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP

Find your way back to each other

Whether you're in crisis or simply want to feel close again, we're here to help you reconnect. Your free 15-minute consultation is just a click away, and there's no obligation to continue.

Book our free consultHelp us get matched

Free & no obligation · Insurance billed directly · In-person & online

Licensed therapistsDirect insurance billingConfidential & secure
CallBook free consult
} } }) } }) } } }) } }) } })