Couples Therapy in Ottawa
Understand each other better, and get there together. Couples therapy in Ottawa, in person and online.
✓ Same-week ✓ Direct billing ✓ Sliding scale ✓ Licensed therapists
Book a free consultationUnderstand each other better, and get there together. Couples therapy in Ottawa, in person and online.
✓ Same-week ✓ Direct billing ✓ Sliding scale ✓ Licensed therapists
Book a free consultationEvery clinician is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) or the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
We want therapy to be financially accessible for everyone. Reduced rates are available case-by-case based on need and availability.
We submit directly to most major insurers, so you don't pay out of pocket upfront.
Our office is in Ottawa. All client records are stored in Canada and handled under PIPEDA and PHIPA.
Therapy is a space to slow down and look at what's underneath. These are some of the patterns people bring into the room.
FOR WHEN SOMETHING FEELS OFF
The topic changes but the argument feels familiar — one gets louder, the other shuts down, and nothing resolves. You both know it isn't really about the dishes.
You manage the logistics of life together, but the real conversations stopped. You're not fighting — you're just not connecting, and the distance is growing.
Infidelity, a significant lie, a betrayal of some kind. The relationship survived it, but the rupture is still there and you're not sure trust can come back.
Couples therapy at Auren Wellness is structured, collaborative, and focused on real change. We don't take sides. We help you both understand what's happening between you and give you better tools for navigating it.
We draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and attachment-based frameworks. EFT focuses on the emotional patterns underneath conflict; the Gottman Method brings practical, research-based tools for communication, conflict repair, and connection; attachment-based work helps couples understand how each person's history shapes what they bring into the relationship.
Most couples don't come to therapy because their relationship is bad. They come because they want it to be better, and they're not sure how to get there on their own. That's exactly what this work is for.
Email, phone, or fill out our booking form. There's no script and no pressure. You can share as much or as little as you want.
A real person, not a bot, will reply as soon as we can with a few options for a free 15-minute consultation.
We listen. You ask questions. No paperwork, no obligation. If we're not the right match, we'll point you toward someone who might be.
Direct billing where possible. Evening and weekend availability. Virtual or in-person in Ottawa.
Sessions are 50 minutes in length. Rates vary by therapist and are confirmed during your free consultation. We accept e-transfer and credit cards, and direct-bill most insurers.
Sliding-scale spots are available based on need. Ask during your free consultation.
Same 50-minute format, structured for two participants and shared concerns.
Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker services are covered by most extended health plans in Canada. We recommend confirming your specific coverage before your first paid session. Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, and most major insurers include coverage.
We direct-bill where your insurer allows it. Otherwise, you pay at the time of session and submit the receipt for reimbursement.
Every session generates a receipt listing the provider's license number, suitable for insurance reimbursement.
In-person sessions are held at our Ottawa office. Virtual sessions use a secure, PIPEDA-compliant video platform. You can switch between the two.
We ask for 24 hours notice on cancellations. Late cancellations and no-shows are charged the full session fee.
After the free 15-minute consultation, your first paid session is intake-focused. Bring questions, anything you have already tried, and any goals you have in mind.
Everyone's experience is different. Explore the focus that fits what you're navigating, or book a free consult and we'll help you find the right starting point.
Book a free consultationQUESTIONS
If you're having the same conflicts repeatedly, feeling emotionally disconnected, navigating a major rupture in trust, or simply wanting more from your relationship than what you have right now — couples therapy is worth considering. You don't need to be in crisis. The earlier you address patterns, the easier they tend to be to shift.
It's worth having an honest conversation about what you're hoping for. Sometimes a hesitant partner will come in after they understand what therapy actually looks like. In other cases, individual therapy is a useful starting point — understanding your own patterns often changes the dynamic even when only one person is doing the work.
It depends on what you're working through. Some couples see meaningful change in eight to twelve sessions. Others work together over a longer period, especially when navigating something significant like infidelity or a long-standing pattern. We'll give you an honest sense of what to expect once we understand what's going on.
No. A good couples therapist works for the relationship, not one partner or the other — which sometimes means helping each person see how they're contributing to the dynamic in ways they hadn't noticed. It can be uncomfortable, and it's also usually where the change happens.
Yes. Online couples therapy works well for most concerns and is particularly convenient for couples with busy schedules or who live outside Ottawa. Sessions use a secure, PIPEDA-compliant video platform. You can join from the same space or from separate devices.
One session fee covers both partners; whether you split it is up to you. Your insurer may or may not cover couples sessions — we recommend checking before your first appointment. Our fair-fee page has the full details, and we're happy to walk you through billing options during your consultation.
Therapy is a longer-term relationship. If you're in acute distress, please reach the services below first. They are free, confidential, and available right now.
