Therapy After Infidelity
Find a way forward, with clarity and care. Therapy after infidelity in Ottawa, in person and online.
✓ Same-week ✓ Direct billing ✓ Sliding scale ✓ Licensed therapists
Book a free consultationFind a way forward, with clarity and care. Therapy after infidelity 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
You've decided to try and you're putting in the effort — but the images and questions keep coming back, and you're not sure if that's healing or a signal.
Not just what happened, but why — what was missing, what was going on for the other person. Understanding is part of how some people process a betrayal.
The partner who had the affair wants to do the work but doesn't know what repair actually looks like. You need help understanding what it requires.
Therapy after infidelity at Auren Wellness is not neutral — we take the harm of betrayal seriously. But we work with both partners, because the path forward, whatever it looks like, requires both people to understand something.
We draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based approaches, which are well-suited to post-infidelity work because they address the core injury directly: the breakdown of the attachment bond. EFT research on affair recovery focuses on three phases — stabilizing the crisis, examining the meaning of the affair within the relationship, and either rebuilding the bond or reaching a clear, mutual decision to part.
We don't assume the relationship will stay together, and we don't assume it won't. Our job is to help you understand what happened clearly enough to know what you actually want, and to give you the tools to pursue that honestly. For couples who are rebuilding and finding that trust remains the central challenge, see our page on therapy for trust issues.
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.
QUESTIONS
Many couples do rebuild their relationship after infidelity with support, and couples therapy after an affair can play a meaningful role. Therapy offers a structured, non-judgmental space to process the hurt, understand what happened, and decide together how to move forward. While no outcome is guaranteed, an Ottawa therapist can help you navigate this painful time with more honesty and care.
Whether to stay together is a deeply personal decision, and there is no single right answer. Therapy after infidelity is not about pushing you toward a particular outcome, but about helping you both gain clarity, process the pain, and make thoughtful choices. Some couples rebuild a renewed connection, while others find understanding and closure, and counselling can support either path.
Healing after infidelity is rarely quick, and the timeline differs greatly from couple to couple. Many people begin to feel some relief within the early months of therapy, while rebuilding deeper trust often unfolds over a much longer period. There is no fixed schedule, and an Ottawa therapist will move at a pace that feels manageable for both of you.
Rebuilding trust generally grows from consistent, accountable actions over time, alongside honest communication about what happened and why. Couples therapy after infidelity can help the partner who strayed take responsibility and the hurt partner express their pain in a supported setting. It is gradual work, and many couples find it helps to have a therapist guiding the process.
Fees for infidelity counselling in Ottawa depend on the clinician's designation and session length, and Auren Wellness offers sliding-scale options where available. Many couples start with a free 15-minute consultation to discuss cost and comfort before committing. We provide direct billing to many insurers, and you can book a free consult with an Auren couples therapist in Ottawa through our contact page.
Both can be valuable, and many people benefit from a combination. Couples therapy after infidelity focuses on the relationship and shared healing, while individual sessions can help each person process their own feelings privately. There is no one right path, and a therapist can help you decide what fits your situation during a free 15-minute consult in Ottawa.
Your first session usually focuses on understanding what you are each experiencing and what you hope for, without pressure to have everything figured out. The therapist creates a respectful, non-judgmental space where both partners can be heard, including the pain, anger, or uncertainty involved. Together you will begin shaping goals for the work ahead at a pace that feels safe.
Some couples do find that, with time and effort, their relationship becomes more honest and connected than before, though this is never guaranteed. Therapy after infidelity can help partners communicate more openly and understand the needs that went unspoken. The goal is not to erase what happened, but to help you both move forward with greater honesty and intention.
Healing as a couple usually works best when both partners are willing to engage, since rebuilding trust is a shared process. If one partner is hesitant, individual therapy can still help you process your feelings and consider your options. An Ottawa therapist can talk through what is realistic for your situation and help you take a manageable next step.
OHIP generally does not cover couples counselling, including infidelity counselling, but many extended health plans do, depending on whether your provider is a Registered Psychotherapist or Registered Social Worker. It helps to check your plan for coverage of RP or RSW services. Auren Wellness offers direct billing to many insurers and can provide receipts for reimbursement.
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.
