Online Couples Therapy in BC
Every relationship hits hard patches — the same arguments on repeat, the slow drift into roommates, the rupture of broken trust. Reaching out for support isn't a sign your relationship is failing; it's a sign you both still care enough to try. If you're in crisis or simply want to feel close again, online couples therapy gives you a space to do that work together.
Partners turn to our online couples counselling for support with:
Communication that keeps breaking down or turning into conflict
Recurring arguments that never seem to resolve
Rebuilding trust after infidelity or betrayal
Growing apart, or feeling more like roommates than partners
Navigating big decisions, parenting, or co-parenting
Differences in intimacy, expectations, or life direction
How online relationship therapy helps
We help you slow down the cycles that keep you stuck and understand what each of you is really reaching for underneath the conflict. Through online relationship therapy, you'll practise communicating in ways that build connection rather than defensiveness, and work toward repair — whether that means growing closer or making thoughtful decisions about the future.
Both partners are equally important in the room. We're not here to take sides; we're here to support the relationship.
How Online Couples Counselling Works
Getting started with online couples counselling is simple. After booking a free consult, we match you with a therapist based on your needs and availability. Sessions take place through a secure video platform, so you can both join from home, from separate locations, or anywhere with a private, stable connection.
Each session runs the same as in-person therapy: your therapist guides the conversation, keeps things balanced between partners, and helps you build tools you can practise between sessions. The only difference is you're not driving anywhere to do it.
Online counselling for couples works well for partners with different schedules, one partner who travels, or anyone who simply prefers the comfort of a familiar space while doing this work.
Working with a Relationship Therapist Online
Our relationship therapists draw on emotion-focused and evidence-based couples work. Sessions are online across BC and available in English and Portuguese so you can work with a relationship therapist online when schedules or distance make in-person hard to coordinate.
Our virtual team is BCACC-registered, bringing over 75 years of combined clinical experience to the work. Sessions draw on approaches like Emotion-Focused Therapy and other evidence-based methods, tailored to what you and your partner need.
Couples and relationship counselling is provided by Christina Savage, Paula Coutinho, Paula Lazzuri, and Katrina Onysko.
You don't have to face this alone, or be judged for it. Book a free consult
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Couples Therapy
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Rates vary by therapist. You can view current therapy rates, and we'll confirm any coverage through your extended health plan or funded program during your free consult.
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That's common, and it doesn't mean progress has to wait. Some partners start with individual support first, working through anxiety, stress and burnout, attachment patterns, or boundaries and people-pleasing on their own before joining couples sessions together.
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Yes. Research on emotion-focused and evidence-based couples work shows comparable outcomes online, and many couples find it easier to stay consistent with sessions when there's no commute or scheduling conflict.
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This depends on what you're working through. Some couples come for a few sessions to work through a specific issue, while others continue longer-term. Your therapist will talk through a plan with you after your first session.
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Both. Whether you're navigating one specific issue or several ongoing patterns, our relationship problems counselling meets you where you are. There's no threshold you need to hit before it's worth booking a consult.
Do you still have questions...?
That's completely okay. It's normal to feel unsure about what you're experiencing or whether counselling is the right fit. You don't need to have it all figured out before reaching out. We welcome your questions. Our goal is to help you find the support that feels right for you.
Ready to take the next step? Book a free 15-minute consultation, and we'll help match you with the right online couples therapist for you.
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Services available online throughout British Columbia, in English and Portuguese. We work with most extended health plans and funded programs, including CVAP, WorkBC, Autism Funding, Veterans Affairs, and the First Nations Health Authority.
Meet Two Of Our Couples Counsellors
Katrina Onysko, RCC
Katrina offers a feminist, relational lens for couples working through conflict, helping partners understand the patterns shaping their connection.
Paula Lazzuri, RCC
Paula supports couples facing trust or intimacy issues, using a trauma-informed approach to help partners feel safe enough to be honest with each other.