Couple’s & Relationship Therapy
Helping you build strong, intimate, and connected relationships.
Our Ottawa relationship therapists offer a supportive space to navigate challenges and strengthen connection for couples and diverse relationship structures.
Services offered:
In-person sessions at our Ottawa office
Virtual sessions for clients in Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia
Our relationship therapists:
Our approaches:
Support for every kind of relationship
Romantic relationships mean different things to different people and no two relationships are alike. We enjoy working with relationships that do not fit the traditional heteronormative idea of couplehood, including queer relationships, consensual non-monogamy, asexuality, mixed-orientation partnerships, etc.
How do we know if we need couple’s or relationship therapy?
There are a number of reasons why you might be considering couple’s & relationship therapy; perhaps there was a particular distressing event, or maybe over time, you’ve noticed that things just don’t feel quite right. You and your partner (or partners!) might be on the same page regarding the state of your relationship, or you might feel like you’re on different planets.
Regardless, therapy can be helpful for every relationship; whether you’ve been together 5 weeks or 50 years, we believe that there is value in the process.
Strong relationships aren't about being perfect; they're about growing together.
We work with couples and diverse relationship dynamics to enhance attachment security, foster emotional and physical intimacy, and ultimately improve the quality of meaningful connections.
With the right therapeutic support, you and your partner(s) can:
Learn to become aware of your current (and perhaps outdated) communication cycles;
Find new ways of listening and feeling heard;
Develop a “team” mindset and letting go of unhelpful relational behaviours;
Move through recurring, gridlocked issues where you both feel stuck;
Heal from historic or recent attachment injuries;
Navigate the trauma of infidelity and betrayal to rebuild trust in one another;
Adapt to big life transitions, such as changes in the family structure, career transitions, health concerns, relocations, retirement, etc; and
Create safety to explore each partner’s unique sexuality and balancing differences in sexual preferences (e.g., desire discrepancy, kinks, “incompatibility”, etc.).
What to expect…
The first few sessions are an opportunity for us to learn more about your backgrounds and relationship history.
In the first session, typically we meet with both (or all) members of the relationship together.
After the first session, we will have one-on-one sessions with each partner.
Following these initial meetings, all sessions tend to involve all partners.
Our therapists don’t need to know every single detail of your history together to be able to help; if this was the case, embarking on couple’s & relationship therapy would be incredibly daunting (who has that much time??). Instead, we focus on the dynamic between you, and how that may be causing issues in the relationship - this is typically evident within the first few sessions.
Ready to start working on your relationship?
Our team members offer a complimentary 15 minute chat to better understand your goals, assure a good fit, or to recommend another member of the Mintleaf team. We can also provide external referral options if we are not the right fit.
To get started, you have two options:
If you already know which of our therapists you’d like to work with, head over to our Online Booking page HERE to schedule either a consultation.
Or, if you’re flexible in your choice of therapist or would like more information before booking, fill out our secure intake form and we will be in touch with you shortly to get started!
Meet our couple & relationship therapists…
Katie Campeau, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
“One of the most difficult decisions you can make is to start going to therapy. It takes courage, openness, and vulnerability to sit with your challenges in the pursuit of growth and recovery. I would be honoured to help you meet your therapeutic goals.”
Amanda Van Geel,
MSW, MSc
Registered Social Worker
“Our relationships shape so much of our lives and well-being. With so many barriers to connections, I believe healing through therapy is a brave step toward building fulfilling relationships aligned with your values and authentic self.”
Katherine Wilson, MSc
Clinical Psychologist &
Clinic Director
“I’m passionate about helping people make and maintain positive changes in their lives. My goal is to help you feel confident and competent in navigating life’s stormy seas; this can be the difference between simply surviving and thriving.”
At Mintleaf Psychology Clinic, we believe therapy should feel collaborative, affirming, and tailored to who you are. From our clinic in Ottawa, we support adults, couples, and relationships with compassionate, evidence-based care that honours your unique experiences, values, and goals.
Whether you're visiting us from Westboro, Hintonburg, Centretown, Carlington, Britannia, Bells Corner, Kanata, or joining us virtually from Ontario, Nova Scotia, or elsewhere in Canada, we're committed to creating a space where you feel understood and empowered to grow.
