A Guide to Couples Counselling: What to Expect from Lethbridge Couples Therapy

Relationships are hard work. Even the strongest couples hit rough patches that leave you feeling disconnected, stuck in communication loops, or unsure how to move forward. That’s where couples counselling comes in.

If you're considering couples therapy in Lethbridge (or anywhere in Alberta), you're not alone—and you're not failing. You're taking a step toward rebuilding your connection with real, evidence-based support.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through what couples counselling is, how it works, and what to expect from your experience at Couples to Cradles Counselling, where we offer in-person sessions in Lethbridge and virtual appointments across Alberta.

What Is Couples Counselling?

Couples counselling (sometimes called marriage counselling or relationship therapy) is a type of talk therapy that helps partners:

• Rebuild trust and emotional closeness
• Improve communication
• Navigate parenting challenges
• Heal after betrayal or trauma
• Make joint decisions or process transitions (e.g., new baby, moves, retirement)

You don’t need to be on the verge of a breakup to benefit from therapy. In fact, the earlier you start, the easier it is to shift stuck patterns.

What Happens in Couples Therapy?

At Couples to Cradles Counselling, our therapists use approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to guide you through structured conversations that get to the heart of disconnection. Sessions are 50 minutes long and may include:

• Identifying recurring conflict cycles
• Practicing communication tools
• Exploring unmet needs and attachment patterns
• Building empathy and understanding

We create a space that is non-judgmental, safe, and trauma-informed—because working through challenges is vulnerable.

Why Choose Lethbridge Couples Counselling?

We get that life is busy and that accessing support needs to be realistic.

That’s why Couples to Cradles Counselling offers:

• Evening and weekend appointments
• Direct billing to most major insurance providers
• In-person sessions in Lethbridge
• Virtual counselling available throughout Alberta

We make it easier to show up, even when the relationship feels hard to face.

Is Marriage Counselling Right for Us?

Here are a few signs that couples therapy could be helpful:

• You’re having the same argument on repeat
• You feel like roommates more than partners
• There’s been a rupture (infidelity, betrayal, or emotional distance)
• You want to reconnect but don’t know how
• You’re navigating life changes that have strained your bond

You don’t need to wait for a crisis. Think of therapy as maintenance for your relationship’s emotional engine.

Common Questions About Couples Counselling

How many sessions does couples counselling take?
It varies. Some couples see improvements in 6-10 sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support depending on the complexity of concerns.

Will the therapist take sides?
Nope. A good couples therapist supports both of you. The goal isn’t blame—it’s understanding patterns and building new ways of relating.

What if my partner doesn’t want to come?
Come solo. Relationship therapy can still be helpful even if one person starts alone. Sometimes that first step helps open the door.

Is it covered by insurance?
Most of our therapists are registered and eligible for reimbursement under many benefit plans. We offer direct billing whenever possible to make it easier.

Start Rebuilding with Lethbridge Couples Therapy

At Couples to Cradles Counselling, we believe in relationships. We know how hard it is to be in the same room and feel miles apart. We help couples move from disconnection to deeper understanding—one conversation at a time.

Whether you’re parenting, repairing trust, or simply missing the closeness you once had, our team is here to support you.

Ready to begin?
📍 In-person in Lethbridge
🌐 Virtual across Alberta
🕐 Evening & weekend appointments
💳 Direct billing available

👉 Book your free 20-minute consultation

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

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