Not at all. Many couples come to relationship counselling with different views of what’s wrong — or whether anything is wrong at all. You don’t need a shared starting point. Part of the work is helping you understand each other’s perspectives and make sense of what’s happening between you, even if you’re starting from very different places.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer as each relationship is unique. Many couples attend weekly sessions for around 8-10 weeks with regular reviews along the way. Weekly sessions help build momentum and support meaningful progress. There is never an obligation to continue relationship counselling beyond what feels helpful.

Couples often have different communication styles, and relationship counselling is designed to make space for both voices. Your relationship counsellor will help slow things down, support balance, and help each person express themselves in a way that feels respectful and manageable.

Yes — for many people, couple online therapy can be just as effective as in-person sessions. Research consistently shows that outcomes are comparable when therapy is delivered by trained professionals using a structured, evidence-informed approach. Online sessions can also make it easier for couples and individuals to attend consistently, especially when work schedules, parenting responsibilities, travel, distance, or health concerns would otherwise get in the way. What matters most is having a safe, balanced therapeutic process, clear goals, and the opportunity to build understanding and make changes over time. At The Couple Therapy Centre, relationship counselling online through a secure video platform and follows the same professional standards as our in-person service. Clients can choose to attend online weekly, in person, or through a blended approach depending on what works best for them.