Best Couples Therapies In Calgary Near Me

4worldlovers:
To those who’ve found us, I’m glad you’re here. It’s my hope that you find what you’re looking for. As a client myself I’ve understood some of the challenges in seeking therapy, so I’ve created Living Well Counselling Services to be a genuine place that helps to alleviate some of those concerns. It can still be hard to take the leap of faith, but YOU are your best investment. Wishing you all the best in your journey of becoming who you really are ~Jennifer Dawn Watts, MA

In 2008 Living Well Counselling was created for counselling local residents primarily, but has extended to helping clients world-wide. We started with particular values in mind, and these values were shaped around our own experiences. As Counsellors and Psychologists learning what was effective, and also for some of us as clients ourselves. We’ve spent over 10 years learning what works best, and here are some of our core values with you in mind…

First, we seek to provide a safe space. What that means is that:

You will be treated as an equal, with equal rights and responsibilities in the therapeutic alliance you form, rather than being seen or treated as a “patient”. Living Well Counselling is not about “mental illness” or shame, it’s simply about moving toward your goals and being the best you that you can be.

We also provide telephone counselling / onlineTherapy to help you through our current crisis

We don’t expect our bodies to work perfectly 100% of the time, so why would we expect that of our minds? One day there will be no shame in seeking therapy, it will be just as simple as making an appointment with our family doctor or GP.

Therapy will be a collaborative process where you and your Counsellor / Psychologist work together to find the best solutions for your particular situation.

It will be goal-oriented meaning they will help you formulate and work toward your goals.

They will be well trained, with a minimum of a Masters degree, many with thousands of direct client hour experience before seeing you, and will be Registered with a governing body, completing ongoing continuing education & supervision.

You will be paired with your Counsellor / Psychologist based on what you are looking for. For example, if you are hoping to see a Christian Psychologist, or a Marriage Counsellor, or a Counsellor that is LGBTQ safe and affirming, just make a note in your Appointment Request.

We realize that one of the biggest obstacles for people seeking treatment is cost. Because of this, as an agency:

We offer the first 20 minutes with us FREE. You don’t need to pay for a session to see if we’re a good fit for you. If you’d like to meet us, the first 20 minute session is on us.

We offer many Counsellors & Psychologists Calgary with rates below the suggested rate by the PAA, and lower than many agencies in the city.

We offer the full hour to our clients, as opposed to industry standard 50 minute sessions, so that clients can have a real hour.

We have counsellors in Calgary that are Certified, Registered Psychologists and Registered Social Workers to ensure benefits coverage.

We charge the same rate for Marriage Counselling & Couples Counselling as we do for all clients. You don’t have to pay more to work on your relationship.

4worldlovers: When we fall in love, we believe we have attracted the perfect partner who will fulfill all of our dreams. Before we know it, something changes and we are left feeling shattered and disillusioned. This leaves us with the question…where did we go wrong?

Fall in love all over again at this weekend retreat. Spend quality time with your partner learning practical relational skills for turning towards one another for affection and closeness. Take the first step to restore your connection.

Falling back into old habits? Wanting to go deeper? This weekend retreat will sharpen your skills for dialogue and connection. Take your coupleship to the next level.

Anger, resentment, and hurt are damaging to self and other. The goal with counselling is to dissolve the inner and outer conflict. Feel empowered to make changes and become the partner you wish to be.

Imago Relationship Therapy is an integrated theory and process for working with couples, individuals, and parents who seek to enhance the relationships they share.

“Kathleen is a wonderful presenter. I gained insight into my relationship with my mother and father, valuable information that can help change my relationship with husband.”


“The weekend with Kathleen, reinvigorated my soul and gave me hope for a much more loving and connected tomorrow.”

“We are leaving this weekend with excellent communication skills and a renewed perspective of each other. Kathleen is great at what she does.”

4worldlovers: EXPERTISE. 30 years experience and over 20,000 sessions means you’ll get the solid expertise and the right tools and strategies to help you get your relationship back on track.

TRUST. Who you choose to entrust your relationship life to could be the most important decision of your lifetime. Choose carefully.


SPECIALIST. Marital counselling is a highly complex and specialized field of practice. All marriage counsellors are not equal and many are inexperienced and inadequately trained in this area – regardless of how they may advertise themselves.


PRO-MARRIAGE & COMMITMENT. Here’s the truth about divorce. It ends your marriage. It costs money. It hurts. It reduces living standards. It changes your personal relationships. It hurts children. Separation may seem like the only solution but in reality going through a divorce will often become your next bigger problem. My job is to support your marriage first and foremost. Studies show that relationship counsellors without this orientation can make things worse, not better. Don’t get me wrong – if your marriage not salvageable, I can provide counselling to help you prepare emotionally for separation and divorce.

UNNECESSARY DIVORCE. Most couples lack the skills and tools necessary for modern relationships. We expect a lot from marriage these days. We want our partner to be a passionate lover, our friend, our playmate, our confidante, the mother/father of our children, homemaker, and breadwinner and on and on it goes. We need new skills and tools to to succeed.

TAKE ACTION. I start with a 2 hour initial consultation – a game changer, a turning point and a new direction. You’ll get a “relational diagnosis” – what’s wrong, what’s right and guidance to make positive changes immediately.

Do you want (need) to make a BIG change in your relationship FAST? Do you often feel your relationship is on the brink? Are weekly appointments difficult to arrange? Even though you want to, do you find it challenging (impossible) to make your relationship a priority? Are you stuck in the same old rut? If this sounds like your relationship, then my couple’s intensive IS FOR YOU. A good question to ask is, “if things don’t change, where is your relationship headed?”

Here’s what you’ll get from the couple’s intensive:

The relief that comes from getting your relationship back on track.

Depressed? Anxious? Anger? Emotional regulation issues? Relationship issues? Lack of confidence? Career change? Addictions? Low self esteem? Overwhelmed?