Relationships can be incredibly meaningful — and incredibly challenging. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, arguing more often, navigating parenting stress, or hoping to rebuild trust, support is available.
At Baraka Ontology & Clinical Counselling in West Vancouver, our couples and family therapists help partners and family members communicate more clearly, understand each other more deeply, and strengthen emotional connection in a calm, non-judgmental space.Our goal is simple:
Help you reconnect, heal, and build a healthier relationship — together.
What Is Couple Family Therapy?
Couples & Family Therapy is a supportive, structured process that helps partners or family members explore emotions, patterns, and challenges with the guidance of an experienced therapist. Sessions offer a safe, neutral environment where everyone can express themselves openly — without blame or judgment.
Our therapists help you:
- Understand each other’s emotions and needs
- Break negative communication cycles
- Strengthen trust and connection
- Navigate conflict more constructively
Therapy isn’t about deciding “who’s wrong.”
It’s about understanding each other and learning new ways to relate.
Who Provides Couples & Family Therapy at Baraka?
Your sessions are facilitated by experienced Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs) and therapists on our team:
- Danial Mahanian, RCC
- Orsolya Kis, PhD (Candidate), RCC
- Naghmeh Nobahar, PhD, RCC
- Negar Asgharipour, RCC
- Elham Zolfagharinia, RCC
Our clinicians bring advanced training in:
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Family Systems Therapy
- Attachment-based approaches
- Mindfulness and trauma-informed care
This combination helps you feel supported, understood, and guided with expertise.
Is Couples or Family Therapy Right for You?
You may benefit from therapy if you’re experiencing:
Communication Challenges
- Frequent misunderstandings
- Feeling unheard or dismissed
- Difficulty expressing needs
Recurring Conflict
- Arguments that escalate quickly
- Repeating the same disagreements
- Feeling stuck in negative cycles
Emotional Distance
- Feeling disconnected
- Loss of affection or intimacy
- Emotional withdrawal
Trust Issues
- Past hurt or betrayal
- Insecurity or doubts
- Difficulty rebuilding closeness
Parenting & Family Stress
- Co-parenting struggles
- Blended family tensions
- Major life transitions (new baby, immigration, loss, career changes)
If any of these resonate with you, therapy can help create meaningful change.
How Couple/ Family Therapy Supports Your Relationship
⭐ Improve Communication
Learn to express feelings clearly, listen without defensiveness, and understand each other’s inner world.
⭐ Resolve Conflict More Peacefully
Identify triggers, break old patterns, and practice new tools for staying calm and connected during disagreements.
⭐ Rebuild Trust
Repair emotional injuries through honesty, transparency, and guided conversations that feel safe and respectful.
⭐ Strengthen Intimacy & Connection
Rekindle emotional closeness, affection, and understanding.
⭐ Support Through Life Transitions Navigate challenges such as parenting, relocation, career stress, or loss with compassion and teamwork.
What to Expect During Sessions
Your therapist will guide you through:
Initial Sessions
- Understanding your relationship history
- Clarifying current challenges
- Setting shared goals for therapy
Ongoing Sessions
- Structured conversations that reduce blame
- Tools to communicate more clearly
- Skills to manage conflict and reconnect emotionally
- Optional exercises or reflections to support progress between sessions
Therapy moves at a pace that feels safe and manageable for both partners or all family members.
Why Couples & Family Therapy at Baraka?
At Baraka Ontology & Clinical Counselling, we offer:
- Experienced therapists with advanced training in couples and family dynamics
- A warm, culturally sensitive approach grounded in respect and compassion
- Evidence-based treatment methods (EFT, Family Systems, attachment-focused work)
- Flexible in-person and online sessions
- Insurance-friendly services (covered by most extended health plans)
We’re here to support you with professionalism, empathy, and care.
Serving West Vancouver & the Greater Vancouver Area
We provide couples & family therapy to clients across:
- West Vancouver
- North Vancouver
- Vancouver
- Burnaby & the Lower Mainland
Sessions are offered in-person at our West Vancouver office or online.Most extended health plans cover sessions with our Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCCs).
FAQ
Do we need to attend sessions together?
Most sessions are joint, but your therapist may suggest occasional individual sessions if they support progress.
What if one person is unsure about therapy?
That’s completely normal. Therapy helps both partners feel heard and supported, even if you start from different places.
How long does couples or family therapy take?
Many couples notice shifts within 4–6 sessions. Duration depends on your goals and the challenges you’re navigating.
Are sessions covered by insurance?
Yes — our therapists are RCCs, and most extended health plans will reimburse sessions.
