by Brooke Patterson | Jun 8, 2026 | Couples Therapy, Gottman, Relationship Skills, RLT
I believe that good relationships, including the relationship we have with ourselves, are an essential part of a meaningful and fulfilling life. In my practice, I help both individuals and couples thrive in their relationships by creating a container for their healing...
by Tanya Schecter | Dec 1, 2025 | Anger, Anxiety, Boundaries, Couples Therapy, Depression, EFT, Gottman, Gratitude, Relationship Skills, RLT
Last week, a couple sat across from me, barely making eye contact. The physical and emotional distance between them was unmistakable. She said softly, “He never listens.” He shot back, “That’s not true. I listen all the time.” When I asked her what she meant, she...
by Tanya Schecter | Oct 6, 2025 | Anger, Boundaries, Couples Therapy, Gottman, Relationship Skills, RLT, Uncategorized
Conflict isn’t a sign your relationship is broken — it’s a sign you’re in one. Ed Tronick, the developmental psychologist who studied parent–child bonds, found that all good relationships move through a rhythm: connection, disconnection, and repair. The magic isn’t in...
by Tanya Schecter | Aug 11, 2025 | Couples Therapy, EFT, Gottman, Relationship Skills, RLT
If you’ve never been to counselling — whether alone, as a couple, or as a family — the unknown can make you hesitate. You might wonder: Will the therapist judge me? Do I have to spill everything in the first five minutes? Is there such a thing as saying the “wrong”...
by Tanya Schecter | Aug 11, 2025 | Couples Therapy, EFT, Gottman, RLT
When a relationship feels stuck, tense, or quietly drifting apart, deciding to try couples counselling isn’t just a “nice idea” — it’s a brave move. You’re essentially saying, We’re not giving up. We’re willing to do the hard work. The problem? Vancouver is full of...
