Turning Point Counselling
Couples Therapy in Peterborough
Whether you're facing challenges with betrayal, sexual connection, extended family stress, or difficulty communicating, the Gottman Method can help you and your partner create a healthier and more lasting relationship. Sessions available in Peterborough with online sessions across Ontario.
Improve communication & strengthen your bond
Break the endless cycle of fighting
Find a sense of connection & trust
Resolve conflicts & feel truly heard
When the passion fades and you feel more like strangers than partners.
When intimacy and connection fade, you may feel distant and disconnected from one another. Communication struggles, betrayal, and compulsive sexual behaviours can create emotional walls, leading to constant fighting and frustration. Rebuilding trust may feel impossible, with no clear way forward.
- It hard to stay faithful in your relationship?
- Like you’re empty nesters with nothing in common anymore?
- Like you’re losing interest in your partner?
- The passion and vibrancy is gone?
- Like your behaviour is damaging your relationships?
- You and your partner constantly fight, and there’s no way to stop it?
Couples therapy helps you rebuild trust and find your way back to each other.
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How Couples Therapy Can Make A Difference
Couples or marriage counselling can help you work through challenges like communication problems, betrayal, infidelity, or lack of intimacy. It gives you the tools to better understand each other’s needs and rebuild your connection. With a therapist’s support, you can address tough topics such as finances, different parenting styles, family stress, and compulsive sexual behaviours, finding ways to resolve conflicts and strengthening your relationship.
Therapy creates a safe space to break negative patterns, like constant fighting or emotional distance. It helps you rebuild trust, improve communication, and restore intimacy so you can move forward together.
By learning new skills to cope with challenges and communicate better, you can create stronger relationships and reconnect, even after difficult times.
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Techniques We Use In Couples Therapy
Our therapists take the time to understand your unique relationship challenges and identify the underlying issues. We use evidence-based methods to provide clear, honest guidance and help you rebuild trust, improve communication, and create healthier patterns. Some of the techniques we use in therapy include:
Talk Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Gottman Method
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Your journey to a stronger relationship starts today.
Take the first step towards rebuilding your relationship. Book a couples therapy session in Peterborough today, or reach out for a free consultation. Online sessions are also available.
Paul Lavergne, , RP, SRT
Founder and Clinic Director
about Us
Why Work With
Turning Point Counselling
We love what we do, we love how we do it, and we love who we do it for.
“Speaking the truth can sometimes hurt, but it’s the fastest path to healing.”
At Turning Point Counselling, we’re not just therapists—we’re passionate guides here to help you transform your life by speaking to the truth of what’s happening to you. Whether you’re a couple struggling to reconnect, or an individual dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, or compulsive behaviours, we’re here to help. We tackle the tough stuff—the issues that have been holding you back.
As the founder of this clinic, my own breakthrough in therapy inspired me to become a therapist. That moment of clarity showed me I was meant to do this for the rest of my life.
Our team believes that no problem is too big to solve and that there’s always a way forward. With over 15 years of combined experience, we offer solution-focused therapy that gets results. We believe in finding the right approach for the right person at the right time to create lasting change.
Are you ready for your turning point? Let’s find your path forward together.
At Turning Point Counselling, we focus on what matters most:
Compassion
Sometimes, all we need is someone to listen without judgment and accept us as we are. This can create a safe space for healing and growth.
Love
Feeling connected, understood, and cared for nourishes our spirit. Being seen and heard strengthens us, and these are ways we show love to ourselves and others.
Integrity
We are committed to honesty and integrity in all we do. Our goal is to help clients find their true selves and embrace their personal power.
Our Approach
How Our Couples Therapy Works
At Turning Point Counselling, we listen to your story, encourage open communication, and work together to create a plan for healing.
We get to know you as a couple
We see you as a couple first. Understanding your history and struggles is the first step toward healing. We want to hear your story and identify the underlying patterns affecting your relationship. To gain a clearer picture, we may use simple assessments, but we keep it focused on your needs and goals.
We create a personalized plan
We’ll complete one individual session with each person to better understand your perspectives and goals. Together, we’ll create a flexible plan tailored to your needs. Initially, sessions are weekly or bi-weekly, with frequency reduced as you gain confidence and control in your relationship.
We help you move forward
After the initial individual sessions, we meet as a couple for the rest of the sessions. We adjust your plan as you progress, using the skills we develop together. Session frequency is flexible to fit your schedule and budget, with results reflecting the effort you put in.
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Questions About Couples Therapy
When should we seek therapy as a couple?
There are many reasons couples seek therapy. You might feel “stuck” with the same issues repeating in your relationship. Perhaps you’ve “drifted apart” and no longer feel the same connection. Or, a major event like addiction, infidelity, or betrayal may have happened, and you need help moving past the trauma.
How does couples therapy help, exactly?
In therapy, you both have a neutral space where you can each be heard equally and have the chance to express yourselves. Our therapists are trained to help you identify the roadblocks to better communication and intimacy and guide you in moving past them.
How long does therapy take?
It depends on the issue. For a specific problem, you may make significant progress in 2-3 sessions. For more complex or long-standing issues, it may take 6-12 sessions, or more, to see the changes you want.
Can couples therapy help if there's been betrayal or compulsive sexual behaviours in the relationship?
Yes, couples therapy can be very helpful in addressing betrayal or compulsive sexual behaviours. Our therapists create a safe space to explore the impact of these issues on your relationship. We help you rebuild trust, improve communication, and address the underlying causes of these behaviours. While healing from betrayal or compulsive sexual behaviours takes time, therapy provides the tools and support needed to rebuild your connection and move forward together.
I am not sure if I even want to still be in this relationship. Is there any point coming to therapy?
Yes, absolutely! Before ending a relationship, it’s important to take time to reflect on your thoughts and feelings, especially if children are involved. Our therapists won’t tell you whether to stay or leave (unless there’s physical abuse and your safety is at risk), but we will help you carefully consider the issues before making a life-changing decision.
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Positive Outcomes From Couples Therapy
Couples therapy can be transformative, helping you find balance and rebuild your relationship. While results may vary, with dedication and consistency, you may start to notice:
- Less fighting and conflict, creating a more peaceful environment.
- Both of you feeling safe and connected, with a stronger emotional bond.
- Restored love and respect, bringing warmth back to your relationship.
- Disagreements being resolved more quickly, with better communication.
- Less anxiety and more hope, giving you a more positive outlook on the future.
- A deeper sense of intimacy and understanding, rekindling both your emotional and sexual connection.
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How To Get Started
Ready to get started? Book a counselling session with one of our therapists through our secure online platform by clicking the “Book Online” button.