We're Experts in Relationships
Relationships get confusing when the same conversation keeps happening and nothing actually changes. Couples counselling gives you a place to slow down, see what's really going on underneath the conflict, and find a way forward, together.
We're Hadley Mitchell and Tiffany Smith, Registered Psychologists with the College of Alberta Psychologists, and couples therapy is our primary focus.
We work with couples in person from our Sunalta office in SW Calgary, and virtually across Alberta.
Why Calgary Couples Choose Us
Couples choose to work with us because we aren't the kind of therapists who sit back, nod, and let you have the same argument you’ve been having at home. We’re warm, engaged, and direct. We’ll help you slow things down, understand what’s really happening underneath the conflict, and learn how to interact differently so that your patterns begin to change.
We’re also not interested in prescribing what a relationship should look like. LGBTQ2S+ couples, ethical non monogamous relationships, and relationships that don’t fit neatly into a traditional mold are welcome here! The goal isn’t to make your relationship look like anyone else’s, it’s to help you build one that works better for you.
Our Approach
Our work is grounded in evidence-based couples therapy, including Gottman Method principles, Attachment Theory and Emotion-Focused Therapy. We want to help you understand your patterns, communicate more clearly, feel more connected, and leave sessions with a sense that something is actually moving.
Sessions typically include meaningful conversations, exercises tailored to your relationship, and you’ll leave with practical “homework” to keep the momentum going between sessions. There’s no one-size-fits-all workbook here—your relationship is unique, and your couples counselling should be too.
LGBTQ2S+
We’re proud to support and affirm the queer community, recognizing the unique experiences and challenges that can come with our identities. If you’re looking for a therapist who understands terms like U-hauling, genderqueer, bear, or what a binder is, this is a space where you’ll be seen and understood!
Premarital Therapy
6-10 sessions
Our pre-marital therapy program helps couples strengthen connection and prepare for a lasting relationship. Through a brief online assessment and guided sessions, we explore communication, conflict, intimacy, finances, personality, partner habits and more. We give you the tools to build a happy, healthy future together.
ENM and Lifestyle
We offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space for people exploring or practicing ethical non-monogamy, including polyamorous and open relationships. Our therapists understand the unique dynamics of ENM, from communication and boundaries to navigating jealousy and compersion. Whether you’re new to these relationship structures or experienced, we’re here to help you build relationships that feel aligned, intentional, and fulfilling.
Affair Repair
If your relationship has been impacted by an affair, couples therapy offers a safe and supportive space to process your feelings. We help partners navigate the hurt, rebuild trust, and reconnect with one another. Together, we work toward understanding, healing, and creating a stronger, more resilient relationship.
Financial Harmony
12 sessions
Money is one of the most common sources of tension in relationships but it’s rarely just about the numbers. We work to understand the emotional patterns, values, and communication breakdowns that sit underneath financial stress so you can make decisions together with more clarity, trust, and alignment.
Areas We Serve
Our office is in Sunalta, just minutes West from downtown Calgary. We’re directly across from the Sunalta CTrain station, and if you’re driving, there’s plenty of free street parking!
We regularly work with couples from Kensington, Mission, Marda Loop, Killarney, and communities throughout Calgary, but coming into the office isn’t your only option - we also offer virtual couples counselling to anyone living in Alberta.
Whether you’d rather meet in person, online or need the flexibility of switching between the two, we can make therapy fit into your already-full life.
Therapy Models
for effective couples counselling
Attachment Theory
Emotion Focused
Relational Therapy
Gottman Method
Frequently Asked Questions
about couples counselling
It depends on what you're working through, but most couples come in on a regular cadence rather than a set number of sessions, we build the plan around your relationship, not a fixed program.
Counselling is voluntary, we can't force anyone into it. If your partner's hesitant, we usually recommend starting with a consult together. It's a low-pressure way to answer questions and work through any hesitation before committing to ongoing sessions.
Expect 60 to 90 minutes focused on what's happening in your relationship right now, with space to unpack it honestly. We use a fair amount of humour and psychoeducation along the way, because demystifying the process is part of how we work.
Not at all. Plenty of couples come to us before things feel like a crisis, just wanting to build better habits, communicate more clearly, or stay connected through a busy season. You don't need a "reason" beyond wanting things to feel a little easier between you.
Ready to Start Couples Counselling?
Whatever's going on in your relationship, you don't have to figure it out alone. Book a consultation with Hadley or Tiffany and let's talk about what's happening and how couples counselling can help.
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