Virtual and In-Person Couples Counselling

Your First Step Towards Change in Your Relationship

You and your partner deserve a therapy experience as unique as your story. At Calm Harbour Counselling we understand how ADHD and neurodivergence can impact every facet of your connection, communication, and daily life together.

ADHD-focused couples counselling can help you move through conflict with more clarity, understand each other’s experiences, rebuild emotional connection, and find shared tools that work for how your relationship actually functions – no one-size-fits-all here!

Whether it’s your first try at therapy or returning, choosing to do the work together is a meaningful act of commitment. Therapy designed with ADHD in mind can help you understand what’s really happening underneath these patterns, and how to respond with more care and intention.

It’s okay if you’re not sure where to start, we know if can feel like a big step. We’ll walk through it together, one step at a time.

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Is This How You Feel About Your Relationship?

Feel close, but stuck? ADHD might be getting in the way.

Even strong, loving relationships can feel off balance when ADHD is in the mix. You may share laughter, deep connection, and a sense of fun - but also face repeated arguments, missed cues, or a growing feeling of emotional distance. If this rings true, your relationship itself isn't the problem, it’s because ADHD impacts so much - how you communicate, stay organized, and connect under stress. With the right support, couples can learn to understand these patterns and grow stronger together.

You don’t have to keep cycling through the same frustrations. With couples therapy that's tailored for you, and understands both ADHD your unique dynamics, you will rebuild clarity, trust, and connection—together.

Take the next step toward feeling more connected again.

Discover Couples Therapy in Calgary

You don’t have to figure this out on your own. ADHD-focused couples therapy helps you recognize how ADHD is shaping your relationship—and how you can work together instead of against each other. Therapy offers practical tools and emotional support that fit how your relationship actually works. It’s not about blame. It’s about understanding what’s going on underneath the stress, and finding new ways to stay close through it.

What We Offer:

A supportive, non-judgmental space where both partners feel heard and respected.
A clearer understanding of how ADHD impacts communication, emotional regulation, routines, and intimacy.
Strategies for reducing conflict and increasing connection—based on how your individual brains and relationship function.
Therapy tailored to you as a couple, using approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy and other evidence-based approaches that support lasting change,

Why Work With Us?

At Calm Harbour Counselling we don’t just accommodate ADHD—we understand it because we live it too. Our warm, collaborative, and affirming approach honours each couple brings their own dynamic, and we meet you there, with care and clarity.

You won’t be talked down to or given a generic handout, you’ll be supported in finding what actually works for you—both as individuals and as a couple.

Our Guiding Values in Couples Counselling

Compassion

Genuine empathy and care are the heart of the practice and woven through our work together.

Social Justice

Recognizing systemic inequalities and injustice, empowering, and advocating for change together.

Confidentiality

Privacy is key to safety, and yours will be honoured and respected in every possible way.

Acceptance

Welcoming all with non-judgement and sincerely celebrating all identities and backgrounds.

We Welcome Everyone

At Calm Harbour Counselling, we welcome all relationships - queer, trans, neurodivergent, intercultural, non-monogamous, and beyond.

We hold space for every kind of relationship and every kind of love. Our values, as a queer and neurodivergent-owned therapy practice, are grounded in anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approaches, and a deep respect for everyone's lived experience.

Whoever you are and however you show up, we will meet you with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping you feel safer, seen, and supported.

Relationship Counselling: Our 5-Step Process

Our Simple Steps to Getting Started.

Step One:

Book a consultation with one of our therapists by clicking here. If you have questions or want to connect first, reach out by filling out our contact form, emailing, or giving us a call.

Step Two:

Make sure it’s a fit during the no-pressure connection call by sharing more about your hopes and concerns, asking any questions you might have, and discussing what changes in your relationship means to you.

Step Three:

If you’re ready to go forward, book a first session with your selected couples therapist. This session is for you to get to know each other a little more, share about your journey, and tell us more about your day-to-day life together and the concerns that brought you to us. By the end of your first session, we’ll have a shared understanding of the goals for your relationship and the therapeutic process, and you should feel confident knowing how we’ll get there together.

Step Four:

Give us feedback along the way – what you like, what you don't, and what you want to be different, so we can truly tailor your relationship therapy to exactly what you need. Don't worry. Not only can we take feedback, but we welcome it! We know it's a huge sign of your growth.

Step Five:

Celebrate your progress – we're here to highlight your achievements and validate all your hard work – we see you, and we're so proud!

Meet Our Couples Therapists: You’re in Good Hands

Our therapists are kind, qualified, and here to support you, no matter where you are in your healing process.

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Angela Dore (she/her)

Specializing in 2SLGBTQ+/queer folks, trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (ADHD/ASD), couples & relationship counselling, and self-esteem.

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Angela McGrath (she/her)

Specializing in relationship challenges, burnout, anxiety, stress, major life transitions, substance use, and neurodivergence.

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Ruth Reina (she/her)

Specializing in trauma, anxiety & stress, depression, racial identity, couples & relationship counselling, and first responders.

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Booking a Couples Counselling Meet & Greet

Start with a phone or video meet & greet, where you and your partner can share your goals, ask questions, and explore what change could look like together. You're welcome to share as much as you feel comfortable—your therapist will meet you where you are and help shape a counselling plan that fits your needs, in-person or online.

We believe that finding the right fit matters most. We're confident our therapists will tailor their approach to fit you unique needs and goals, but if you might be better suited with someone else, we’ll support you in finding that match—even if it’s outside our practice. There’s no pressure, just a commitment to getting you the support that feels right.

Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Counselling

What Most People Want to Know Before Starting Counselling.

There’s no set timeline for Couples counselling—everyone’s goals, challenges, and pace are different. Some clients come for a few months to build practical tools and clarity, while others choose longer-term support to work through emotional patterns, self-esteem, or relationship dynamics.

In the early sessions, we’ll talk about what matters most to you as a couple and set a direction that feels manageable and meaningful. Whether you’re looking for short-term strategies or deeper personal growth, we’ll move at a pace that works for you. You’re not locked into a fixed number of sessions—we’ll check in regularly to make sure the process is helpful and aligned with your needs.

We use a range of approaches to support couples challenged with ADHD, depending on your needs and goals. These may include:

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Especially helpful in ADHD couples counselling, EFT supports partners in understanding emotional cycles, strengthening connection, and improving communication.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helps you work with difficult thoughts and emotions while building habits aligned with your values,
Narrative Therapy: Supports you in separating yourselves as "the problem" and refocusing on how ADHD has challenged your relationship. This allows you to explore how ADHD has shaped your story, and how you want to reshape it together.

We also integrate tools from mindfulness and somatic practices to support emotional regulation and nervous system awareness. Therapy is always adapted to your specific needs—our goal is to find what works best for your life and your brain.

Progress in couples therapy looks different for every relationship, but over time, you may start to notice important shifts:

You're both recognizing unhelpful patterns sooner, in the moment, and finding it easier to pause and respond differently in a way that makes you proud of the hard work you've done together.
Conversations that used to escalate feel more grounded and productive.
There's more empathy and curiosity between you, even during hard moments.
You're finding new ways to feel connected - in the daily routines that work for you both, achieving shared goals, increased intimacy, or just enjoying each other's company in a new way.

Conflicts may still come up, but the difference is that you’re not getting stuck in the same old cycle. The goal of couples therapy isn’t perfect communication or never arguing, it’s about building awareness, trust, and connection that lasts. We’ll check in regularly to reflect on what’s changing and what still feels hard—so you always feel grounded in your progress and supported in whatever comes next.

Both formats can work well for Couples Counselling, depending on what helps you stay most engaged and comfortable. In-person sessions can offer a distraction-free space and a stronger sense of structure, which some people find grounding. Virtual sessions provide more flexibility and reduce barriers like transportation or scheduling, sometimes making it easier to follow through.

Research, including studies published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, shows that virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for many mental health concerns. The key is choosing the setting that fits best with your focus, energy, and routine.

If you're not sure which is right for you, we're happy to talk it through and find the best fit for your needs.

Couples counselling works best when you feel safer to share, comfortable, and feels like a collaboration. Here are a few ways to get the most out of the process:

Show up as you are—even if you're feeling scattered, or unsure what to say. Therapy is a space where you don’t have to have it all together.
Practice small changes between sessions. Progress often comes from testing out strategies in real life—not doing them perfectly, but seeing what helps.
Be honest about what’s working and what’s not. We’ll adjust the approach as needed so it fits your style and goals.
Be kind to yourself. Healing, learning new habits, and understanding yourself takes time. We’re here to support you through all of it.

There’s no right way to do therapy—just your way. And we’ll work together to make it meaningful and manageable for you.

Our therapy sessions are typically $220 for couples. Some therapists on our team may offer slightly different rates depending on their training and experience.

If you're covered by insurance, check to see if your counsellor’s designation (Psychologist, Social Worker, or CCC) is included in your benefit plan to avoid any surprises. Often, we can direct bill, and if your benefits don’t allow us to direct bill, we can always provide receipts to submit for reimbursement.

We also offer a limited number of sliding scale spots based on financial need. If cost is a concern, please reach out—we want therapy to be as accessible as possible.

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Your journey towards a better mental well-being is a message away, and we're here to guide you at every step. Book your appointment effortlessly via the online booking page, or get in touch using our contact form.

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