Family Therapy

 Strong relationships do take some work. This is especially true for couples in a love relationship. The unwritten but proven rule is that relationships thrive on clear, positive communication and honesty. When couples have different ideas of what constitutes communication and have contrasting approaches about ways to deal with children, finances, and the dozens of other things that come up every day, it can make a living together tough. Experienced  therapists in Ottawa  can help you and your partner learn new skills to build a better relationship.   What is relationship counselling, and how does it work?  Relationship counselling is a type of therapy in which a couples counsellor works with both parties during counselling sessions. The therapist helps create a safe place for couples to share their feelings and needs with each other. Through active dialogue, the therapist can lead the couple to find solutions without conflict.    What...

It’s normal, on occasion, to go back and double-check that the door is locked, worry about germs, or have occasional unpleasant reoccurring thoughts. However, if you suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours can become so consuming that they interfere with your daily life. OCD is an  anxiety disorder  characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts, and ritualized repetitive behaviours you feel compelled to perform. If you have OCD, you probably recognize that your obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are irrational—but even so, you feel unable to resist them and break free.  Like a needle getting stuck on an old record, OCD causes the brain to get stuck on a particular thought or urge. For example, you may check the stove 21 times to make sure it’s really turned off or wash your hands until they’re scrubbed raw for fear of germs. While you don’t derive any sense of pleasure from performing these repetitive b...