Welcome to Couples Therapy in Waterloo
Creating Deeper Connection Through Emotional Understanding
Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your bond, navigate challenges, or heal from relationship wounds, I offer a gentle container for couples to explore, understand, and transform their patterns of connection.

Two Paths to Connection
Our couples therapy in Waterloo focuses on creating deep, lasting connections through the Emotional Connection Journey. Whether you’re navigating communication challenges, seeking deeper intimacy, or working through life transitions, our trauma-informed approach provides the support you need to build a stronger relationship.
At Lumus Counselling, we understand that every relationship is unique. Through evidence-based approaches, we help couples transform disconnection into meaningful bonds, rediscovering the strength in their partnership while honoring each person’s individual journey.

The Emotional Connection Journey
12 Sessions Recommended
A comprehensive approach to transform your relationship patterns and create lasting intimacy. Many couples choose to continue beyond the initial 12 sessions for ongoing support. Perfect for couples who want to:
- • Understand their emotional dance
- • Break free from disconnection cycles
- • Build secure attachment
- • Heal from relationship wounds
- • Create deeper emotional intimacy
- • Develop lasting connection tools

The Relationship Reset
6 Sessions
A focused approach for couples seeking support around specific challenges. Some couples choose to transition to the Emotional Connection Journey after completing this program:
- • Communication difficulties
- • Life transitions
- • Trust rebuilding
- • Intimacy concerns
- • Parenting stress
- • Work-life balance
Creating Safe Space for Connection
Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy
(EFT) and other evidence-based approaches, our couples therapy in Waterloo helps to:
- • Identify and understand their relationship patterns
- • Access and share deeper emotions safely
- • Create new ways of connecting
- • Build emotional safety and trust
- • Navigate differences with compassion
- • Strengthen their bond through understanding

Lumus Community-Centred Pricing
As someone who understands the value of relationship healing, I believe that couples therapy should be accessible to those ready to invest in their connection.

How to Choose Your Rate:
Foundation Rate ($135)
Choose this rate if you:
- • Are early in your career or facing financial transitions
- • Have significant student loans or medical expenses
- • Would need to skip sessions at a higher rate
- • Are experiencing reduced work hours or job changes
Connection Rate ($160)
Choose this rate if you:
- • Have steady employment with some financial flexibility
- • Can commit to regular sessions at this rate
- • Have some savings or disposable income
- • Are financially stable but mindful of expenses
Community Rate ($185+)
Choose this rate if you:
- • Have established careers with financial security
- • Want to support accessible therapy in our community
- • Have significant disposable income or savings
- • Feel called to contribute to others’ healing journeys
Investment in Your Connection Journey Includes:
- • 5% savings with a 12-session commitment
- • Additional 3% savings with prepayment
- • 50-minute sessions
- • Secure video platform
- • Between-session support
- • Access to relationship resources
Ready to Begin Your Connection Journey?
Take the first step towards a stronger relationship. Book a free consultation to explore how we might work together.
Online Sessions Available Throughout Ontario
In-Person Sessions Available at Upstream Counselling, Waterloo