Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy in New Westminster.
It is the same argument wearing different clothes, or the quiet that settles in when neither of you knows what to say anymore.
What you really want is to feel heard again, and to remember why you chose each other.
When it feels stuck
Lately it feels like you are speaking different languages. Small things turn into big ones, and the big ones never quite resolve. You feel unheard, and you suspect they feel the same. The distance between you has become its own quiet routine.
Things can be different. Couples therapy is not about deciding who is right, or assigning blame. It is about understanding the patterns underneath the conflict, and slowly building a shared language for the things that matter most.
What it looks like here
Collaborative, and never about blame.
Our approach is collaborative and non-judgmental. We focus on the patterns between you rather than fault, and we move at a pace that feels safe for both partners. You can meet in person at our New Westminster office, one block from the Columbia SkyTrain, or virtually anywhere in BC.
Reconnect, at your pace.
A free, no-pressure consultation is a relaxed first step. Let’s see if couples therapy at Growing Minds feels right for you both.
How It Works
Four steps, at your pace.
Book a free consultation
A short call to see if it is a fit. No pressure.
Meet your therapist together
A first session focused on what you are both bringing.
Build skills and language for connection
Practical tools you practice, week to week.
Move forward with tools that stick
Change that holds up outside the room.
Meet Your Therapist
You would be working with Darren.
Darren Dyal
Canadian Certified Counsellor · MA Counselling Psychology
I came to couples work because so much of what hurts in a relationship lives in the space between two people, not in either one alone. I help partners slow down the moments that usually spin out, and find words for what is sitting underneath them.
My work with couples is grounded in Gottman Method training, alongside emotion-focused and motivational approaches. The goal is not a flawless relationship. It is one where you both feel understood, and where the hard conversations finally have somewhere to land.
Good to Know
Common questions, answered.
How long is each session?
Sessions are typically 50 minutes. If a longer session suits you better, that can be arranged ahead of time.
How many sessions do most couples need?
It varies. Some couples come for a focused stretch, others stay longer. We will talk openly together about what makes sense for you, and revisit it as we go.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes. We offer secure video sessions anywhere in British Columbia, as well as in person at our New Westminster office, one block from the Columbia SkyTrain.
Is couples therapy covered by insurance?
Couples therapy is covered by many extended health plans, though coverage varies by provider, so it is worth checking your plan. Direct billing is available with most major insurers.
Ready to take the first step?
Book a free consultation together, and we will help you decide if couples therapy at Growing Minds is the right fit.