Couples Therapy with Eileen & Michael Moore

Experienced, Compassionate, and Psychodynamically Informed Therapy for Relationships

Relationships can be deeply fulfilling, but they also require ongoing care, attention, and emotional understanding. As skilled and experienced couples therapists, we provide a space for partners to explore and strengthen their connection in a meaningful and lasting way.

We bring a wealth of experience to our work—Eileen is a psychologist, and Michael is a relationship counsellor. As a married couple of 38 years, we understand firsthand the complexities of long-term relationships and the deep emotional bonds that hold them together. For many years, we have been working with couples using a psychoanalytically informed approach, which helps partners develop insight into themselves and each other. By fostering deeper self-awareness, couples can cultivate greater understanding, compassion, and kindness, strengthening their relationship from the inside out.

Our Therapeutic Approach

Our work is based on a slow and steady process of exploration and growth. Real and lasting change takes time, and we recommend approximately 10 sessions to allow for meaningful transformation. In our sessions, we help couples:

• Deepen self-awareness – understanding how personal histories and patterns shape responses in the relationship

• Develop greater empathy – recognizing and appreciating each other’s emotional worlds

• Enhance communication – learning to express needs, feelings, and concerns more effectively

• Navigate conflict constructively – acquiring skills to resolve disagreements with mutual respect

• Strengthen the positive aspects of the relationship – using Gottman-informed techniques and positive psychology to build warmth, affection, and appreciation

Alongside reflective exploration, we teach practical relationship skills, including listening techniques and conflict resolution strategies, to help couples navigate challenges in a way that leads to better outcomes and a deeper sense of being heard and understood.

Is This the Right Approach for You?

This style of therapy is a good fit for couples who:

✔ Have time to dedicate 30 to 60 minutes per week to relationship homework

✔ Are committed to working on themselves as individuals to bring about change in the relationship

✔ Are interested in learning practical relationship skills and insights

✔ Are comfortable with self-reflection and curious about what drives their behaviors

However, this approach may not be suitable for individuals or couples who:

✘ Do not have time to actively engage in the therapy process outside of sessions

✘ Are unwilling to explore their own patterns and contributions to relationship challenges

✘ Have a history of significant unresolved trauma that requires more specialized individual therapy

✘ Are experiencing current abuse in their relationship

✘ Are struggling with ongoing substance abuse issues that interfere with the ability to engage in therapy

Next Steps

If you and your partner are ready to deepen your connection and work towards a stronger, more fulfilling relationship, we invite you to reach out. Change takes time, but with commitment and support, it is possible.

Contact us today to book an initial session or to learn more about our approach.

We work Wednesdays, Fridays and every second Saturday