When We Help a Couple, We Help a Home.
Your relationship is too
IMPORTANT
to settle for anything less than specialized help.
Revitalize Your Relationship with Guelph's Specialized Couples Therapy
It’s all about you
Is your relationship feeling the strain of Guelph’s unique dynamics? From university pressures to balancing life in diverse neighborhoods like The Ward, Exhibition Park, or the south end—Guelph couples face distinct challenges that can create disconnection.
At Couples Counselling Centre, we understand how Guelph’s university influence, environmental consciousness, and strong community identity affect intimate relationships. Our specialized approach addresses the specific needs of couples in this progressive, family-oriented city.
Don’t let Guelph’s community-minded exterior mask your relationship difficulties. Our evidence-based therapy helps couples create a secure, loving bond that aligns with Guelph’s values while building deeper connection.
No Waiting
Evening & Weekend Appointments
Covered By Most Health Benefits
30 YEARS
EXPERIENCE
We Are here to help
Meet MaryAnn Dawood
I always knew that “The bond between the couple is the heartbeat of the home”. The heartbeat is the life force. When the couples relationship is characterized by a lot of conflict and fighting, it resonates in the home. I knew that when you help a couple, you help them as individuals and you help their home! There is no greater pursuit in my eyes !
MaryAnn Dawood
MPharm, RPh, MACP, RP (Q)
Meet Our Team
Our brilliant and compassionate Therapists in Guelph are here to help
Lauren Beko MACP (Candidate), Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying
Jennifer Brittan MACP (Candidate), Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying
Audrey Smith Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying, MACP (Candidate), BBA
Jennifer Moore Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Mattea Rivers Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Why CCC
Why Guelph Couples Choose Our Specialized Therapy
When your relationship needs more than generic advice, our Guelph-focused therapists offer:
- Guelph-Specific Understanding – Recognizing how the city’s university culture, progressive values, and strong community impact relationships
- Academic Community Insight – Appreciating how the University of Guelph influences the city’s culture and family dynamics
- Evidence-Based Methods – Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with a proven 70-75% success rate for distressed couples
- Convenient Virtual Sessions – No navigating downtown Guelph or campus traffic—connect from home
- Environmental Values Respect – Understanding how Guelph’s sustainability focus shapes relationship priorities
Unlike general therapists who occasionally work with couples, we specialize exclusively in relationship dynamics, offering Guelph couples the focused expertise they deserve.
Our Services
At Couples Counselling Centre, we specialize in three main areas of focus to provide our patients effective therapy.
Sex Therapy
Transform your disconnection and negative communication patterns into connection and intimacy.
Individual Counselling
We work with individuals experiencing trauma, grief, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression and more.
Trauma Therapy
To learn how trauma focused therapy at Couples Counselling Centre can support you, explore our trauma counselling services here.
Teen Counselling
We help teenagers resolve problems, modify behaviors, and make positive and lasting changes.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR therapy offers warm, trauma informed support to help you reprocess painful memories and feel more grounded in your life and relationships.
Specialize
Guelph Relationship Challenges We Address
Our couples therapy services specialize in helping Guelph couples navigate:
- Academic career pressures affecting home life
- Work-life balance for commuters to Kitchener-Waterloo or the GTA
- Aligning personal values with relationship expectations
- Communication breakdowns despite progressive ideals
- Integration challenges for newcomers to Guelph’s established communities
- Parenting approaches in this family-focused, education-oriented city
- Trust rebuilding after relationship injuries or betrayals
- Financial pressure from Guelph’s increasingly competitive housing market
We understand that Guelph couples face contextual challenges unique to Wellington County that require specialized therapeutic approaches focused on your specific situation and community values.
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Guelph
We are currently only offering Video/Phone Appointments at our Guelph location until further notice.
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Location
Guelph, Ontario
Mail Us
Contact No
(647) 689-5838
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