When We Help a Couple, We Help a Home.
Your relationship is too
IMPORTANT
to settle for anything less than specialized help.
Reconnect Through Ottawa's Premier Couples Therapy
It’s all about you
Is your relationship feeling the weight of Ottawa’s unique pressures? From the stress of government careers to the cultural divisions between anglophone and francophone communities, Ottawa couples face distinct challenges that can strain even the strongest relationships.
At Couples Counselling Centre, we understand how Ottawa’s political environment, bilingual culture, and seasonal extremes affect intimate relationships—whether you’re living downtown, in the Glebe, Kanata, Orleans, or anywhere in the National Capital Region.
Don’t let Ottawa’s work-focused culture sideline your relationship needs. Our evidence-based therapy helps couples move from disconnection to a secure, loving bond that can withstand the capital city’s unique stressors.
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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa Couples Choose Our Specialized Therapy
When your relationship deserves more than generic advice, our Ottawa-focused therapists offer:
- Ottawa-Specific Understanding – Recognizing how government careers, bilingual expectations, and the political climate impact relationships
- Bilingual Services Available – Supporting Ottawa’s diverse linguistic communities with therapy in both official languages
- Evidence-Based Methods – Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with a proven 70-75% success rate for distressed couples
- Convenient Virtual Sessions – No crossing bridges or fighting traffic—connect from anywhere in the Ottawa region
- Public Service Compatible – Flexible scheduling and insurance coverage aligned with government employee benefits
Unlike general therapists who occasionally work with couples, we specialize exclusively in relationship dynamics, offering Ottawa 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
Ottawa Relationship Challenges We Address
Our couples therapy services specialize in helping Ottawa couples navigate:
- Communication breakdowns intensified by high-pressure government careers
- Cultural and linguistic differences in Ottawa’s diverse communities
- Work-life balance in Ottawa’s achievement-oriented environment
- Seasonal affective impact on relationship dynamics during Ottawa’s long winters
- Stress from political tensions affecting home life
- Military and diplomatic deployments common in the capital region
- Trust rebuilding after betrayals or relationship injuries
- Parenting challenges in Ottawa’s competitive educational environment
We understand that Ottawa couples face contextual challenges unique to the capital region that require specialized therapeutic approaches focused on your specific situation.
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Ottawa
We are currently only offering Video/Phone Appointments at our Ottawa location until further notice.
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Location
2275 Upper Middle Road, Suite 101, Oakville, L6H 0
Mail Us
Contact No
(647) 689-5838
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