Relationship Counselling in New Brunswick
Relationships are at the heart of our lives, whether they be with a partner, a family member or even a close friend. When those connections feel strained, distant or filled with conflict, it can be painful, confusing and lonely. You may find yourself stuck in the same arguments, walking on eggshells or feeling more like roommates than partners. But you don’t have to stay stuck.
Relationship therapy can help you find your way back to each other.
How we can help
Whether you’re navigating a major life change, healing from a breach of trust or just feeling disconnected and like you have drifted apart, therapy provides a safe and supportive space to:
Improve communication and reduce conflict
Rebuild trust and emotional intimacy
Understand and break harmful relationship patterns
Strengthen connection and empathy
Navigate decisions around parenting, separation, or commitment
Heal after betrayal or infidelity
Set healthy boundaries and express needs clearly
Understand your own needs in a relationship
who we help
Our relationship therapy services are inclusive and welcoming to all. We support:
Couples (dating, married or cohabitating)
LGBTQ2IA+ partnerships
Families navigating conflict, caregiving or life transitions
Adult siblings or parent-child relationships
Friends and co-parents in complex dynamics
Blended families
We offer relationship counselling online and in-person in Saint John and Fredericton.
How Relationship Counselling Works
In our sessions, we work together to understand the unique dynamics of your relationship, explore what’s not working and build practical and emotional tools for change. Our therapists create a non-judgmental space where each person is heard, respected and supported.
Depending on your needs, we may meet as a couple, individually or both. You’ll learn to:
Communicate more effectively and with compassion
Identify triggers and understand your own and each other’s emotional responses
Resolve conflict without escalating
Deepen intimacy and connection
The first step in connecting with a relationship counsellor in Fredericton or Saint John is to fill out this form. Based on your requirements, we’ll match you with someone we feel is best suited to help you and your partner.
Counselling sessions can be conducted in-person or virtually, whichever you prefer. Sessions typically run 50 minutes long. How often you attend sessions is discussed collaboratively and is based on your needs and schedule.
You are always in control of your therapy, working at your own pace, and can choose the frequency and length to best suit your needs.
How much does relationship therapy cost?
Sessions with a registered social worker (RSW) or licensed counselling therapist (LCT) are $150 for 50 minutes.
For Family, Couples, EMDR or Play Therapy, sessions are $160 for 50 minutes.
Our counselling fees are not covered by Medicare but are covered by many extended health insurance plans.
Our clinic has therapists who are either registered social workers (RSW) or Licensed Counselling Therapists (LCT).
You must check your specific plan for what you have coverage for, as coverage is different for each policy. Verify that your plan covers counselling/therapy with a MSW, RSW or LCT. Your insurance may state you have coverage for clinical counsellor or psychotherapist, which would cover LCT or social worker.
We also offer direct billing with many different insurance companies, which allows you to keep more money in your pocket. We can direct bill Blue Cross, Veterans Affairs (VAC), Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Canada Life, Claim Secure, Chamber of Commerce, Work Safe, NIHB, Department of Social Development, and more provided your plan is set up for direct billing. Your are still responsible for any co-pay amounts at the time of service.
Is relationship therapy covered by insurance?
About Laura Gatien & Associates
At Laura Gatien & Associates, we take a proactive and collaborative approach to mental health treatment, offering clients access a diverse team of professionals with various expertise and specialties who learn from and can refer to one another. We take a holistic approach to treatment and believe everything makes perfect sense in the context of your life experiences.
Quality care is very important to us as a team, and we ensure this is upheld through regular clinical meetings, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, as well as using evidence-based frameworks. This helps us provide you with the best care for your individual needs so you can make progress sooner.
Our clients benefit from shared resources that exist within a team and the peace of mind that they are not just working with an individual, but are part of a broader mental health community learning and growing together.
We prioritize accessibility and availability of services, providing limited wait times and evening appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. We will regularly ask for feedback on your experience here so we can continue to improve.
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Relationship therapy isn’t just for couples in crisis; it’s for anyone who wants to grow stronger, healthier and more connected in their relationships. If you’re ready to strengthen your relationship or simply explore what’s possible, we’re here to help.