Do You Feel Like You're Speaking Different Languages?
Relationships are hard. Even couples who love each other deeply can find themselves stuck in the same arguments, talking past each other, or quietly drifting apart. Over time, small hurts can build into walls that feel impossible to scale on your own.
Maybe you've tried having the conversation a hundred times and nothing changes. Maybe you've started to wonder if you're just too different, or if too much has happened to come back from. Maybe one of you is ready to try and the other isn't sure. All of that is normal, and none of it means your relationship is beyond repair.
The hardest part is often just deciding to ask for help. If you're here, you've already taken that step.
What Is Couples Counselling?
Couples counselling is a form of therapy where both partners work with a trained therapist to improve communication, work through conflict, and rebuild connection. It's not about assigning blame or deciding who is right. It's about understanding each other better and finding a path forward, together.
Couples therapy can help with communication breakdowns, rebuilding trust after a betrayal, navigating major life transitions, and managing conflict in healthier ways. It works for couples at any stage, including those who are considering separation and want to make that decision thoughtfully.
Couples Therapy in London With a Therapist Who Gets It
Darryl DeRoches is a Registered Social Worker (MSW RSW) and Psychotherapist with 25 years of experience working with couples across Ontario. His approach is warm, direct, and trauma-informed: he helps couples slow down their patterns, hear each other more clearly, and rebuild the kind of connection that brought them together in the first place.
Sessions are available in person at 408 Queens Avenue in London, Ontario, and virtually for couples across the province.
Darryl's approach to couples work includes:
- Creating a space where both partners feel heard, not put on trial
- Identifying the underlying patterns driving repeated conflict
- Practical tools to improve communication between sessions
Learn more about Darryl's background and training on his about page.
Effective Solutions for Couples Counselling in London Ontario
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What Couples Therapy Can Help You Build
Communicate more openly without it escalating into a fight: With guidance, couples can learn to express themselves honestly and listen actively, reducing misunderstandings and fostering healthier discussions.
Rebuild trust and emotional safety after a difficult period: Therapy provides a supportive environment to address past hurts and strengthen the emotional bonds that sustain a partnership.
Feel like partners again, not just two people sharing a space: Through shared understanding and renewed connection, couples can rediscover the joy and companionship that brought them together.
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I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience in the field. I am innately curious about people, human nature and the human condition. I strive to be present for my clients and see my work with them as service and that being of service to people is a true calling. I approach my work with clients from a holistic perspective and I utilize a Mindfulness approach in our work together. I truly believe that the therapeutic relationship is a crucible for true change and understanding in our lives. Are you ready to do the work? You’re not alone. Let’s do this.
Darryl DeRoches
Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Counselling in London, Ontario
Research consistently shows that couples therapy is effective for a majority of couples who engage with it. Success depends on both partners being willing to show up and do the work. The approach and fit with your therapist also matter, which is why Darryl prioritizes building a comfortable, honest working relationship from the first session.
This is one of the most common situations Darryl works with. Sometimes one partner reaches out first and the other comes around once they understand what therapy actually looks like. It may help to have an honest conversation about what you're hoping to get from it, rather than focusing on what needs to "be fixed."
It varies. Some couples come for 6 to 10 sessions focused on a specific issue. Others work together over a longer period. Darryl will give you a realistic sense of what to expect after your first session.
Yes. Darryl offers online couples counselling for clients across Ontario. Virtual sessions are conducted through a secure, private platform and are just as effective as in-person sessions for most couples.
Session fees vary. Darryl's services are not covered by OHIP, but many extended health insurance plans include coverage for Registered Social Worker services. It is worth checking your plan before your first appointment.
Ready to Start Working on Your Relationship?
In-person sessions are available at 408 Queens Avenue, London, ON. Virtual appointments are available province-wide.
