211 Horseshoe Lake Dr, Suite 202B, Halifax, NS B3S 0B9

480 Parkland Drive, Unit 201, Halifax, NS B3S 1P9

Couples Counselling in Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth, & Sackville

Relationship Issues?

Recognize and resolve conflicts, learn a better communication style, rebuild trust and connection

Couples Counselling in Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth, & Sackville

Relationship Issues?

Recognize and resolve conflicts, learn a better communication style, rebuild trust and connection

Feel in control of
your emotions
Keep your relationship
healthy
Develop boundaries
that work

What happened to 'us'?

Deciding to go to couples counselling can feel like a big step.

It is an acknowledgement that things are not perfect in your relationship and sometimes even the best couples go through rough patches in their marriage.

Fully understanding another person is challenging enough, but add kids, careers, houses, and bills – and somedays it’s hard to remember why you started this journey in the first place.

We can help you be better together.

Are you struggling with:

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    Finding common ground even as friends?
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    Trust issues in your relationship?
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    A "to-do" list that is taking over your time together?
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    Your kids keeping you from intimacy?
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    Schedules that keep you from seeing each other?
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    Getting your physical needs met?
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    Asking for what you need?
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    Being seen, heard and appreciated?

We can help.

INTENTIONAL OUTCOMES COUNSELLING

Couples Counselling
to meet your needs

Premarital Counselling

Start your marriage on a strong foundation. Issues left undiscussed before marriage can lead to challenges after the ceremony.

Premarital counselling can help ensure you and your partner have the tools to build a strong, healthy relationship that leads to a stable and satisfying marriage.

We can give you the support you need to thrive.

Couples or Marriage Counselling

Build the best relationship through communication & connection.

Unexpected issues can leave you struggling to feel connected. Couples counselling can help you navigate past and present issues in order to strengthen the foundation of your relationship.

We can help you communicate while you reconnect in your relationship.

Co-Dependency Counselling

Independence is a healthy part of any relationship.

Codependent relationships may leave you overly reliant on your partner. Co-dependency counselling can help you take the steps to build a healthy relationship with yourself so you know how to build a partnership that works.

We can help you communicate while you reconnect in your relationship.

Why Work With
Intentional Outcomes

Robyn Jackman Intentional Outcomes

Robyn Jackman, Owner

Masters of Social Work, Registered Social Worker

Trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, EMDR, NLP & Hypnosis

No one should have to go through life’s difficulties alone.

When you’re struggling with the myriad of complications life has put at your feet, it can feel like you’re walking in this world alone. This isolation can lead to a level of overwhelm and stress that makes it feel hard to put one foot in front of the other somedays.

We can help.

Our team has over 25 years of combined experience and is ready to help you take the next step. We use a simple approach to get to know you as person, to understand your struggles, values and goals and to help you get the attention and care you need to bring about the changes you want in your life.

Take the next step.
Through a wide range of evidence-based treatments, including psychological assessments, CBT, DBT, couples therapy and more, we support your healing in a safe and compassionate place that will leave you feeling empowered. If you’re ready to make a change, book an appointment now.

Start living better!

When you’re ready, we are here.
Sharing your love with another person is one of the greatest gifts in life.

– Author Unknown

INTENTIONAL OUTCOMES COUNSELLING

How It Works

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We Meet Together

We meet together for 50 minutes to work on understanding your goals, your struggles and your communication styles.
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We Meet Individually

Your therapist can meet with each of you individually. Each session is a 50 minutes and can address additional challenges.
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We Build On Each Session

We work together for up to 10 sessions to resolve conflicts and build stronger connections to each other.

Our Couples Counselling Program

10-Session Psychotherapy Program For Couples

10-Session Psychotherapy Program
For Couples

Providing an evidence based and compassionate approach to couples therapy

What’s Included

  • 8 couples therapy sessions
  • 2 individual therapy sessions
  • Individualized treatment plan for couples
  • Virtual or in-person appointments

What You Can Expect

  • We schedule your therapy sessions ahead of time to keep your mental wellness in your calendar and on your minds.
  • We give you actionable tools that will increase your connections.
  • We work to develop solid coping strategies beyond asking “and how did that make you feel”.
  • We work to connect you as a couple using Gottman’s four pillars of: a healthy relationship, shared meaning, positive sentiment override, and constructive conflict

Results

  • A better relationships with yourself
  • A stronger relationship with your partner
  • Fair Fighting™ tools and skills
  • Freedom for distressing negative emotions
  • Ability to ask for what you need
  • Feel like you are being seen, heard, and appreciated
  • Being in a win/win relationship

We provide a safe space to share your tears and your celebrations

*Psychotherapy sessions are billed per session and can be discontinued at anytime.

*Please see our fees page for options on payment and insurance coverage.

INTENTIONAL OUTCOMES Counselling

Are You Ready To Make A Change?

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If you're ready to
start therapy.

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If you'd like to discuss
your therapy needs.

Intentional Outcomes Counselling

Stop being "fine" — start being better together.

If you’re ready to build a connected relationship, develop healthy boundaries and experience more happiness, we can help. 

Book an appointment with one of our therapists today. Providing couples counselling in Halifax, Bedford, Dartmouth, and Sackville.