At the Couple and Family Therapy Centre (CFTC) we work with Individuals, Couples and Families. Our approach is distinct in that we offer a relational and “systemic” focus to all of our clinical work with clients, even clients who come as individuals. While we work with you, we are also considering and helping you to see the broader context of your life and the influence it may have. These include your relationships – family, friends, work, school and community. It also includes things like, social influences and expectations, culture, or things that can make us feel marginalized.

We collaborate with people to help them better understand and manage these influences and strengthen the relationships that are important to them. We build on the skills that people already have and build on those to develop new ones and to explore new possibilities.

We support clients by providing resources, making recommendations, co-ordinating with other health care professionals or community agencies as needed or making referrals when necessary.

We help clients to:
•Consider alternative ways of managing, coping and dealing with problems;
•Generate possible solutions and implement constructive change;
•Enhance current strengths, skills and personal resources;
•Build communities of support and concern.