Family Counselling

Family counselling is a specialized form of psychotherapy focused on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and fostering healthier relationships within the family unit. It operates on the understanding that families are complex systems wherein each member's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence one another.

Family counselling addresses issues such as communication breakdowns, marital conflicts, parenting challenges, behavioural problems, and emotional distress. By providing a safe and supportive environment, it offers families the opportunity to explore concerns, gain insight into relational patterns, and develop effective coping strategies. In this guide, we'll explore the principles, techniques, and benefits of family counselling, highlighting its transformative potential in promoting individual well-being and strengthening familial bonds.

Meet our Family Therapists

Family counselling can support you and your family with the following issues:

  • Communication problems: Improve communication patterns, enhance understanding, and resolve conflicts within the family unit.

  • Relationship difficulties: Address marital discord, parent-child conflicts, sibling rivalries, or extended family tensions.

  • Behavioral issues: Address problematic behaviors such as aggression, defiance, substance abuse, or other disruptive behaviors.

  • Life transitions: Navigate significant life changes such as divorce, remarriage, relocation, birth of a child, or loss of a family member.

  • Mental health concerns: Provide support and coping strategies for individuals and families dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health issues.

  • Grief and loss: Process the emotional impact of loss, whether it's due to death, separation, or other significant losses.

  • Family roles and dynamics: Explore and redefine roles within the family system to promote healthier interactions and relationships.

  • Parenting challenges: Receive guidance and support in managing parenting stress, setting boundaries, and implementing effective discipline strategies.

  • Blended family issues: Address unique challenges that arise in blended families, such as integrating stepchildren, managing co-parenting relationships, and fostering unity.

  • Cultural or identity conflicts: Navigate differences in cultural backgrounds, values, beliefs, or generational gaps within the family.

Family therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for families to work through challenges, strengthen relationships, and foster positive change.

Insurance Coverage and Direct Billing

Many of our services at Maliya may be eligible for insurance coverage. Before booking, please review the practitioner’s bio (see the bottom of their profile) to confirm which insurance options are available.

If you think your service could be covered under your Health Care Spending Account, please check directly with your provider in advance.

If your service is covered, contact us at Maliya to confirm whether we can direct bill to your insurance company, or if you’ll need an invoice receipt to submit for reimbursement.