Melanie Gaudet
RCC · RN · Gottman Couples Therapy
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A steadier way to talk — and listen
Couples Counselling in Maple Ridge at West Coast Counselling is practical and paced. We are trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, which looks at friendship, conflict patterns, and the small daily habits that keep a partnership warm — or slowly erode trust.
In session, each person’s thoughts and feelings get airtime. The goal is not for one partner to “win,” and not for the counsellor to take sides. We work on communication, finding the friendship again, problem-solving, and learning how to fight fair when hard topics come up.
Couples often come when…
- The same fight keeps restarting with different words
- Intimacy, trust, or emotional safety has slipped
- Parenting, work stress, or a life transition is pulling you apart
- You still care about each other — and want tools before resentment hardens
What to expect in Maple Ridge
Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes. Many couples start with a standard hour; others prefer the longer format when there is a lot to unpack. You can book Couples Counselling in Maple Ridge in person at our Lougheed Highway office, or online from home.
Our Maple Ridge suite is welcoming but not wheelchair accessible. If accessibility matters for your visit, ask about online sessions or our Coquitlam office.
Gottman Method
Trauma-informed
In person & online
RCC clinicians
A short introduction from our team
Prefer to hear the tone of the work before you book? Watch this brief overview of couples counselling at West Coast Counselling.
Maple Ridge counsellors
Book directly with a clinician who works from our Maple Ridge location. Melanie offers couples sessions; Mikaela is available for individual support at the same office.
Mikaela Toohey
MA, RCC · Maple Ridge
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Frequently asked questions
Do both partners need to attend Couples Counselling in Maple Ridge?
Yes — couples sessions are designed for both of you in the room (or on the same video call). If one partner wants individual space first, we can book a separate individual session and revisit couples work when you are both ready.
Is Couples Counselling in Maple Ridge available online as well as in person?
Yes. You can book 60- or 90-minute couples sessions online through our Maple Ridge Jane booking page, or come to 22718 Lougheed Hwy. Online can be a good fit for shift work, childcare logistics, or simply preferring your own space.
How much does a couples session cost?
A 60-minute Couple Counselling Session is $180 (in person or online). A Couples Session of 1.5 hours is $270. Receipts are provided for extended health plans that cover Registered Clinical Counsellors — check your benefits booklet for details.
What if we live closer to Coquitlam than Maple Ridge?
West Coast Counselling also has a Coquitlam office near Anson Avenue and Coquitlam Centre. See our Relationship Counselling in Coquitlam and Couples Counselling in Coquitlam pages, or book through the Coquitlam Jane hub.
Is the Maple Ridge office wheelchair accessible?
The Maple Ridge suite is not wheelchair accessible. If you need accessible access, please book online or ask about our Coquitlam location when you call 604-762-5358.
What approach do you use with couples?
We draw on Gottman Method Couples Therapy and related evidence-based tools. Sessions focus on hearing each partner clearly, rebuilding friendship and trust, and practising fair conflict skills — without ganging up on one person.
Ready when you are.
Couples Counselling in Maple Ridge does not require a referral. Use the booking panel to choose a treatment length and format, or call 604-762-5358 if you would rather talk it through first.
Also serving Coquitlam & related services. Looking for the same work closer to Anson Avenue? Visit Couples Counselling in Coquitlam. Exploring individual relationship support? See Relationship Counselling in Maple Ridge.