Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counselling
Each of our therapists brings a different set of skills and approaches to therapy. We integrate the approaches and use what is best suited for each person.
Psychobiological Approach to Couples Counselling (PACT)
PACT, developed by Dr. Stan Tatkin, is a therapy approach that combines attachment theory, developmental neuroscience, and arousal regulation. It has a reputation for effectively helping even the most challenging couple dynamics.
The main goal of PACT is to reach secure functioning dynamics in relationships by helping partners become experts on each other.
During PACT sessions, therapists focus on moment-to-moment shifts in partners' facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. They encourage couples to pay close attention to these cues.
Therapists Providing PACT Therapy
Yoshie Martinez
Yoshie Martinez
M.Ed., R.P., C.C.C., SEP.
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Supervision, Age: 8
Approaches to Therapy: EMDR, IFS, PACT, Sandtray, SE/Sensorimotor, Somatic Informed, Trauma Informed
Specialties: Trauma, Youth, Couples, Infidelity, Self-Harm, LGBTQ
Region:
$180/hr
Sara Khalaf
Sara Khalaf
RP(Qualifying), MA., MSc.
Independent Associate
sara.khalaf@revivepsychotherapy.ca
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 17
Approaches to Therapy: ACT informed, EFT Informed, Humanistic, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Relationships, Emotional Regulation, Self-Compassion, Mindfulness
Region:
$150/hr
Samantha Memedoska
Samantha Memedoska
MA, RP
Independent Associate
samantha@counsellingcollective.com
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 17
Approaches to Therapy: CBT, CBT informed, CPT, DBT informed, EMDR, Humanistic, IFS informed, Motivational Interviewing, NARM, PACT, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor, Somatic Informed, Trauma Informed
Specialties: Trauma, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Stress, Substance Abuse
Region:
$175+HST; $185 for couples/hr
Marie Pierre Castonguay
Marie Pierre Castonguay
MSW, RSW
Independent Associate
mariepierrecounselling@gmail.com
Individual Therapy, Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Supervision, Age: 12
Approaches to Therapy: ACT informed, CBT, CBT informed, DBT, DBT informed, EFT, Expressive Arts, Gottman method, IFS, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor, Somatic Informed, Trauma Informed
Specialties: Relationships, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Self-Compassion, Sexuality
Region:
$160/hr
Julia Malette
Julia Malette
MA, RP
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 18
Approaches to Therapy: ACT informed, CBT informed, DBT informed, EFT Informed, EMDR, IFS, MBCT informed, NARM, PACT, SE/Sensorimotor, Somatic Informed, Trauma Informed
Specialties: EMDR, trauma, couples, sex therapy
Region:
$170 (HST incl)/hr
Jessica Ng
Jessica Ng
M.A., RP.
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Supervision, Age: 13
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, CBT informed, CPS, DBT informed, EFT, EFT Informed, IFS informed, Object Relations, PACT, SE/Sensorimotor, Somatic Informed, Trauma Informed
Specialties: Communication, Emotional regulation, Stress management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship conflict
Region:
$180 (HST incl); $324 for couples (90min)/hr
Jenna Dekoster
Jenna Dekoster
B.A. B.Psych, MSW
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 16
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, ACT informed, CBT, CBT informed, CPS, DBT informed, EFT Informed, Gottman method, IFS informed, MBCT informed, Motivational Interviewing, PACT, Somatic Informed, Trauma Informed
Specialties: Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Young Adults
Region:
$150/hr
Christelle Choueiry
Christelle Choueiry
RP(Qualifying)
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 8
Approaches to Therapy: ACT informed, CBT informed, EFT Informed, MBCT informed, Mindfulness, PACT, Psychodynamic, Somatic Informed, Trauma Informed, Yoga Therapy
Specialties: Yoga therapy, Fatigue and sleep disturbances, mindfulness, self-compassion, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression
Region:
$165/hr
Anna Nyiri
Anna Nyiri
MA, RP, CCC
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Supervision, Age: 18
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, ACT informed, CBT, CBT informed, EFT, EFT Informed, Humanistic, IFS informed, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic, Schema Therapy, SE/Sensorimotor, Somatic Informed, Trauma Informed
Specialties: trauma, grief, anxiety, and perinatal mental health
Region:
$175 (HST incl)/hr
Alicia Shameer
Alicia Shameer
RP
Independent Associate
alicia.smpsychotherapy@gmail.com
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 12
Approaches to Therapy: ART, CBT informed, CPT, DBT informed, EFT, Expressive Arts, Humanistic, IFS informed, MBCT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor, Somatic Informed, Trauma Informed
Specialties: Trauma and Abuse, Interpersonal Relationships, Anxiety and Addictions
Region:
$150 + HST for individual therapy, 160 + HST for couples therapy/hr
356 Woodroffe Ave., Entrance G/H, Suite 201, Ottawa, ON, K2A 3V6
(613) 699-0060
We welcome positive reviews of our therapists.
If at any point you have any concern or comments for improvements regarding the services received, please contact Yoshie Martinez at (613)-263-2344 - yoshie.ocp@gmail.com
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