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
Specialties: Trauma, Youth, Couples, Infidelity, Self-Harm, LGBTQ
Region: Nepean
$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, EFT, Humanistic, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic, Schema Therapy
Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma & PTSD, Relationships, Emotional Regulation, Self-Compassion, Mindfulness
Region: Virtual
$150/hr
Samantha Memedoska
Samantha Memedoska
MA, RP
Independent Associate
samantha@counsellingcollective.com
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 17
Approaches to Therapy: CBT, CPT, EMDR, Humanistic, IFS, Motivational Interviewing, NARM, PACT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Trauma, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Stress, Substance Abuse
Region: Toronto, Virtual
$175+HST; $185 for couples/hr
Marie Pierre Castonguay
Marie Pierre Castonguay
MSW, RSW
mariepierrecounselling@gmail.com
Individual Therapy, Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Supervision, Age: 12
Approaches to Therapy: CBT, DBT, EFT, Expressive Arts, Gottman method, IFS, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor
Specialties: Relationships, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Self-Compassion, Sexuality
Region: Virtual
$160/hr
Julia Malette
Julia Malette
MA, RP
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 18
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, DBT, EFT, EMDR, IFS, PACT, SE/Sensorimotor
Specialties: EMDR, trauma, couples, sex therapy
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$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, CPS, DBT, EFT, PACT
Specialties: Communication, Emotional regulation, Stress management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship conflict
Region: Virtual
$180 (HST incl)/hr
Jenna Dekoster
Jenna Dekoster
B.A. B.Psych, MSW
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Age: 16
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, CPS, EFT, IFS, IFS informed, Motivational Interviewing, PACT, Somatic Informed, Trauma Informed
Specialties: Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Young Adults
Region: Virtual
$150/hr
Christelle Choueiry
Christelle Choueiry
RP(Qualifying)
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 8
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, EFT, PACT, Psychodynamic
Specialties: Fatigue and sleep disturbances, mindfulness, self-compassion, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$150/hr
Anna Nyiri
Anna Nyiri
MA, RP, CCC
Independent Associate
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Supervision, Age: 18
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, CBT, EFT, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic, Schema Therapy, SE/Sensorimotor
Specialties: trauma, grief, anxiety, and perinatal mental health
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$175 (HST incl)/hr
Alicia Shameer
Alicia Shameer
RP (Qualifying)
alicia.smpsychotherapy@gmail.com
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Age: 12
Approaches to Therapy: ACT, ART, CBT, CPT, DBT, EFT, Expressive Arts, Humanistic, IFS, MBCT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, PACT, Psychodynamic, SE/Sensorimotor
Specialties: Trauma and Abuse, Interpersonal Relationships, Anxiety and Addictions
Region: Nepean, Virtual
$150/hr
356 Woodroffe Ave., Entrance G/H, Suite 201, Ottawa, ON, K2A 3V6
(613) 699-0060
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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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