Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Connection grows through small steps. Even tiny footprints can lead you back to each other. When couples come to therapy, they often think they need a full relationship overhaul to feel close again. A big reset. A major breakthrough. Something dramatic. But closeness rarely returns through one giant moment. It usually comes back the same way paw prints appear in the sand. One small step, then another. Subtle. Quiet. Almost unnoticeable until you lo

Even in a busy season, small moments of warmth and stillness can bring you back to each other. Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC The holidays can bring out the best and the hardest parts of relationships. Even strong, connected couples often find themselves arguing more, feeling misunderstood, or feeling like they are constantly trying to catch up with one another. December has a way of placing every stress point under a magnifying glass. If you have noticed more tension, less pati

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Two different colours, same direction. That's what teamwork in therapy looks like. So, you’ve decided to start couples' therapy Making that first appointment can feel like a big step. You might wonder, What’s going to happen? Will we have to air all our dirty laundry right away?  The short answer is no. Early couples' sessions are less about diving into every argument and more about getting the full picture of your relationship. Think of it as taki

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Two chairs facing the water at sunrise, a quiet reminder that real connection is built in shared moments. When couples first come to therapy, they often expect to focus mostly on “fixing problems.” While that’s part of the work, lasting change comes from learning how to build and nurture connection every day. One of the reasons I love using the Gottman Method in couples therapy is that it gives couples practical, research-backed tools that help the

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Healthy conflict in relationships is about finding how the pieces fit, not proving compatibility. Ever had an argument with your partner that spiralled into “maybe we are just not compatible”  territory? It might have started with something small, but the fear underneath was big. Many couples believe that conflict is a sign something is wrong with the relationship. The truth is, fighting does not necessarily mean incompatibility. It means you are t

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Couples' therapy isn't just for crisis. It's about strengthening your connection before things feel...

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC I’ll be honest: I was a reluctant convert to online counselling. Like many therapists, I worried I’d lose...

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Ever feel like you and your partner are more like roommates than soulmates? You know, the conversations are...

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC In 2018, I had the privilege of completing training in the Gottman Method of Couples' Therapy  — including...