Couples counselling · Vancouver & Coquitlam
Find your way back to each other.
Counselling for couples who feel stuck in the same argument, distant after a hard season, or unsure where the relationship is heading. In person in Vancouver and Coquitlam, or online anywhere in BC.
Every couple argues. What matters is how you find your way back to each other.
What brings couples in
Most couples wait years before asking for help. You don't have to.
Communication
Conversations that turn into arguments, or stop happening at all.
Recurring conflict
The same fight about money, chores, family or time, on repeat.
Emotional distance
Feeling more like roommates than partners.
Trust & affairs
Repairing after betrayal, or deciding together what comes next.
Intimacy
Reconnecting physically and emotionally after it has faded.
Life transitions
New baby, blended families, immigration, retirement or loss.
Approach
Practical, evidence-based help for real relationships.
Sessions are structured but never scripted. You'll leave each one with something concrete to try at home.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Helps you notice the thoughts and assumptions that fuel tension between you, and replace them with healthier ways of thinking, talking and responding.
Skills you practise together
Clear tools for listening, raising concerns without blame, and calming things down before an argument escalates.
Counselling in your language
Sessions in Farsi or English, with an understanding of the family expectations and pressures that often come with immigration.
How it works
From first call to ongoing sessions
Free consult
A 15-minute phone call to talk about what's happening and whether we're a good fit. No pressure to book.
Assessment
A joint session and a short individual session with each partner, so I understand both perspectives.
Ongoing work
Regular sessions, usually every one to two weeks, with goals we set together and revisit as things change.
About
Jamal Nabavi, RCC
I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor working with couples in Vancouver, Coquitlam and online across British Columbia. I help partners slow down the moments that go wrong, understand what each person actually needs, and rebuild the sense of being on the same team.
My work is direct and warm. I won't take sides, and I won't let sessions drift into rehashing the week's arguments. We focus on the patterns underneath them.
Sessions
The practical details
- Format
- In person or secure video
- Locations
- Vancouver & Coquitlam, online across BC
- Language
- Farsi or English
- Insurance
- RCC services are covered by many extended health plans
Questions
Before you book
What if my partner isn't sure about counselling?
That's common. The free consult is a low-stakes way for both of you to ask questions. Some people start with an individual session to work out what they want.
Will you take sides?
No. The relationship is the client. My job is to help both of you feel understood, including when you see things very differently.
Can sessions be in Farsi?
Yes. Sessions can be in Farsi, English or a mix of both, whichever feels most comfortable for you and your partner.
How many sessions will we need?
It depends on what you're working on. Many couples notice change within 8 to 12 sessions. We'll review progress together regularly.
Is online counselling as effective as in person?
For most couples, yes. Research on video-based couples therapy shows comparable outcomes, and it removes the commute.
Can my extended health plan cover sessions?
Many plans cover Registered Clinical Counsellors. Check your plan for "RCC" or "counsellor" coverage. You'll receive a receipt after each session to submit.
Is what we discuss confidential?
Yes, within the legal and ethical limits that apply to all BC counsellors. We'll go over these in the first session.
Get started
Book a free 15-minute consult
Call or email to set up a short consult. We'll talk about what's going on and find a time that works for you both.
Please keep emails brief. We can talk about the details privately on the call.