Online Couples Therapy
Reconnect. Communicate. Understand.
Whether you are experiencing recurring conflict, feeling distant from your partner, facing a major life transition, or working through a loss of trust, couples therapy can help you better understand your relationship patterns and improve the way you communicate and respond to each other.
Evening and weekend online sessions available across Canada and internationally.
Free 20‑minute consultation
Our initial online video call gives you a chance to ask questions and get a feel for whether this is the right fit for you and your relationship
Prefer to reach out first? Contact me
What Couples Therapy Can Help With
Recurring conflict and communication difficulties
Feeling emotionally distant or disconnected
Loss of trust, including experiences of infidelity
Life transitions and changes that affect the relationship
Differences in needs, expectations, or parenting approaches
Difficulty expressing feelings or feeling understood by your partner
Repeating patterns that leave both partners feeling frustrated or unheard
What To Expect From Couples Therapy
Understand your relationship patterns
Explore how each of you communicates, responds, and reacts during difficult moments. We will identify patterns that may be keeping you from feeling close and understood.
Build better communication
Develop practical skills for expressing your needs, listening to each other, talking through difficult topics with greater understanding.
A Space for Both Partners
You will have space to talk openly about your experiences and concerns.
Each of you will have the opportunity to share your perspective while we focus on understanding each other and finding a way forward.
Learn to recognize cycles of misunderstanding, resentment, and emotional distance so you can respond to each other differently.
Change patterns that create conflict
Work through trust and intimacy concerns
Address challenges such as infidelity, loss of trust, emotional distance, or past hurts. Rebuild trust and create a stronger sense of connection in your relationship.
A Collaborative Approach
I support both people in the relationship and do not take sides. My role is to guide the conversation, help you understand each other better, and create a space where both partners feel heard and respected.
Elena Kuzmina: My Training and Approach
I work with couples who want to better understand each other, improve communication, and create a stronger connection in their relationship. I believe that many relationship difficulties develop through patterns that couples become stuck in, and therapy can provide a space to explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion.
My approach combines evidence-informed methods, including the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapy. I tailor therapy to each couple’s needs while helping both partners feel heard, understood, and supported.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology.
I have completed Level 1 and Level 2 training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, which informs my work with couples around communication, relationship patterns, conflict, trust, and emotional connection.
Accessible Online Therapy — Wherever You Are
I offer secure, video-based sessions for couples across:
Canada: — including BC, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland & Labrador
Internationally: — supporting couples living outside Canada
Evening and weekend appointments available.
Transform Your Relationship
“Elena is very knowledgeable and passionate about evidence-based practices.”
Donelda Plau, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, MEd, BA
“Elena is a thoughtful and skilled therapist who truly cares about her clients' well-being.”
Haroula Battista, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
“Elena excels at helping clients organize their thoughts and emotions with warmth and insight.”
Yuhao Miao, Counsellor, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
“Elena is a very welcoming and warm practitioner. ”
Emil Ermakov, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BScN, RN, MA
“Elena has a natural ability to make clients feel safe, understood, and truly heard.”
Jordan Campeau, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BScN, RN, MACP
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I contact you if I have questions?
You can reach out to me through the contact form on my website. I’ll be happy to respond.
Can we come to therapy even if we’re not in crisis?
Definitely. Couples often find therapy helpful for deepening connection, improving communication, or working through long-standing patterns—even when things are generally going well. You don’t have to wait until there’s a crisis to benefit from therapy.
Do you work with couples who are thinking about breaking up or divorcing?
Yes. I work with couples at all stages of their relationship, including those who are feeling uncertain about whether they want to stay together. Therapy can help you reflect on what’s happening in your relationship, communicate more openly, and make thoughtful decisions—whether that means working on rebuilding the relationship or moving toward separation with care and clarity.
How long is each session?
Standard sessions are 50 minutes. If you'd like more time, extended 75-minute sessions are also available.
How often do we need to come to therapy?
Most couples start with weekly sessions, especially in the beginning. We can adjust the frequency depending on your goals, schedules, and the pace that feels right for you.
Do you help couples after infidelity?
Yes. I work with couples who want to process betrayal and rebuild trust — including after infidelity.
Can we do therapy if we live in different places?
Yes. As long as you're both in a province or country where I can legally provide therapy, you can join from separate devices — no need to be in the same room.
Do you only work with romantic couples?
Mostly, yes. But I also support co-parents and other important two-person relationships. If you’re not sure whether we’d be a good fit, contact me.
What if one of us is unsure about coming to therapy?
That’s completely okay. You don’t need to feel the same way to begin. Therapy offers a space to explore what’s going on in your relationship and consider how—or whether—you want to move forward together.
Can I start therapy without my partner?
Of course. If your partner is not ready yet, you can begin individual sessions to explore your feelings and needs.
Is therapy covered by insurance?
Psychotherapy is covered by most extended health insurance plans. I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). My services may be eligible for reimbursement. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm whether they cover services under these designations.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes — I offer a free 20-minute online consultation. It's an opportunity for both of you to ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and decide if this feels like a good fit. You can book your consultation here.