Rekindling Closeness, Strengthening Bonds
Intimacy & Connection Counselling for Couples & Families
The Heart of a Strong Relationship
Rekindling Closeness, Building Deeper Bonds
At Catalyst Mind Center, we understand that intimacy and connection are vital for fulfilling relationships, but factors like busy schedules, unresolved hurts, or life transitions can erode them. Our registered psychotherapists offer nurturing, bond-focused counselling and therapy to help you navigate change with confidence. We focus on strengthening resilience during life shifts, guiding you to rekindle closeness, vulnerability, and affection through intentional practices and empathy-building.
Intimacy challenges in families evolve with stages like parenthood or aging. Our therapists facilitate experiential exercises to revive emotional and physical bonds, address disconnection, and cultivate appreciation, while healing from past breaches. We foster safe spaces to enhance your mental and emotional health, using relational tools to deepen ties and prevent isolation for enriched family experiences.
Common Intimacy & Connection Challenges We Address
Emotional distance from daily routines or conflicts
Physical intimacy decline due to stress or health
Lack of quality time leading to resentment
Vulnerability fears blocking open sharing
Parent-child disconnects from generational differences
Sibling rivalry diminishing family closeness
A Collaborative Approach to Healing
Evidence-Based Therapy in West Vancouver
At Catalyst Mind Center, our therapists conduct warm, experiential sessions using evidence-based bonding methods for intimacy. Our goal is to ensure couples and families feel closer and supported in strengthening resilience during life shifts. Our approaches work to revive warmth, heal rifts, and sustain closeness.
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Targets attachment needs to rebuild secure connections through guided dialogues.
Sensate Focus Exercises
Uses gradual touch activities to restore physical intimacy without pressure.
Appreciation Rituals
Daily practices to express gratitude, countering negativity bias.
Vulnerability Sharing Circles
Structured family turns to share feelings and build trust.
Intimacy Mapping
Visual tools to help identify and enhance connection points.
Relational Life Therapy
Challenges patterns like avoidance, promoting authentic engagement.
Our dedicated psychotherapists and holistic practitioners are passionate about supporting individuals in attaining a more balanced and fulfilling life. Our therapists can provide service in-person or online and offer individual or couples, groups and workshops.
MA, CCC
MA
PhD, CCC, CCC-S
MCP-AT, RCC, CCC
Cancellation Policy
Why Choose Catalyst Mind Center
Because growth begins with the courage to challenge your mindset—and we're here to support every step, in person or virtually.
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