Clairville Therapy Group : Individual Therapy and Couples Therapy
Discernment Counselling: Considering Separation/Divorce
Feeling Stuck About Your Relationship?
When one partner is unsure about staying in the relationship and the other wants to work things out, traditional couples therapy may not be the best first step.
Discernment Counseling is a specialized short-term process (1-5 sessions) designed for couples who are uncertain about the future of their relationship. Rather than focusing on fixing problems immediately, Discernment Counseling helps couples gain clarity and confidence about their next steps.
Is Discernment Counseling Right for You?
Discernment Counseling may be helpful if:
- One partner is considering separation or divorce.
- One partner wants to save the relationship while the other is uncertain.
- Previous couples therapy has not been successful.
- There has been a betrayal or affair and one or both partners are questioning the future.
- You want to make a thoughtful decision rather than react during a crisis.
The Three Possible Outcomes
By the end of the process, couples typically choose one of three paths:
- Continue the relationship as it currently is.
- Move toward separation or divorce.
- Commit to a period of intensive couples therapy focused on rebuilding the relationship.
About Yolanda Testani, RP
I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where both partners can explore their concerns and gain greater understanding of themselves, their relationship, and their options moving forward. My approach is informed by attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy, and evidence-based couples work.