Thank you for being honest. When fear is part of a relationship, the first step is your safety, and couples counselling usually isn't the right starting point. You deserve support from people who specialize in this, and you don't need to be certain about anything before you reach out.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

For confidential support, any time of day:

• Assaulted Women's Helpline (Ontario, 24/7, free and anonymous): toll-free 1-866-863-0511, or #SAFE (#7233) from a mobile phone. Support is available in more than 200 languages.
• Victim Support Line (Ontario, for people of any gender): 1-888-579-2888.
• 9-8-8 (call or text) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide.

If you'd like to talk with me privately about individual support, you can reach me at karla@karlakcounselling.com. Please only use email if it's safe for you to do so.

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I'm Karla Kamerman, a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) who has worked with couples for more than 25 years.

My work is practical and focused on what helps day to day: breaking communication loops, sharing the mental load, setting boundaries, and navigating ADHD in relationships.

I've trained in couples intensives with Dr. Ellyn Bader of The Couples Institute. I see clients online across Ontario, and offer the Couples Reset Intensive in person in the Stouffville area.

This check-in draws on decades of relationship research, including John Gottman's work on conflict and connection.

Karla Kamerman, Registered Psychotherapist · This quiz is a reflection tool, not a clinical assessment or a substitute for counselling. · If home ever feels unsafe, call the Assaulted Women's Helpline at 1-866-863-0511, or 911 in an emergency.