Susan Netterfield
Meet Susan
Susan Netterfield, Associate Psychotherapist with The Couple Wellness Experts, BA., Ed.M., M.Div., RP (Qualifying)
Are you thinking about engagement or are engaged?
I can help you build a strong foundation together and explore your relationship strengths and challenges. I will teach you researched-based tools to begin your marriage on a strong relationship foundation.
Has your marriage lost its spark?
Is your fun and friendship becoming a memory? Is there mistrust, betrayal or an affair? I can come alongside you and coach you with research-based interventions. We can navigate disagreements, process a betrayal, heal after an affair, and share your dreams to work towards a committed, trusting future. I can help you to build your marriage into a growing and healthy relationship.
Client Focus:
Pre-engaged Couples, Engaged Couples, Married couples.
Issues:
Betrayal, affairs, premarital preparation, stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief/loss
Types of Therapy:
I primarily use the Gottman Method, which uses 50 years of research to uncover the components of what makes a relationship work and what breaks a relationship. This research resonates with what I have experienced in my 35 years of a fulfilling marriage.
Training and Experience
I have certificates in Level One and Level Two Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I have additional training in Prepare and Enrich (Premarital Program), Christian Counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
I have a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in counselling from Tyndale University, a Master of Education (Ed.M.) from Rutgers University and double Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Bethel University (B.A.) in Elementary Education and Psychology.
I have been happily married to my husband for 35 years and we have raised three amazing children. I am keenly aware how a marriage affects the family and the community, and I know from experience that marriage can be good!
More than just my work:
I love life! Some of my favourite activities are extended road trips and watching F1 races with my adorable husband, talks with our extended household around the kitchen table, reading novels, and enjoying our extensive mint garden. And maybe someday I’ll get back into broadsword. That was fun!