Virtual Couples Counselling
Online Sessions Across Alberta

Real Relationship Work. No Commute Required.

Counselling From the Privacy of Your Home

You don’t need to commute to connect. RLT Marriage Counselling offers virtual counselling sessions that bring expert relational support to your screen - wherever you live in Alberta or Canada.



Online sessions are ideal for busy couples juggling family, shift work, or rural living. If finding time to drive to an office is one more strain on your relationship, virtual therapy removes that barrier.

Serving Red Deer and Couples Across Alberta

No driving. No parking. No waiting rooms.
No taking time off work. No scrambling for child care.
No sitting awkwardly in an office wondering who’s listening.

Online couples counselling means you can do the work from wherever you feel most comfortable.


This Isn’t a Backup Plan - This Is How I Work

Some therapists offer online sessions as a secondary option.
For me, this is the model. Why? Because it works.

Virtual sessions allow me to serve couples across Alberta in a way that’s:

  • Flexible
  • Focused
  • Private
  • Deeply personal

You get the same intensity and honesty of my in-person work, with more space to show up as you are.


What You Can Expect

  • Secure, confidential Zoom sessions (120 minutes)
  • Personalized tools based on where your relationship is at now
  • Actionable feedback, not passive listening
  • A focused approach rooted in Relational Life Therapy (RLT)


Build Real Connection - Right From Where You Are

Couples are often surprised by how intimate, real, and effective online counselling can be. When you don’t have to navigate traffic or sit in a waiting room, it’s easier to show up calm, prepared, and open.

Plus, the work doesn’t stay in the therapy room - because the therapy room is your actual home. Real change happens right where you live, argue, repair, and reconnect.

You can:

  • Meet from home, your office, or separate locations
  • Book and reschedule through my online calendar
  • Access flexible day, evening, or weekend times

No travel. No waiting. No disruption to your life.


Why Couples Choose Online Sessions With Me

✔️ No commute, no parking, no awkward waiting rooms
✔️ Join from different locations if needed
✔️ Secure, HIPAA - compliant video platform
✔️ Extended hours to fit your life
✔️ Available across Alberta and Canada
✔️ Same specialized RLT approach, no matter where you are


It’s Not About the Room - It’s About the Work

Most couples I work with experience major shifts in 4 to 6 two-hour sessions.


It doesn’t matter where you sit - it matters that you show up.

You’re here because you’re ready to stop the cycle, speak the truth, and build something better.


Let’s get to work - online - on your terms.

Getting the Most Out of Your Online Session

A little preparation goes a long way.


To get the most out of your counselling sessions with me, it helps to take a few minutes before we meet to make sure your setup is working smoothly. These sessions are powerful and they rely on a clear connection, good lighting, and sound that lets both of you be fully heard. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about creating the right conditions so you can focus on the real work - not the tech.


Zoom Session Tips for Couples

Whether this is your first session or your tenth, here’s how to set yourselves up for the best possible experience:

  • Test your setup ahead of time using Zoom’s built-in test tool:
     👉 https://zoom.us/test
  • Download the Zoom Workplace App for better video and audio quality:
     👉 https://zoom.us/download
     (The browser version works, but has limited controls. The app gives you more stability and flexibility.)
  • Use the device that feels most natural (laptop, tablet, or desktop) but make sure:
  • Both of you are visible on camera - side-by-side, eye-level, with the camera around head height
  • Lighting is in front of you, not behind you (avoid sitting with a bright window or lamp behind you)
  • Internet connection matters:
  • If using Wi-Fi, sit as close to your router as possible
  • If available, an ethernet cable offers the most reliable connection
  • Audio clarity helps connection:
  • Go into your Zoom Audio Settings and set “Noise Suppression” to “Low”
     (This helps reduce the loss of emotional tone in your voices)
  • Check your environment:
  • Choose a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted
  • Close other apps or tabs on your device to reduce distraction and improve performance
  • You’ll receive a unique Zoom link in your session confirmation email from me. That link is secure and personalized for your appointment. You can join from the app or your browser, but again, the Zoom app is preferred for a smoother experience.


If you'd like to keep these tips handy, downloadable the RLTMC Zoom Session Prep Guide for Couples. Thank you for taking a few moments to set things up well, it makes a real difference in the work we do together.

Page last updated August 7, 2025.
Questions? Contact Rick Martin at admin@humanphysics.ca 
or call/text 403-483-2530

“Virtual counselling brings the work right into your daily life - because your living room is where the real work happens.”