Build Stronger Relationships Through Relational Life Therapy
Practical, skill-based Relational Life Therapy coaching in Vancouver and online across Canada.
About Me and my work
Relational Life Therapy-Informed Coaching
If you feel stuck in repeating arguments, emotionally disconnected, or unsure how to communicate without things escalating, you’re not alone. Many couples, men, and families reach a point where good intentions are no longer enough. That’s where focused, skills-based support can make a real difference.
I’m Koby Smutylo, the founder of Strong & Connected. I provide relationship coaching for couples, men, and teen boys in Vancouver and online across British Columbia, Ontario, and Canada. My work helps people slow down conflict, communicate more clearly, and rebuild trust and connection in their most important relationships.
Before becoming a relationship coach, I worked as a business lawyer, supporting entrepreneurs under intense real-world pressure. In that environment, I saw firsthand how unmanaged stress, poor communication, and unresolved conflict could damage both relationships and well-being. That experience continues to shape my grounded, practical approach today.
I am currently completing a Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in California. My work is rooted in Relational Life Therapy (RLT), a direct, skills-based approach developed by Terry Real that emphasizes accountability, connection, and repair. Rather than focusing only on insight, we work with concrete tools you can use immediately in everyday situations.
Whether you are seeking couples coaching, men’s relationship coaching to become a steadier partner or father, or support navigating difficult patterns at home, our work focuses on measurable change. The goal is for your relationships to feel calmer, closer, and more respectful over time.
All coaching is offered online, making it accessible to clients throughout Canada.
