Frequently Asked Questions

Grounded in the science behind the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, intensive couples therapy is a dynamic alternative to traditional weekly sessions. It’s a condensed and focused approach to relationship counselling that will provide you with the time you need to...

While couples attending my services may have any one of a broad range of relationship issues, as a baseline their relationship must demonstrate mutual respect and safety. I do not work with couples where violence or abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, financial,...

The relationship between you and your psychologist can have a big impact on the outcomes of your therapy, so it is important to spend some time understanding what it is you both need and expect from your relationship with your psychologist before you engage in...

Your therapist’s job is to ensure the therapeutic relationship is maintained in a way that allows you both to participate fully in the current process and to feel like there is a sustainable shift in the right direction. Relationship counselling involves challenge and...

Common aspects of individual sessions in couples therapy which people worry about include: What my partner said about me Given you are in couple’s therapy, it is highly likely that you will have been the subject of at least part of our individual session. Similarly,...

Relationship therapy (couples therapy) is a collaborative conversation between you and your therapist. Your therapist has the skills to help guide you to explore new ideas and existing strengths and barriers, but they are not all-knowing. Anticipate going into therapy...

Love alone is not enough to save a relationship. You need commitment, persistence and willingness to take responsibility for your contributions to the issues, in order to get unstuck. If you think the issue is all with your partner, then the collaborative active...

In addition to the usual confidentiality consideration, couples therapy has additional layers of ethical and privacy concerns. In joint sessions, both partners need to feel safe in expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings. Your therapist needs to have the...

The short answer is “no”. While people with mental health issues may also experience relationship problems, under the current Medicare system couples counselling is not eligible for Medicare rebates, even if both partners have an eligible Mental Health Treatment Plan...

The current Australian Psychological Society (APS) National Schedule of Recommended Fee for a 50-minute consultation recognises the baseline professional training and experience required to gain and maintain registration as a psychologist. Psychologists are required...

For meaningful change, couples therapy can be expected to take 8–12 sessions on average, although outcomes vary across couples. Factors which impact treatment outcomes include:I maintain a transparent and collaborative approach to working with you on your presenting...

Every therapist conducts sessions differently. In my approach, I view therapy as a blend of mentoring, counselling and coaching. My work involves guided and purposeful conversations to help you uncover patterns, expectations and assumptions that are keeping you stuck....

Relationship therapy (couples therapy) is a collaborative conversation between you and your therapist. Your therapist has the skills to help guide you to explore new ideas and existing strengths and barriers, but they are not all-knowing. Anticipate going into therapy...

As with any specialist service, fees vary among psychologists, so be sure to check with the provider of your choice regarding their fees before you start therapy. My fees for relationship therapy include the administration and feedback of an online assessment, which I...