COUPLES AND FAMILIES
Each relationship is individual and presents unique circumstances and challenges, particularly when there are different backgrounds, personalities and value systems involved. Counselling can help you identify key areas for change and learn practical tools to help you and your partner build a more rewarding relationship.
We can help you and your partner:
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Improve communication
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Manage conflict
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Cope with stressors
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Increase emotional intimacy
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Minimise criticism and blaming behaviours
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Identify and nurture relationship strengths
We have just introduced a FREE service to connect you with a qualified counsellor so that you can have a 15 minute chat about how they can personally support you. Find out more about our FREE Mental Health Wellness Call service.
HOW CAN RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING HELP?
Being in a relationship can have a profoundly positive effect on your sense of self and wellbeing. The benefits of sustaining good relationships are well documented: people in healthy relationships tend to live longer and experience less physical, emotional and mental health issues. On the contrary, being in a relationship inundated with problems can have a demoralising effect on an individuals self-esteem, and capacity to live life to the fullest.
When problems arise in these areas, couples often seek help. These concerns can be addressed and resolved with effective relationship counselling:
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Communication issues
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Loss of intimacy
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Lack of honesty
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Loss of trust
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Infidelity
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Blended and extended family issues
A growing body of evidence – based on decades of couples counselling research – suggests that with appropriate therapeutic support, couples can overcome relationship issues and live happy, fulfilling lives together. Closeness, communication and commitment are the keys to authentic intimacy.
Our Creating Intimacy program has helped more than 100 couples regain connection, passion, respect, understanding and trust. Find out more about our favourite program that’s supporting couples get their spark back here.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT IN A SESSION?
Often couples that are new to the counselling experience are worried that relationship therapy may be biased towards one partner, emotionally confrontational, or that it simply won’t work.
Marriage and relationship counselling often involves a blend of joint and solo counselling sessions, depending on your personal therapeutic needs. This flexibility allows us to accurately assess your communication styles, patterns of behaviour and relationship needs as individuals, and as a couple.
HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
Real change and significant improvements don’t happen overnight. They are only seen when you work closely and consistently with a professional to:
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Identify patterns and behaviours that don't serve you;
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Help you see what you’re not seeing for yourself; and
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Create a plan to move forward.
In general, to see maximum benefits, 6 to 8 counselling sessions with one of our experienced and qualified therapists is recommended. We do offer single sessions however our years of experience has shown us that clients get the best results with 6 - 8 sessions. Maintaining your mental wellbeing requires life long maintenance. We believe it is just as important as brushing your teeth or regular exercise. You don’t brush your teeth three times a year and expect to have pearly whites with no cavities do you? Our mental wellbeing is the same, one-of inconsistent support will only get you so far.
On the daily we see the life changing results regular therapy (within a set timeframe) promotes. Ezy Pay (our chosen buy now, pay later provider) is available for packaged sessions. We recently introduced this payment option to give more people the opportunity to maximise the benefits of consistent therapy and support.
I’VE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE – WHAT DO I DO NOW?
The hardest part can simply be picking up the phone! You may feel a bit nervous about counselling, but we are fully committed to making your experience as easy and stress-free as possible. When you contact us we will spend some time:
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discussing your needs and recommending suitable counselling options; and
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answering any questions you may have.
