Marriage and Family Therapist, B.Coun,Graddip Family Dispute resolution FDRP
Counselling can help a couple to:understand the relationship they currently share and how they feel about each other,
rediscover why they were attracted in the first place, find out what they want from their relationship and from each other,,
consider how both parties contribute to the current relationship, identify what they are prepared to do to make the relationship work.
Rather than counselling, I take a coaching approach to relationship issues. So much in relationship coaching is about learning and re-learning better communication skills. Improved communication involves listening, really listening, beyond our egos in order to resolve the conflicts we humans are so good at creating. I offer a short course in conflict resolution skills that is tailored to the needs, skills and conflicts of the individual, the couple and/or the family.
Counsellor/Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Master of Counselling
Faced with relationship and marriage conflict is not a nice place to be in. Facing the issues before they become impossible to handle is the way to go. Having awareness of the others needs not placing blame, listening and clarifying and not being judgemental is important in strengthening relationships.
I value communication and aim to help you through relationship difficulties together as a third party facilitating communication that might be difficult. This is a particular strength, as I have experience of multiple approaches to relationship and family therapy.
Couples counselling is a great way to make sure that your relationship is fulfilling and rewarding. I have completed Level 2 training in Gottman Couples therapy. I have also been trained in Emotion Focused Couples therapy and Imago therapy.