Our couples counselling helps you feel more connected to your partner.
What we can help with
What to Expect
Couples counselling is a type of therapy that helps partners understand and reconnect with each other.
We offer two formats of couples therapy. Weekly couples therapy begins with an initial intensive phase — usually a couple session, individual sessions (50–80 minutes each) and a feedback session (80–110 minutes), all within the same week. Some therapists ask couples to complete a Gottman Assessment before the individual sessions begin. From there, you'll move into regular follow-up sessions, typically 50–80 minutes, on a weekly basis. Alternatively, marathon couples therapy is a more intensive format run over 2–3 consecutive days, with around 5 hours of therapy each day across 3–4 sessions of 90–120 minutes.
Most couples need 2–3 sessions for your therapist to understand your relationship and set a treatment plan. For some, short-term therapy (6–10 sessions) is enough to achieve meaningful change, while others may need longer-term therapy depending on the complexity of the issues. Fees vary by therapist and are charged per session — no referral is required to get started.
Good To Know
Couples therapy isn't recommended where there's ongoing domestic violence, untreated severe substance addiction or an undisclosed affair — in these situations, individual therapy or specialised support is usually a better first step. All couples are welcome regardless of gender, sexual orientation or relationship structure, including open relationships, and we can offer discernment counselling if you're deciding whether to work on the relationship or move toward separation. Some sessions may be eligible for Medicare rebates, and we work with Open Arms, TAC and WorkCover.
Compassionate, person-centred support for you and your relationship.
Clarity around what's going on between you and your partner.
Practical steps toward reconnection, at a pace that's right for you.
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