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Couples Therapy

Couples Therapy

Nurturing a healthy and fulfilling relationship takes effort and dedication. Our experienced couples therapists provide a safe and non-judgmental space for couples to explore their relationship challenges and work towards a stronger connection.

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Couples therapy isn’t just for those who are married but is also suitable for couples at any stage of their relationship. These stages might include before marriage, the birth of the first child, a mid-life crisis, the empty nest syndrome, post retirement anxiety or common issues such as intimacy and communication.

All relationships go through rough patches from time to time. But sometimes, we lose sight of our love for one another because poor communication can create ever-deepening resentments and anger. In turn, the trust may be lost and the closeness that is used to define a relationship can disappear. When that happens, it’s time to reach out to a counsellor who can help.

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    Improving communication between you and your partner

    Communication can often break down at various stages of a relationship. There are often five key areas where this may occur, yet you may have another that you can bring to counselling.

    These five key areas are over finances, intimacy, work roles either in the home or outside the home, extended families or parenting, or when a couple have experienced a breach of trust due to infidelity or abusive behaviour.

    Before a couple is ready to marry, celebrants and religious leaders encourage a conversation about what marriage means to the participants. When a couple has experienced infidelity or abusive behaviour in the relationship, it may also be a time for therapy. At other times, it may be when separation is imminent or mediation is needed. In all cases, this is the area in which Ian is especially involved and spends the majority of his counselling hours each week.

    Through couples therapy, you will learn to see how each of you plays a role in the problems within your relationship. As each of you takes responsibility for your role in creating the dynamics at hand, you will each begin to heal the trust within the relationship and restore a deep sense of intimacy and love.

    With his guidance, you will learn to communicate openly in a safe environment and begin to uncover the root of the problems you are experiencing. He will help you identify where your relationship is stuck and how to change the dynamics. You will explore how past experiences contribute to differing expectations about behaviour, communication and conflict resolution in a relationship.

    “Ian was recommended to me when our marriage fell apart. He has helped me maintain my perspective and avoid many of the pitfalls. My ex-wife and I are now in an amazing place regarding our relationship. I can recommend him to anyone in a similar situation.”
    Terry 46

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    Why Consider Counselling?

    Do you feel like your life is going nowhere? Are you struggling to find your purpose? Do you feel as if there is some sort of barrier that prevents you from living life to the fullest? These are some of the common complaints heard, and counselling can help provide clarity and a path.

    Whether you are looking for individual or couple’s therapy, help for your child, your family, or struggling with addiction, counselling can help you manage and work through these issues.

    From your first phone conversation Ian is right beside you for your entire journey. He uses a warm and relaxed style, while keeping the time focused and structured. He utilises evidenced based psychotherapy practices, creative tools, and a whole person approach.

    By going to the Contact Us section of this website, you can send an email or alternatively give Ian a call or text on 0434 355 446.

    He works early or late during the week to meet his clients’ needs.

    2:00PM to 9:00PM  Mondays

    8:00AM to 9:00PM  Tuesday to Thursdays.

    The duration of counselling can vary from one session to several years, depending on circumstances. This subject would be discussed at the first meeting and generally, three to six sessions are allowed for and then this is reviewed.

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      My Client Reviews

      “When I started thinking I wanted to kill myself I knew I needed help. Thankfully I found Ian on the internet. I am now living life better and no longer have those feelings that at the time were so overwhelming.”

      Matthew

      “Ian gave us communication tools to work through our disagreements. He was fantastic and our marriage is now better, stronger and twice the fun. We would highly recommend Ian”

      Robert