Couples Therapy

Strong relationships are built, not born

FAQ

Couples Icon Conflict Management
Disagreements are natural — how you handle them matters. Our therapy helps you turn conflict into opportunities for growth and deeper understanding.
Couples Icon Communication Issues
Communication is at the heart of every strong relationship, yet it’s often where couples feel most misunderstood. When communication breaks down, it can lead to frustration, distance, and repeated conflict. Our therapists work with couples to identify unhelpful patterns, build active listening skills, and express thoughts and feelings in ways that foster connection rather than conflict. Together, we help you create a shared language that supports clarity, respect, and emotional safety.
Couples Icon Rebuilding Connection
Over time, life’s stresses, unmet needs, or unresolved conflicts can create emotional distance between partners. Rebuilding connection isn’t about going back — it’s about creating something stronger with deeper understanding and renewed intention. Our therapists support couples in rediscovering what brought them together, strengthening emotional bonds, and fostering moments of closeness, trust, and intimacy. Together, we help you reconnect in meaningful ways that reflect the present and honour your shared journey.
Couples Icon Sex Therapy
Intimacy can be one of the most vulnerable and rewarding aspects of a relationship — and also one of the most complex. Whether you're facing mismatched desires, communication difficulties, or challenges related to identity, trauma, or life changes, sex therapy provides a respectful and open space to explore and reconnect. Our therapists support couples in fostering healthy, consensual, and satisfying sexual relationships that reflect both partners' needs.
Couples Icon Infidelity
Discovering or disclosing infidelity can be one of the most painful experiences in a relationship. Whether you’re seeking to repair the relationship or understand what’s next, our therapists provide a compassionate space to process the hurt, rebuild trust, and explore the deeper issues beneath the rupture. Healing is possible — and we’re here to guide you through it with care and honesty.
Couples Icon Couples in Crisis
When things feel like they’re falling apart, couples therapy can help you slow down, make sense of the chaos, and find a way forward — even if that path isn’t clear yet. In moments of crisis, we offer calm, supportive guidance to help you navigate intense emotions, make decisions with clarity, and reconnect with what matters most to each of you.
Couples Icon Diverse Relationships
We welcome and celebrate couples of all backgrounds, identities, and relationship structures — including LGBTQIA+ partnerships, culturally diverse couples, and polyamorous relationships. Our therapists offer inclusive, affirming support that respects your values and lived experiences. We work with you to strengthen your connection and address challenges in a way that reflects the uniqueness of your relationship.
Couples Icon Navigating Attachment Styles
Our early experiences shape how we connect — and sometimes, different attachment styles can create confusion or conflict in adult relationships. Whether you’re dealing with clinginess, avoidance, or emotional disconnection, we help you and your partner understand each other’s needs and respond with greater empathy and security. Therapy offers a space to shift from reactive patterns to intentional connection.
Couples Icon Addiction
Addiction can deeply affect relationships, eroding trust, communication, and emotional safety. Whether one or both partners are impacted, couples therapy can be a crucial part of the healing process. We provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore the effects of addiction, rebuild trust, set healthy boundaries, and foster accountability — helping couples move forward with compassion and clarity.
Couples Icon Financial Conflict
Money is one of the most common sources of tension in relationships — and often, it’s about more than dollars and cents. We help couples uncover the values, fears, and histories behind financial disagreements, and build healthier ways to manage money together. Whether you’re struggling with spending habits, budgeting, or financial power dynamics, therapy can help you move from conflict to collaboration.
Couples Icon Pre-Marriage Counselling
Preparing for marriage is more than planning a wedding — it’s about laying a strong foundation for a lifetime together. Pre-marriage counselling helps couples explore expectations, values, communication styles, and potential areas of conflict before they become issues. Our therapists guide you through honest conversations that build understanding, strengthen connection, and equip you with tools for a resilient, fulfilling partnership.
Couples Icon Intimacy
Intimacy is more than physical closeness — it’s the feeling of being truly seen, known, and valued by your partner. Over time, daily stresses, miscommunication, or unspoken needs can erode this vital connection. In therapy, we help couples rekindle emotional and physical intimacy, foster vulnerability, and create safe spaces for closeness to grow. Together, we work towards a relationship where intimacy is not just maintained, but deepened, bringing renewed warmth and understanding.

Couples Therapy does not mean that your relationship is broken —

It means that you care enough to invest in it.

Our Couples Therapists

The Gottman Method:
Couples Therapy backed by Science

Struggling with communication, trust, or feeling distant from your partner?
You’re not alone — and there’s a proven path forward.

Here at Home Psychology, we use the Gottman Method for couples therapy, a practical and research-based approach developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman after over 40 years of studying what makes relationships work — and what breaks them down.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, arguing too much, or simply want to strengthen your connection, the Gottman Method helps you rebuild your relationship with tools that work in real life.

Step 1: Understanding Your Relationship

We start with a thorough assessment so we understand what’s happening — and how to help:

  • A joint session to hear your story as a couple

  • One-on-one sessions with each partner

  • An online questionnaire (the Gottman Relationship Checkup) to identify strengths and challenges

This gives us a clear picture of your relationship and helps us create a personalized plan for therapy.

Step 2: Learning Tools That Last

The heart of the Gottman Method is learning how to:

  • Communicate better (even during tough conversations)

  • Manage conflict without escalating

  • Repair past hurts and build trust again

  • Strengthen your friendship and emotional bond

  • Support each other’s goals and dreams

You’ll learn practical skills you can use every day — not just in therapy.

Step 3: Practice and Progress

Each session builds on the last. You’ll try out new tools in session and get simple exercises to use at home.

You’ll leave therapy with:

  • A stronger emotional connection

  • Healthier ways to navigate disagreements

  • Deeper understanding of each other

  • A roadmap for continuing to grow together

Why It Works

The Gottman Method isn’t just theory — it’s based on decades of research with real couples. It’s helped thousands of partners reconnect, rebuild trust, and feel closer again.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • During your initial appointment, you can expect a warm and supportive environment where you can freely express your thoughts and concerns. The session will begin with introductions, allowing you both to meet your clinician. Together, you will engage in an intake session, where your psychologist will ask questions to gain a better understanding of your Relationship.
    This information will help in setting specific goals for therapy. They will address any questions or concerns you may have and explain the boundaries of confidentiality and ethical guidelines. Your first session is an opportunity to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship and collaboratively embark on your journey towards personal growth and well-being.

  • We recommend that both individuals in the relationship attend, though we understand that this may not always be ideal depending on the relationship dynamic.

  • Our sessions are 1 hour and 30 minutes in length.

  • The duration of therapy sessions varies for each individual and depends on several factors. Factors such as the nature of your concerns, your goals, your commitment to the therapeutic process, and your progress will influence the length of therapy. Some individuals may find that a few sessions are sufficient to address their immediate needs, while others may benefit from longer-term therapy. Your clinician will regularly assess your progress and collaborate with you to determine the most appropriate duration for your therapy.

  • Yes we do - from children, adolescents to adults!

  • Yes, in addition to our clinic, we also provide the convenience of both home visits and online therapy sessions via secure video conferencing. This allows you to choose the option that suits your preferences and comfort level.

  • Assessment sessions are not covered under a GP Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). A GP MHCP provides up to 10 intervention sessions per calendar year but does not include funding for diagnostic assessments.

    For autism assessments, a paediatrician or psychiatrist can provide a referral under the Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Eligible Disabilities program, which may qualify for a Medicare rebate. More information is available at:
    🔗 Services Australia - MBS Billing for Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders

    If you have an NDIS plan, we recommend obtaining written confirmation to ensure that assessments are covered before proceeding.

  • No. We do not provide assessments or reports for court purposes, including the Children's Court, as these are outside the scope of our psychologists' practice.

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