Couples Therapy
Most of us weren’t taught how to navigate the inevitable challenges that emerge within relationships…
Maybe you never learned how to communicate your needs honestly, to move through conflict without shutting down or lashing out, or to stay connected through life’s many changes.
And you’re not alone.
Every relationship encounters moments of disconnection, conflict and uncertainty.
While these moments can feel incredibly difficult, they can also become invitations for greater clarity, growth, repair and deeper connection.
Are You…
Having the same argument over and over again, without ever feeling truly heard?
Reaching for connection while your partner is shutting down or pulling away?
Finding that difficult conversations quickly turn into defensiveness, criticism, silence or distance?
Longing for the loving closeness you once had with each other, and aren’t sure how to find your way back there?
Navigating a major life transition?
Trying to rebuild trust after betrayal, but keep finding yourselves stuck in the pain and anger?
Struggling with intimacy and wondering why something that once felt easy now feels so difficult?
If this sounds like your relationship, you’re not alone.
So many couples find themselves caught in patterns that neither partner consciously chose, yet both struggle to break out of. Over time, these patterns can leave both partners feeling misunderstood, disconnected, lonely or unsure of what to do next.
Couples therapy is an opportunity to slow down and understand what is happening underneath these cycles. It gives space to not just what you’re fighting about, but to the fears, needs, hurts and longings beneath that can often be difficult to put into words.
With the right support, the challenges in your relationship can become invitations for greater clarity, growth, repair and deeper connection.
What Couples Therapy Can Support You With
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Shift unhelpful communication patterns and learn how to express needs, feelings, and boundaries with honesty, respect and compassion.
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Work through major decisions (like parenting, finances, or moving) when you’re feeling stuck or at odds. Couples therapy can support you in having difficult conversations with more clarity and care, creating space to understand and honour each other’s perspectives.
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Rebuilding trust takes time, care, and delicacy. Couples therapy offers a compassionate and non-judgmental space to support that process — helping both partners make sense of what’s happened, take accountability, and begin to repair the bond between them.
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Couples therapy can help you gently reconnect with your sense of self while nurturing a relationship that honours both closeness and individuality. Together, we explore how to stay connected without losing yourself — creating a dynamic where both partners feel supported, understood, and free to be fully themselves.
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When a relationship starts to feel more like coexisting than truly connecting, it can leave both partners feeling unseen and alone. Couples therapy offers a space to gently explore the emotional distance that’s grown between you — making room for honest conversation, deeper understanding, and meaningful reconnection. Together, we work to rebuild the intimacy, presence, and warmth that may have faded, so your relationship can feel nourishing again.
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Couples therapy can help you recognise and gently shift recurring arguments or stuck dynamics that leave you feeling misunderstood, frustrated, or alone. Together, we explore the patterns beneath the conflict — helping you better understand one another, communicate more clearly, and move toward a relationship that feels safer, more connected, and more collaborative.
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Differences in sexual desire are common and completely normal in relationships. Exploring these differences with kindness and openness creates a safe space for honest conversations and deeper understanding of how relational dynamics may be impacting your desire with your partner.
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Couples therapy can offer a space to navigate the end of a relationship with care and compassion — helping you part ways with more clarity, mutual respect, and support, especially when co-parenting or shared responsibilities are involved.
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In relationships, it’s normal for desire and intimacy to ebb and flow. Together, we can explore the roots of disconnection and gently rekindle a sense of closeness, affection, and shared passion.
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Couples therapy can support you in clarifying your roles and responsibilities. Sometimes the invisible load, unspoken expectations, or shifting priorities can create tension. Having a space to reflect together can bring more balance, understanding, and teamwork.
my approach to
couples therapyMy approach to couples therapy is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an attachment-based approach that focuses on the emotional bond between partners. I also draw from the Gottman Method (L1), Somatic Experiencing, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
I see couples therapy as a space to slow down, understand what is happening between you, and gently untangle the patterns that can leave you feeling disconnected or misunderstood.
Rather than take sides, the priority is to allow you both to feel heard, to help you understand what drives the conflict, and find new ways of reaching for and responding to one another.
I bring a culturally sensitive lens to my work, recognising that our cultural and family backgrounds inherently shape how we understand love, communication, conflict.
I offer an integrative blend of:
Emotionally Focused Therapy – to strengthen emotional connection and relational security.
Somatic Therapy – to support nervous system self-regulation and co-regulation during difficult interactions.
Non-Violent Communication – to facilitate clearer, more compassionate communication.
Gottman Method – for practical tools on connection, communication and repair.
WHAT TO EXPECT How We’ll Navigate This Path Together
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Initial Session Together
Our first session is a space to begin understanding your relationship and the challenges you're facing. Together, we’ll start to clarify your hopes for therapy and what you'd each like to work toward as a couple.
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Individual Session Each
Each partner is seen individually for one session. This allows me to get to know your story, life experiences, and how your relationship histories may be shaping your current relationship dynamics.
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Collaborative Planning
We’ll come back together and I’ll share reflections on what I’m noticing in your relationship. Together, we’ll explore these insights and collaboratively outline how we can work as a team to support your goals.
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Ongoing Sessions Together
Together, we’ll find a rhythm that offers the steadiness and space you need to explore, reflect, and move toward your goals as a couple.
Couples Therapy FAQs
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I currently only see couples in-person from Caulfield North on Fridays.
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You’re welcome to book a free 15-minute introductory call to see if we could be a good fit. If we’re feeling aligned, we can schedule your first session and begin the process together.
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Not at all. Many couples choose therapy to deepen their connection, enhance communication, and navigate life’s changes with greater ease. Therapy isn’t just for crisis—it’s a valuable space to grow together, build resilience, and create a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
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It’s completely normal for one person to feel more hesitant about starting therapy. Often, partners have different levels of comfort with opening up or asking for support. A free intro call can be a helpful, low-pressure way to ask questions and get a feel for the process. In many cases, starting with a few sessions together helps ease initial concerns and build trust in the process.
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Every couple’s journey is unique, but couples therapy research shows that many couples experience meaningful shifts within 10 to 20 sessions.
Weekly or fortnightly sessions, especially at the beginning, can help significantly to create the momentum for progress needed to build relational security again.
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Yes. Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore uncertainty and clarify what each of you wants — whether that’s repair, separation, or something in between. We can work together in helping you find the clarity you need.
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Yes. Whether you’re hoping to stay together or exploring a conscious ending, therapy can help you communicate clearly, process emotions, and navigate the next steps with care and respect.
Get in TouchHave questions or ready to get started?
If you’re curious about working together, I invite you to reach out, and we can have a chat to see if it feels like a good fit.