Couple Counselling, Marriage Counselling, Individual Counselling for relationship conflict. I can help you to clearly identify your relationship issues, resolve conflict and rebuild your relationship. Couple therapy is suitable for new couples and highly distressed couples.
SERVICES
Relationship and Marriage Counselling
I am a nationally registered Psychologist and can help you with all relationship problems including communication problems, depression in relationships, anger management, relationship uncertainty, controlling behaviour, lack of love and intimacy, sexual problems and problems with parenting children and step children.
I will help you to you productively manage conflicts in your relationships, you will be given methods to manage "resolvable problems" and dialogue about "gridlocked" (or perpetual) issues. We will also work together to help you appreciate your relationship's strengths and to gently navigate through its vulnerabilities.
Assisting you with all aspects of relationship conflict including:
• Marriage or couple counselling
• Marriage or relationship breakdown
• Individual counselling for relationship conflict
• Co-parenting counselling support
Medicare and Private Health rebates apply to counselling services
Please call Heidi Smith (Principal Psychologist) on (08) 9467 5996 to book an appointment today.
What is my therapeutic approach?
The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy is based on Dr. John Gottman's research that began in the 1970's and continues to this day. The research has focused on what makes relationships succeed or fail. From this research, Drs. John and Julie Gottman have created a method of therapy that emphasizes a "nuts-and-bolts" approach to improving clients' relationships...
Will I work on my own or with my partner?
We believe that relationships require work on both the couple and the individual. Often individuals bring their own stuff to a relationship but relationships can develop dynamics on their own. We believe in a therapy approach that balances both the indivudla and the relationship.
Should we both be at the first session together?
It is entirely up to your preference however, we suggest that if you have a number of issues and have been together for a number of years, it is usually best if each of you have 2 indivudal sessions first before then coming together. This gives us time to help you clarify your indivudal needs and perhaps do some skill building.
What if my partner does not want to come?
It is not uncommon for partners to be reluctant to see the 'counsellor'. We encourage you to come on your own anyway, once they start seeing some of the things you are doing in the sessions (personality profiling and goal setting) they just might be inspired to come.
Working alone, we can provide you with strategies that just might help your situation and you may find that you can get your desired improvements by the changes or the insights that you gain alone. One person changing can and does change the dynamic in the relationship. You still have power in your relationship by making changes yourself.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Masters of Psychology, Bachelor of Psychology, Diploma of Counselling., Certificate IV in workplace assessment and training. Level 1 Gottman's Couple Therapy.
MAP
Counselling, Psychotherapy
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