Marriage Counselling Brisbane Bayside
Reconnect Your Relationship
Couples Counselling Brisbane Southside
Relationships are at the heart of our emotional well-being. When they thrive, we feel connected, supported, and understood. But when conflict, resentment, or emotional distance take hold, it can feel overwhelming to find a way back to each other.
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It’s natural to try to resolve issues on your own, but when conversations keep circling back to the same frustrations, or when resentment builds, it can feel impossible to break the cycle. Emotional pain, past betrayals, or external pressures can make it even harder to truly hear and understand one another.
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Does any of this sound familiar?
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You feel alone, even when you're together.
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You don’t feel heard or understood.
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Conversations turn into conflicts - or avoidant silence.
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Resentment lingers, making it difficult to move forward.
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You feel unsupported, unappreciated, or unloved.
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Trust has been broken through affairs or betrayals.
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External stressors - work, family, finances - are straining your bond.
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You’re considering separation or are struggling with its aftermath.
No matter where you are in your relationship journey, seeking support is a sign of commitment, not failure. Therapy offers you the opportunity to break unhealthy patterns, reconnect with your partner, and create a relationship that feels fulfilling and secure.
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Ready to take the first step? Let’s work together to help you and your partner find clarity, connection, and a path forward.
Gottman Therapy Brisbane
Couples counselling is a specialised form of therapy designed to help partners break negative cycles, rebuild trust, and foster deeper emotional and physical connection. Whether you're facing a crisis or simply want to strengthen your bond, working with a trained therapist can provide a safe space to:
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Improve communication so both partners feel heard and understood.
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Work through conflict in a way that strengthens your relationship.
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Rebuild trust after betrayals or breaches of confidence.
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Address long-standing resentment and repair emotional wounds.
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Rekindle emotional and physical intimacy.
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Navigate external stressors together.
I specialise in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, widely recognised as the gold standard in relationship therapy. Developed with over 50 years of research and real-life observations of couples, this approach is designed to identify and strengthen the key elements that make relationships work. While many therapists incorporate Gottman principles, I have been formally trained by The Gottman Institute, ensuring a comprehensive, research-based approach tailored to your unique needs.
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In addition to the Gottman Method, I also integrate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps couples understand and reshape their emotional bonds. EFT focuses on identifying and transforming negative interaction patterns that leave couples feeling stuck, unheard, or disconnected. This method provides a deeper emotional foundation, helping partners feel safe, valued, and truly connected.
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By combining the Gottman Method’s practical, research-based interventions with EFT’s focus on emotional security and attachment, we create a holistic path toward healing, trust, and a stronger, more resilient relationship.
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What to Expect in Therapy: A Structured, Research-Based Process with Research-Based Interventions for Real Change
Couples therapy begins with a comprehensive assessment to gain insight into your relationship’s strengths and challenges through the use of a science-backed relationship questionnaire combined with individual and couples interviews. These insights guide our work together and help create a tailored therapy plan to support your relationship’s unique needs. ​Together, these approaches ensure that therapy is not just about managing problems but transforming how you relate to each other at a deep emotional level.
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Flexible Support for Your Relationship
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In-Person Sessions: Available in Redlands
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Online Therapy: Accessible Australia-wide for couples who prefer remote support
Not quite ready for counselling? Start with the Relationship Health Assessment - a valuable first step to understanding your relationship dynamics before committing to therapy.​​
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Statistics related to Gottman Method relationship counselling:
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84% of couples who want to stay together, are willing to do the work and are committed to engaging in counselling sessions, are successful.
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86% of couples who are committed to their relationship and attend therapy for affair recovery successfully repair their marriage.
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69% of problems in relationships are perpetual, ie, they are related to differences in personality, values, etc. Learning how to communicate is key.
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The cost of therapy far outweighs the emotional and financial cost of separation and divorce.
What Clients Are Saying
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"We've been really connecting with our conversations as they are now so much deeper and more meaningful. We have also found we are more willing to open up because we are both feeling heard and understood rather than when we were just projecting our feelings onto each other.
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We've come such a long way already and we feel so much closer to one another"
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Mick & Marlene, Married