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      • Couples Counselling
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      • Affair Recovery
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    • About Me
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Connection Matters Counselling
  • Home
  • Services
    • Couples Counselling
    • Separation Counselling
    • Pre-marriage Counselling
    • EMDR
  • Intensives
    • Relationship Reset
    • Affair Recovery
  • Location
  • Fees
  • About Me
  • Bookings

Couples Therapy

Couples therapy offers a structured space to understand what is happening in your relationship and how to move forward with clarity.


Therapy focuses on identifying patterns, strengthening understanding and building practical skills for repair and connection.


Couples therapy is not about assigning blame. It is about identifying patterns, increasing understanding and building practical skills for repair and connection. 

 

My work is grounded in the Gottman Method (Level 3 trained), one of the most researched and evidence-based approaches in couple's therapy. I also integrate insights from PACT and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), alongside trauma-informed practice including EMDR where appropriate. This means therapy is:


  • Structured and goal-oriented
     
  • Grounded in research
     
  • Focused on practical skill development
     
  • Attuned to attachment and emotional safety
     
  • Tailored to your unique dynamic
     

Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, we work with your specific patterns and strengths.


Looking for Faster Progress?
For couples wanting faster progress or are unable to commit to weekly or fortnightly sessions, you may wish to explore the 1-day couples therapy intensives, which provide a focused, structured approach to working through relationship challenges.

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Issues Couples Commonly Bring

Couples seek therapy for many different reasons. These may include:


  • Ongoing conflict that feels repetitive or unresolve
  • Emotional disconnection or withdrawal 
  • Parenting stress and life transitions 
  • Differing values, goals or life direction
  • Trauma or individual challenges impacting the relationship
     

Infidelity and Betrayal

Infidelity and Betrayal

Infidelity and Betrayal

 Infidelity can significantly impact trust and emotional safety. The process of repair requires clarity, structure and accountability. 


While deeply painful, it does not automatically signal the end of a relationship.


With appropriate support, couples can work toward understanding what occurred, rebuilding safety and deciding together how to move forward.


 For couples wanting faster progress, you may wish to explore our 1 day Affair Recovery Intensive. 

Intimacy and Sexuality

Infidelity and Betrayal

Infidelity and Betrayal

Intimacy and sexuality are important aspects of many relationships. Challenges in this area can contribute to frustration, distance and misunderstanding.


I incorporate evidence-based tools from sexology to support couples in addressing intimacy concerns respectfully and sustainably, strengthening connection in ways that feel aligned for both partners.

The Role of Assessment

Effective couples therapy begins with clarity.


The Gottman Relationship Checkup is used to provide structured insight into strengths, stress points and relational patterns. Developed through over 40 years of research, it helps ensure therapy is focused, targeted and tailored to your specific relationship.

Beginning Couple Therapy

Couples therapy is collaborative, respectful and structured. The aim is not perfection, but stability, understanding and the ability to repair when challenges arise.


If you are ready to begin, schedule your first couple's session to start the process.

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