Quick ideas to help you feel closer to your partner
Most couples who come to my Sydney Couples Counselling practice are in crisis. Therapy is often their last hope to save their relationship, and so we need to make progress quickly. Making behaviour changes in your relationship is the quickest way to …
What to expect from the Gottman Method and why it is Good for Couples Counselling
Many couples come to Sydney Couple and Family Specialists knowing of the Gottman Method, and wanting to work in that method. They have often heard or read about Gottman Couples Counselling because it has a relatively high profile as a successful couples counselling methodology. If you’re …
How to share mental load in a relationship
If it feels like you carry an unequal portion of the domestic duties and mental load around them, then you’re not alone. Inequality between genders was a key finding of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey – 2019 – with …
“My Husband or Wife is always angry” – How to Deal with an Angry Partner
In this article I discuss anger that shows up in a relationship. Typically, there is a complaint by one partner that the other partner is angry all of the time. The ‘anger’ we are talking about here is not violence or abuse …
Relationship Communication Skills – The effects of responding to your partner
The most effective way to reduce the frequency of conflict in your relationship is to build goodwill and positive sentiment; put simply, by having a good friendship. It’s very likely you have had a good friendship somewhere in the course of …
My partner had a miscarriage. What do I do?
While miscarriages are common, the first thing to realise is that your partner’s connection to her baby is unique. So irrespective of how far along the pregnancy was, and how many pregnancies (successful or not) have preceded this one, her experience of …
Worried about Christmas and holiday conflict?
Whilst Sydney (and Australia for that matter) is a beautiful place to be during Summer, Christmas and the holiday season can be a challenging time for couples. The feeling of needing to conform to your family’s expectations during the Christmas break can …
My relationship is boring – here are some antidotes.
For some people, the worst thing they can think of is being in a boring relationship. Boredom is associated with feelings of weariness, tediousness or impatience. It usually involves an absence of interest, desire or passion, and can be quite disheartening. …
Couples Counselling Radio Interview with Alex Ryder
Alex Ryder was interviewed by Tony Kallegeros on The Daily radio show. He discusses why couples go to couple’s therapy, how he deals with some of the trickier situations that arise in therapy, and of course, what makes a perfect relationship. You can …
How do I know if I’m ready to commit to my partner?
For most couples, commitment means a lifelong pledge to one person. That might be by way of marriage, a commitment ceremony or the decision to have children. Making a decision of that magnitude is naturally quite daunting. How do you know you’re …