Does Couple Therapy work if my partner is a Narcissist?
First, I just want to say I am not here to diagnose Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). I hear the term “narcissist” thrown around rather a lot in my couple and family therapy work. I can’t tell you the number of times I …
Why Couples Fight: The Hidden Role of Stress on Relationships
In couples therapy I see four main reasons couples argue:- There are underlying resentments which are unresolved. There is external stress on one or both people in the relationship. There are values differences (you’ll find a recent blog on this issue here) …
Why some couples fight over and over?
I have had a few young couples in couples therapy lately. Aged in their 30’s. No children yet. Their issue? Constant conflict. Sniping and niggling. Arguments that are often the same arguments over the same issues. “It feels like we’re fighting over …
Couples Counselling in Sydney CBD – what to expect in your first session
Are you considering booking in a couples counselling session in Sydney CBD but don’t know how to choose the right relationship therapist or what to expect in your first session? At the Sydney Couple and Family Specialists we understand that going to …
Why some couples struggle to recover from an affair
In Couples Counselling Sydney CBD we see a lot of couples grappling with the aftershocks of affair discovery, or infidelity of some other type. It may be that one partner has admitted to a full-blown affair. Other times, one partner has been …
How do you stay connected as a couple after your baby arrives?
In this blog I am showcasing one particular practitioner at the Sydney Couple and Family Specialists. Denny Maclaine. Denny has over 25 years helping couples manage the change in life and relationships that occur when a baby arrives. She has supported couples …
How trauma impacts couple relationships and how couple therapy can help
We receive many enquiries from people wanting a trauma informed Couples’ Therapist to work with. These couples have typically tried couples counselling before, but still experience the same challenges (often repetitive) in their relationship. This can be because they have been doing …