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 …
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 to gain trust back in a relationship after lying is discovered – six steps
There are two types of lies that cause trust issues in relationships: “Little” lies that happen often – “forgetting” to mention something, denial about putting the recycling in the wrong bin, saying that something’s been done when it hasn’t, lying about why …
How to know when a marriage is really over
In nearly 30 years as a couple’s therapist, I have never seen it quite like this. A surprising number of people are coming to me for separation counselling because they are at the point of breaking up or actively seeking help to …
When and How to Tell Your Kids About Your New Partner–A Parent’s Guide
Have you ever sat quietly, turning over the words in your head, wondering how on earth to start this conversation with your child face-to-face? You’re not alone. Many parents feel paralysed at the thought of telling their kids they’re seeing someone new. …
Couples Counselling to Increase Connection in your Relationship
Do you feel closer to your children or work colleagues than you do to your partner? Does your spouse or partner feel like someone who just happens to live in the same home as you? How long has it been since you …
10 ways to immediately reduce conflict in your relationship
If conflict is a chronic problem in one of your significant relationships (such as with your partner, your child, or your sibling), my advice is to seek couples counselling or family counselling as there are likely some underlying resentments that need attention. …
A cautionary tale about choosing the right couples counsellor
The skills required by a couples counsellor to work with a relationship and two people in the room are very different to the skills required to work with an individual. Many counsellors I train quickly find this out and can be quite …
Relationship trauma counseling
Many couples come to see us for things like communication issues or feeling disconnected. However, we have a lot of couples who seek couples therapy because there has been a trauma in their relationship history. What constitutes trauma in a couple’s relationship? …