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 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 …
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 …
How to improve intimacy in your relationship
Couples I see in couples counselling often state “improving intimacy” as a goal for their work with me. There are different types of intimacy and it’s not all just about sex and touching. Intimacy is also about communication and time together. There …
Are value differences a deal-breaker for couples?
Many couples in the early stages of their relationship push aside value differences, hoping everything will work out, only to find these differences cause big problems down the track. Differences in values can cause deep resentment between couples and even lead to …
How can couples counselling help your relationship survive an affair?
The couples who approach me for help when an affair has occurred tend to be the ones who have children together. I think this is because the decision to terminate a relationship when there are children involved is just not that simple. …
Four easy ways to strengthen a cross-cultural relationship
Most relationships are cross-cultural to a degree – two people coming together from different backgrounds, families and environments. For some, differences will be minor and easy to adjust to. For others, who are trying to accommodate major differences in beliefs, values and ideas, …