Not on the same page with parenting? Here’s how Couples Counselling can help.
A large number of the couples who come to us for couples counselling are parents who have different – and sometimes conflicting – approaches to parenting their children. It’s not surprising really. Being on the same parenting page can be challenging for …
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. …
10 Ways to help you stay connected with your partner during lockdown
The lockdown in Sydney has been challenging for all of us, but especially for couples who are working and have children and teenagers in the home. I am hearing this in my couple and family counselling work, and also living it! Parents have …
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 …
How to separate during the coronavirus (and manage the impacts on your children).
As the weeks go on, the stress of COVID-19 is increasing for many of us. It’s really showing up cracks in relationships. So much so, there is an increase in the number of people contacting me to help them separate. Coronavirus means …
The benefits of marriage counselling by Telehealth
How do we maintain our mental health and continue to work on our relationships in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing? Most mental health practitioners are now conducting sessions via teleconferencing, using either Telehealth or videoconferencing platforms such as Zoom. As …
How Teleconference Counselling can help in the Coronavirus situation
Teleconference sessions are a convenient, effective alternative to face-to-face therapy and are suitable for individuals, couples and families. They are also a good option in the current Coronavirus climate where our ability to move around in the community is reduced. But what …
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 …
10 Things to expect in Couples Counselling Sydney
You have finally made the appointment for couples counselling – but now you’re both feeling a little anxious about what will actually happen in the sessions. Here are 10 things you can expect in the couples counselling process:- You will feel comfortable – …