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 …
Q. What causes high conflict in a relationship? A. It’s mostly about differences in values.
There are many different reasons high conflict can be present in a relationship. The one I want to discuss here today is very common with couples who come to Sydney Couple and Family Specialists looking for marriage or couples counselling. It’s a …
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 …
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, …
Relationship Roles and Responsibilities
The issue of household chores and responsibilities is a common topic in couples counselling and marriage counselling. While it may sound trivial, many couples find that disagreement on these issues can occupy a huge amount of mental space and emotional energy… …