It's not too late
Many couples wait too long to reach out for professional support. By this time, there can be disconnection, misunderstandings, criticism, or even resentment. Does that mean things can’t improve? Not at all. With commitment, effort, and honesty from both partners, it’s possible to reconnect, rebuild trust, and find a better place together.
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You might relate to some of these experiences:
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Feeling disconnected, like you’re living as roommates rather than partners.
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Conversations limited to work, kids, chores, and schedules, with little depth or emotional connection.
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The ‘spark’ feels gone, and intimacy is lacking or absent.
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Struggling to laugh, have fun, or enjoy each other’s company.
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Persistent conflict or communication patterns that feel impossible to change, leaving you feeling unheard.
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Avoiding conflict entirely, which can create distance and misunderstandings.
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Feeling out of sync, not on the same page, or like you no longer understand each other.
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Experiencing betrayal or breaches of trust that have damaged respect and connection.
If you’re facing challenges in your relationship, you are not alone. Most of us weren’t taught how to navigate relationship difficulties, resolve conflict, or communicate effectively. We’re learning as we go, often influenced by past experiences and patterns that aren’t always helpful.
What couples therapy can help you achieve
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Rebuild connection, friendship, and intimacy in your relationship
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Learn healthy ways to handle conflict, repair after fights, and find compromise
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Bring back teamwork, fun, and shared meaning into your everyday life together
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Communicate on a deeper level, understanding each other’s inner world, emotions, and past experiences
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Recognise what’s already working in your relationship - it’s easy to overlook the positives when challenges feel overwhelming
The Therapy Process
Creating meaningful change in a relationship requires doing things differently from the patterns you’ve been stuck in. This can feel challenging, especially when you’re unsure of the next step.
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I support couples in strengthening their emotional connection, understanding the negative cycles that cause distress, and improving friendship, intimacy, communication, and conflict resolution. Together, we explore practical strategies you can use between sessions, drawing from Emotion-Focused Therapy, The Gottman Method, and other approaches as needed. Where helpful, we may also include Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMIT) sessions for one or both partners.
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There are no quick fixes - couples therapy requires both partners to be vulnerable, take responsibility, and make intentional changes. It isn’t always easy, but it can deepen your connection, transform your relationship, and improve how you experience it day to day.
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For more insight, read my blog post on the predictors of relationship breakdown according to Gottman’s research:​​​ Are the Four Horsemen running wild in your relationship?
Sessions & Fees
To understand your relationship and the patterns affecting it, I first need to understand where you’ve been, how you’ve gotten to this point, and why. This usually takes two to three initial sessions.
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While most of our work will involve both of you together, I will also have at least one individual session with each partner to explore your childhood, teen years, and past relationships. This helps me gain a deeper understanding of the patterns at play and tailor interventions to the areas you’re finding most challenging. From there, we work on strategies to reshape these patterns, rebuild the connection, and strengthen your relationship.
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Fees
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Initial session (50 minutes) – $130
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Individual sessions (50 minutes) – $130 each
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Ongoing joint sessions – $180 (80 minutes)
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Location
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In-person sessions: Aberglasslyn, NSW (Hunter Valley)
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Online sessions: Available if you’re outside the area or prefer the comfort of your own home