Photo of Relationship Psychotherapy : Trauma Sensitive Care, Psychotherapist in Waverton, NSW
Relationship Psychotherapy : Trauma Sensitive Care
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Waverton, NSW 2060
Life can throw up sticky moments which can feel experientially ‘heavy’. Where once we seemed to have managed well enough, where now it feels like something else is needed to meet that moment in a more enduring way. I platform a space that is safe, secure and stable that holds our work together in finding a more enduring way forward. “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the process is its own reward”. Amelia Earhart
Life can throw up sticky moments which can feel experientially ‘heavy’. Where once we seemed to have managed well enough, where now it feels like something else is needed to meet that moment in a more enduring way. I platform a space that is safe, secure and stable that holds our work together in finding a more enduring way forward. “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the process is its own reward”. Amelia Earhart
(02) 9541 8740 View (02) 9541 8740

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Helen Qin Counselling (English, Mandarin)
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Hello, I am an registered Medicare provider, highly professional and compassionate bilingual psychotherapist/counsellor (English, Mandarin) and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than 10 years of clinical experience. I am also a professionally trained and qualified relationship/marriage counsellor (Dr. John Gottman method of couple counselling level 3 trained).
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Kara Choi
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Lane Cove, NSW 2066
I work with adults (18+) and couples wanting to improve their mood/anxiety, relationships, and for those wanting to understand and change how their history continues to shape their relational patterns today. This may be particularly pertinent during the perinatal period (during pregnancy and postpartum). I also work with couples to prepare for and adjust to transition periods of marriage and parenthood. I believe in the wisdom of working to strengthen and bolster relationships from a place of preparation rather than waiting until things become difficult to seek support.
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Antonia Jennings
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
North Sydney, NSW 2060
I offer a range of services that cover all aspects of personal and life counselling, relationship & couples counselling, pre-marital counselling, career counselling and grief counselling. By offering counselling and therapeutic solutions, both in person and virtually, we’re here we’re here to help you bring about the change you’re looking for. I can offer support to NDIS self managed & plan managed clients. I have both in person clinics and virtual options for all appointments.
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June Gay, Principal Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Artarmon, NSW 2064
Respect is extended to all individuals, irrespective of their mental health diagnosis, age, religion, race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, body shape/size, marital status, education, profession, genetics, or disability.
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Menaka Iyengar Cooke M.app.psych
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Rozelle, NSW 2039
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Regine Yuen-Williams Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
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Relationship-Talk: Dr Cory Middleton
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
Highly experienced psychologist supporting individuals & couples. Come discuss: Relationship challenges, mental health (stress, anxiety & depression), men's issues, marriage counselling, workplace stress. Feeling stuck? Cory provides non-judgmental, deeply supportive, experienced professional skill in guiding you through life's challenges. Proactively address issues that may be impacting your personal and relationship happiness.
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Shagoon Maurya
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
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Sex and Relationship Therapist | Mim Kempson
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
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Carla's Realignments
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000  (Online Only)
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Sylvia Chen - Individual And Couples Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
North Sydney, NSW 2060
I am a trauma-informed clinical counsellor, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, gong sound healer, breathwork facilitator that firmly believes in the value of human life. I have experience in a range of areas including marriage/relationship, anxiety and stress, trauma, depression, attachment, family of origin issues, parenting, grief & loss, personal growth & development, special need supports and chronic health related concerns. ​I am warm, caring and insightful. I am here to support your integration, and all of the various parts of your personality and being, into a balanced and joyful whole, made up of body, mind and soul.
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Derek Boylen
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000
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Law May Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
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Renaty Layton
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000  (Online Only)
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Filomena Bruno
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000  (Online Only)
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Su (Xufeng Su) - Multilingual Therapist
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
I am a provisional psychologist who is committed to delivering genuine person-centered and strength-based therapy and providing a space that is safe, welcoming and free from judgment or stigma. As a therapist, I aim to assist and support clients in exploring their unique values and identities. Through my lived experience, I have a deep understanding of the imbalance and distress we can feel when experiencing oppression or being unable to live our authentic lives. When supporting my clients – instead of assuming the expert position – I partner with them, exploring their potential and understanding who they want to be.
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Florence Thum
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
Hi there! I work with teenagers and adults from diverse gender, cultural and socioeconomic background in areas of personal growth and development, communication and conflict, stress and anxiety, interpersonal relationships, education and schooling, mid-life questioning, existential or spiritual issues, grief and loss. I have worked in different professional settings from law to education and psychotherapy, and attuned to sociocultural impacts on our mental health. Our therapeutic or coaching session is a safe space for awareness and healing and to lean towards positive action.
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Kirsten Maclean Barnett
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sydney, NSW 2000
I provide a safe and inclusive space where you can express yourself authentically, and where you will be held in a non-judgmental and deeply compassionate way. You might be experiencing a significant life event or transition … feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or depressed … a big question or uncertainty might loom over you ... or maybe you have curious body symptoms or dreams. I will support you to uncover the unknown. Working with clients of all genders from teen into late adulthood, although I also specialise in menstrual cycle awareness and rites of passage midwifery.
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Martine Barclay
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Sydney, NSW 2000
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Marriage Counselling

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.