Couples Counselling in Cessnock, NSW
I work with Individuals experiencing the impacts of Trauma, Relationship issues, Grief & Loss, Stress/Anxiety and difficulties with life transitions.
Do you ever feel like your past still has a hold over you? Are you feeling stuck in your relationships and want deeper connections? Do you yearn for a feeling of being grounded and centred, even when life feels challenging? When you're ready to face the experiences that have shaped your life and relationships, this is your space to explore it all. I am trained in ACT, CBT, EMIT, EFT and solutions-focused therapies and we will find the right combination to help you get to the heart of your challenges, find solutions and implement real change so you can find a new way forward.
I work with Individuals experiencing the impacts of Trauma, Relationship issues, Grief & Loss, Stress/Anxiety and difficulties with life transitions.
Do you ever feel like your past still has a hold over you? Are you feeling stuck in your relationships and want deeper connections? Do you yearn for a feeling of being grounded and centred, even when life feels challenging? When you're ready to face the experiences that have shaped your life and relationships, this is your space to explore it all. I am trained in ACT, CBT, EMIT, EFT and solutions-focused therapies and we will find the right combination to help you get to the heart of your challenges, find solutions and implement real change so you can find a new way forward.
Whether you're grappling with anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting stress, work pressures, or simply feeling stuck and unsure, I’m here to help.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery with my individual and relationship counselling services. I provide a confidential and supportive space for you to explore personal challenges, set goals, and cultivate resilience. Take the first step towards a healthier, more empowered version of yourself. Your well-being is my priority.
Whether you're grappling with anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting stress, work pressures, or simply feeling stuck and unsure, I’m here to help.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery with my individual and relationship counselling services. I provide a confidential and supportive space for you to explore personal challenges, set goals, and cultivate resilience. Take the first step towards a healthier, more empowered version of yourself. Your well-being is my priority.
stemming from childhood trauma and couples.
I am a Hunter Valley based therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships. Co-founder/CEO of a women's rehabilitation program, Destiny Haven, our mission is to see the lives of broken women restored. I have received significant recognition for my achievements, including finalist in Telstra Businesswomen's awards (2017). I use proven approaches offering unique expertise to help you quickly begin to experience relief from life controlling symptoms that hinder your relationships and limit life
stemming from childhood trauma and couples.
I am a Hunter Valley based therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years experience. I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships. Co-founder/CEO of a women's rehabilitation program, Destiny Haven, our mission is to see the lives of broken women restored. I have received significant recognition for my achievements, including finalist in Telstra Businesswomen's awards (2017). I use proven approaches offering unique expertise to help you quickly begin to experience relief from life controlling symptoms that hinder your relationships and limit life
I am a psychotherapist and relationship coach with a passion for helping those who find themselves stuck, depressed, anxious, blocked, or those restless and looking for solutions for finding a fulfilling better quality of life.
I offer evidence based intensives for couples and individuals that include The Gottman Relationship Method and EMDR Light Bar therapy. This combination provides interventions, strategies and antidotes for all areas of the relationship that include betrayal trauma, PTSD, anxiety, sexual abuse, depression and addiction.
I am a psychotherapist and relationship coach with a passion for helping those who find themselves stuck, depressed, anxious, blocked, or those restless and looking for solutions for finding a fulfilling better quality of life.
I offer evidence based intensives for couples and individuals that include The Gottman Relationship Method and EMDR Light Bar therapy. This combination provides interventions, strategies and antidotes for all areas of the relationship that include betrayal trauma, PTSD, anxiety, sexual abuse, depression and addiction.
Trauma and EMDR specialist; helping clients to overcome painful memories preventing them from living a full and happy life. Many clients tell me they are amazed how EMDR has transferred their lives, and the results they have achieved.
Trauma and EMDR specialist; helping clients to overcome painful memories preventing them from living a full and happy life. Many clients tell me they are amazed how EMDR has transferred their lives, and the results they have achieved.
I work primarily with adults who experienced childhood trauma. If you have suffered from emotional neglect, physical or sexual abuse or any other trauma I can help with the emotional or psychological impact; the possible impairment of self- esteem/self worth, the dysfunctional relationships you may have at times and the physical health consequences of childhood trauma. I help you to identify how you experienced these as a child and what kind of feelings arise as you now look at the experiences through an adult lens. We keep one foot in the present whilst accessing the trauma experienced and help you move to resilience and recovery
I work primarily with adults who experienced childhood trauma. If you have suffered from emotional neglect, physical or sexual abuse or any other trauma I can help with the emotional or psychological impact; the possible impairment of self- esteem/self worth, the dysfunctional relationships you may have at times and the physical health consequences of childhood trauma. I help you to identify how you experienced these as a child and what kind of feelings arise as you now look at the experiences through an adult lens. We keep one foot in the present whilst accessing the trauma experienced and help you move to resilience and recovery
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Counselling is a creative, very human process. I work with a person centred, integrative approach drawing from a range of counselling modalities. Attunement in the therapeutic relationship is key. This ensures that the counselling process is flexibly designed to meet your needs. Reflecting on one’s deepest issues, life path, pain and joy can be a transformative experience leading to insights and change. Witnessing and facilitating this therapeutic process and positive outcomes for clients is what continually renews my passion for this work. I work with adults, teens and children. For younger children I work with play therapy.
Counselling is a creative, very human process. I work with a person centred, integrative approach drawing from a range of counselling modalities. Attunement in the therapeutic relationship is key. This ensures that the counselling process is flexibly designed to meet your needs. Reflecting on one’s deepest issues, life path, pain and joy can be a transformative experience leading to insights and change. Witnessing and facilitating this therapeutic process and positive outcomes for clients is what continually renews my passion for this work. I work with adults, teens and children. For younger children I work with play therapy.
I have 11 years of socially diverse and culturally rich experience of counselling families and individuals experiencing trauma, loss, anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, OCD, major life transitions and relationship challenges.
I am highly skilled in facilitating open and trusting relationships with my clients wiith an approach to therapy that is creative and holistic. I applaud all those who have the courage to seek counselling by supporting their capacity for self-awareness, integrity, and resilience. Your therapy sessions are designed to be holistic, experiential and motivating.
I have 11 years of socially diverse and culturally rich experience of counselling families and individuals experiencing trauma, loss, anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, OCD, major life transitions and relationship challenges.
I am highly skilled in facilitating open and trusting relationships with my clients wiith an approach to therapy that is creative and holistic. I applaud all those who have the courage to seek counselling by supporting their capacity for self-awareness, integrity, and resilience. Your therapy sessions are designed to be holistic, experiential and motivating.
I have clinical registration with PACFA as well as 14 years experience working with adults, kids and couples.
Would you like to grow in confidence and skill to deepen your connection to your self and the ones you love? Do you want to improve your relationships and wellbeing? If you could benefit from discovering how to be kinder to your self, learning skills like boundaries to improve your relationships or understand and heal from the effects of trauma then I might be the person to help you. Sometimes we need a guide to empower us to explore our inner world and discover tools to help us move forward.
I have clinical registration with PACFA as well as 14 years experience working with adults, kids and couples.
Would you like to grow in confidence and skill to deepen your connection to your self and the ones you love? Do you want to improve your relationships and wellbeing? If you could benefit from discovering how to be kinder to your self, learning skills like boundaries to improve your relationships or understand and heal from the effects of trauma then I might be the person to help you. Sometimes we need a guide to empower us to explore our inner world and discover tools to help us move forward.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or past trauma, you're not alone.
I offer a compassionate, tailored approach to help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and career challenges. With over 6 years of experience, I use evidence-based therapies like CBT and mindfulness to provide practical strategies that build confidence, promote healing, and create lasting change for a more fulfilling life.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or past trauma, you're not alone.
I offer a compassionate, tailored approach to help clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and career challenges. With over 6 years of experience, I use evidence-based therapies like CBT and mindfulness to provide practical strategies that build confidence, promote healing, and create lasting change for a more fulfilling life.
Gemma offers client-centered, compassionate and ethical counselling to individuals, couples and families in person and via telehealth.
Gemma has completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Circle of Security Program, Gottman Couples Therapy and Safe & Together Model. Gemma promotes her alignment with Narrative therapy, Attachment-focused interventions, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment therapy and Response-based practice principles.
Gemma offers client-centered, compassionate and ethical counselling to individuals, couples and families in person and via telehealth.
Gemma has completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Circle of Security Program, Gottman Couples Therapy and Safe & Together Model. Gemma promotes her alignment with Narrative therapy, Attachment-focused interventions, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment therapy and Response-based practice principles.
With over 30 years experience, I work with Individuals and Couples to help support real and lasting change.
I work in the Intensive model exclusively no longer doing weekly sessions. EMDR Intensive Sessions along with EMDR and Gottman Intensive Relationship Therapy is ideal for clients who want to dive into what they see as ongoing negative emotions, patterns and behaviour, process this and see real and lasting change faster.
With over 30 years experience, I work with Individuals and Couples to help support real and lasting change.
I work in the Intensive model exclusively no longer doing weekly sessions. EMDR Intensive Sessions along with EMDR and Gottman Intensive Relationship Therapy is ideal for clients who want to dive into what they see as ongoing negative emotions, patterns and behaviour, process this and see real and lasting change faster.
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.
We can be cruising along, enjoying ourselves, when suddenly everything grinds to a sudden halt. It can be something small, or something catastrophic, and suddenly you’re stuck in a place you never expected to be in. Thinkful was created for you. A safe space for the everyday human just trying to better themselves.
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.
We can be cruising along, enjoying ourselves, when suddenly everything grinds to a sudden halt. It can be something small, or something catastrophic, and suddenly you’re stuck in a place you never expected to be in. Thinkful was created for you. A safe space for the everyday human just trying to better themselves.
Lauren Freele Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Blacksmiths, NSW 2281
Lauren works with individuals and couples for all issues, specifically interpersonal relationship issues, trauma, and an array of mental health diagnosis.
Lauren is passionate about working with Couples and relationship issues. Helping the parties in the relationship identify their relationship pattern, needs, and a way forward to strengthen the relationship. Behind every complaint is a deep personal longing (John Gottman).
Lauren works with individuals and couples for all issues, specifically interpersonal relationship issues, trauma, and an array of mental health diagnosis.
Lauren is passionate about working with Couples and relationship issues. Helping the parties in the relationship identify their relationship pattern, needs, and a way forward to strengthen the relationship. Behind every complaint is a deep personal longing (John Gottman).
I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way, providing insight, encouragement, and empathy as we work together towards achieving your goals with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I aim to build a trusting relationship where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
My name is Jo, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a counsellor at The Good Space Counselling, I aim to help you navigate life’s challenges and empower you to achieve personal growth and well-being.
I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way, providing insight, encouragement, and empathy as we work together towards achieving your goals with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I aim to build a trusting relationship where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
My name is Jo, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a counsellor at The Good Space Counselling, I aim to help you navigate life’s challenges and empower you to achieve personal growth and well-being.
It is important that the client and I work collaboratively to meet a clients needs and goals and that we have an open, honest relationship together.
I have engaged in ongoing and regular training to continue to learn and improve my skills. I know that there will always be more things to learn and I am committed to doing continuing to grow as a therapist. I will tailor treatment in collaboration with the client to meet the needs and this will be communicated openly.
It is important that the client and I work collaboratively to meet a clients needs and goals and that we have an open, honest relationship together.
I have engaged in ongoing and regular training to continue to learn and improve my skills. I know that there will always be more things to learn and I am committed to doing continuing to grow as a therapist. I will tailor treatment in collaboration with the client to meet the needs and this will be communicated openly.
In addition to my training in family and relationship therapy, I am Level 2 trained in Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
With men in mind! I'm a male counsellor with a commitment to helping men talk about their life goals, challenges & problems. My goal is to help men move towards a greater sense of well-being & a more fulfilling experience of life. I seek to provide a professional, inclusive practice that recognises & respects diversity, meeting people where they are at & respecting their right to make decisions about their own life.
In addition to my training in family and relationship therapy, I am Level 2 trained in Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.
With men in mind! I'm a male counsellor with a commitment to helping men talk about their life goals, challenges & problems. My goal is to help men move towards a greater sense of well-being & a more fulfilling experience of life. I seek to provide a professional, inclusive practice that recognises & respects diversity, meeting people where they are at & respecting their right to make decisions about their own life.
In addition to eating disorders, I enjoy working with people who are experiencing different types of anxiety and emotional distress, chronic pain and illness, relationship concerns, grief, loss and adjusting to life changes including parenthood.
I provide a warm and genuine approach aimed at connecting on an individual level to develop a therapeutic approach to best suit your needs. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioural approach, however am trained in dialectical behaviour therapy, schema therapy for eating disorders, motivational interviewing approaches, and family based therapy.
In addition to eating disorders, I enjoy working with people who are experiencing different types of anxiety and emotional distress, chronic pain and illness, relationship concerns, grief, loss and adjusting to life changes including parenthood.
I provide a warm and genuine approach aimed at connecting on an individual level to develop a therapeutic approach to best suit your needs. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioural approach, however am trained in dialectical behaviour therapy, schema therapy for eating disorders, motivational interviewing approaches, and family based therapy.
Whether you're experiencing communication breakdowns, constant conflict, trust issues, intimacy challenges, infidelity, or navigating major life transitions such as parenthood or career changes, I'm dedicated to providing you with the tools and support you need to rebuild and strengthen your relationship.
I've seen firsthand the transformative power of couples therapy in helping partners overcome challenges and rediscover the joy in their connection. In my couples counselling practice, I integrate a comprehensive range of therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of my clients (Gottman, EFT, Sex Therapy, Trauma Informed Framework).
Whether you're experiencing communication breakdowns, constant conflict, trust issues, intimacy challenges, infidelity, or navigating major life transitions such as parenthood or career changes, I'm dedicated to providing you with the tools and support you need to rebuild and strengthen your relationship.
I've seen firsthand the transformative power of couples therapy in helping partners overcome challenges and rediscover the joy in their connection. In my couples counselling practice, I integrate a comprehensive range of therapeutic approaches to best meet the needs of my clients (Gottman, EFT, Sex Therapy, Trauma Informed Framework).
Couples & Family Counselling service fees vary according to size & duration of session.
I am an ACA Accredited Counsellor offering my services to individuals aged 21 years & over. I create a safe haven for clients to be seen, heard, acknowledged, understood & supported. My nature is warm, nurturing & accepting. I use evidence-based counselling frameworks across a variety of therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to: person-centered talk, solution-focused, strength-based, compassion-focused, trauma informed, smart recovery for addictions, grief & loss, mindfulness & holistic therapies. My work code is ethical, professional, all inclusive, private & confidential. All of you is welcome... Come as you are...
Couples & Family Counselling service fees vary according to size & duration of session.
I am an ACA Accredited Counsellor offering my services to individuals aged 21 years & over. I create a safe haven for clients to be seen, heard, acknowledged, understood & supported. My nature is warm, nurturing & accepting. I use evidence-based counselling frameworks across a variety of therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to: person-centered talk, solution-focused, strength-based, compassion-focused, trauma informed, smart recovery for addictions, grief & loss, mindfulness & holistic therapies. My work code is ethical, professional, all inclusive, private & confidential. All of you is welcome... Come as you are...
Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.