Couples Counselling in Chatswood, NSW
I specialise in supporting clients in all aspects of relationship: family counselling, pre-marriage counselling, couples counselling, and post- relationship counselling.
I use structured questioning techniques to engage with clients to help them clarify and better understand what is troubling them and then working with them to explore options to change what is currently not working for them.
I specialise in supporting clients in all aspects of relationship: family counselling, pre-marriage counselling, couples counselling, and post- relationship counselling.
I use structured questioning techniques to engage with clients to help them clarify and better understand what is troubling them and then working with them to explore options to change what is currently not working for them.
I am a highly-skilled relationship psychologist & sex therapist with over 20 years of professional experience seeing clients in private practice.
I use a holistic approach centred on actions (your behaviours) and emotions (your personal and relational history of stressful events). Considering all contributing factors, you gain clarity about your problem & understand what you can do to resolve it. I provide you with practical support, clear directions & tailored tools that empower you to help yourself.
I am a highly-skilled relationship psychologist & sex therapist with over 20 years of professional experience seeing clients in private practice.
I use a holistic approach centred on actions (your behaviours) and emotions (your personal and relational history of stressful events). Considering all contributing factors, you gain clarity about your problem & understand what you can do to resolve it. I provide you with practical support, clear directions & tailored tools that empower you to help yourself.
June Gay, Principal Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Chatswood, NSW 2067
Central to therapy with June is an authentic, empathetic, ethical and collaborative therapeutic relationship, which research has shown to be the most important factors in successful counselling.
June focuses on the client centered treatment of adults. In particular, June has extensive experience treating anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, sleep problems, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ concerns, work related stress and chronic illness distress. My website provides more detailed information about my Practice. To book an appointment, please EMAIL..
Central to therapy with June is an authentic, empathetic, ethical and collaborative therapeutic relationship, which research has shown to be the most important factors in successful counselling.
June focuses on the client centered treatment of adults. In particular, June has extensive experience treating anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, sleep problems, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ concerns, work related stress and chronic illness distress. My website provides more detailed information about my Practice. To book an appointment, please EMAIL..
Are you in constant conflict with your partner?
Couples need high impact solutions and I offer an effective therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy in building strong attachment securities in the individual as well as in the dyad. Couples will learn to not only survive but to flourish as they connect their deepest needs toward a satisfying and connected bond with the special people in their world.
Are you in constant conflict with your partner?
Couples need high impact solutions and I offer an effective therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy in building strong attachment securities in the individual as well as in the dyad. Couples will learn to not only survive but to flourish as they connect their deepest needs toward a satisfying and connected bond with the special people in their world.
Her passion is to empower and give hope to people who are facing their unique stressful life events, such as life transition, relationship issues, developmental injuries, self-esteem, grief and loss, emotional and spiritual abuse, trauma and anxiety,
Brenda adopts an integrative, holistic and relational approach, which incorporates person-centred, emotionally focused, trauma-informed, cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness and other evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Brenda has a special interest in working with multiracial families and children of immigrants.
Her passion is to empower and give hope to people who are facing their unique stressful life events, such as life transition, relationship issues, developmental injuries, self-esteem, grief and loss, emotional and spiritual abuse, trauma and anxiety,
Brenda adopts an integrative, holistic and relational approach, which incorporates person-centred, emotionally focused, trauma-informed, cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness and other evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Brenda has a special interest in working with multiracial families and children of immigrants.
My experiences ranges across the life span and across various clinical populations (such as Neurodivergence, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Conduct Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Intellectual Disability), as well as non-clinical presentations (such as relationship and family dysfunction, and work distress).
I am passionate about using evidence-based treatment approaches to promote quality of life.
I believe that the most change occurs outside of sessions. Therefore, I provide insightful psychoeducation, resources, and tasks for my clients to engage with between sessions.
I am result-oriented and will monitor progress objectively throughout therapy.
My experiences ranges across the life span and across various clinical populations (such as Neurodivergence, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Conduct Disorders, Personality Disorders, and Intellectual Disability), as well as non-clinical presentations (such as relationship and family dysfunction, and work distress).
I am passionate about using evidence-based treatment approaches to promote quality of life.
I believe that the most change occurs outside of sessions. Therefore, I provide insightful psychoeducation, resources, and tasks for my clients to engage with between sessions.
I am result-oriented and will monitor progress objectively throughout therapy.
Peter Samii, a qualified counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association, provides a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy. He helps clients navigate life’s challenges by fostering both short-term and long-term solutions, enabling them to build greater self-confidence, self-awareness, and personal growth. Peter specialises in trauma and PTSD counselling, relationship and couples therapy, anger management, and grief and loss counselling.
Peter Samii, a qualified counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association, provides a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy. He helps clients navigate life’s challenges by fostering both short-term and long-term solutions, enabling them to build greater self-confidence, self-awareness, and personal growth. Peter specialises in trauma and PTSD counselling, relationship and couples therapy, anger management, and grief and loss counselling.
I have postgraduate qualifications in counselling, rehabilitation, sex and relationship therapy and pain education.
Hello. It’s lovely to meet you.
I'm a counsellor and sex therapist and offer online and in-person sessions. I can support you on issues that include anxiety and loss of direction, managing sexual urges and addictions including online porn and substance use, changes in erections, understanding fetishes and kinks, and pain and fear of sex and intimacy. Together, we can identify the life you want, find ways to remove the obstacles, and plan a fulfilling way forward.
I have postgraduate qualifications in counselling, rehabilitation, sex and relationship therapy and pain education.
Hello. It’s lovely to meet you.
I'm a counsellor and sex therapist and offer online and in-person sessions. I can support you on issues that include anxiety and loss of direction, managing sexual urges and addictions including online porn and substance use, changes in erections, understanding fetishes and kinks, and pain and fear of sex and intimacy. Together, we can identify the life you want, find ways to remove the obstacles, and plan a fulfilling way forward.
In couples, I welcome those facing unique dynamics, including neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ pairs.
Tailored strategies for ADHD and Autism empower individuals, while couples benefit from a nuanced understanding of neurodivergent dynamics and LGBTQ+ relationship nuances. I offer a therapeutic haven where your uniqueness is not only acknowledged but celebrated, fostering resilience and authentic connection.
In couples, I welcome those facing unique dynamics, including neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ pairs.
Tailored strategies for ADHD and Autism empower individuals, while couples benefit from a nuanced understanding of neurodivergent dynamics and LGBTQ+ relationship nuances. I offer a therapeutic haven where your uniqueness is not only acknowledged but celebrated, fostering resilience and authentic connection.
I am also a professionally trained and qualified relationship/marriage counsellor (Dr.
My clinical counselling strategies include CBT, ACT, Solution-focused, Mindfulness, Strength-based, Interpersonal psychotherapy, Trauma-informed approach as well as Gottman Method for couple counselling/therapy and systemic family approach. I apply the biopsychosocial assessment to understand you and the situation holistically.
I am also a professionally trained and qualified relationship/marriage counsellor (Dr.
My clinical counselling strategies include CBT, ACT, Solution-focused, Mindfulness, Strength-based, Interpersonal psychotherapy, Trauma-informed approach as well as Gottman Method for couple counselling/therapy and systemic family approach. I apply the biopsychosocial assessment to understand you and the situation holistically.
Couples Therapy & Coaching / Individuals Therapy & Coaching / Family Dispute Resolution Mediation (FDRP) & Divorce Coaching Services.
Larissa leans on the Gottman Method for couples therapy/coaching. Considered the ‘gold standard' for couples, with over 40+ years of research, can predict with 91% accuracy if a relationship will last. Divorce Coaching can assist in a smoother and less adversarial separation process. FDR services are also available for parenting &/or financial agreements.
Couples Therapy & Coaching / Individuals Therapy & Coaching / Family Dispute Resolution Mediation (FDRP) & Divorce Coaching Services.
Larissa leans on the Gottman Method for couples therapy/coaching. Considered the ‘gold standard' for couples, with over 40+ years of research, can predict with 91% accuracy if a relationship will last. Divorce Coaching can assist in a smoother and less adversarial separation process. FDR services are also available for parenting &/or financial agreements.
Meet Our Couples Counselling
I prioritise creating a safe and sturdy rapport within the therapuetic relationship as the foundation for the ongoing work of therapy.
My approach to therapy is to work collaboratively with you towards your chosen goals/direction, welcoming any and all parts with the aim of creating more self-compassion, connection and choicefullness.
I prioritise creating a safe and sturdy rapport within the therapuetic relationship as the foundation for the ongoing work of therapy.
My approach to therapy is to work collaboratively with you towards your chosen goals/direction, welcoming any and all parts with the aim of creating more self-compassion, connection and choicefullness.
My counselling style centres on Active Engagement & the Quality of Our Client-Therapist Relationship, by far the most important factor for Successful Outcomes through this Collaborative framework.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy relational patterns or addictive behaviours deeply impacting your emotional, psychological & physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy thoughts, behaviours & feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards change & renewed progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
My counselling style centres on Active Engagement & the Quality of Our Client-Therapist Relationship, by far the most important factor for Successful Outcomes through this Collaborative framework.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy relational patterns or addictive behaviours deeply impacting your emotional, psychological & physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy thoughts, behaviours & feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards change & renewed progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
Above all I hold the up most importance in developing a good therapeutic relationship between client and therapist, within it a emotional bond of trust, caring and respect is created, which allows for a safe space where healing can take place.
I draw on my many years of experience in helping clients gain skills and coping mechanism to help treat and resolve anxiety, addictions, PTSD, depression as well as grief and loss. I have extensive experience through my previous work as a group therapist in private clinics working with eating disorders, drug and alcohol, all mood disorders and DBT groups.
Above all I hold the up most importance in developing a good therapeutic relationship between client and therapist, within it a emotional bond of trust, caring and respect is created, which allows for a safe space where healing can take place.
I draw on my many years of experience in helping clients gain skills and coping mechanism to help treat and resolve anxiety, addictions, PTSD, depression as well as grief and loss. I have extensive experience through my previous work as a group therapist in private clinics working with eating disorders, drug and alcohol, all mood disorders and DBT groups.
Leo Martyn - Azure Counselling Crows Nest
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders.
I enjoy working with adult clients and couples of all ages, nationalities, faiths and sexual orientations experiencing challenges with mental health and well, life itself. Drawing from the spectrum of evidence-based to humanistic, psychodynamic and body-based therapies I seek to meet you where you are at to help you find deep insight and catalyse change.
I work locally and nationally with a diverse client base from couples in conflict to emergency first responders.
I enjoy working with adult clients and couples of all ages, nationalities, faiths and sexual orientations experiencing challenges with mental health and well, life itself. Drawing from the spectrum of evidence-based to humanistic, psychodynamic and body-based therapies I seek to meet you where you are at to help you find deep insight and catalyse change.
If you're struggling with anxiety, thoughts that won't let you go, relationship challenges, or self-doubt, this happens to all of us as life puts pressure on us.
For individuals, I use methods to build resilience to any difficult thoughts or feelings, get them out in the open, make sense of them, and then build practical methods to manage them. For couples, we unpack how you operate together, what you bring the relationship individually, both struggles and strengths, and how that affects the dynamic between you.
If you're struggling with anxiety, thoughts that won't let you go, relationship challenges, or self-doubt, this happens to all of us as life puts pressure on us.
For individuals, I use methods to build resilience to any difficult thoughts or feelings, get them out in the open, make sense of them, and then build practical methods to manage them. For couples, we unpack how you operate together, what you bring the relationship individually, both struggles and strengths, and how that affects the dynamic between you.
Hi, I’m a client-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who helps young people and adults move through challenges they may be facing such as stress, relationship breakdowns, anxiety, depression and grief and loss.
I use a wide range of therapeutic techniques to help clients explore their emotions, thoughts and behaviours and develop greater personal awareness. Being trauma sensitive and by focusing on strengths, clients develop strategies and skills to handle difficult situations and become empowered to take action and implement solutions that feel authentic to them.
Hi, I’m a client-centred counsellor and psychotherapist who helps young people and adults move through challenges they may be facing such as stress, relationship breakdowns, anxiety, depression and grief and loss.
I use a wide range of therapeutic techniques to help clients explore their emotions, thoughts and behaviours and develop greater personal awareness. Being trauma sensitive and by focusing on strengths, clients develop strategies and skills to handle difficult situations and become empowered to take action and implement solutions that feel authentic to them.
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.
As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, my mission is to meld traditional talk therapy with transformative mindfulness technique by incorporating somatic experiencing trauma healing modality, gong bath meditation, conscious connected breathwork, and animal assisted therapy to help you find hope, clarity, inspiration and empowerment.
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.
As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, my mission is to meld traditional talk therapy with transformative mindfulness technique by incorporating somatic experiencing trauma healing modality, gong bath meditation, conscious connected breathwork, and animal assisted therapy to help you find hope, clarity, inspiration and empowerment.
Through safe therapeutic relationship, loving presence, and gentle guidance, together we re-pattern unhelpful imprints through experiences in the present.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost or empty, we can find your inner wellspring of hope and cultivate your unique strengths, to smooth nervous system reactivity. As a trauma therapist, I pay close attention to safety, welcome all parts of you, and support you to access the full range of your human experience.
Through safe therapeutic relationship, loving presence, and gentle guidance, together we re-pattern unhelpful imprints through experiences in the present.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost or empty, we can find your inner wellspring of hope and cultivate your unique strengths, to smooth nervous system reactivity. As a trauma therapist, I pay close attention to safety, welcome all parts of you, and support you to access the full range of your human experience.
For breakups, relationship health, gut-brain issues, stress, physical and mental burnout.
I endeavour to help clients with no judgment, nothing is too far gone.
For breakups, relationship health, gut-brain issues, stress, physical and mental burnout.
I endeavour to help clients with no judgment, nothing is too far gone.
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.