Marriage Counselling in Croydon Park, NSW
Robby is a Clinical Psychologist with many years of experience in both community mental health and private practice. Her areas of expertise and interest are anxiety, depression, trauma, pain management and relationships. She is an eclectic therapist and draws on a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness based strategies. She believes the biggest vehicle for change is the therapeutic relationship and works on creating a connection and safety to work on therapeutic goals.
Robby is a Clinical Psychologist with many years of experience in both community mental health and private practice. Her areas of expertise and interest are anxiety, depression, trauma, pain management and relationships. She is an eclectic therapist and draws on a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness based strategies. She believes the biggest vehicle for change is the therapeutic relationship and works on creating a connection and safety to work on therapeutic goals.
Openmind Counselling boasts a culturally and linguistically diverse team of clinical psychologists, who can provide service in English, Chinese, and Korean. We offer counselling with low cost or bulk billing.
Openmind Counselling boasts a culturally and linguistically diverse team of clinical psychologists, who can provide service in English, Chinese, and Korean. We offer counselling with low cost or bulk billing.
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I am qualified to facilitate the: Prepare/Enrich Pre- Marriage/ Marriage program, and 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching.
I have earned a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and a Master of Counselling. I have 8 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of clients, and I have spent the last few years building my private practice.
I am qualified to facilitate the: Prepare/Enrich Pre- Marriage/ Marriage program, and 123 Magic & Emotion Coaching.
I have earned a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and a Master of Counselling. I have 8 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of clients, and I have spent the last few years building my private practice.
Come discuss: Relationship challenges, mental health (stress, anxiety & depression), men's issues, marriage counselling, workplace stress.
Goal-oriented, supportive & inspiring style of professional counselling. Understand what might be going on for you, before working towards a constructive solution. Gottman-method training in relationship counselling. Have worked as a high performance executive coach for over 15 years, so understand the balance between work, family and life pressures.
Come discuss: Relationship challenges, mental health (stress, anxiety & depression), men's issues, marriage counselling, workplace stress.
Goal-oriented, supportive & inspiring style of professional counselling. Understand what might be going on for you, before working towards a constructive solution. Gottman-method training in relationship counselling. Have worked as a high performance executive coach for over 15 years, so understand the balance between work, family and life pressures.
This includes PTSD; anxiety and depression; marital challenges or divorce; DV, both victims of and perpetrators; problematic drug and alcohol use and gambling; report writing for court matters, including expert witness appearances.
As a psychologist, I help facilitate and increase your self-awareness on how and why you think, feel and act. From incidental solution-focussed approaches during a crisis, to exploring and processing the impact of trauma from your past, you can come to accept and welcome all of your parts and take control. Increase your self-worth and self-esteem with healthy boundaries, compassion to self, and always trying to work from your rational mind, the part that manages emotions, connects, attaches and feels safe.
This includes PTSD; anxiety and depression; marital challenges or divorce; DV, both victims of and perpetrators; problematic drug and alcohol use and gambling; report writing for court matters, including expert witness appearances.
As a psychologist, I help facilitate and increase your self-awareness on how and why you think, feel and act. From incidental solution-focussed approaches during a crisis, to exploring and processing the impact of trauma from your past, you can come to accept and welcome all of your parts and take control. Increase your self-worth and self-esteem with healthy boundaries, compassion to self, and always trying to work from your rational mind, the part that manages emotions, connects, attaches and feels safe.
I make assessment recommendations too; 2) People facing difficult situations: Stress,exam, job, fussy eater, relationships, separation, coping with loss, suicide, role transition-becoming a parent, teen, marriage, divorce, job promotion, relocation; 3) Enhance performance: Healthy Breathing, Mindfulness training, learn emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, career counselling.
Non-judgmentally, I listen to understand your struggles. We could analyse, problem-solve what & how different approaches may help you achieve goals & navigate through challenges. Together we set goals, plan, design interventions personalised to you. I motivate and help you learn skills & techniques likely to improve confidence, outcomes & regain balance.
I make assessment recommendations too; 2) People facing difficult situations: Stress,exam, job, fussy eater, relationships, separation, coping with loss, suicide, role transition-becoming a parent, teen, marriage, divorce, job promotion, relocation; 3) Enhance performance: Healthy Breathing, Mindfulness training, learn emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, career counselling.
Non-judgmentally, I listen to understand your struggles. We could analyse, problem-solve what & how different approaches may help you achieve goals & navigate through challenges. Together we set goals, plan, design interventions personalised to you. I motivate and help you learn skills & techniques likely to improve confidence, outcomes & regain balance.
PhD Pastoral Counselling, MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy, BA Social Work, and Diploma in Counselling ( Marriage and Relationship).
The client informs my counselling approach, not any theory or modality. It's about making the client feel comfortable and being able to communicate confidently with an end goal in sight. I follow the 80/20 rule in counselling; the client talks 80% of the time, and I respond 20% of the time. With 15 years working as a mental health nurse, both in the private and public sector, I have helped hundreds of clients and I am versed in all facets of mental health counselling. As a counsellor, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing, helping individuals overcome challenges to achieve lasting positive change.
PhD Pastoral Counselling, MSc Counselling & Psychotherapy, BA Social Work, and Diploma in Counselling ( Marriage and Relationship).
The client informs my counselling approach, not any theory or modality. It's about making the client feel comfortable and being able to communicate confidently with an end goal in sight. I follow the 80/20 rule in counselling; the client talks 80% of the time, and I respond 20% of the time. With 15 years working as a mental health nurse, both in the private and public sector, I have helped hundreds of clients and I am versed in all facets of mental health counselling. As a counsellor, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing, helping individuals overcome challenges to achieve lasting positive change.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, marital discord, or relationship difficulties, my approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based techniques, and a deep understanding of human resilience.
I believe that healing begins with understanding, and my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, gain insight, and develop practical coping strategies. With 15 years of clinical experience and a PhD in Clinical Psychology, I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual’s needs.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, marital discord, or relationship difficulties, my approach is rooted in compassion, evidence-based techniques, and a deep understanding of human resilience.
I believe that healing begins with understanding, and my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, gain insight, and develop practical coping strategies. With 15 years of clinical experience and a PhD in Clinical Psychology, I use evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual’s needs.
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.
I am also a qualified presenter of the Gottman 7 Principles that make marriage work course.
Our passion at Liberty Road Counselling is to walk with you as you move toward the rich and fulfilling life you desire; a life of liberty, purpose and meaning. To us, this means to be at liberty to live a life free from the domination of the troubling thoughts and emotions common to human experience. Perhaps one of the more healing experiences we can have when we are troubled or hurting, is to be with someone who is able to sit with you in your place of pain, someone who offers compassion, acceptance and a listening ear. It is our aim to build this relationship with all that come to us
I am also a qualified presenter of the Gottman 7 Principles that make marriage work course.
Our passion at Liberty Road Counselling is to walk with you as you move toward the rich and fulfilling life you desire; a life of liberty, purpose and meaning. To us, this means to be at liberty to live a life free from the domination of the troubling thoughts and emotions common to human experience. Perhaps one of the more healing experiences we can have when we are troubled or hurting, is to be with someone who is able to sit with you in your place of pain, someone who offers compassion, acceptance and a listening ear. It is our aim to build this relationship with all that come to us
Are you going through some tough times in your marriage or relationship?
I am a clinical counsellor and supervisor with years of experience in professional, Christian and pastoral counselling. I use holistic methods in work since I recognise that person's social and spiritual context often play a huge part in their mental health issues. This approach has been recognised as highly successful by overwhelming majority of my clients.
Are you going through some tough times in your marriage or relationship?
I am a clinical counsellor and supervisor with years of experience in professional, Christian and pastoral counselling. I use holistic methods in work since I recognise that person's social and spiritual context often play a huge part in their mental health issues. This approach has been recognised as highly successful by overwhelming majority of my clients.
I am experienced in multiple spheres, including marriage, parenting, intimacy, relationships, postnatal support and goal setting.
I help couples reconnect & enhance their relationship, working together to gain a deeper level of understanding and connection.We work together on all issues in a safe and non- judgemental space with a special emphasis on Gottmann model.
I am experienced in multiple spheres, including marriage, parenting, intimacy, relationships, postnatal support and goal setting.
I help couples reconnect & enhance their relationship, working together to gain a deeper level of understanding and connection.We work together on all issues in a safe and non- judgemental space with a special emphasis on Gottmann model.
I have accumulated with excessive clinical experience and training to work with individuals with rich and diverse cultural experiences and ethnical backgrounds to cope with a wide range of mental health issues and couples facing relationship and marital issues.
I am a licensed Counselling Psychologist from Taiwan and based in Australia, Prior to settling in Australia, I had been working as a therapist in the United States and Taiwan for 10 years after earning my master’s degree.
I have accumulated with excessive clinical experience and training to work with individuals with rich and diverse cultural experiences and ethnical backgrounds to cope with a wide range of mental health issues and couples facing relationship and marital issues.
I am a licensed Counselling Psychologist from Taiwan and based in Australia, Prior to settling in Australia, I had been working as a therapist in the United States and Taiwan for 10 years after earning my master’s degree.
Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way.
I am qualified as a Professional Counsellor holding a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University and am registered with The Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Although I am keen to help any client in any way I can, I have a passion and lived experience for helping those trying to navigate their relationships, careers, and thinking patterns.
Regardless of where it applies to an individual's life (e.g. marriage, career, etc.), it would be my privilege to help clients along the way to achieving their life goals/vision by helping them identify and deal with any stumbling blocks in their way.
I am qualified as a Professional Counsellor holding a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University and am registered with The Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Although I am keen to help any client in any way I can, I have a passion and lived experience for helping those trying to navigate their relationships, careers, and thinking patterns.
Elizabeth Gray
Psychologist, MSc, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Balgowlah, NSW 2093
The main issues I support with are Couple/ Marital problems, family problems and Solo mental health problems.
Elizabeth Gray, (Liz) is the only Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist on the Northern Beaches Sydney. Liz has been a Psychologist for 24 years, (10 of those in private practice) and has worked in a range of settings, including Macquarie University, 'Open Colleges AUS', Hospital and Prison Services, (UK). Liz hails from the sunny UK, and has fulfilled a childhood dream of living in Australia. Liz has many long term clients, and is also happy to see clients who just need a few sessions to get back on track in life! Liz sees solo clients and couples. Gottman method Couples Therapy is a research based approach to couples.
The main issues I support with are Couple/ Marital problems, family problems and Solo mental health problems.
Elizabeth Gray, (Liz) is the only Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist on the Northern Beaches Sydney. Liz has been a Psychologist for 24 years, (10 of those in private practice) and has worked in a range of settings, including Macquarie University, 'Open Colleges AUS', Hospital and Prison Services, (UK). Liz hails from the sunny UK, and has fulfilled a childhood dream of living in Australia. Liz has many long term clients, and is also happy to see clients who just need a few sessions to get back on track in life! Liz sees solo clients and couples. Gottman method Couples Therapy is a research based approach to couples.
As a marriage and couples therapist, David is passionate about strengthening connection and resilience.
David treats depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, loss, grief and bereavement with a strong focus on trauma-informed therapy. With eating disorders, David may be included on a GP Eating Disorder Plan. He works with clients who have experienced significant emotional or relational trauma, guiding them to process difficult life events and develop self-safety towards a better quality of life.
Having worked in diverse settings, from public mental health services to private practice, David has extensive experience with adolescents, and families facing complex mental health and relationship challenges.
As a marriage and couples therapist, David is passionate about strengthening connection and resilience.
David treats depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, loss, grief and bereavement with a strong focus on trauma-informed therapy. With eating disorders, David may be included on a GP Eating Disorder Plan. He works with clients who have experienced significant emotional or relational trauma, guiding them to process difficult life events and develop self-safety towards a better quality of life.
Having worked in diverse settings, from public mental health services to private practice, David has extensive experience with adolescents, and families facing complex mental health and relationship challenges.
Kasia adopts a tailored, solutions-focused approach to marital and relationship counselling and she has an astute ability to attune to a relationships' core needs.
Kasia is an AHPRA-registered Psychologist, Accredited Supervisor and Certified Gottman Therapist (CGT). With a career spanning 15+years, she has also completed formal training in a range of additional therapeutic modalities (i.e. EFT-C, CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, etc.). Kasia also provides robust adult ADHD assessments for females +25yrs.
Kasia adopts a tailored, solutions-focused approach to marital and relationship counselling and she has an astute ability to attune to a relationships' core needs.
Kasia is an AHPRA-registered Psychologist, Accredited Supervisor and Certified Gottman Therapist (CGT). With a career spanning 15+years, she has also completed formal training in a range of additional therapeutic modalities (i.e. EFT-C, CBT, DBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, etc.). Kasia also provides robust adult ADHD assessments for females +25yrs.
I work with clients who may be struggling with complex grief, whether it is related to sudden life changes/disability, marriage break down, In our sessions, I invite you to set the pace and we will collaborate to address issues in a way that helps you get your life to where you want it to be.
Welcome! My name is Rochelle, otherwise known as Shell, I am a registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist, holding a Graduate Diploma. Gaining clarity and working together to make a happier fulfilling life is what I aim for in all my clients. For some, better communication and building a strong sense of self that can cope with the challenges that life throws at you. living through life challenges of my own has given me a deeper understanding, compassion, and empathy in my approach to counseling without judgment and with steadfast care.
I work with clients who may be struggling with complex grief, whether it is related to sudden life changes/disability, marriage break down, In our sessions, I invite you to set the pace and we will collaborate to address issues in a way that helps you get your life to where you want it to be.
Welcome! My name is Rochelle, otherwise known as Shell, I am a registered Counsellor/Psychotherapist, holding a Graduate Diploma. Gaining clarity and working together to make a happier fulfilling life is what I aim for in all my clients. For some, better communication and building a strong sense of self that can cope with the challenges that life throws at you. living through life challenges of my own has given me a deeper understanding, compassion, and empathy in my approach to counseling without judgment and with steadfast care.
Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities.
Marriage and Relationship issues; Anger & conflict; Alcohol & Drugs, Stress & Depression; Abuse; Anger Management, Mental Health issues; schizophrenia, BPD, ASD, ADHD, Disabilities; Intellectual Disability, Disorders of Childhood; nervous, fear, cognitive development, clinical assessment, Family development, Adolescents, Addictions, Health, diabetes ed
Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities.
Marriage and Relationship issues; Anger & conflict; Alcohol & Drugs, Stress & Depression; Abuse; Anger Management, Mental Health issues; schizophrenia, BPD, ASD, ADHD, Disabilities; Intellectual Disability, Disorders of Childhood; nervous, fear, cognitive development, clinical assessment, Family development, Adolescents, Addictions, Health, diabetes ed
I work with LGBTQ+ people and anyone feeling constrained or exhausted by the pressures to have a certain kind of marriage/relationship, career, appearance etc and help them reconnect back to their values and purpose, stepping more into the life they want to have.
As a Narrative Therapist and previous journalist I firmly believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape us. When we hold onto stories of fear, our limitations and insecurities it takes a toll on our relationships, especially the one we have with ourselves. I help people connect more to the stories they want to live by to have more meaningful relationships
I work with LGBTQ+ people and anyone feeling constrained or exhausted by the pressures to have a certain kind of marriage/relationship, career, appearance etc and help them reconnect back to their values and purpose, stepping more into the life they want to have.
As a Narrative Therapist and previous journalist I firmly believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape us. When we hold onto stories of fear, our limitations and insecurities it takes a toll on our relationships, especially the one we have with ourselves. I help people connect more to the stories they want to live by to have more meaningful relationships
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.