Couples Counselling in Forster, NSW
I have 19 years of clinical experience assisting families, couples, individuals, adolescents and children.
Nurturing your self is essential to looking after your well-being. When you are able to truly take care of yourself, you then have more energy for focusing on others. I provide a counselling service for Individuals, Couples and Families.
I have 19 years of clinical experience assisting families, couples, individuals, adolescents and children.
Nurturing your self is essential to looking after your well-being. When you are able to truly take care of yourself, you then have more energy for focusing on others. I provide a counselling service for Individuals, Couples and Families.
As a relationship therapy specialist, I guide couples experiencing communication breakdown, relationship difficulties or recovering from an affair to develop closeness and repair bonds.
When people first speak with us, they express feelings like, desperate, angry, helpless, stressed, lost, no-sense-of–belonging, not-good-enough, overwhelmed, and not-knowing-where-to-start. You may be feeling desperate, finding your life has unravelled, and that you have lost your way… When we meet, you are inviting us alongside you on your journey seeking understanding, meaning, and direction.
As a relationship therapy specialist, I guide couples experiencing communication breakdown, relationship difficulties or recovering from an affair to develop closeness and repair bonds.
When people first speak with us, they express feelings like, desperate, angry, helpless, stressed, lost, no-sense-of–belonging, not-good-enough, overwhelmed, and not-knowing-where-to-start. You may be feeling desperate, finding your life has unravelled, and that you have lost your way… When we meet, you are inviting us alongside you on your journey seeking understanding, meaning, and direction.
Extensive experience in working with relationship issues, conflict, separation, loss, grief, life span, depression, anxiety, adjustment, pathology, communication, nutritional management, trauma, employment, grievances, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trust, boundaries
My background is in psychology/coaching (wellness and life/career), business, health, mediation, nursing, neurolinguistics' and nutraceutical science. I work with people across a range of issues and concerns using a wholistic approach. Highly skilled in CBT, ACT, DBT, NLP, psychodynamic, humanistic, biological, social, emotional and developmental theories.
Extensive experience in working with relationship issues, conflict, separation, loss, grief, life span, depression, anxiety, adjustment, pathology, communication, nutritional management, trauma, employment, grievances, conflict resolution, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trust, boundaries
My background is in psychology/coaching (wellness and life/career), business, health, mediation, nursing, neurolinguistics' and nutraceutical science. I work with people across a range of issues and concerns using a wholistic approach. Highly skilled in CBT, ACT, DBT, NLP, psychodynamic, humanistic, biological, social, emotional and developmental theories.
Welcome to a safe space to contemplate the tougher issues of life. Feeling stressed, sad or overwhelmed? Counselling is an individual experience and speaking to someone about what is concerning you can be a very difficult decision. I am here to listen to you in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and caring environment.
Welcome to a safe space to contemplate the tougher issues of life. Feeling stressed, sad or overwhelmed? Counselling is an individual experience and speaking to someone about what is concerning you can be a very difficult decision. I am here to listen to you in a supportive, nonjudgmental, and caring environment.
The one constant we all share, regardless of our gender, wealth, race, location or religious beliefs is that we will spend our life in our body. This will also be one of the most confronting, challenging and potentially beautiful relationships we'll ever experience. Can we fully embrace our body? Can we come to terms with the social and cultural factors surrounding our body and, when the time comes to leave our body, will we do so with love and gratitude for how it helped us to connect with ourselves and others? Let's explore those questions together.
The one constant we all share, regardless of our gender, wealth, race, location or religious beliefs is that we will spend our life in our body. This will also be one of the most confronting, challenging and potentially beautiful relationships we'll ever experience. Can we fully embrace our body? Can we come to terms with the social and cultural factors surrounding our body and, when the time comes to leave our body, will we do so with love and gratitude for how it helped us to connect with ourselves and others? Let's explore those questions together.
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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.
Nerida works with individuals and couples.
Nerida is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Sex Therapist with over ten years clinical experience. Nerida is passionate about the field of sex therapy and believes that every person has the right to a fulfilling and satisfying sex life. Nerida also recognizes that intimacy is a core component of a relationship and an individual’s wellbeing.
Nerida works with individuals and couples.
Nerida is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Sex Therapist with over ten years clinical experience. Nerida is passionate about the field of sex therapy and believes that every person has the right to a fulfilling and satisfying sex life. Nerida also recognizes that intimacy is a core component of a relationship and an individual’s wellbeing.
Issues treated (but not limited to) include; anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, school issues, suicidal thinking, personality disorder, anger management, gender transitioning, self-harm, grief and loss, work related issues (Workcover accredited psych), life coaching, relationship matters, family mediation, court and legal reports and the teaching of parenting skills.
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients that incorporate having worked with children, parents and teachers as a School Counsellor/Psychologist and in private practice across the life span. I have also experience working with kids and adults dealing with Gender Dysphoria, Aspergers, ADHD, ADD,ODD, challenging behaviours and intellectual disabilities.
Issues treated (but not limited to) include; anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, school issues, suicidal thinking, personality disorder, anger management, gender transitioning, self-harm, grief and loss, work related issues (Workcover accredited psych), life coaching, relationship matters, family mediation, court and legal reports and the teaching of parenting skills.
I bring a wealth of life experience to clients that incorporate having worked with children, parents and teachers as a School Counsellor/Psychologist and in private practice across the life span. I have also experience working with kids and adults dealing with Gender Dysphoria, Aspergers, ADHD, ADD,ODD, challenging behaviours and intellectual disabilities.
Hi, I provide a gentle approach to evidence based therapy for children, teens, adults and families to navigate through challenging times such as life transitions, family changes, mental health and all kinds of trauma.
You are the expert in your life and my role is to support you to help you improve your connection to self, family and life your life, your way!
Hi, I provide a gentle approach to evidence based therapy for children, teens, adults and families to navigate through challenging times such as life transitions, family changes, mental health and all kinds of trauma.
You are the expert in your life and my role is to support you to help you improve your connection to self, family and life your life, your way!
I have been working with people in various capacities and roles for almost twenty years, including people management, coaching, mentoring, personal and professional development, informal and formal counselling. In my counselling approach, I integrate several counselling therapies and psychotherapy approaches to suit each individual and their unique situation.
I have been working with people in various capacities and roles for almost twenty years, including people management, coaching, mentoring, personal and professional development, informal and formal counselling. In my counselling approach, I integrate several counselling therapies and psychotherapy approaches to suit each individual and their unique situation.
There are times in life when we are not at our best. We find ourselves without the energy and insight into how to make it right again. Your psychologist will work with you in a safe and respectful way, helping you to reconnect with inner resources and values that will enable you to make meaning of your life journey and once more step forward with purpose and enjoyment.
There are times in life when we are not at our best. We find ourselves without the energy and insight into how to make it right again. Your psychologist will work with you in a safe and respectful way, helping you to reconnect with inner resources and values that will enable you to make meaning of your life journey and once more step forward with purpose and enjoyment.
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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.
She places the utmost importance on developing a warm and inviting therapeutic relationship to create significant change.
Sarah draws upon her wealth of experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. Sarah also incorporates attachment-based models, motivational interviewing
She places the utmost importance on developing a warm and inviting therapeutic relationship to create significant change.
Sarah draws upon her wealth of experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. Sarah also incorporates attachment-based models, motivational interviewing
Are you struggling to communicate effectively with your partner and feeling stuck in the same unhealthy pattern?
My clients have praised my easy, approachable, and relatable personality, as well as my ability to guide them. In my relationship counselling work, I use the Gottman Couples Therapy Model, the only research-based couples therapy model, to help couples communicate better and manage conflict in a healthy way along with other modalities to suit client's needs.
Are you struggling to communicate effectively with your partner and feeling stuck in the same unhealthy pattern?
My clients have praised my easy, approachable, and relatable personality, as well as my ability to guide them. In my relationship counselling work, I use the Gottman Couples Therapy Model, the only research-based couples therapy model, to help couples communicate better and manage conflict in a healthy way along with other modalities to suit client's needs.
Relationship distress is common and most people who find they are having relationship issues are struggling to understand how to fix things.
I am a qualified Emotionally Focused Therapist that help hundreds of people re-unite and stay connected once they have learned how to.
In relationships we get hijacked by our emotions and need a third person who is unbiased, has a clear roadmap forward and is able to direct us out of this negative cycle that we cannot break on our own.
Relationship distress is common and most people who find they are having relationship issues are struggling to understand how to fix things.
I am a qualified Emotionally Focused Therapist that help hundreds of people re-unite and stay connected once they have learned how to.
In relationships we get hijacked by our emotions and need a third person who is unbiased, has a clear roadmap forward and is able to direct us out of this negative cycle that we cannot break on our own.
For this to happen it is important to establish a relationship built on trust and transparency.
Following an assessment, I offer a holistic and person-centred approach, drawing on the most suitable therapeutic modality to meet your needs. I support a diverse range of people including adolescents and adults. Issues include grief and loss, anger, relationship difficulties, stress, depression and anxiety, trauma and workplace issues.
For this to happen it is important to establish a relationship built on trust and transparency.
Following an assessment, I offer a holistic and person-centred approach, drawing on the most suitable therapeutic modality to meet your needs. I support a diverse range of people including adolescents and adults. Issues include grief and loss, anger, relationship difficulties, stress, depression and anxiety, trauma and workplace issues.
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.
She offers help that is underpinned by years of experience working within the public and private sectors with a range of different clients addressing a number of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and existential problems.
Carla is especially interested in the treatment of trauma and couple therapy with specific training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure and Mindfulness Based Therapies. She is also a certified EFT Couples Therapist.
She offers help that is underpinned by years of experience working within the public and private sectors with a range of different clients addressing a number of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship and existential problems.
Carla is especially interested in the treatment of trauma and couple therapy with specific training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure and Mindfulness Based Therapies. She is also a certified EFT Couples Therapist.
With couples, I direct the road map more, with each of you sharing the driving.
I am here to support you through life’s challenges with gentleness, curiosity and a road map to change and self-awareness. I am flexible with the route we take, as the direction and pace is set by you. I will offer suggestions and invite you to explore different options and ways of thinking, feeling, seeing and being. Together creating a clearer path forward, a quiet place to sit and process, a space for activity and action or whatever else you need at any point in time.
With couples, I direct the road map more, with each of you sharing the driving.
I am here to support you through life’s challenges with gentleness, curiosity and a road map to change and self-awareness. I am flexible with the route we take, as the direction and pace is set by you. I will offer suggestions and invite you to explore different options and ways of thinking, feeling, seeing and being. Together creating a clearer path forward, a quiet place to sit and process, a space for activity and action or whatever else you need at any point in time.
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.
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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.