Couples Counselling Psychologists and Therapists in Lane Cove, NSW

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Duda Baldwin
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Lane Cove, NSW 2066
Do you feel exhausted from arguments with your partner?
A clear communicator myself, with vast professional and lived experience, I mindfully guide couples through new ways of expressing their needs, so that both feel seen, heard and understood. We clarify many piled-up misunderstandings and resentments and learn how to have hard conversations without hard feelings in order to find clarity and connection.
Do you feel exhausted from arguments with your partner?
A clear communicator myself, with vast professional and lived experience, I mindfully guide couples through new ways of expressing their needs, so that both feel seen, heard and understood. We clarify many piled-up misunderstandings and resentments and learn how to have hard conversations without hard feelings in order to find clarity and connection.
(02) 8000 1169 View (02) 8000 1169
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Alberto Florez
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
Do you long for stronger self-esteem, healthier relationships, and tools to navigate life’s challenges?
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I use evidence-based therapies, including somatic, cognitive and experiential techniques, and person-centred counselling. Together, we’ll integrate mind and body, explore unconscious patterns, release emotional blocks, and build resilience, self-compassion, and clarity for lasting well-being.
Do you long for stronger self-esteem, healthier relationships, and tools to navigate life’s challenges?
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I use evidence-based therapies, including somatic, cognitive and experiential techniques, and person-centred counselling. Together, we’ll integrate mind and body, explore unconscious patterns, release emotional blocks, and build resilience, self-compassion, and clarity for lasting well-being.
(02) 9100 0516 View (02) 9100 0516
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Menaka Iyengar Cooke
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
workplace issues, relationships or marriage ups-and-downs, divorce and separation; death including grief and loss; personal development (e
I have a humanistic, person-centred approach. I use mindfulness, hypnotherapy, somatic (body-based) approach, psychodynamics (what has happened in a person's developmental years), and family constellations work (patterns or issues over generations). I also coach people at various career stages: job interviews to promotions to leadership development.
workplace issues, relationships or marriage ups-and-downs, divorce and separation; death including grief and loss; personal development (e
I have a humanistic, person-centred approach. I use mindfulness, hypnotherapy, somatic (body-based) approach, psychodynamics (what has happened in a person's developmental years), and family constellations work (patterns or issues over generations). I also coach people at various career stages: job interviews to promotions to leadership development.
(02) 8069 5431 View (02) 8069 5431
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Barbara Jeanette Jones
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Having also worked in senior corporate roles, I understand the realities of high-responsibility environments and the toll they can take on individuals, couples, and families.
Therapy for professionals, partners, and pressured lives. Having had several years in the corporate world in senior leadership roles, I understand pressure, responsibility, and the personal cost of success.
Having also worked in senior corporate roles, I understand the realities of high-responsibility environments and the toll they can take on individuals, couples, and families.
Therapy for professionals, partners, and pressured lives. Having had several years in the corporate world in senior leadership roles, I understand pressure, responsibility, and the personal cost of success.
(02) 9100 0747 View (02) 9100 0747
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Travis Grogan
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Travis, a psychologist from Sydney who works with individuals and couples.
The two main reasons I’ve found in my practice that people put off getting therapy are cost and fear of getting a therapist they don’t gel with. Thinking about it in reverse, therapy is costly, but it's also incredibly valuable. And unfortunately, to find a therapist you’ll gel with might take a few attempts, but I can help you there.
Hi, I'm Travis, a psychologist from Sydney who works with individuals and couples.
The two main reasons I’ve found in my practice that people put off getting therapy are cost and fear of getting a therapist they don’t gel with. Thinking about it in reverse, therapy is costly, but it's also incredibly valuable. And unfortunately, to find a therapist you’ll gel with might take a few attempts, but I can help you there.
(02) 9100 0027 View (02) 9100 0027
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Alison Turner
Psychologist, PhD, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Serves Area
Alison Turner PhD is a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist, she has many years of experience in private practice where she sees individuals, couples, families and children.
Alison is an AHPRA endorsed specialist in counselling psychology and she has expertise in treating a range of clinical issues, relationship difficulties and general life struggles, including working with depression, anxiety and related mental health issues, she has a particular interest in couple and family therapy.
Alison Turner PhD is a Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist, she has many years of experience in private practice where she sees individuals, couples, families and children.
Alison is an AHPRA endorsed specialist in counselling psychology and she has expertise in treating a range of clinical issues, relationship difficulties and general life struggles, including working with depression, anxiety and related mental health issues, she has a particular interest in couple and family therapy.
(02) 8074 1784 View (02) 8074 1784
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Natalie Stavrou (Formally Vertoudakis)
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I particularly enjoy working with anxiety, eating disorders and relationship issues.
Therapy is a safe space to help you speak openly. The goal is to help you build an understanding of your thoughts, emotional and behavioural responses. This assists clients with decision making, problem solving and focusing on adaptive rather than unhelpful coping styles. My therapeutic approach is based on CBT/CBT-E, schema therapy, behavioural approaches, motivational interviewing and emotion focused therapies. Sessions will involve strategies and homework tools to help optimise your goals and outcomes.
I particularly enjoy working with anxiety, eating disorders and relationship issues.
Therapy is a safe space to help you speak openly. The goal is to help you build an understanding of your thoughts, emotional and behavioural responses. This assists clients with decision making, problem solving and focusing on adaptive rather than unhelpful coping styles. My therapeutic approach is based on CBT/CBT-E, schema therapy, behavioural approaches, motivational interviewing and emotion focused therapies. Sessions will involve strategies and homework tools to help optimise your goals and outcomes.
(02) 9159 6970 View (02) 9159 6970
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The Love Life Counsellor
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Most couples reach out when they are completely exhausted by the exact same arguments.
I host four structured programs built for real outcomes: The Long Game (pre-marriage prep), The Relationship Reset (navigating gridlock), The Affair Repair (infidelity recovery), and The Relationship Repair (healing relational trauma). I integrate Emotionally Focused, CBT, and Narrative frameworks to give you concrete tools, not just open-ended talk.
Most couples reach out when they are completely exhausted by the exact same arguments.
I host four structured programs built for real outcomes: The Long Game (pre-marriage prep), The Relationship Reset (navigating gridlock), The Affair Repair (infidelity recovery), and The Relationship Repair (healing relational trauma). I integrate Emotionally Focused, CBT, and Narrative frameworks to give you concrete tools, not just open-ended talk.
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Kerrin Paterson
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
They may be caring for children, supporting ageing parents, managing demanding work, or holding relationships together while quietly feeling exhausted, disconnected, unseen, or unsure of who they are becoming.
I offer warm, thoughtful counselling for people navigating the emotional challenges and distressing life events that often arise in midlife. I provide a calm, respectful space where difficult feelings can be explored without judgement. Together, we make sense of what is happening beneath the surface and find practical, meaningful ways to move forward.
They may be caring for children, supporting ageing parents, managing demanding work, or holding relationships together while quietly feeling exhausted, disconnected, unseen, or unsure of who they are becoming.
I offer warm, thoughtful counselling for people navigating the emotional challenges and distressing life events that often arise in midlife. I provide a calm, respectful space where difficult feelings can be explored without judgement. Together, we make sense of what is happening beneath the surface and find practical, meaningful ways to move forward.
0494 747 040 View 0494 747 040
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Biinu
Psychologist, MSc, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Today, people pursue a combination of identity, lifestyle, fulfilment, achievement, supportive relationships, a work-life balance, financial gain, career progression, a bigger world purpose, and more.
I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understand you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships.
Today, people pursue a combination of identity, lifestyle, fulfilment, achievement, supportive relationships, a work-life balance, financial gain, career progression, a bigger world purpose, and more.
I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understand you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships.
(02) 9100 0528 View (02) 9100 0528
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Fully Human Fully Alive Psychology & Counselling
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Fully Human Fully Alive Psychology and Counselling Relationship Centre is a team of highly trained professionals providing the ultimate in wellbeing treatment for Relationships: couple, parent and baby, child and parent, men isolated from feelings.
We are passionate and dedicated to helping you get what you want out of life, and we provide life changing treatment for many people, including those experiencing issues such as anxiety, stress, relationship problems. We specialise in Couple Relationship, Perinatal Anxiety, Parenting and Child issues, and Men’s issues.
Fully Human Fully Alive Psychology and Counselling Relationship Centre is a team of highly trained professionals providing the ultimate in wellbeing treatment for Relationships: couple, parent and baby, child and parent, men isolated from feelings.
We are passionate and dedicated to helping you get what you want out of life, and we provide life changing treatment for many people, including those experiencing issues such as anxiety, stress, relationship problems. We specialise in Couple Relationship, Perinatal Anxiety, Parenting and Child issues, and Men’s issues.
(02) 8074 3769 View (02) 8074 3769
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Miranda Shtein
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
My treatment includes various issues, some of which include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, communication, grief and loss and emotion-regulation issues.
I have a passion and expertise in ADHD and ASD and use a neuro-affirming approach. In addition to my MPsych I have a Masters in Early Childhood and so bring deep knowledge of development. I use an integration of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Play therapy & I collaboratively work with childcare, schools, universities and workplaces.
My treatment includes various issues, some of which include anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, parenting and relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, communication, grief and loss and emotion-regulation issues.
I have a passion and expertise in ADHD and ASD and use a neuro-affirming approach. In addition to my MPsych I have a Masters in Early Childhood and so bring deep knowledge of development. I use an integration of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Play therapy & I collaboratively work with childcare, schools, universities and workplaces.
0421 149 299 View 0421 149 299
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Juliane Thieme
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I am an experienced specialised psychodynamic psychotherapist providing a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space to talk, for individuals and couples.
It can be hard trying to cope on your own. Talking to a trained professional helps you make sense of your thoughts and feelings and it means you have somebody on your side while you face difficult times. My approach is psychodynamic, which means I explore with you both your conscious and your unconscious mind in order to facilitate long-lasting change.
I am an experienced specialised psychodynamic psychotherapist providing a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space to talk, for individuals and couples.
It can be hard trying to cope on your own. Talking to a trained professional helps you make sense of your thoughts and feelings and it means you have somebody on your side while you face difficult times. My approach is psychodynamic, which means I explore with you both your conscious and your unconscious mind in order to facilitate long-lasting change.
(02) 9100 0319 View (02) 9100 0319
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My Appletree
Psychologist, MA
Serves Area
We are a group of therapists who see relationships to be an essential part of a healthy life.
Our team has years of experience working with couples and individuals with all issues that arise such as communication breakdown, infidelity, sexual health issues, divorce, blended families, life transitions and whatever else life throws at us...
We are a group of therapists who see relationships to be an essential part of a healthy life.
Our team has years of experience working with couples and individuals with all issues that arise such as communication breakdown, infidelity, sexual health issues, divorce, blended families, life transitions and whatever else life throws at us...
(02) 8000 1430 View (02) 8000 1430
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Esperanza Counselling Service
Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
While the challenges of modern life affect everyone in different ways, most life challenges are universal: balancing work and home life, changing jobs, starting a new life with a partner, parenting, dealing with loss, maintaining satisfactory and harmonious relationships with colleagues, friends, family
Silvia's interest in mental health stems from a lived experience of post-natal depression, and a desire to help others to deal with life's challenges, loss, anxiety, and depression. She applies various modalities to suit a client's needs, with a strong focus on CBT (cognitive behaviour) and ACT therapies, as well as motivational interviewing techniques.
While the challenges of modern life affect everyone in different ways, most life challenges are universal: balancing work and home life, changing jobs, starting a new life with a partner, parenting, dealing with loss, maintaining satisfactory and harmonious relationships with colleagues, friends, family
Silvia's interest in mental health stems from a lived experience of post-natal depression, and a desire to help others to deal with life's challenges, loss, anxiety, and depression. She applies various modalities to suit a client's needs, with a strong focus on CBT (cognitive behaviour) and ACT therapies, as well as motivational interviewing techniques.
(02) 8609 3992 View (02) 8609 3992
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Aarthi Udayakumar
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I am a registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA, with 14 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and couples through challenges such as domestic and family violence, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and child wellbeing.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Person-Centred Therapy Motivational Interviewing (MI) Solution-Focused Therapy Creative and Play Therapy (for children and families)
I am a registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA, with 14 years of experience supporting individuals, families, and couples through challenges such as domestic and family violence, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and child wellbeing.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Person-Centred Therapy Motivational Interviewing (MI) Solution-Focused Therapy Creative and Play Therapy (for children and families)
(02) 9100 0497 View (02) 9100 0497
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Develop & Thrive
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Belinda is a 19+ years qualified Psychologist who is passionate about helping people to flourish and thrive using science and evidence-based practices and solutions. Belinda holds a Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) and a Masters of Psychology, both from the University of New South Wales.
Belinda is a 19+ years qualified Psychologist who is passionate about helping people to flourish and thrive using science and evidence-based practices and solutions. Belinda holds a Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) and a Masters of Psychology, both from the University of New South Wales.
(02) 9100 0172 View (02) 9100 0172
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Elizabeth Counselling Clinic Pty Ltd
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Elizabeth has the following registrations and qualifications: - Victims Services NSW contract counsellor - Workers Compensation (SIRA) counsellor - NDIS registered counsellor - Individual counsellor - Couple/family counsellor - Gambling counsellor - EAP (Employee Assistance Program) counsellor
Elizabeth is warm and non-judgmental in her practice. Elizabeth has about 15 years of counselling experience and has worked for both NGOs (Non-profit organizations) and governments to learn to treat people with different issues. Elizabeth also works as a clinical supervisor and has a passion to raise the next generation of therapists. Elizabeth is involved in different community boards to raise more awareness on some of the common mental health topics.
Elizabeth has the following registrations and qualifications: - Victims Services NSW contract counsellor - Workers Compensation (SIRA) counsellor - NDIS registered counsellor - Individual counsellor - Couple/family counsellor - Gambling counsellor - EAP (Employee Assistance Program) counsellor
Elizabeth is warm and non-judgmental in her practice. Elizabeth has about 15 years of counselling experience and has worked for both NGOs (Non-profit organizations) and governments to learn to treat people with different issues. Elizabeth also works as a clinical supervisor and has a passion to raise the next generation of therapists. Elizabeth is involved in different community boards to raise more awareness on some of the common mental health topics.
(02) 8074 3828 View (02) 8074 3828
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Christine Kim Principal Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Many clients come to counselling with a hope. This hope is an opportunity for the clients to change, to become someone they want to be. Using client's strengths, counselling can help them find a new direction in their lives. Christine Kim is a registered psychologist with a passion for, and experience in working with adolescents and adults in educational and clinical settings. For over 10 years, Christine has experience working across a range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders), bullying and work-related stress issues.
Many clients come to counselling with a hope. This hope is an opportunity for the clients to change, to become someone they want to be. Using client's strengths, counselling can help them find a new direction in their lives. Christine Kim is a registered psychologist with a passion for, and experience in working with adolescents and adults in educational and clinical settings. For over 10 years, Christine has experience working across a range of psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety and a range of childhood anxiety disorders), bullying and work-related stress issues.
(02) 8806 0035 View (02) 8806 0035
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Release Your Mind Counseling and Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I’m a good fit for you if you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, trauma, ADHD, addiction, overwhelm, or relationship stress — especially if you’re busy and just need a space that feels calm and real.
Online psychologist based in Sydney, offering after-hours and weekend sessions for clients across Australia.
I’m a good fit for you if you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, trauma, ADHD, addiction, overwhelm, or relationship stress — especially if you’re busy and just need a space that feels calm and real.
Online psychologist based in Sydney, offering after-hours and weekend sessions for clients across Australia.
(02) 9437 5400 View (02) 9437 5400
Couples Counselling Therapists
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.