Relationship Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Maitland, NSW
Robin, Masters level qualified counsellor, BA, GradDipCouns 2011, MCouns 2024, specialises in attachment and relationships, and is a grief and loss specialist.
Robin Schep—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.
Robin, Masters level qualified counsellor, BA, GradDipCouns 2011, MCouns 2024, specialises in attachment and relationships, and is a grief and loss specialist.
Robin Schep—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.
I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way, providing insight, encouragement, and empathy as we work together towards achieving your goals with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I aim to build a trusting relationship where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
My name is Jo, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a counsellor at The Good Space Counselling, I aim to help you navigate life’s challenges and empower you to achieve personal growth and well-being.
I am here to walk alongside you every step of the way, providing insight, encouragement, and empathy as we work together towards achieving your goals with a compassionate and non-judgmental approach, I aim to build a trusting relationship where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
My name is Jo, and I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a counsellor at The Good Space Counselling, I aim to help you navigate life’s challenges and empower you to achieve personal growth and well-being.
I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships.
My unique expertise in recovery from life controlling issues including addictions, eating disorders, self-harm, childhood abuse, attachment trauma & complex trauma, cause me to stand out among others. I work extensively with PTSD & trained 5 years with renowned trauma and sensorimotor specialist Dr. Janina Fisher from the USA. Every day I help people shine.
I offer a wealth of knowledge and in-depth experience of complex trauma, life-controlling issues, addictions and relationships.
My unique expertise in recovery from life controlling issues including addictions, eating disorders, self-harm, childhood abuse, attachment trauma & complex trauma, cause me to stand out among others. I work extensively with PTSD & trained 5 years with renowned trauma and sensorimotor specialist Dr. Janina Fisher from the USA. Every day I help people shine.
People who feel stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected in relationships, or unsure how to move forward often come to see me.
I offer talk-based counselling and Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMIT) to support deeper change. Together we explore patterns, process underlying experiences, and shift how you feel, respond, and relate. EMIT sessions are longer to allow time for processing and integration.
People who feel stuck in repeating patterns, disconnected in relationships, or unsure how to move forward often come to see me.
I offer talk-based counselling and Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMIT) to support deeper change. Together we explore patterns, process underlying experiences, and shift how you feel, respond, and relate. EMIT sessions are longer to allow time for processing and integration.
I'm passionate about helping adults to find new ways of coping with anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles and life transitions.
Stephanie is a warm and compassionate listener who creates a friendly and safe space for you. She understands that reaching out for help can be overwhelming and is dedicated to making your journey easier. Together, you’ll explore your feelings and experiences, gaining insights and working towards positive changes. Using a client-centered approach, she integrates techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy to support you along the way.
I'm passionate about helping adults to find new ways of coping with anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles and life transitions.
Stephanie is a warm and compassionate listener who creates a friendly and safe space for you. She understands that reaching out for help can be overwhelming and is dedicated to making your journey easier. Together, you’ll explore your feelings and experiences, gaining insights and working towards positive changes. Using a client-centered approach, she integrates techniques like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy to support you along the way.
I have experience supporting people who are Victims of crime, domestic and family violence, or struggles with substance use.
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I’m Freya, an AASW Accredited Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in Mental Health and counselling. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling by phone or video for people aged 16 and over. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and centred on your pace and needs.
If you are in NSW and have Victims of Crime funding, I’m an Approved Provider and can support you through this process too.
You don’t have to face this alone- I’m here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal.
I have experience supporting people who are Victims of crime, domestic and family violence, or struggles with substance use.
Hello!
I’m Freya, an AASW Accredited Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in Mental Health and counselling. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed counselling by phone or video for people aged 16 and over. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and centred on your pace and needs.
If you are in NSW and have Victims of Crime funding, I’m an Approved Provider and can support you through this process too.
You don’t have to face this alone- I’m here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal.
I have a passion for helping people navigate the stresses of their work and personal life, to create balance and harmony. I can assist people experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, grief and loss, as well as difficult life circumstances that you may be struggling to cope with.
I have a passion for helping people navigate the stresses of their work and personal life, to create balance and harmony. I can assist people experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, grief and loss, as well as difficult life circumstances that you may be struggling to cope with.
At Olaga Therapeutic Support, we will see you, and we will hear you, regardless of your background and circumstances. We work with children adolescents and adults by providing age appropriate, person-centered counselling and psychotherapy. We welcome all to our space and encourage those from multicultural, marginalised and minority communities to contact us.
At Olaga Therapeutic Support, we will see you, and we will hear you, regardless of your background and circumstances. We work with children adolescents and adults by providing age appropriate, person-centered counselling and psychotherapy. We welcome all to our space and encourage those from multicultural, marginalised and minority communities to contact us.
In our therapeutic relationship, we will explore challenges and difficulties with emotions, attachment and interpersonal relationships.
I am an accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist in the Conversational Model and incorporate aspects of sensorimotor psychotherapy into my practice. This trauma-informed therapy is ideal for the treatment of complex trauma (Complex PTSD), personality and dissociative disorders, such as BPD and DID.
In our therapeutic relationship, we will explore challenges and difficulties with emotions, attachment and interpersonal relationships.
I am an accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist in the Conversational Model and incorporate aspects of sensorimotor psychotherapy into my practice. This trauma-informed therapy is ideal for the treatment of complex trauma (Complex PTSD), personality and dissociative disorders, such as BPD and DID.
Offering convenient after hours appointments with competitive rates for clients seeking support under a Mental Health Care Plan, NSW Victims Services or private payment. With over 12 years experience I'm able to support clients to create meaningful change and get life back on track. Read more about how I can best support you on my full profile.
Offering convenient after hours appointments with competitive rates for clients seeking support under a Mental Health Care Plan, NSW Victims Services or private payment. With over 12 years experience I'm able to support clients to create meaningful change and get life back on track. Read more about how I can best support you on my full profile.
CBT for hot flushes; others explore how past relationships & societal pressures impact your present health.
Immediate Availability / Female-Informed Therapy / Menopause & Anxiety / Matched MHCP Pricing
I support women who are tired of being the 'strong one', the carer, or the burnt-out professional. Many of my clients face anxiety, rage, or a loss of self as hormonal shifts, menopause, or endless caring take their toll. You don't have to keep pretending you have it all under control. Together, we move beyond managing symptoms to understanding why, helping you release resentment, set boundaries, and rediscover yourself with compassion.
And with 9yrs+ experience working with Carers, I'm here to help you navigate all that comes with it.
CBT for hot flushes; others explore how past relationships & societal pressures impact your present health.
Immediate Availability / Female-Informed Therapy / Menopause & Anxiety / Matched MHCP Pricing
I support women who are tired of being the 'strong one', the carer, or the burnt-out professional. Many of my clients face anxiety, rage, or a loss of self as hormonal shifts, menopause, or endless caring take their toll. You don't have to keep pretending you have it all under control. Together, we move beyond managing symptoms to understanding why, helping you release resentment, set boundaries, and rediscover yourself with compassion.
And with 9yrs+ experience working with Carers, I'm here to help you navigate all that comes with it.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works across a broad range of issues including ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, OCD, BPD, relationship and parenting challenges, substance use and school related issues.
I have experience across public mental health and private settings across a broad range of disorders and treatment modalities. I conduct thorough assessments to consider diagnoses, best practice treatment approaches and help to identify therapy goals that are meaningful for the client.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who works across a broad range of issues including ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, OCD, BPD, relationship and parenting challenges, substance use and school related issues.
I have experience across public mental health and private settings across a broad range of disorders and treatment modalities. I conduct thorough assessments to consider diagnoses, best practice treatment approaches and help to identify therapy goals that are meaningful for the client.
Wise Mind offers a range of services, including individual therapy, child and family therapy, and psychological and diagnostic assessments for children and adults of all ages.
We understand that coming to therapy can be a daunting experience, which is why all our team members strive to provide a warm, friendly, and supportive environment.
Our holistic approach to improving mental health is driven by our mission of connecting the people of Newcastle with personalised and accessible mental health services.
Wise Mind offers a range of services, including individual therapy, child and family therapy, and psychological and diagnostic assessments for children and adults of all ages.
We understand that coming to therapy can be a daunting experience, which is why all our team members strive to provide a warm, friendly, and supportive environment.
Our holistic approach to improving mental health is driven by our mission of connecting the people of Newcastle with personalised and accessible mental health services.
Grace believes in flexibly tailoring therapy to individual needs and has experience with working with trauma, disability, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurodiversity, adjustment difficulties, attachment difficulties, family dynamics, stress, social difficulties, and emotional difficulties.
Grace is trained in therapeutic modalities including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Grace believes in flexibly tailoring therapy to individual needs and has experience with working with trauma, disability, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurodiversity, adjustment difficulties, attachment difficulties, family dynamics, stress, social difficulties, and emotional difficulties.
Grace is trained in therapeutic modalities including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Issues include relationships difficulties, trauma, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, anger, study difficulties and workplace issues.
Grahame understands that the struggles his clients encounter in life are often not just one difficulty but are made up of many things. The clients he supports have sort assistance because their situations have caused their coping mechanisms to come under great strain and the quality of life they value so much has diminished, effecting how they see themselves and the people around them. Grahame has found the people he has assisted in counselling have tried to manage these difficulties and in doing so have developed their own strategies and coping skills with many being personal strengths, which he is committed to enhancing.
Issues include relationships difficulties, trauma, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, anger, study difficulties and workplace issues.
Grahame understands that the struggles his clients encounter in life are often not just one difficulty but are made up of many things. The clients he supports have sort assistance because their situations have caused their coping mechanisms to come under great strain and the quality of life they value so much has diminished, effecting how they see themselves and the people around them. Grahame has found the people he has assisted in counselling have tried to manage these difficulties and in doing so have developed their own strategies and coping skills with many being personal strengths, which he is committed to enhancing.
Life throws us curveballs and it is not until we sit back and look do we realise how much it affects our every day life, relationships, work and the list goes on.
I have completed a Diploma in Counselling, Advanced Diploma in Hypnotherapy along with a Certification in Breathework. It is great to have qualifications, but it is the lived experience that really helps any therapist to really help those clients. A therapist can only take a client as far as they are willing to go on themself and I am here for that.
Life throws us curveballs and it is not until we sit back and look do we realise how much it affects our every day life, relationships, work and the list goes on.
I have completed a Diploma in Counselling, Advanced Diploma in Hypnotherapy along with a Certification in Breathework. It is great to have qualifications, but it is the lived experience that really helps any therapist to really help those clients. A therapist can only take a client as far as they are willing to go on themself and I am here for that.
If you have suffered from emotional neglect, physical or sexual abuse or any other trauma I can help with the emotional or psychological impact; the possible impairment of self- esteem/self worth, the dysfunctional relationships you may have at times and the physical health consequences of childhood trauma.
As a mature, experienced therapist and a survivor of childhood abuse I am dedicated to working with adults with childhood trauma. I am a certified Sexual Health Therapist and an Accredited member of ASSERT; and a practitioner of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), a world wide best practice treatment for PTSD,C-PTSD and DID.
If you have suffered from emotional neglect, physical or sexual abuse or any other trauma I can help with the emotional or psychological impact; the possible impairment of self- esteem/self worth, the dysfunctional relationships you may have at times and the physical health consequences of childhood trauma.
As a mature, experienced therapist and a survivor of childhood abuse I am dedicated to working with adults with childhood trauma. I am a certified Sexual Health Therapist and an Accredited member of ASSERT; and a practitioner of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), a world wide best practice treatment for PTSD,C-PTSD and DID.
Often Gerard's clients present with struggles such as overwhelming levels of stress, relationship challenges, elevated anxiety, depression and self-doubt.
Gerard believes in the importance of a trust-based therapeutic alliance with all his clients. Once this alliance is established, he utilises evidence-based strategies, specifically tailored to the individuals' circumstances, in partnering with them as they pursue their therapy goals.
Often Gerard's clients present with struggles such as overwhelming levels of stress, relationship challenges, elevated anxiety, depression and self-doubt.
Gerard believes in the importance of a trust-based therapeutic alliance with all his clients. Once this alliance is established, he utilises evidence-based strategies, specifically tailored to the individuals' circumstances, in partnering with them as they pursue their therapy goals.
I endeavour to work collaboratively with clients, and to provide psychological care that encompasses not only matters of the mind, but also the somatic experiences of the body, relationships, as well as the impact of past influences and present-day experiences.
I am a psychologist, with an approach to therapy that is person-centred and holistic in nature, taking into account the many aspects of the human experience and the influences that shape us. I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties. I strive to create safety for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and am passionate about supporting clients to reduce suffering, to live authentically, and achieve their goals.
I endeavour to work collaboratively with clients, and to provide psychological care that encompasses not only matters of the mind, but also the somatic experiences of the body, relationships, as well as the impact of past influences and present-day experiences.
I am a psychologist, with an approach to therapy that is person-centred and holistic in nature, taking into account the many aspects of the human experience and the influences that shape us. I have experience in assessing and providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have a special interest in working with complex trauma and dissociation, anxiety, and attachment difficulties. I strive to create safety for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and am passionate about supporting clients to reduce suffering, to live authentically, and achieve their goals.
With over 25 years working in family and community services, Beth brings a compassionate and person-centred approach to her counselling practice.
Beth Numeyer Counselling offers individual counselling including a variety of counselling approaches tailored to meet individual needs. These approaches include person-centred therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and trauma -informed care. Beth offers Telehealth.
With over 25 years working in family and community services, Beth brings a compassionate and person-centred approach to her counselling practice.
Beth Numeyer Counselling offers individual counselling including a variety of counselling approaches tailored to meet individual needs. These approaches include person-centred therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and trauma -informed care. Beth offers Telehealth.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialise in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.
What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.
What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.
How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialise in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counselling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counselling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.