Gottman Method Counselling in Mid North Coast, NSW
I often use the Gottman Method in my practice.
As a relationship therapist, I support individuals and couples navigating a range of challenges, including communication breakdowns, conflict, trust issues, intimacy concerns, life transitions, and emotional disconnection. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, understand patterns, and express their needs. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your connection, rebuild trust, or navigate a separation with care, my goal is to help you develop the tools, insight, and emotional resilience needed to foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships—both with others and yourself.
I often use the Gottman Method in my practice.
As a relationship therapist, I support individuals and couples navigating a range of challenges, including communication breakdowns, conflict, trust issues, intimacy concerns, life transitions, and emotional disconnection. I provide a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, understand patterns, and express their needs. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your connection, rebuild trust, or navigate a separation with care, my goal is to help you develop the tools, insight, and emotional resilience needed to foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships—both with others and yourself.
Greetings! I'm Kerri McFarlane, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a passion for supporting individuals and couples on their journey to mental well-being. With seven years of experience in private practice, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a client centered approach to every counselling session. I am a generalist and have a passion for relationships counselling, trauma and individual counselling. Helping YOU discover healing and transform your life
Greetings! I'm Kerri McFarlane, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a passion for supporting individuals and couples on their journey to mental well-being. With seven years of experience in private practice, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a client centered approach to every counselling session. I am a generalist and have a passion for relationships counselling, trauma and individual counselling. Helping YOU discover healing and transform your life
Youth often grapple with questions of identity, self-esteem, and a desire to understand their place in the world, managing academic pressures, career decisions, and future uncertainties, while their goals are to develop a strong sense of self, increased self-awareness, and confidence in navigating life's challenges. Couples need improving communication, resolving conflicts, navigating major life changes such as marriage, parenthood, or career shifts , and understanding each other, while their goals are supporting each other through transitions, adapting to change, and maintaining a strong partnership.
Youth often grapple with questions of identity, self-esteem, and a desire to understand their place in the world, managing academic pressures, career decisions, and future uncertainties, while their goals are to develop a strong sense of self, increased self-awareness, and confidence in navigating life's challenges. Couples need improving communication, resolving conflicts, navigating major life changes such as marriage, parenthood, or career shifts , and understanding each other, while their goals are supporting each other through transitions, adapting to change, and maintaining a strong partnership.
Olivia's experience as a Clinical Counsellor comes with more than 1.5 decades in private practice and pastoral care roles. Specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, workplace bullying, addictions, relationship counselling, family/blended, mediation, child and young adults, grief and anger management. Clientele utilise workplace EAP, Work Cover (SIRA qualified) and NDIS & private clients with an age range of 6 to 85 years. Face to Face, Video-link or Phone sessions are offered. Olivia who is known for her sincere, peaceful and non-judgmental manner uses evidence based therapies recognising there is no one size fits all.
Olivia's experience as a Clinical Counsellor comes with more than 1.5 decades in private practice and pastoral care roles. Specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, workplace bullying, addictions, relationship counselling, family/blended, mediation, child and young adults, grief and anger management. Clientele utilise workplace EAP, Work Cover (SIRA qualified) and NDIS & private clients with an age range of 6 to 85 years. Face to Face, Video-link or Phone sessions are offered. Olivia who is known for her sincere, peaceful and non-judgmental manner uses evidence based therapies recognising there is no one size fits all.
If life feels like a struggle or if you’re just not coping so well, please reach out and contact me. I offer you my experience, expertise and support to help you overcome the challenges that you’re going through. Many people see me for help with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, communication issues, emotional instability, and more broadly, for finding life direction and meaning again.
If life feels like a struggle or if you’re just not coping so well, please reach out and contact me. I offer you my experience, expertise and support to help you overcome the challenges that you’re going through. Many people see me for help with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, communication issues, emotional instability, and more broadly, for finding life direction and meaning again.
Reaching out for support is the hardest step and my job is to make that step as comfortable as possible. My aim each session is to leave you in a better emotional place than when you arrived, with tools for you to achieve and maintain ongoing emotional wellbeing and resilience. I work with a trauma informed, person centred approach. I support you to explore, identify and heal the underlying issues that create conflict, cause disruption or impact your quality of life. I believe trauma to be an experience of anything that takes you away from being your authentic self. Employee Assistance Program, NDIS & NSW Victims sessions available.
Reaching out for support is the hardest step and my job is to make that step as comfortable as possible. My aim each session is to leave you in a better emotional place than when you arrived, with tools for you to achieve and maintain ongoing emotional wellbeing and resilience. I work with a trauma informed, person centred approach. I support you to explore, identify and heal the underlying issues that create conflict, cause disruption or impact your quality of life. I believe trauma to be an experience of anything that takes you away from being your authentic self. Employee Assistance Program, NDIS & NSW Victims sessions available.
Counselling Solution—Forster & Port Macquarie
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
3 Endorsed
Port Macquarie, NSW 2444
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.
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 a Relationships Therapist and Sexologist. I am extremely passionate about helping clients have healthier more fulfilling relationships. I work with all types of relationships from monogamy to consensual non monogamy. I also work with couples who are experiencing sexual concerns including mismatched desire, erectile difficulties, painful sex, performance anxiety and out of control sexual behaviors. I am passionate about diversity and equality and aim to walk beside my clients on their journey providing a non-judgmental, supportive and safe environment. I am sex-positive, LGBTIQ, Poly and BDSM friendly.
I am a Relationships Therapist and Sexologist. I am extremely passionate about helping clients have healthier more fulfilling relationships. I work with all types of relationships from monogamy to consensual non monogamy. I also work with couples who are experiencing sexual concerns including mismatched desire, erectile difficulties, painful sex, performance anxiety and out of control sexual behaviors. I am passionate about diversity and equality and aim to walk beside my clients on their journey providing a non-judgmental, supportive and safe environment. I am sex-positive, LGBTIQ, Poly and BDSM friendly.
Hi, nice to meet you and welcome :)
Finding the right therapist is a journey, and I’m here to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for adolescents and adults. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you with warmth, understanding, and evidence-based strategies that are helpful for mental wellbeing. I offer private sessions, sessions for people with Mental Health Care Plan from GP, DVA cardholders, WorkCover (QLD, NSW, VIC), and NDIS participants (self- or plan-managed). I also offer limited bulk-billing sessions to eligible clients.
Hi, nice to meet you and welcome :)
Finding the right therapist is a journey, and I’m here to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for adolescents and adults. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, I’m here to walk alongside you with warmth, understanding, and evidence-based strategies that are helpful for mental wellbeing. I offer private sessions, sessions for people with Mental Health Care Plan from GP, DVA cardholders, WorkCover (QLD, NSW, VIC), and NDIS participants (self- or plan-managed). I also offer limited bulk-billing sessions to eligible clients.
Nerida works with individuals and couples. She treats low libido in all genders, mismatched libidos between a couple, difficulty with reaching orgasm, pain during intercourse, maintaining intimacy whilst managing health issues and/or chronic pain, anxiety related to being diagnosed with an STI, difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, porn and sex addiction, kinks and fetishes, and ethical non monogamy. She works with couples to improve communication and restore trust post infidelity.
Nerida works with individuals and couples. She treats low libido in all genders, mismatched libidos between a couple, difficulty with reaching orgasm, pain during intercourse, maintaining intimacy whilst managing health issues and/or chronic pain, anxiety related to being diagnosed with an STI, difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation, porn and sex addiction, kinks and fetishes, and ethical non monogamy. She works with couples to improve communication and restore trust post infidelity.
Bringing over a decade of diverse counselling experience to the table, I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, with a particular focus on family work, couples therapyI and trauma. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I guide individuals, couples and families towards understanding, growth and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Let's work together to build and strengthen what matters most; you and your loved ones.
Bringing over a decade of diverse counselling experience to the table, I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, with a particular focus on family work, couples therapyI and trauma. My therapeutic toolbox includes evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Therapy. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I guide individuals, couples and families towards understanding, growth and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Let's work together to build and strengthen what matters most; you and your loved ones.
Aarthi is registered as a clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She brings over 10 years of experience working directly with clients from all walks of life. Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues. She has experience using trauma informed, strengths-based and outcomes focussed practices. Aarthi is dedicated to providing a service that is person-centred.
Aarthi is registered as a clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She brings over 10 years of experience working directly with clients from all walks of life. Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues. She has experience using trauma informed, strengths-based and outcomes focussed practices. Aarthi is dedicated to providing a service that is person-centred.
Social Sense Allied Health is a therapy practice based in the Wellbeing Centre at Abbotsford Convent (Vic, 3067). We are a team of experts in complexity, dedicated to co-creating a therapeutic alliance to meet your goals. We offer mental health, trauma, functional and behavioural services under NDIS, Victims of Crime, Medicare, Workers Compensation, EAP and Private Health Funds. We also provide clinical supervision for social workers, youth workers, counsellors and other human services professionals. We offer clinical training and professional templates for human services professionals to support their private practice.
Social Sense Allied Health is a therapy practice based in the Wellbeing Centre at Abbotsford Convent (Vic, 3067). We are a team of experts in complexity, dedicated to co-creating a therapeutic alliance to meet your goals. We offer mental health, trauma, functional and behavioural services under NDIS, Victims of Crime, Medicare, Workers Compensation, EAP and Private Health Funds. We also provide clinical supervision for social workers, youth workers, counsellors and other human services professionals. We offer clinical training and professional templates for human services professionals to support their private practice.
With Care Psychology is a telehealth practice providing services across Australia. Owner and registered psychologist Ashlea has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults presenting with various difficulties, including: trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues. Ashlea enjoys working with Veterans, Current serving ADF members and First Responders. Trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, she integrates evidence-based therapies such as CBT and EMDR. She is passionate about fostering a comfortable and collaborative therapeutic experience that supports individuals in achieving their therapeutic goals
With Care Psychology is a telehealth practice providing services across Australia. Owner and registered psychologist Ashlea has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults presenting with various difficulties, including: trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues. Ashlea enjoys working with Veterans, Current serving ADF members and First Responders. Trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, she integrates evidence-based therapies such as CBT and EMDR. She is passionate about fostering a comfortable and collaborative therapeutic experience that supports individuals in achieving their therapeutic goals
Thank you for reading my profile. My priority is to provide you with a warm, confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate space. Over the past 15 years I have worked as a psychologist, couples counsellor, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and workplace mediator. My experience is in personal, family and workplace relationships. Relationships can be hard to navigate and sometimes we need to talk things through or need help to work out what to do. I will support you to unpack your situation, improve communication and interpersonal skills, manage anxiety and stress, and improve self esteem and confidence.
Thank you for reading my profile. My priority is to provide you with a warm, confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate space. Over the past 15 years I have worked as a psychologist, couples counsellor, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and workplace mediator. My experience is in personal, family and workplace relationships. Relationships can be hard to navigate and sometimes we need to talk things through or need help to work out what to do. I will support you to unpack your situation, improve communication and interpersonal skills, manage anxiety and stress, and improve self esteem and confidence.
I work with you to explore, understand and heal, identify your values and deepen your connection to Self / Soul, to loved ones, to community and to the wider world. Internal Family Systems (IFS Therapy) is ideal for all ages / backgrounds and if you feel dissatisfied with life, or want to understand why you feel depressed, anxious, stressed, grief, burnout, procrastination and/or are struggling in relationships. Sessions can be in Battery Point, in nature around West Moonah / Lenah Valley or Online. I am a Reg. Clinical Counsellor (PACFA) and an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapist.
I work with you to explore, understand and heal, identify your values and deepen your connection to Self / Soul, to loved ones, to community and to the wider world. Internal Family Systems (IFS Therapy) is ideal for all ages / backgrounds and if you feel dissatisfied with life, or want to understand why you feel depressed, anxious, stressed, grief, burnout, procrastination and/or are struggling in relationships. Sessions can be in Battery Point, in nature around West Moonah / Lenah Valley or Online. I am a Reg. Clinical Counsellor (PACFA) and an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapist.
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Gottman Method Counsellors
How does the Gottman method work?
One of the core doctrines of the Gottman method is that negative emotions hurt relationships about five times more than positive emotions help them. Thus, couples require five times more positive interactions than negative interactions with each other. The therapist will guide clients on how to improve communication and understanding of each other to manage conflict and have their emotional needs met. The therapist will also advise couples on how to repair relations with each other when conflict arises, and therefore avoid lasting damage.
Is the Gottman method evidence-based?
Yes, this method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy. The method is based on more than 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the psychologists who developed the method. The Gottmans analysed decades of data to draw conclusions about what types of interactions are likely to lead to specific results, and which interventions are most likely to lead to success. Studies have found that this approach leads to improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, communication skills, and a lower rate of divorce.
How long does the Gottman method take?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and an average course of treatment is around 10 sessions. In some cases, such as for couples dealing with a critical problem, the therapist will suggest an intensive course of treatment, with daily sessions over the first two to four days. Treatment is complete when the couple is satisfied and has met the goals they’ve set, and when the therapist believes they have the skills to continue on their own.
Is the Gottman method effective?
Through the Gottman method, couples can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. This treatment has been used for more than 40 years; the method is supported by empirical research, including randomised controlled trials that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving relationship outcomes for couples. Like any talk therapy, success or failure depends in large part on how committed the clients are to making positive changes and working toward results.