Couples Counselling in Wollongong, NSW

Self Reflections
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Self Reflections is a safe and confidential place where you can get support and strategies to overcome your individual or
relationship
concerns.
Self Reflections is a clinic that prides itself on delivering unparalleled quality, service and value to our clients. We have a team consisting of Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Accredited Practicing Dietitians providing services to those in the Illawarra and surrounding communities. In addition to individual therapeutic and dietetic services, we provide
Couples
Therapy, Assessment (Cognitive IQ, Functional Behavioural and Autism Assessments), Clinical Supervision as well as Groups and Workshops.
Self Reflections is a safe and confidential place where you can get support and strategies to overcome your individual or
relationship
concerns.
Self Reflections is a clinic that prides itself on delivering unparalleled quality, service and value to our clients. We have a team consisting of Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Accredited Practicing Dietitians providing services to those in the Illawarra and surrounding communities. In addition to individual therapeutic and dietetic services, we provide
Couples
Therapy, Assessment (Cognitive IQ, Functional Behavioural and Autism Assessments), Clinical Supervision as well as Groups and Workshops.

Renee McDonald
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Waitlist for new clients
My specialties are; in-depth grief and loss work, past trauma, deeply connecting to your
partner
, harnessing your inner wisdom and tapping into your divine inner wisdom.
Life can be complex and uncertain. I can help you with your concerns. You may be feeling unfulfilled or worried about a recent loss or your relationships. I can assist you to walk along side you in your time of sadness, loss, grief, or situations that are holding you back from having a more fulfilling life. Many of my clients say they may have tried other counselling, though it hasn’t worked. I can work with you - no matter where you are at. I help you find hope in your life again.
My specialties are; in-depth grief and loss work, past trauma, deeply connecting to your
partner
, harnessing your inner wisdom and tapping into your divine inner wisdom.
Life can be complex and uncertain. I can help you with your concerns. You may be feeling unfulfilled or worried about a recent loss or your relationships. I can assist you to walk along side you in your time of sadness, loss, grief, or situations that are holding you back from having a more fulfilling life. Many of my clients say they may have tried other counselling, though it hasn’t worked. I can work with you - no matter where you are at. I help you find hope in your life again.

Sophie Panozzo
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or low self esteem? Are you finding it difficult to recover from a
relationship
breakdown or loss of a loved one? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Together we can explore emotional challenges and take steps towards personal growth and/or recovery.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or low self esteem? Are you finding it difficult to recover from a
relationship
breakdown or loss of a loved one? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Together we can explore emotional challenges and take steps towards personal growth and/or recovery.

Jennifer Fisher
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I enjoy working with a range of psychological and emotional concerns. My main area of interest is helping people who are living with an eating disorder. I am passionate about timely and effective support for individuals struggling with eating and body image concerns. In addition to eating disorders, I enjoy working with people who are experiencing different types of anxiety and emotional distress, chronic pain and illness,
relationship
concerns, grief, loss and adjusting to life changes including parenthood.
I enjoy working with a range of psychological and emotional concerns. My main area of interest is helping people who are living with an eating disorder. I am passionate about timely and effective support for individuals struggling with eating and body image concerns. In addition to eating disorders, I enjoy working with people who are experiencing different types of anxiety and emotional distress, chronic pain and illness,
relationship
concerns, grief, loss and adjusting to life changes including parenthood.

Elizabeth Anne O'Neill
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500 (Online Only)
I provide evidence-based, individualized & holistic counselling for managing issues & diagnosis. I offer a wide range of coping skills for many mental health conditions (ie. anxiety, depression & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD). I provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD. I offer Schema Therapy. I work with identity issues, grief, gender issues, work stress &
relationship
stress. I explore individual concerns respectfully & practically for recovery from mental health & issues of distress. I have +20yrs exp. Video sessions available. Also supervision provided.
I provide evidence-based, individualized & holistic counselling for managing issues & diagnosis. I offer a wide range of coping skills for many mental health conditions (ie. anxiety, depression & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD). I provide Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD. I offer Schema Therapy. I work with identity issues, grief, gender issues, work stress &
relationship
stress. I explore individual concerns respectfully & practically for recovery from mental health & issues of distress. I have +20yrs exp. Video sessions available. Also supervision provided.

Fiona Bourn
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Fiona will use a range of therapeutic interventions depending on what it is that you need support with be it; managing anxiety/depression, career assistance, grief, trauma or
relationship
issues to just name a few.
We have all experienced times in our lives when we just need someone to talk to, listen to us, to give us the empathy/support that we need to explore an issue safely. Someone that can assist us with navigating life’s rollercoaster, especially during times when things can feel extremely overwhelming. Fiona’s aim at Sacred Space Counselling is to be just that person for you. Fiona provides a safe/sacred warm space so that you can explore what brings you to the counselling space.
Fiona will use a range of therapeutic interventions depending on what it is that you need support with be it; managing anxiety/depression, career assistance, grief, trauma or
relationship
issues to just name a few.
We have all experienced times in our lives when we just need someone to talk to, listen to us, to give us the empathy/support that we need to explore an issue safely. Someone that can assist us with navigating life’s rollercoaster, especially during times when things can feel extremely overwhelming. Fiona’s aim at Sacred Space Counselling is to be just that person for you. Fiona provides a safe/sacred warm space so that you can explore what brings you to the counselling space.
Silva Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I passionate and commitment to cultivating a safe working
relationship
with all my clients.
My goal is to see clients achieve a healthier and wholesome way of living, encompassing their emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and relational worlds. Collaboratively, we work to identify and learn what has you or your
relationship
stuck. We explore the roadblocks and ways to move past them. I am passionate in seeing individuals and
couples
thrive. The outcomes achieved are a testament to the commitment and resilience within individuals and
couples
. This is certainly not an overnight achievement but with diligence and dedication, I have witnessed clients move forward with their lives .
I passionate and commitment to cultivating a safe working
relationship
with all my clients.
My goal is to see clients achieve a healthier and wholesome way of living, encompassing their emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and relational worlds. Collaboratively, we work to identify and learn what has you or your
relationship
stuck. We explore the roadblocks and ways to move past them. I am passionate in seeing individuals and
couples
thrive. The outcomes achieved are a testament to the commitment and resilience within individuals and
couples
. This is certainly not an overnight achievement but with diligence and dedication, I have witnessed clients move forward with their lives .

Ayesha Nhem
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Wollongong, NSW 2500
My specialization includes providing support to individuals and
couples
to work through the past or current situations that are hindering your progress in life.
Worries, frustrations, and disappointments are common in life. But no matter if your issues are current or recurrent, the right step is to seek help. Even if your problems right now feel like they're getting the best of you - know that there is help available for this! It takes courage to seek help and I'm glad you're here. You deserve to live a life that makes you excited to get up in the morning. As your therapist, I will help you deal with emotional and behavioural problems more effectively.
My specialization includes providing support to individuals and
couples
to work through the past or current situations that are hindering your progress in life.
Worries, frustrations, and disappointments are common in life. But no matter if your issues are current or recurrent, the right step is to seek help. Even if your problems right now feel like they're getting the best of you - know that there is help available for this! It takes courage to seek help and I'm glad you're here. You deserve to live a life that makes you excited to get up in the morning. As your therapist, I will help you deal with emotional and behavioural problems more effectively.

Dr Olga Lavalle & Associates
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
'Empowering people to make positive changes in their lives' Dr Olga Lavalle & Associates offer psychology services which are compassionate, caring and empowering. Treatments and counselling are tailored to your needs and informed by evidence-based best practice principles. Whether you’re looking for help with an existing condition, support while overcoming trauma, or need
relationship
and family counselling, our team is here to help.
'Empowering people to make positive changes in their lives' Dr Olga Lavalle & Associates offer psychology services which are compassionate, caring and empowering. Treatments and counselling are tailored to your needs and informed by evidence-based best practice principles. Whether you’re looking for help with an existing condition, support while overcoming trauma, or need
relationship
and family counselling, our team is here to help.

Tracey Rovere
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified
1 Endorsed
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Tracey Rovere Psychotherapist, Marriage Counsellor and
Relationship
Coach addresses many challenges that come with partnerships and relationships. Areas of counselling include; disconnection of intimacy, infidelity, trust issues, difficulty in communication, conflict and working through separation if necessary. The counselling process can help to enhance the friendship and support
couples
to feel more connected with one another. Other concerns in relationships such as substance use, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, trauma and attachment concerns are also explored in our practice to help you move forward.
Tracey Rovere Psychotherapist, Marriage Counsellor and
Relationship
Coach addresses many challenges that come with partnerships and relationships. Areas of counselling include; disconnection of intimacy, infidelity, trust issues, difficulty in communication, conflict and working through separation if necessary. The counselling process can help to enhance the friendship and support
couples
to feel more connected with one another. Other concerns in relationships such as substance use, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, trauma and attachment concerns are also explored in our practice to help you move forward.

Gabrielle Micallef
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Gabrielle is a warm and engaging Registered Psychologist with a genuine passion to help all individuals function optimally and live a meaningful life. She has extensive skills and experience in working with young people and adults from all walks of life. Gabrielle provides support and treatment for a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, family and
relationship
concerns, trauma, grief and bereavement, drug/alcohol issues and work-related stress. She loves and thrives upon helping people develop their coping skills, set personalised goals and use their own strengths to increase their resilience to life’s challenges.
Gabrielle is a warm and engaging Registered Psychologist with a genuine passion to help all individuals function optimally and live a meaningful life. She has extensive skills and experience in working with young people and adults from all walks of life. Gabrielle provides support and treatment for a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, family and
relationship
concerns, trauma, grief and bereavement, drug/alcohol issues and work-related stress. She loves and thrives upon helping people develop their coping skills, set personalised goals and use their own strengths to increase their resilience to life’s challenges.
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Mind Mode
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I work with
couples
using Gottman
Relationship
Therapy and further utilise my skills in
couples counselling
to help individuals with interpersonal issues.
I work with clients from all backgrounds, and any gender, using techniques to help people suffering from a range of mental health issues including mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar & adjustment disorder. I feel passionately about working with people on increasing their self-esteem and assertiveness skills, improving their interpersonal and self care skills. I also love working with
couples
to rebuild and strengthen relationships.
I work with
couples
using Gottman
Relationship
Therapy and further utilise my skills in
couples counselling
to help individuals with interpersonal issues.
I work with clients from all backgrounds, and any gender, using techniques to help people suffering from a range of mental health issues including mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar & adjustment disorder. I feel passionately about working with people on increasing their self-esteem and assertiveness skills, improving their interpersonal and self care skills. I also love working with
couples
to rebuild and strengthen relationships.

Angela Chadwick Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Angela has been practicing as a Registered Psychologist for 10-years across a variety of settings. Angela has worked within youth mental health, adult mental health, suicide prevention, a high school, and private practice. Angela enjoys working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. She has a special interest in maternal mental health, family wellbeing and trauma recovery. This includes difficulties such as: Perinatal Depression/Anxiety, Postnatal Depression/Anxiety, Adjustment to Early Parenting, General Adjustment Distress, Parenting Stress, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders &
Relationship
Difficulties.
Angela has been practicing as a Registered Psychologist for 10-years across a variety of settings. Angela has worked within youth mental health, adult mental health, suicide prevention, a high school, and private practice. Angela enjoys working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. She has a special interest in maternal mental health, family wellbeing and trauma recovery. This includes difficulties such as: Perinatal Depression/Anxiety, Postnatal Depression/Anxiety, Adjustment to Early Parenting, General Adjustment Distress, Parenting Stress, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders &
Relationship
Difficulties.

Wellness 'N' Nature
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
If you prefer to be outside, to have the freedom to move while exploring your emotions and concerns, I am your Gal. You are determined to have more compassion for yourself, and to use this as a springboard for self empowerment and healing. You want understanding of yourself, and tools for the alleviation of anxiety, sadness, heaviness, 'Stuckness',
relationship
concerns, and general emotional discomfort. I also have a room on Mondays in Wollongong, and offer Online therapy for those uncomfortable with being in the Outdoor Space, where we can still bring in Nature and Movement.
If you prefer to be outside, to have the freedom to move while exploring your emotions and concerns, I am your Gal. You are determined to have more compassion for yourself, and to use this as a springboard for self empowerment and healing. You want understanding of yourself, and tools for the alleviation of anxiety, sadness, heaviness, 'Stuckness',
relationship
concerns, and general emotional discomfort. I also have a room on Mondays in Wollongong, and offer Online therapy for those uncomfortable with being in the Outdoor Space, where we can still bring in Nature and Movement.

Anita S
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
She believes in creating a safe space where her clients can establish a trusting therapeutic
relationship
to process healing.
Anita is a registered psychologist with extensive experience providing psychological assessment and interventions to children, adolescents, and adults. Anita’s specific interests include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Global Developmental Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She also has a special interest in providing therapeutic interventions for clients who have experienced trauma such as abuse, neglect, and domestic violence.
She believes in creating a safe space where her clients can establish a trusting therapeutic
relationship
to process healing.
Anita is a registered psychologist with extensive experience providing psychological assessment and interventions to children, adolescents, and adults. Anita’s specific interests include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, eating and body image concerns, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Global Developmental Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She also has a special interest in providing therapeutic interventions for clients who have experienced trauma such as abuse, neglect, and domestic violence.

Healing Conversations Counselling Services
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I specialise in supporting
couples
and premarital
couples
who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships and want to improve their communication skills, conflict resolution and emotional intimacy.
Welcome to my profile, I acknowledge you for taking the first courageous step and reaching out for the support you need. My name is Elsa, and I am a professional counsellor and a coach, I have many years of experience working in the mental health field. If you are someone seeking for support to find clarity and solutions to your mental health challenges, marital conflicts, life transitions, anger management issues. I specialised in working with
couples
, women health and life style as well as young adults. as a coach I used advance strategies including neuro linguistic programming among others.
I specialise in supporting
couples
and premarital
couples
who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships and want to improve their communication skills, conflict resolution and emotional intimacy.
Welcome to my profile, I acknowledge you for taking the first courageous step and reaching out for the support you need. My name is Elsa, and I am a professional counsellor and a coach, I have many years of experience working in the mental health field. If you are someone seeking for support to find clarity and solutions to your mental health challenges, marital conflicts, life transitions, anger management issues. I specialised in working with
couples
, women health and life style as well as young adults. as a coach I used advance strategies including neuro linguistic programming among others.

Peter Gormly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I‘m Peter; I provide counselling for both
couples
and individuals. I’ve been helping people with the trauma affecting their lives for over 20 years. Trauma can include child and adolescent mental health, medical procedures, bullying, sexual assault, domestic violence, palliative care, oncology, chronic pain and homelessness. The traumatic experience remains and influences our daily lives and our decisions.
I‘m Peter; I provide counselling for both
couples
and individuals. I’ve been helping people with the trauma affecting their lives for over 20 years. Trauma can include child and adolescent mental health, medical procedures, bullying, sexual assault, domestic violence, palliative care, oncology, chronic pain and homelessness. The traumatic experience remains and influences our daily lives and our decisions.
Lucy Patarcic - Sex Therapist & Hypnotherapist
MSc
Wollongong, NSW 2500
I am an experienced and highly qualified Sex Therapist, Sexologist,
Relationship
Counsellor, General Counsellor, Sex Educator and Clinical Hypnotherapist in private practice at Bondi Junction and Wollongong (Fairy Meadow). I am passionate about helping people and find it extremely rewarding to see progress and positive changes that evolve in people’s lives. I use an integrated approach to therapy in a friendly, safe, professional & confidential environment. Expertise with Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, Vaginismus, Painful Sex, Desire Discrepancy, Porn Addiction, Sex Addiction,
Couples Counselling
, General Counselling.
I am an experienced and highly qualified Sex Therapist, Sexologist,
Relationship
Counsellor, General Counsellor, Sex Educator and Clinical Hypnotherapist in private practice at Bondi Junction and Wollongong (Fairy Meadow). I am passionate about helping people and find it extremely rewarding to see progress and positive changes that evolve in people’s lives. I use an integrated approach to therapy in a friendly, safe, professional & confidential environment. Expertise with Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, Vaginismus, Painful Sex, Desire Discrepancy, Porn Addiction, Sex Addiction,
Couples Counselling
, General Counselling.

Venn Health
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Experienced with a range of evidence-based interventions: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman
Couples
Therapy (Level 1 trained), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, to help her clients understand and manage their emotions and behaviour to improve their wellbeing and relationships.
Lisa is the principal psychologist at Venn Health, whose goal is to support clients through their individual challenges. Lisa aims to provide a warm, comfortable, and non-judgemental environment to foster a therapeutic partnership that works for you. Lisa is interested in working with a diverse range of clients, including adults and
couples
. She has an interest in working with people experiencing stress, anxiety, interpersonal and self-esteem difficulties, adjustment, workplace issues, depressed or low mood, adjustment,
couples
and
relationship
counselling.
Experienced with a range of evidence-based interventions: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gottman
Couples
Therapy (Level 1 trained), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, to help her clients understand and manage their emotions and behaviour to improve their wellbeing and relationships.
Lisa is the principal psychologist at Venn Health, whose goal is to support clients through their individual challenges. Lisa aims to provide a warm, comfortable, and non-judgemental environment to foster a therapeutic partnership that works for you. Lisa is interested in working with a diverse range of clients, including adults and
couples
. She has an interest in working with people experiencing stress, anxiety, interpersonal and self-esteem difficulties, adjustment, workplace issues, depressed or low mood, adjustment,
couples
and
relationship
counselling.

Christina Perez
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Wollongong, NSW 2500
Waitlist for new clients
I have a special interest in trauma, and in
relationship
or
couples
therapy.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience. I provide therapy for adults and older adults and provide treatment across a range of presenting difficulties, such as relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, emotion regulation difficulties and other complex mental health conditions. I provide both individual therapy and
couples
therapy, and am a Level 2 Gottman Certified Therapist. I’m also a Board-Certified Supervisor and provide supervision for interns looking to complete their training.
I have a special interest in trauma, and in
relationship
or
couples
therapy.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience. I provide therapy for adults and older adults and provide treatment across a range of presenting difficulties, such as relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, emotion regulation difficulties and other complex mental health conditions. I provide both individual therapy and
couples
therapy, and am a Level 2 Gottman Certified Therapist. I’m also a Board-Certified Supervisor and provide supervision for interns looking to complete their training.
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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.