Marriage Counselling Therapists in Goodwood, SA
Hello and welcome to Calm Cove Therapy! At times, it can feel like you are in a constant battle. My mission is to empower you (or your loved one) to navigate life's tumultuous seas with grace and resilience, finding calm amidst the chaos. I have a very warm, genuine and empathetic approach towards anyone that walks through the door. I am passionate about helping others heal and become the most authentic version of themselves through powerful use of therapy. This can aid with understanding, embracing, and accepting why we are the way we are and how we can create a balanced life that is meaningful and fulfilling.
Hello and welcome to Calm Cove Therapy! At times, it can feel like you are in a constant battle. My mission is to empower you (or your loved one) to navigate life's tumultuous seas with grace and resilience, finding calm amidst the chaos. I have a very warm, genuine and empathetic approach towards anyone that walks through the door. I am passionate about helping others heal and become the most authentic version of themselves through powerful use of therapy. This can aid with understanding, embracing, and accepting why we are the way we are and how we can create a balanced life that is meaningful and fulfilling.
I enjoy working with a range of clients including Adults, Adolescents and Couples.
My approach to therapy is individualised and tailored to meet the unique needs of the client. My focus is to build a good foundation in the therapist and client relationship. From this, I seek to learn about clients’ emotional experiences. I like to use integrative approaches to therapy, bringing together various modalities of treatment.
I enjoy working with a range of clients including Adults, Adolescents and Couples.
My approach to therapy is individualised and tailored to meet the unique needs of the client. My focus is to build a good foundation in the therapist and client relationship. From this, I seek to learn about clients’ emotional experiences. I like to use integrative approaches to therapy, bringing together various modalities of treatment.
With formal sexology training and trauma-informed practice, I support individuals and couples in a safe, judgment-free space to address psychosexual issues and rebuild sexual confidence.
My clients seek specialised support for sexual concerns that are hard to discuss. You may face painful sex, low desire, performance anxiety, intimacy struggles, experiencing problematic sexual behaviours, or are healing from sexual trauma. You need proper sexology training—not generic therapy. You want to reclaim confidence, heal shame, and rebuild intimacy. I'm a psychotherapist and sex therapist with formal sexology qualifications (MCouns, GradCertSexol), Registered Australian Counselling Association, member of the Society of Australian Sexologists. Trauma-informed, compassionate, judgment-free.
With formal sexology training and trauma-informed practice, I support individuals and couples in a safe, judgment-free space to address psychosexual issues and rebuild sexual confidence.
My clients seek specialised support for sexual concerns that are hard to discuss. You may face painful sex, low desire, performance anxiety, intimacy struggles, experiencing problematic sexual behaviours, or are healing from sexual trauma. You need proper sexology training—not generic therapy. You want to reclaim confidence, heal shame, and rebuild intimacy. I'm a psychotherapist and sex therapist with formal sexology qualifications (MCouns, GradCertSexol), Registered Australian Counselling Association, member of the Society of Australian Sexologists. Trauma-informed, compassionate, judgment-free.
When your focus at work is helping others, it can feel even more lonely and distressing to feel disconnected at home with your partner.
I am an experienced relationship therapist, trained in the Gottman Method, who understands the unique challenges of running a practice, small business or a family enterprise. It can be hard to seek relationship help when your professional and personal life collide. Tensions at home just add to the stress you are already carrying. Let's change that!
When your focus at work is helping others, it can feel even more lonely and distressing to feel disconnected at home with your partner.
I am an experienced relationship therapist, trained in the Gottman Method, who understands the unique challenges of running a practice, small business or a family enterprise. It can be hard to seek relationship help when your professional and personal life collide. Tensions at home just add to the stress you are already carrying. Let's change that!
Any client is an ideal client. Someone who is in need of finding themselves. I have no boundaries when it comes to clients.
Any client is an ideal client. Someone who is in need of finding themselves. I have no boundaries when it comes to clients.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, work stress, burnout, or a major life change. You may feel stuck, exhausted, uncertain, or disconnected from the life you want to be living.
My aim is to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we can explore the challenges you're facing, gain insight into patterns that may be holding you back, and develop practical strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and wellbeing.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming—whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, work stress, burnout, or a major life change. You may feel stuck, exhausted, uncertain, or disconnected from the life you want to be living.
My aim is to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we can explore the challenges you're facing, gain insight into patterns that may be holding you back, and develop practical strategies to help you move forward with greater confidence and wellbeing.
Are you struggling with motivation, trying to make sense of a recent loss, or putting on a brave face while feeling far from okay inside? Maybe you're going through a tough life transition, and you're not sure how to think, feel, or if your experience is "normal"?
You don’t need the right words, a clear goal, or a crisis to be here. Therapy can start exactly where you are. Working with me feels more like a grounded conversation than a clinical process. Sessions are collaborative, unhurried, and focused on helping you understand what’s weighing on you, without pressure to fix yourself or move on before you’re ready.
Are you struggling with motivation, trying to make sense of a recent loss, or putting on a brave face while feeling far from okay inside? Maybe you're going through a tough life transition, and you're not sure how to think, feel, or if your experience is "normal"?
You don’t need the right words, a clear goal, or a crisis to be here. Therapy can start exactly where you are. Working with me feels more like a grounded conversation than a clinical process. Sessions are collaborative, unhurried, and focused on helping you understand what’s weighing on you, without pressure to fix yourself or move on before you’re ready.
If you're considering therapy you're likely entertaining the possibility of change! Many clients have a sense of feeling 'stuck' - that what they've been doing isn't sustainable - old coping/survival strategies aren't workable and use up valuable energy, e.g.. avoidance of/distracting from/suppressing/whiteknuckling/ruminating on: thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, urges, images, memories. These maintain negative cycles, keep our emotional brain vigilant to 'threat' and our nervous system mobilised in a stress response. What if we could imagine a future we'd like to participate in, regardless of what's showing up in the present?
If you're considering therapy you're likely entertaining the possibility of change! Many clients have a sense of feeling 'stuck' - that what they've been doing isn't sustainable - old coping/survival strategies aren't workable and use up valuable energy, e.g.. avoidance of/distracting from/suppressing/whiteknuckling/ruminating on: thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, urges, images, memories. These maintain negative cycles, keep our emotional brain vigilant to 'threat' and our nervous system mobilised in a stress response. What if we could imagine a future we'd like to participate in, regardless of what's showing up in the present?
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Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
Liselotte (or Lisa) is a Clinical Psychologist registered in Australia. In addition to her master's degree in clinical and health psychology, she has completed a PhD in environmental psychology. Since obtaining her Master’s degree in 2005, Liselotte has gained a lot of experience as a psychologist and has worked with many different client populations and in various settings. She has worked with clients from 4 to 104 years old, but works mainly with adults now. Liselotte has international work experience, having worked as a psychologist in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and Norway.
Liselotte (or Lisa) is a Clinical Psychologist registered in Australia. In addition to her master's degree in clinical and health psychology, she has completed a PhD in environmental psychology. Since obtaining her Master’s degree in 2005, Liselotte has gained a lot of experience as a psychologist and has worked with many different client populations and in various settings. She has worked with clients from 4 to 104 years old, but works mainly with adults now. Liselotte has international work experience, having worked as a psychologist in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and Norway.
Jacquie Cliff is a Somatic Psychotherapist, Counsellor and couples therapist.
Jacquie is in private practice in the Adelaide Hills working with adults, adolescents, couples and groups dealing with a wide range of life issues. Jacquie draws on a wide range of approaches depending on the clients needs. She specialises in trauma, both childhood and adult, anxiety and depresion.
Jacquie Cliff is a Somatic Psychotherapist, Counsellor and couples therapist.
Jacquie is in private practice in the Adelaide Hills working with adults, adolescents, couples and groups dealing with a wide range of life issues. Jacquie draws on a wide range of approaches depending on the clients needs. She specialises in trauma, both childhood and adult, anxiety and depresion.
My mission is to help couples around the Fleurieu find true connection and fun in their relationships.
I help a range of couples get "unstuck" with challenging issues they face, and assist in working together.
My mission is to help couples around the Fleurieu find true connection and fun in their relationships.
I help a range of couples get "unstuck" with challenging issues they face, and assist in working together.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected? I work with adults, young people (16+) and couples who want more than just coping strategies—they want meaningful, lasting change. With over 22 years' experience, I provide warm, practical and evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, grief, BPD, relationship difficulties and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, down-to-earth and goal-focused, helping you understand your challenges, build practical skills and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and connection. You don't have to have
it all figured out to get started.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or disconnected? I work with adults, young people (16+) and couples who want more than just coping strategies—they want meaningful, lasting change. With over 22 years' experience, I provide warm, practical and evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, grief, BPD, relationship difficulties and life transitions. My approach is collaborative, down-to-earth and goal-focused, helping you understand your challenges, build practical skills and move forward with greater clarity, confidence and connection. You don't have to have
it all figured out to get started.
I offer sex therapy, relationship/ couples therapy, perinatal therapy, and general counselling.
As a qualified Sexologist and Mental Health Social Worker, I am passionate about working with clients to increase connection, pleasure, and overall wellbeing. Through person-centred care and therapeutic intervention, I can support you to achieve your mental and sexual wellbeing and relationship goals.
I offer sex therapy, relationship/ couples therapy, perinatal therapy, and general counselling.
As a qualified Sexologist and Mental Health Social Worker, I am passionate about working with clients to increase connection, pleasure, and overall wellbeing. Through person-centred care and therapeutic intervention, I can support you to achieve your mental and sexual wellbeing and relationship goals.
I have a post-graduate Sexology degree, and have training in couples therapy.
My name is Rosie, and I’m a psychologist and sexologist who takes a warm, humanistic, and strengths-based approach to therapy. I started Familiar Psychology to create a space where people can feel seen, supported, and free to explore their lives, relationships, and sexuality without judgement. Familiar Psychology is an Australia-wide telehealth practice - no matter where you are, support is available.
I have a post-graduate Sexology degree, and have training in couples therapy.
My name is Rosie, and I’m a psychologist and sexologist who takes a warm, humanistic, and strengths-based approach to therapy. I started Familiar Psychology to create a space where people can feel seen, supported, and free to explore their lives, relationships, and sexuality without judgement. Familiar Psychology is an Australia-wide telehealth practice - no matter where you are, support is available.
If you are struggling with intense emotions, feelings of shame, persistent worry, physical symptoms such as migraines or tension, dissociation, or difficulties with memory and concentration, you are not alone. I understand that navigating life's challenges and painful experiences can feel overwhelming, and that reaching out for support can be difficult. I provide a compassionate, trauma-informed, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and, most importantly, safe.
If you are struggling with intense emotions, feelings of shame, persistent worry, physical symptoms such as migraines or tension, dissociation, or difficulties with memory and concentration, you are not alone. I understand that navigating life's challenges and painful experiences can feel overwhelming, and that reaching out for support can be difficult. I provide a compassionate, trauma-informed, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and, most importantly, safe.
Couples often seek my support to strengthen communication, rebuild trust after betrayal, and deepen emotional and sexual connection.
My approach is warm and practical. Your goals, comfort, and boundaries are my priority. I will always ask what you need from our time together, prioritising what matters most to you while also offering structure, skills, and education where desired. There is permission to explore openly, while also honouring your pace, and where we need to tread gently.
Couples often seek my support to strengthen communication, rebuild trust after betrayal, and deepen emotional and sexual connection.
My approach is warm and practical. Your goals, comfort, and boundaries are my priority. I will always ask what you need from our time together, prioritising what matters most to you while also offering structure, skills, and education where desired. There is permission to explore openly, while also honouring your pace, and where we need to tread gently.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of balancing work, family, and everything in between, or maybe you’re stuck in a cycle of anxiety and stress of being time poor and mentally exhausted or experiencing relationship challenges, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll work on practical strategies to bring ease and balance back into your life. I’m Dr. Ladan Sahafi, an ACA registered counsellor in Adelaide with a deep passion for helping adults navigate life’s complexities and improve their quality of life.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of balancing work, family, and everything in between, or maybe you’re stuck in a cycle of anxiety and stress of being time poor and mentally exhausted or experiencing relationship challenges, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll work on practical strategies to bring ease and balance back into your life. I’m Dr. Ladan Sahafi, an ACA registered counsellor in Adelaide with a deep passion for helping adults navigate life’s complexities and improve their quality of life.
I am an independent experienced person-centred psychotherapist. I offer virtual therapy via teams to adults and couples. Life is full of obstacles whatever it is that you are struggling with, I can offer you the opportunity to work through it without judgement.
During therapy sessions, If you are comfortable I may offer you various contemporary creative approaches. Painting, drawing, guided imagery, drama, movement, poetry, writing or sculpture may assist you with the therapeutic process by facilitating your exploration of emotions, experiences and challenges to your emotional wellbeing. Feel free to contact me via email or phone.
I am an independent experienced person-centred psychotherapist. I offer virtual therapy via teams to adults and couples. Life is full of obstacles whatever it is that you are struggling with, I can offer you the opportunity to work through it without judgement.
During therapy sessions, If you are comfortable I may offer you various contemporary creative approaches. Painting, drawing, guided imagery, drama, movement, poetry, writing or sculpture may assist you with the therapeutic process by facilitating your exploration of emotions, experiences and challenges to your emotional wellbeing. Feel free to contact me via email or phone.
Living with ADHD can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and isolating, whether you were diagnosed as a child or just discovering it as an adult.
I specialise in helping individuals with ADHD better understand how their brain works, develop personalised strategies for managing daily life, and build the confidence to thrive, not just survive.
I also support people who have Borderline Personality Disorder, using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I offer a combination of therapy and coaching, grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to your goals. My work is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.
Living with ADHD can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and isolating, whether you were diagnosed as a child or just discovering it as an adult.
I specialise in helping individuals with ADHD better understand how their brain works, develop personalised strategies for managing daily life, and build the confidence to thrive, not just survive.
I also support people who have Borderline Personality Disorder, using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I offer a combination of therapy and coaching, grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to your goals. My work is compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.
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FAQ - Marriage Counselling
What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling in Australia is usually paid for privately. Medicare rebates generally do not apply to couples or marriage counselling, although some private health insurance plans may cover part of the cost. If you are unsure whether your plan offers a marriage counselling benefit, you can inquire with your insurance provider about any available rebates or coverage options. When paid for privately, sessions often cost around AUD $150 to $250 or more. Fees depend on location, counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. Lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community services or non-profit organisations that offer reduced-cost services.