Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Port Adelaide
I provide a warm space in which individuals and couples can feel safe, heard, valued and supported.
I draw on many therapeutic modalites, including CBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Anger Management programs and the Gottman method of relationship counselling (Level 2) . Integrating them into a personalised treatment plan, tailored to each individual/ couple.
I provide a warm space in which individuals and couples can feel safe, heard, valued and supported.
I draw on many therapeutic modalites, including CBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Anger Management programs and the Gottman method of relationship counselling (Level 2) . Integrating them into a personalised treatment plan, tailored to each individual/ couple.
I am a compassionate, client-centred Counsellor & Psychotherapist supporting individuals, couples, and families through relationship challenges, family conflict, and life transitions.
I provide evidence-based counselling for individuals, couples, and families experiencing relationship and family challenges, stress, grief and loss, or ongoing worry. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I help clients feel supported while building resilience, insight, and practical tools to enhance wellbeing and navigate life transitions.
I am a compassionate, client-centred Counsellor & Psychotherapist supporting individuals, couples, and families through relationship challenges, family conflict, and life transitions.
I provide evidence-based counselling for individuals, couples, and families experiencing relationship and family challenges, stress, grief and loss, or ongoing worry. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I help clients feel supported while building resilience, insight, and practical tools to enhance wellbeing and navigate life transitions.
I support clients with stress, anxiety, depression, low mood, trauma, relationship or parenting issues, emotional regulation, and career change.
Support to recover from Trauma
Parental support
Couple Therapy and relationships counselling
Anxiety & Depression
Borderline Personality Disorder
Attahment & bonding issues
Conflict resolutions & problem solving
Poor self esteem & confidence
Anger management
Life values, goals and routines
Motivations
Behaviour activations
Mindfulness
Meditations
I support clients with stress, anxiety, depression, low mood, trauma, relationship or parenting issues, emotional regulation, and career change.
Support to recover from Trauma
Parental support
Couple Therapy and relationships counselling
Anxiety & Depression
Borderline Personality Disorder
Attahment & bonding issues
Conflict resolutions & problem solving
Poor self esteem & confidence
Anger management
Life values, goals and routines
Motivations
Behaviour activations
Mindfulness
Meditations
I have consulted with many men who have noticed their lives and relationships are not as they hoped.
Many of us are striving to be the best person we can. Sometimes we lose connection with that person and the satisfying, and enriching, often preferred life seems out of reach or only for others. We can have this preferred life. It's possible! Sometimes experiences of trauma, adversity and pain form stories around us that recruit us into thinking we can't. Some stories can even invite actions we regret that can separate us from people we care about, even from who we would prefer to be. Examining these ideas and stories in therapy can free up new ways of thinking and living for more fulfilling and joyful lives.
I have consulted with many men who have noticed their lives and relationships are not as they hoped.
Many of us are striving to be the best person we can. Sometimes we lose connection with that person and the satisfying, and enriching, often preferred life seems out of reach or only for others. We can have this preferred life. It's possible! Sometimes experiences of trauma, adversity and pain form stories around us that recruit us into thinking we can't. Some stories can even invite actions we regret that can separate us from people we care about, even from who we would prefer to be. Examining these ideas and stories in therapy can free up new ways of thinking and living for more fulfilling and joyful lives.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here.
Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, and I want to acknowledge the courage it has taken to get this far. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or simply looking for a space to reconnect with yourself, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
Hi, I’m glad you’re here.
Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, and I want to acknowledge the courage it has taken to get this far. Whether you're feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or simply looking for a space to reconnect with yourself, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
Then trying to explain it all to someone (perhaps your partner) when it gets too much but who can only offer a sympathetic nod or unhelpful advice such as 'just get over it' or 'you're being dramatic
This is where I can help. I provide a professional, confidential space (even Online!) to just let you be you. You will be heard, understood and acknowledged, no matter your circumstances or situation. We can discuss the issues you are facing, work through the problems together and come up with solutions that encompass all of you.
Then trying to explain it all to someone (perhaps your partner) when it gets too much but who can only offer a sympathetic nod or unhelpful advice such as 'just get over it' or 'you're being dramatic
This is where I can help. I provide a professional, confidential space (even Online!) to just let you be you. You will be heard, understood and acknowledged, no matter your circumstances or situation. We can discuss the issues you are facing, work through the problems together and come up with solutions that encompass all of you.
I work with clients who have experienced complex trauma, relationship difficulties, or patterns of emotional pain related to their relationships or family.
I support adolescents and adults who are tired of living in survival mode and are ready to create real, lasting change. Many of my clients face trauma, PTSD, BPD traits, neurodivergence, anxiety, eating-disorder patterns, domestic violence,grief or ongoing crisis that has left them overwhelmed and disconnected from themselves.
My approach is steady, grounded, and practical. I help clients regulate their nervous system, understand their patterns, and rebuild a sense of safety within themselves. Together, we work toward clarity, stability, and a life defined by self-trust rather than fear or chaos.
Just begin - the rest will follow!
I work with clients who have experienced complex trauma, relationship difficulties, or patterns of emotional pain related to their relationships or family.
I support adolescents and adults who are tired of living in survival mode and are ready to create real, lasting change. Many of my clients face trauma, PTSD, BPD traits, neurodivergence, anxiety, eating-disorder patterns, domestic violence,grief or ongoing crisis that has left them overwhelmed and disconnected from themselves.
My approach is steady, grounded, and practical. I help clients regulate their nervous system, understand their patterns, and rebuild a sense of safety within themselves. Together, we work toward clarity, stability, and a life defined by self-trust rather than fear or chaos.
Just begin - the rest will follow!
I draw from my training and experience to support and guide clients to a place of greater wellbeing, stronger relationships, and healing.
I incorporate a number of counselling techniques into my counselling practice which include evidence-based approaches such as, Acceptace and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My specialist training is in EMDR (trauma), Resource Therapy (advanced Ego States), Gottman's Couples Therapy, Relational Life Therapy ( couples).
I draw from my training and experience to support and guide clients to a place of greater wellbeing, stronger relationships, and healing.
I incorporate a number of counselling techniques into my counselling practice which include evidence-based approaches such as, Acceptace and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My specialist training is in EMDR (trauma), Resource Therapy (advanced Ego States), Gottman's Couples Therapy, Relational Life Therapy ( couples).
Need help to increase self love and begin having healthy relationships?
Have you been trapped in overthinking? Perhaps distracting/numbing the discomfort and seeking temporary 'band-aid' solutions or techniques? I believe in order to access the deeper levels of self, we must create opportunities to creatively explore the unconscious and bodily responses to understand the discomfort in order to dissolve it.
Need help to increase self love and begin having healthy relationships?
Have you been trapped in overthinking? Perhaps distracting/numbing the discomfort and seeking temporary 'band-aid' solutions or techniques? I believe in order to access the deeper levels of self, we must create opportunities to creatively explore the unconscious and bodily responses to understand the discomfort in order to dissolve it.
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.
I provide a relaxed, confidential space to explore what's creating distress, preventing you from feeling fulfilled or causing difficulties in life & relationships.
Special areas of interest: couple & relationship conflict, workplace difficulties, infidelity/betrayals, childhood difficulties/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, loss, anger & emotional difficulties. I work with young adults navigating this challenging transitional phase. Find me at colleendibiamakacounselling.com.au
I provide a relaxed, confidential space to explore what's creating distress, preventing you from feeling fulfilled or causing difficulties in life & relationships.
Special areas of interest: couple & relationship conflict, workplace difficulties, infidelity/betrayals, childhood difficulties/developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, loss, anger & emotional difficulties. I work with young adults navigating this challenging transitional phase. Find me at colleendibiamakacounselling.com.au
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My name is Dr Matthew Doherty, and I am a Jungian oriented therapist who provides an alternative to mental health care plans through longer term therapy and care. I have over 25 years of clinical experience and have work extensively across the counselling/psychotherapy industry. I see patients with a variety of mental health concerns and there is no limit to the number of sessions you can attend. At present I only offer weekend appointments. I currently work for Adelaide University in the School of Medicine in the Paediatric Mental Health Training Unit. I take any patients from age 15 years and over.
My name is Dr Matthew Doherty, and I am a Jungian oriented therapist who provides an alternative to mental health care plans through longer term therapy and care. I have over 25 years of clinical experience and have work extensively across the counselling/psychotherapy industry. I see patients with a variety of mental health concerns and there is no limit to the number of sessions you can attend. At present I only offer weekend appointments. I currently work for Adelaide University in the School of Medicine in the Paediatric Mental Health Training Unit. I take any patients from age 15 years and over.
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.
Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few.
Working with a Gestalt framework, Alana focuses on a here and now embodied approach that cultivates the connection between the mind-body. By reconnecting with your body's responses to certain behavioural or environmental factors, together we can begin to understand and work with the root of the issue.
Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few.
Working with a Gestalt framework, Alana focuses on a here and now embodied approach that cultivates the connection between the mind-body. By reconnecting with your body's responses to certain behavioural or environmental factors, together we can begin to understand and work with the root of the issue.
My counselling style centres on Active Engagement & the Quality of Our Client-Therapist Relationship, by far the most important factor for Successful Outcomes through this Collaborative framework.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy Relational Patterns or Addictive Behaviours deeply impacting your Emotional, Psychological & Physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy Thoughts, Behaviours & Feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your Counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards Change & Renewed Progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
My counselling style centres on Active Engagement & the Quality of Our Client-Therapist Relationship, by far the most important factor for Successful Outcomes through this Collaborative framework.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy Relational Patterns or Addictive Behaviours deeply impacting your Emotional, Psychological & Physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy Thoughts, Behaviours & Feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your Counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards Change & Renewed Progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
Sarah is passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful connections, assisting them to reconnect and work towards developing a closer, stronger and more secure relationship with themselves and their body.
Sarah is a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 14 years, specialising in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) chronic pain, trauma recovery and Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), including other challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia and PTSD. Her motto is simple: “Supporting clients in creating authentic power within themselves and in turn being able to make what was once difficult, easier”.
Sarah is passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful connections, assisting them to reconnect and work towards developing a closer, stronger and more secure relationship with themselves and their body.
Sarah is a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 14 years, specialising in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) chronic pain, trauma recovery and Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), including other challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia and PTSD. Her motto is simple: “Supporting clients in creating authentic power within themselves and in turn being able to make what was once difficult, easier”.
I love sharing a laugh when the time is right and forming a strong relationship to tackle what is necessary.
I pride myself on values such as authenticity, compassion, and curiosity. I am committed and passionate about assisting people thrive, not just survive. I endeavour to provide a calm, relaxing environment where we can collaboratively work through anything that is relevant to you.
I love sharing a laugh when the time is right and forming a strong relationship to tackle what is necessary.
I pride myself on values such as authenticity, compassion, and curiosity. I am committed and passionate about assisting people thrive, not just survive. I endeavour to provide a calm, relaxing environment where we can collaboratively work through anything that is relevant to you.
Somatic Psychotherapies offers Clinical Supervision (+SOS), Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via (Video/Voicelink) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide.
I work primarily from a Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session. I support people dealing with a large range life difficulties.
Somatic Psychotherapies offers Clinical Supervision (+SOS), Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via (Video/Voicelink) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide.
I work primarily from a Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session. I support people dealing with a large range life difficulties.
If you are experiencing relationship anxiety or challenges in forming secure connections with others, I am here to assist you.
I provide relationship counselling for individuals and couples. I support you in improving your relationships, enhancing your love and connection, developing better communication skills, healing from separation, and building self-worth. My specialities include Adult Attachment, Gottman, Emotionally Focused (EFT) & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
If you are experiencing relationship anxiety or challenges in forming secure connections with others, I am here to assist you.
I provide relationship counselling for individuals and couples. I support you in improving your relationships, enhancing your love and connection, developing better communication skills, healing from separation, and building self-worth. My specialities include Adult Attachment, Gottman, Emotionally Focused (EFT) & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I integrate emotional regulation, psychoeducation, reflective exploration, brief interventions, and strengths-based approaches to support anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, relationship challenges, emotional burnout, and life transitions within a culturally responsive and psychologically safe space.
Hi, let's wiggle you out of this loop. Your chest knows before your brain does.
If your body is still running a threat response for something that's already over. That's not a character flaw; it's a pattern. And patterns can be interrupted.
I work online with adults navigating anxiety, trauma responses, grief, addiction patterns— often all at once. My approach is person-centred first, drawing on CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing where they're useful, following your lead, not a formula.
All sessions online.
If this landed; it's probably worth a conversation. :)
I integrate emotional regulation, psychoeducation, reflective exploration, brief interventions, and strengths-based approaches to support anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, relationship challenges, emotional burnout, and life transitions within a culturally responsive and psychologically safe space.
Hi, let's wiggle you out of this loop. Your chest knows before your brain does.
If your body is still running a threat response for something that's already over. That's not a character flaw; it's a pattern. And patterns can be interrupted.
I work online with adults navigating anxiety, trauma responses, grief, addiction patterns— often all at once. My approach is person-centred first, drawing on CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing where they're useful, following your lead, not a formula.
All sessions online.
If this landed; it's probably worth a conversation. :)
Nearby Couples Therapy Searches for Port Adelaide
- Bowden
- Grange
- Henley Beach
- Mawson Lakes
- North Adelaide
- Prospect
- Seaton
- Semaphore
- Torrensville
- Walkerville
- West Lakes
- Woodville
FAQ - About Couples Therapy
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.