Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Forest Hill
I work relationally, somatically and holistically, with the therapeutic relationship central to healing and growth.
Trauma and ongoing stress can leave survival energy stuck in the nervous system. We may adapt by seeking or avoiding certain situations, or hold tension to protect ourselves from difficult feelings and sensations. While these strategies once helped us cope and survive, they can also leave us feeling trapped and disconnected. I work by joining with you with sensitivity and compassion, to bring gentle awareness and support to underlying patterns, without pressure to force change. At your pace, we create the conditions for the nervous system to gradually settle and reorganise, allowing inner security, vitality and connection to emerge.
I work relationally, somatically and holistically, with the therapeutic relationship central to healing and growth.
Trauma and ongoing stress can leave survival energy stuck in the nervous system. We may adapt by seeking or avoiding certain situations, or hold tension to protect ourselves from difficult feelings and sensations. While these strategies once helped us cope and survive, they can also leave us feeling trapped and disconnected. I work by joining with you with sensitivity and compassion, to bring gentle awareness and support to underlying patterns, without pressure to force change. At your pace, we create the conditions for the nervous system to gradually settle and reorganise, allowing inner security, vitality and connection to emerge.
Felix & Sage Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Forest Hill, VIC 3131
Felix & Sage Psychology supports individuals, couples, and families navigating concerns such as anxiety, mood difficulties, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship challenges.
Our team brings together psychologists with varied experience, allowing us to offer well-matched, considered care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
We draw on evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy, tailoring sessions to support insight, skill-building, and practical change.
Felix & Sage Psychology supports individuals, couples, and families navigating concerns such as anxiety, mood difficulties, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship challenges.
Our team brings together psychologists with varied experience, allowing us to offer well-matched, considered care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
We draw on evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy, tailoring sessions to support insight, skill-building, and practical change.
I work with clients who may be struggling with life transition and adjustment, loss and bereavement, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, anger, parental, relationships/family or work-related issues.
I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist in Australia, holding a Master's degree in Counselling, and I am honoured to be an affiliated member of the Australian Institute of Counselling (25403). My professional accreditations include the following: Registered and Certified Individual/Group Clinical Supervisor with College of Supervisor, Level 1 Certified Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist, Level 1 & 2 Certified Complex Trauma Therapist, Level 1 Solution-Focused Couple Therapist, Certified Anger Management Therapist, Certified Guilt & Shame Specialist, Certified Sex Therapist and Level 1 Gottman Couple Certification.
I work with clients who may be struggling with life transition and adjustment, loss and bereavement, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, anger, parental, relationships/family or work-related issues.
I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist in Australia, holding a Master's degree in Counselling, and I am honoured to be an affiliated member of the Australian Institute of Counselling (25403). My professional accreditations include the following: Registered and Certified Individual/Group Clinical Supervisor with College of Supervisor, Level 1 Certified Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist, Level 1 & 2 Certified Complex Trauma Therapist, Level 1 Solution-Focused Couple Therapist, Certified Anger Management Therapist, Certified Guilt & Shame Specialist, Certified Sex Therapist and Level 1 Gottman Couple Certification.
We specialise across a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, life adjustment, trauma and children's issues, relationships, stress, work stress, to name a few.
We have psychologists who work across a very broad range of therapeutic approaches, so as to ensure every person can get the right assistance for their needs. We feel confident that we will be able to match you will the right psychologist to help guide you.
We specialise across a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, life adjustment, trauma and children's issues, relationships, stress, work stress, to name a few.
We have psychologists who work across a very broad range of therapeutic approaches, so as to ensure every person can get the right assistance for their needs. We feel confident that we will be able to match you will the right psychologist to help guide you.
More Therapists Nearby
I support couples who feel disconnected and individuals who feel overwhelmed by stress, perfectionism, or emotional load.
• Communication and reconnection
• Conflict and repair
• Overwhelm, burnout, and emotional load
• Perfectionism and self-criticism
• Relationship patterns and attachment
I support couples who feel disconnected and individuals who feel overwhelmed by stress, perfectionism, or emotional load.
• Communication and reconnection
• Conflict and repair
• Overwhelm, burnout, and emotional load
• Perfectionism and self-criticism
• Relationship patterns and attachment
I support individuals and couples who want to improve communication, relationships, and navigate life transitions such as parenthood, migration, or career changes.
I support individuals and couples through an empathetic, practical approach grounded in psychology, coaching, and lived experience. I offer tailored assessments, structured exercises, and guided conversations to improve communication, clarify roles, strengthen connection, and support meaningful personal and relational growth.
I support individuals and couples who want to improve communication, relationships, and navigate life transitions such as parenthood, migration, or career changes.
I support individuals and couples through an empathetic, practical approach grounded in psychology, coaching, and lived experience. I offer tailored assessments, structured exercises, and guided conversations to improve communication, clarify roles, strengthen connection, and support meaningful personal and relational growth.
She has extensive experience working with adults with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions and relationship issues.
Harriet specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Somatic approaches. She believes in an adaptive and experiential approach to therapy.
She has extensive experience working with adults with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions and relationship issues.
Harriet specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Somatic approaches. She believes in an adaptive and experiential approach to therapy.
Mary is a psychologist experienced in treating several mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties.
Mary has experience working with young people, adults and couples. Her areas of interest include depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and personal growth.
She uses a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Mary is a psychologist experienced in treating several mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties.
Mary has experience working with young people, adults and couples. Her areas of interest include depression, anxiety, trauma, complex trauma, attachment issues, relationship difficulties, and personal growth.
She uses a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
As a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist I can help you to make sense of your difficulties, learn how to manage internal conflicts and build a healthy relationship with yourself and with others.
From time-to-time we all have issues going on in our lives that feel overwhelming, confusing and too hard to deal with on our own. At the same time, for various reasons, it often feels as if there is no one there we feel safe enough with whom we can share our burdens. Whether it's a messy divorce, the death of a loved one, a traumatic experience, an existential crisis about the meaning of life, or a difficult decision that has to be made - it can be hard to figure out what to do or who to turn to for guidance.
As a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist I can help you to make sense of your difficulties, learn how to manage internal conflicts and build a healthy relationship with yourself and with others.
From time-to-time we all have issues going on in our lives that feel overwhelming, confusing and too hard to deal with on our own. At the same time, for various reasons, it often feels as if there is no one there we feel safe enough with whom we can share our burdens. Whether it's a messy divorce, the death of a loved one, a traumatic experience, an existential crisis about the meaning of life, or a difficult decision that has to be made - it can be hard to figure out what to do or who to turn to for guidance.
I also work with anxiety, low mood, life transitions, substance use issues, family/ relationship issues, grief/loss, self-esteem and trauma (including intergenerational trauma).
Hey, I'm Dr Justin, and my practice has a focus on LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. I'm very interested in relational dynamic patterns, and how these underpin common issues that we experience during our lives.
I provide a compassionate, individualised space where clients can explore how past experiences shape their present-day concerns, and I pay close attention to the subtle and varied ways this can occur. I draw upon psychodynamic and schema therapy approaches to help identify and repair problematic emotional and behavioural patterns.
My aim is to help you build a detailed and nuanced understanding of your relational self.
I also work with anxiety, low mood, life transitions, substance use issues, family/ relationship issues, grief/loss, self-esteem and trauma (including intergenerational trauma).
Hey, I'm Dr Justin, and my practice has a focus on LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. I'm very interested in relational dynamic patterns, and how these underpin common issues that we experience during our lives.
I provide a compassionate, individualised space where clients can explore how past experiences shape their present-day concerns, and I pay close attention to the subtle and varied ways this can occur. I draw upon psychodynamic and schema therapy approaches to help identify and repair problematic emotional and behavioural patterns.
My aim is to help you build a detailed and nuanced understanding of your relational self.
Jarod is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor nearing 20 years of working with individuals and couples.
Call or Email Jarod Kaplan for a free 15-minute consultation now
Jarod is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor nearing 20 years of working with individuals and couples.
Call or Email Jarod Kaplan for a free 15-minute consultation now
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness.
The therapeutic process supports our capacity to emerge from painful situations having gleaned new found strengths and wisdom. Clients find themselves navigating their lives and experiencing themselves and their relationships quite differently even after a few sessions.
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness.
The therapeutic process supports our capacity to emerge from painful situations having gleaned new found strengths and wisdom. Clients find themselves navigating their lives and experiencing themselves and their relationships quite differently even after a few sessions.
Relationship Counsellor.
Kathryn offers Relationship Support & is trained in the Gottman Method. Kathryn also specialises in supporting those with ADHD, Autism & Trauma Based Behaviours; their parents & their carers. She uses Strength-Based Counselling for: Anxiety & Exhaustion; Meditation/Mindfulness; Depression/Life purpose; Relationship building/Family/Teens & Self Empowerment.
Relationship Counsellor.
Kathryn offers Relationship Support & is trained in the Gottman Method. Kathryn also specialises in supporting those with ADHD, Autism & Trauma Based Behaviours; their parents & their carers. She uses Strength-Based Counselling for: Anxiety & Exhaustion; Meditation/Mindfulness; Depression/Life purpose; Relationship building/Family/Teens & Self Empowerment.
Relationship Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, working with individuals, couples & families.
My intention as a Therapist and Supervisor is to provide a safe and honest environment where people can explore their feelings, experiences, learnings and areas for development; gaining a greater insight and appreciation of self, other and situation. My background and training is within humanistic and relational approaches to counselling and supervision.
Relationship Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, working with individuals, couples & families.
My intention as a Therapist and Supervisor is to provide a safe and honest environment where people can explore their feelings, experiences, learnings and areas for development; gaining a greater insight and appreciation of self, other and situation. My background and training is within humanistic and relational approaches to counselling and supervision.
I work with clients who are seeking support and guidance to manage and cope with mental health challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief and loss, life transitions, self-esteem, family issues, and relationship issues.
As a registered psychologist with 20+ years of experience, I offer clients a safe and supportive space to explore mental health challenges. My speciality is trauma therapy using CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness. I also offer couples therapy. My goal is to provide warmth, support, and guidance to help clients improve their well-being.
I work with clients who are seeking support and guidance to manage and cope with mental health challenges such as trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, grief and loss, life transitions, self-esteem, family issues, and relationship issues.
As a registered psychologist with 20+ years of experience, I offer clients a safe and supportive space to explore mental health challenges. My speciality is trauma therapy using CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness. I also offer couples therapy. My goal is to provide warmth, support, and guidance to help clients improve their well-being.
Therapy for trauma, relationships, and eating disorders.
I work with adults and couples who want to understand themselves and their relationships on a deeper level. Many people come to therapy navigating relationship difficulties, self-criticism, or patterns linked to early experiences. Our work helps you move from reacting in old ways to responding with more awareness and care.
Therapy for trauma, relationships, and eating disorders.
I work with adults and couples who want to understand themselves and their relationships on a deeper level. Many people come to therapy navigating relationship difficulties, self-criticism, or patterns linked to early experiences. Our work helps you move from reacting in old ways to responding with more awareness and care.
I offer a judgement-free space for you to come as you are, welcoming clients of all identities; individuals, couples, throuples or more.
Life is messy and imperfect. Sexuality and identity is a lifelong journey. So many of us are limited in our exploration due to shame, stigma, or lack of sexuality education. I believe in a sex-positive approach which acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of human sexuality, identity and expression. When we are informed, empowered and validated, we live happier and more authentic lives.
I offer a judgement-free space for you to come as you are, welcoming clients of all identities; individuals, couples, throuples or more.
Life is messy and imperfect. Sexuality and identity is a lifelong journey. So many of us are limited in our exploration due to shame, stigma, or lack of sexuality education. I believe in a sex-positive approach which acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of human sexuality, identity and expression. When we are informed, empowered and validated, we live happier and more authentic lives.
I bring a strong background in Family mediation, supporting couples to navigate high conflict, communication breakdowns, the impact of alcohol use, trauma and life transitions on relationships.
practical, sustainable change.
Where appropriate and always client-led, I incorporate gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to help clients reconnect with their bodies and develop greater safety, balance, and resilience — particularly where stress, trauma, or substance use has impacted wellbeing.
I bring a strong background in Family mediation, supporting couples to navigate high conflict, communication breakdowns, the impact of alcohol use, trauma and life transitions on relationships.
practical, sustainable change.
Where appropriate and always client-led, I incorporate gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to help clients reconnect with their bodies and develop greater safety, balance, and resilience — particularly where stress, trauma, or substance use has impacted wellbeing.
Previously the Head of Clinical Practice at The Cairnmillar Institute, I am a clinical psychologist working with adults, adolescents and couples, with expertise in depression & anxiety, trauma & abuse, substance use, relationships, complex presentations, gender & sexuality issues, and ADHD and ASD assessments with people aged 13 and older.
My therapeutic approach is to understand you and what has led you to come and talk with me, and to develop a therapeutic relationship together with your therapy unfolding over time. I provide a confidential and non-judgmental space in which to discuss your concerns and how to best work together, and work with people over short and longer timeframes.
Previously the Head of Clinical Practice at The Cairnmillar Institute, I am a clinical psychologist working with adults, adolescents and couples, with expertise in depression & anxiety, trauma & abuse, substance use, relationships, complex presentations, gender & sexuality issues, and ADHD and ASD assessments with people aged 13 and older.
My therapeutic approach is to understand you and what has led you to come and talk with me, and to develop a therapeutic relationship together with your therapy unfolding over time. I provide a confidential and non-judgmental space in which to discuss your concerns and how to best work together, and work with people over short and longer timeframes.
I work with adults and couples, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
I help adults and couples navigate difficult emotions, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we find practical tools and strategies that fit your unique story, helping you move forward with confidence and balance.
I work with adults and couples, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
I help adults and couples navigate difficult emotions, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we find practical tools and strategies that fit your unique story, helping you move forward with confidence and balance.
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- Vermont South
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.