Relationship Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Geelong, VIC
My ideal client would be someone experiencing lack of intimacy & frequent conflicts in their relationship.
I've extensive experience as a relationship & trauma counsellor and provide family & couple counselling, victims of crime counselling, redress counselling, LGBTQI+ counselling, employee assistance & post-separation counselling. I've trained in EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, Gottman’s Couples Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Sensory Motor Psychotherapy.
My ideal client would be someone experiencing lack of intimacy & frequent conflicts in their relationship.
I've extensive experience as a relationship & trauma counsellor and provide family & couple counselling, victims of crime counselling, redress counselling, LGBTQI+ counselling, employee assistance & post-separation counselling. I've trained in EMDR, CBT, Mindfulness, Gottman’s Couples Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Sensory Motor Psychotherapy.
I have specific interests in connecting with adolescents and adults to identify and leverage their strengths, understand their challenges, develop their understanding of themselves and their relationships, and work collaboratively to meet their personal, social, educational, and work-related goals.
I work with a range of psychotherapeutic techniques, tailoring my approach to best support my clients' unique needs. I apply targeted cognitive, educational, and social-emotional-behavioural assessments to inform therapy and evaluate educational and environmental needs.
I have specific interests in connecting with adolescents and adults to identify and leverage their strengths, understand their challenges, develop their understanding of themselves and their relationships, and work collaboratively to meet their personal, social, educational, and work-related goals.
I work with a range of psychotherapeutic techniques, tailoring my approach to best support my clients' unique needs. I apply targeted cognitive, educational, and social-emotional-behavioural assessments to inform therapy and evaluate educational and environmental needs.
Relationship troubles?
When working with me you'll notice I use a modern approach that gets positive results. Our first session will involve a diagnosis of your relationship patterns & where the problem lays. I'll ask you about your best hopes for the relationship. You'll discover how to replace losing strategies with ones designed to repair & rekindle love, intimacy & connection.
Relationship troubles?
When working with me you'll notice I use a modern approach that gets positive results. Our first session will involve a diagnosis of your relationship patterns & where the problem lays. I'll ask you about your best hopes for the relationship. You'll discover how to replace losing strategies with ones designed to repair & rekindle love, intimacy & connection.
Julie is a polyvagal informed therapist and has 20 years of experience working with families, couples, and individuals, 9 of these specifically in the mental health sector as a family therapist and couples counsellor.
Julies areas of interest include helping couples identify and work towards reducing interpersonal conflict. Working with teenagers/young people within the context of their family relationships to help reduce conflict and strengthen relationships. Families seeking therapy to reduce conflict and improve communication/ relationships within the home
Julie is a polyvagal informed therapist and has 20 years of experience working with families, couples, and individuals, 9 of these specifically in the mental health sector as a family therapist and couples counsellor.
Julies areas of interest include helping couples identify and work towards reducing interpersonal conflict. Working with teenagers/young people within the context of their family relationships to help reduce conflict and strengthen relationships. Families seeking therapy to reduce conflict and improve communication/ relationships within the home
I look to ensure a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship putting people at ease and providing a safe non-judgmental environment.
I have an interest and qualifications in several different fields of counselling including, but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship counselling, grief and bereavement and Male Family Violence. I do face-to-face and Zoom supervision for those who require it as well as run a Zoom Group Supervision Meeting bi-monthly.
I look to ensure a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship putting people at ease and providing a safe non-judgmental environment.
I have an interest and qualifications in several different fields of counselling including, but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship counselling, grief and bereavement and Male Family Violence. I do face-to-face and Zoom supervision for those who require it as well as run a Zoom Group Supervision Meeting bi-monthly.
Specialising in relationships, trauma and anxiety.
I bring a person-centred approach to the Counselling session supporting clients to empower themselves to initiate change & to be an advocate for their mental health and wellbeing by getting to know themselves and their own body. Our mental, physical and emotional health cannot be separated and needs to be treated holistically.
Specialising in relationships, trauma and anxiety.
I bring a person-centred approach to the Counselling session supporting clients to empower themselves to initiate change & to be an advocate for their mental health and wellbeing by getting to know themselves and their own body. Our mental, physical and emotional health cannot be separated and needs to be treated holistically.
Relationship Counselling - appointments available Australia wide.
In person & Telehealth counselling for couples. As an experienced & fully trained couple's therapist I offer proven tools to help you develop healthy communication, 'actively listen' to each other & even learn how to make 'repair' after an argument. Together we identify your specific relationship strengths & challenges, to formulate realistic goals.
Relationship Counselling - appointments available Australia wide.
In person & Telehealth counselling for couples. As an experienced & fully trained couple's therapist I offer proven tools to help you develop healthy communication, 'actively listen' to each other & even learn how to make 'repair' after an argument. Together we identify your specific relationship strengths & challenges, to formulate realistic goals.
This is the foundation of a therapeutic relationship where people can show up with aspects of themselves that are problematic and unhelpful without judgement or pressure to be anything other than themselves.
My training in Gestalt therapy, informed by trauma sensitivity and attachment theory guides me to prioritize safety and human experiences in relationship. With a strong practice underpinned by neuroscience and somatic trauma therapy approaches, I work towards creating greater tolerance toward uncomfortable sensations that arise out of difficult experiences
This is the foundation of a therapeutic relationship where people can show up with aspects of themselves that are problematic and unhelpful without judgement or pressure to be anything other than themselves.
My training in Gestalt therapy, informed by trauma sensitivity and attachment theory guides me to prioritize safety and human experiences in relationship. With a strong practice underpinned by neuroscience and somatic trauma therapy approaches, I work towards creating greater tolerance toward uncomfortable sensations that arise out of difficult experiences
I offer professional counselling for individuals and couples in Geelong, with in-person sessions and secure online counselling available Australia wide.
In individual counselling, the focus is on building insight, developing practical coping strategies, strengthening resilience and creating meaningful change. In couple's counselling, I support partners to improve communication, work through conflict, and rebuild emotional connection.
I offer professional counselling for individuals and couples in Geelong, with in-person sessions and secure online counselling available Australia wide.
In individual counselling, the focus is on building insight, developing practical coping strategies, strengthening resilience and creating meaningful change. In couple's counselling, I support partners to improve communication, work through conflict, and rebuild emotional connection.
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Addy Dunkley-Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
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Serves Area
Choosing a psychologist is a big decision, and I suspect you've thought about this for a while. You know that therapy is an investment in yourself, and you don't make investments without doing your research. You are looking for someone you feel safe and comfortable sharing your most difficult thoughts and feelings with. You want someone to listen carefully, to respect you and your experience and to be invested in your goals providing support that is specifically tailored to who you are (otherwise you'd just be buying a self-help book). That's what you deserve!
Choosing a psychologist is a big decision, and I suspect you've thought about this for a while. You know that therapy is an investment in yourself, and you don't make investments without doing your research. You are looking for someone you feel safe and comfortable sharing your most difficult thoughts and feelings with. You want someone to listen carefully, to respect you and your experience and to be invested in your goals providing support that is specifically tailored to who you are (otherwise you'd just be buying a self-help book). That's what you deserve!
When people come to see me for therapy they're often feeling unseen, disconnected or emotionally exhausted in their relationships, day-to-day life or dating experiences.
Through a hybrid of therapy and coaching, I help clients break self-sabotaging patterns, get clear on their core values and map out the action steps required to build the life and relationships that align with who they truly are. In my work with couples, I often serve as a "translator", guiding them on how to speak one another's language.
When people come to see me for therapy they're often feeling unseen, disconnected or emotionally exhausted in their relationships, day-to-day life or dating experiences.
Through a hybrid of therapy and coaching, I help clients break self-sabotaging patterns, get clear on their core values and map out the action steps required to build the life and relationships that align with who they truly are. In my work with couples, I often serve as a "translator", guiding them on how to speak one another's language.
Whether facing personal challenges, relationship concerns, or navigating a major life transition, I offer a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and understood.
I offer a trauma-informed, holistic approach, drawing from multiple disciplines to support mind and body. I’m compassionate yet direct, helping you gently challenge what holds you back. I integrate insights from the Polyvagal Theory to support regulation, clarity, and resilience.
Whether facing personal challenges, relationship concerns, or navigating a major life transition, I offer a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and understood.
I offer a trauma-informed, holistic approach, drawing from multiple disciplines to support mind and body. I’m compassionate yet direct, helping you gently challenge what holds you back. I integrate insights from the Polyvagal Theory to support regulation, clarity, and resilience.
If you are yearning to know yourself more intimately, treat yourself more kindly, understand your behaviours, deepen relationships, or you sense more ease/joy/fulfilment is available to you ...
Together, we will slow down, notice patterns, and tune into the wisdom of your body. Supporting you to express yourself, untangle past experiences, build relational skills, process emotions, deepen self trust and reclaim all parts of you to feel whole + empowered.
This method utilises Gestalt therapy, parts work (IFS), Somatic experiencing, ACT.
If you are yearning to know yourself more intimately, treat yourself more kindly, understand your behaviours, deepen relationships, or you sense more ease/joy/fulfilment is available to you ...
Together, we will slow down, notice patterns, and tune into the wisdom of your body. Supporting you to express yourself, untangle past experiences, build relational skills, process emotions, deepen self trust and reclaim all parts of you to feel whole + empowered.
This method utilises Gestalt therapy, parts work (IFS), Somatic experiencing, ACT.
Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression.
CBT, Mindfulness, Relationships, ACT, Solution-Focused, Person-centered, Grief & Loss, Behaviours, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression.
Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression.
CBT, Mindfulness, Relationships, ACT, Solution-Focused, Person-centered, Grief & Loss, Behaviours, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression.
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.
I have an interest in cognitive psychology (memory, perception, language) and affective neuroscience (emotions, social behaviours, psychosomatics) for helping with anxiety/panic attacks, depression/grief, trauma/stress and relationship management, and issues related to ADHD (executive functioning, rejection sensitivity, etc.).
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Inspired by the Filipino gesture of "akbay," my approach is one of warmth, trust, and understanding, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I recognise and respect your unique experiences, so that you can be in therapy as you are. I practice with safety and inclusivity for all individuals.
I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
I have an interest in cognitive psychology (memory, perception, language) and affective neuroscience (emotions, social behaviours, psychosomatics) for helping with anxiety/panic attacks, depression/grief, trauma/stress and relationship management, and issues related to ADHD (executive functioning, rejection sensitivity, etc.).
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Inspired by the Filipino gesture of "akbay," my approach is one of warmth, trust, and understanding, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I recognise and respect your unique experiences, so that you can be in therapy as you are. I practice with safety and inclusivity for all individuals.
I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
I provide counselling for a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, relational trauma and single incident trauma, family separation and reunification, couple/ relationship issues (recovery from affairs/infidelity, improving communication, conflict management, strengthening connection), men’s mental health/fatherhood challenges, parenting skills and confidence (parents of teens), self-esteem and identity.
I use an integrative counselling approach where interventions are drawn from a variety of modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Family and Couples Therapies, Interpersonal Therapy, Trauma Focussed Therapies, Parenting education and Psycho-education.
I provide counselling for a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, relational trauma and single incident trauma, family separation and reunification, couple/ relationship issues (recovery from affairs/infidelity, improving communication, conflict management, strengthening connection), men’s mental health/fatherhood challenges, parenting skills and confidence (parents of teens), self-esteem and identity.
I use an integrative counselling approach where interventions are drawn from a variety of modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Family and Couples Therapies, Interpersonal Therapy, Trauma Focussed Therapies, Parenting education and Psycho-education.
At Sunnymead Counselling, we provide evidence-based therapy to support individuals and couples through life’s challenges. Our warm and caring space offers the opportunity to reflect, build understanding, and discover new paths toward wellbeing. Most importantly, we believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in genuine connection and mutual respect. We will meet you where you are, honour your unique story, and support you to find greater clarity, resilience, and growth.
We offer two clinic locations, in Lorne & Torquay.
At Sunnymead Counselling, we provide evidence-based therapy to support individuals and couples through life’s challenges. Our warm and caring space offers the opportunity to reflect, build understanding, and discover new paths toward wellbeing. Most importantly, we believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in genuine connection and mutual respect. We will meet you where you are, honour your unique story, and support you to find greater clarity, resilience, and growth.
We offer two clinic locations, in Lorne & Torquay.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space to slow things down and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult or stuck. My approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped around your goals, values, and what feels most important to you. I’m interested in helping you build a clearer understanding of yourself and develop ways of responding that feel more grounded and authentic. Together, we can work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space to slow things down and make sense of what’s been feeling difficult or stuck. My approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped around your goals, values, and what feels most important to you. I’m interested in helping you build a clearer understanding of yourself and develop ways of responding that feel more grounded and authentic. Together, we can work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Grief, loss and trauma informed counselling, in addition to support for relationship conflict, and generalised anxiety and depression, form the mainstay of his practice.
With more than 25 years’ front-line experience in the caring industry, Meir has developed a very unique and personable style of counselling. Using the principles of person centred therapy, you are assured a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore and address the issues that are important to you.
Grief, loss and trauma informed counselling, in addition to support for relationship conflict, and generalised anxiety and depression, form the mainstay of his practice.
With more than 25 years’ front-line experience in the caring industry, Meir has developed a very unique and personable style of counselling. Using the principles of person centred therapy, you are assured a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore and address the issues that are important to you.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialise in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.
What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.
What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.
How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialise in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counselling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counselling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.