Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Mildura
Complex trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, (complex) PTSD, violence, family conflict and relationship difficulties - I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with these challenges.
Complex trauma can lead to challenges engaging in healthy relationships of all types. It can affect our sense of self, limit identity formation and lead us to feel lost. I'll help you understand complex trauma, its effects and how to navigate your way out. Assessment is a core part of my private practice and in the work I do within Education systems.
Complex trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, (complex) PTSD, violence, family conflict and relationship difficulties - I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with these challenges.
Complex trauma can lead to challenges engaging in healthy relationships of all types. It can affect our sense of self, limit identity formation and lead us to feel lost. I'll help you understand complex trauma, its effects and how to navigate your way out. Assessment is a core part of my private practice and in the work I do within Education systems.
I'm George an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, grief, burnout, and the quieter forms of suffering that don't always have a name.
I bring both professional expertise and lived understanding to this work, and it shapes everything about how I show up in the room.
My approach is relational, neuroaffirming drawing upon Schema Therapy and trauma-informed practice — adapted to you specifically, not applied as a one-size-fits-all protocol.
I'm George an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, grief, burnout, and the quieter forms of suffering that don't always have a name.
I bring both professional expertise and lived understanding to this work, and it shapes everything about how I show up in the room.
My approach is relational, neuroaffirming drawing upon Schema Therapy and trauma-informed practice — adapted to you specifically, not applied as a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Are you in a relationship where you both seem to speak entirely different languages and nobody can figure out why?
I’m Tiarni, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years experience in mental health and counselling. I co-own Mind Over Matters in Swan Hill and offer Telehealth nationwide. Being an AuDHD woman myself, I come from lived experience, so I get it from the inside out.
Are you in a relationship where you both seem to speak entirely different languages and nobody can figure out why?
I’m Tiarni, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years experience in mental health and counselling. I co-own Mind Over Matters in Swan Hill and offer Telehealth nationwide. Being an AuDHD woman myself, I come from lived experience, so I get it from the inside out.
She has helped hundreds of people improve, their emotional and mental wellbeing, improve their relationships, increase their resilience and confidence, and live more connected and fulfilling lives.
Marie is an accredited PACFA counsellor since 2009 and uses a range of therapies in her counselling including Solution-focused brief therapy, Narrative therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and Addiction counselling, and she is currently training in Body Psychotherapy, integrating mind, body, and spirit in her practice.
She has helped hundreds of people improve, their emotional and mental wellbeing, improve their relationships, increase their resilience and confidence, and live more connected and fulfilling lives.
Marie is an accredited PACFA counsellor since 2009 and uses a range of therapies in her counselling including Solution-focused brief therapy, Narrative therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and Addiction counselling, and she is currently training in Body Psychotherapy, integrating mind, body, and spirit in her practice.
This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and tailored. I place strong importance on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, safety, and trust, and I work alongside you to make sense of what’s happening and identify practical ways forward. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, therapy is adapted to your goals, values, and needs.
This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and tailored. I place strong importance on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, safety, and trust, and I work alongside you to make sense of what’s happening and identify practical ways forward. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, therapy is adapted to your goals, values, and needs.
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.
The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
I am an accredited Australian Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the fields of Mental Health and Well-being, Disability, Carer and Compassion Fatigue, Relationships, Divorce Recovery, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anger Management, Workplace Conflict, Bereavement and Health Coaching.
The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
I am an accredited Australian Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the fields of Mental Health and Well-being, Disability, Carer and Compassion Fatigue, Relationships, Divorce Recovery, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anger Management, Workplace Conflict, Bereavement and Health Coaching.
Brianna King is a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with adults seeking meaningful change in their lives, relationships, and families.
Brianna’s approach is practical, heart-centered, from a root-cause approach and tailored to each client’s needs. She helps clients reclaim their self-worth, navigate complex emotional challenges, and cultivate authentic relationships with themselves, their partners, and their children.
Brianna King is a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with adults seeking meaningful change in their lives, relationships, and families.
Brianna’s approach is practical, heart-centered, from a root-cause approach and tailored to each client’s needs. She helps clients reclaim their self-worth, navigate complex emotional challenges, and cultivate authentic relationships with themselves, their partners, and their children.
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.