Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Mornington
The essence of my therapy is in building solid, safe relationships collaboratively with my clients, catering to the unique needs of each person in a non-judgmental way.
I draw from integrative approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Informed Therapy, and other relevant models. My approach caters to clients with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship disturbances, self-esteem issues, the impact of abuse, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, and other presenting problems.
The essence of my therapy is in building solid, safe relationships collaboratively with my clients, catering to the unique needs of each person in a non-judgmental way.
I draw from integrative approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Informed Therapy, and other relevant models. My approach caters to clients with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship disturbances, self-esteem issues, the impact of abuse, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, and other presenting problems.
You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in familiar relationship patterns, or unsure of who you are.
With over a decade of experience in clinical mental health settings and a Master of Counselling, I bring both professional knowledge and a deeply human understanding of how complex life can be. Above all, I value authenticity, curiosity, and creating a space where you feel genuinely seen and heard.
You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in familiar relationship patterns, or unsure of who you are.
With over a decade of experience in clinical mental health settings and a Master of Counselling, I bring both professional knowledge and a deeply human understanding of how complex life can be. Above all, I value authenticity, curiosity, and creating a space where you feel genuinely seen and heard.
Attachment repair effectively treats anxious, avoidant and disorganised attachment in adults, helping clients to achieve inner security, relationship satisfaction, and emotional well-being
I work collaboratively with my clients, am trauma-informed, and approach my work with a combination of warmth, mindful compassion and a non judgemental stance to create a feeling of emotional safety.
Attachment repair effectively treats anxious, avoidant and disorganised attachment in adults, helping clients to achieve inner security, relationship satisfaction, and emotional well-being
I work collaboratively with my clients, am trauma-informed, and approach my work with a combination of warmth, mindful compassion and a non judgemental stance to create a feeling of emotional safety.
If you are reading this, something in your relationship probably matters enough to protect.
I am a psychotherapist and couples therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (US, 2015) and Level 3 training in the Gottman Method. My work draws on 3 complementary traditions, the Gottman Method’s four decades of research, emotionally focused therapy’s attachment science, and Jungian depth psychology, which listens for what lies underneath.
If you are reading this, something in your relationship probably matters enough to protect.
I am a psychotherapist and couples therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (US, 2015) and Level 3 training in the Gottman Method. My work draws on 3 complementary traditions, the Gottman Method’s four decades of research, emotionally focused therapy’s attachment science, and Jungian depth psychology, which listens for what lies underneath.
As an experienced Clinical & Counselling Psychologist and Supervisor with specialised training in mental health I offer counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
With experience at Alfred Health, Monash Health, and community services, I work across the lifespan with children, adults and families using evidence-based therapies like family therapy, CBT and neuro-affirming care. Additionally, I offer regular supervision for provisional psychologists, early career psychologists and allied health professionals.
As an experienced Clinical & Counselling Psychologist and Supervisor with specialised training in mental health I offer counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, and couples.
With experience at Alfred Health, Monash Health, and community services, I work across the lifespan with children, adults and families using evidence-based therapies like family therapy, CBT and neuro-affirming care. Additionally, I offer regular supervision for provisional psychologists, early career psychologists and allied health professionals.
I help couples and individuals re-discover their relationships and build stronger connections that bring joy and fulfilment.
I have not met a person who was unhappy in life if they had great relationships: family and friends. My life belief is the secret to happiness lies in healthy relationships: with yourself and others.
I help couples and individuals re-discover their relationships and build stronger connections that bring joy and fulfilment.
I have not met a person who was unhappy in life if they had great relationships: family and friends. My life belief is the secret to happiness lies in healthy relationships: with yourself and others.
Whether you are attending as a couple or seeking Individual Relationship Counselling, my role is to help you make sense of what has been happening, understand the patterns contributing to your difficulties and work with you towards meaningful and lasting change.
With 17 years in the counselling industry, I work with couples and individuals experiencing a wide range of relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, loss of emotional or physical intimacy, trust issues, betrayal, parenting differences and relationship uncertainty. Counselling is tailored to your unique circumstances and individual needs.
Whether you are attending as a couple or seeking Individual Relationship Counselling, my role is to help you make sense of what has been happening, understand the patterns contributing to your difficulties and work with you towards meaningful and lasting change.
With 17 years in the counselling industry, I work with couples and individuals experiencing a wide range of relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, loss of emotional or physical intimacy, trust issues, betrayal, parenting differences and relationship uncertainty. Counselling is tailored to your unique circumstances and individual needs.
These patterns often replay in your personal and professional relationships, creating cycles of tension, frustration, and disconnection.
I offer Somatic Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing, approaches that work with the nervous system to resolve the lasting effects of trauma and stress. Together, we restore balance in mind, body, and soul while building resilience, awareness, and connection. Each session is tailored to your needs in a safe, supportive space for healing and change.
These patterns often replay in your personal and professional relationships, creating cycles of tension, frustration, and disconnection.
I offer Somatic Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing, approaches that work with the nervous system to resolve the lasting effects of trauma and stress. Together, we restore balance in mind, body, and soul while building resilience, awareness, and connection. Each session is tailored to your needs in a safe, supportive space for healing and change.
I completed the Master’s of Counselling and Psychotherapy at The Cairnmillar Institute, Melbourne, specialising in; trauma & grief, depression & anxiety, relationships, sexuality, chronic pain, work/school issues, communication, emotional regulation and processing, perfectionism & inner criticism and eating disorders.
I wholeheartedly believe in therapeutic healing through safety, compassion & acceptance in the present moment. If we are in distress, feeling lost, alone, sad, anxious or angry it can be hard to know whom to talk with or, what to talk about. Sometimes we don't want to talk at all to start with and, would prefer to do a creative/movement exercise to express ourselves. Maybe we know exactly what we want to talk about and explore, maybe learning new skills to integrate into daily life. I can be there to support you, whatever stage you are at.
I completed the Master’s of Counselling and Psychotherapy at The Cairnmillar Institute, Melbourne, specialising in; trauma & grief, depression & anxiety, relationships, sexuality, chronic pain, work/school issues, communication, emotional regulation and processing, perfectionism & inner criticism and eating disorders.
I wholeheartedly believe in therapeutic healing through safety, compassion & acceptance in the present moment. If we are in distress, feeling lost, alone, sad, anxious or angry it can be hard to know whom to talk with or, what to talk about. Sometimes we don't want to talk at all to start with and, would prefer to do a creative/movement exercise to express ourselves. Maybe we know exactly what we want to talk about and explore, maybe learning new skills to integrate into daily life. I can be there to support you, whatever stage you are at.
I work with adults, adolescents, and families who are navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or periods of deep uncertainty.
I can help by offering a steady, compassionate space where you don’t have to hold everything together or have the right words. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, tense, or unsure why they’re struggling, even though they’ve been coping for a long time. In our work together, we slow things down and gently explore what’s happening beneath the surface
I work with adults, adolescents, and families who are navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or periods of deep uncertainty.
I can help by offering a steady, compassionate space where you don’t have to hold everything together or have the right words. Many people come to me feeling overwhelmed, tense, or unsure why they’re struggling, even though they’ve been coping for a long time. In our work together, we slow things down and gently explore what’s happening beneath the surface
I am a registered psychotherapist. I have a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am clinical member with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I use a range of integrative approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit your individual needs.
I am a registered psychotherapist. I have a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am clinical member with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I use a range of integrative approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit your individual needs.
Mature, empathic and confident, Melissa has established a strong reputation for a steady and considerate communication style, her ability to make relevant assessments and for assisting clients to better manage their personal relationships, emotions, and life challenges.
A registered psychotherapist, Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Melissa uses a range of evidenced based approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit the individual needs of her clients.
Mature, empathic and confident, Melissa has established a strong reputation for a steady and considerate communication style, her ability to make relevant assessments and for assisting clients to better manage their personal relationships, emotions, and life challenges.
A registered psychotherapist, Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Melissa uses a range of evidenced based approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit the individual needs of her clients.
I work with couples and individuals whose relationships are struggling, or have experienced the impact of infidelity.
My approach is underpinned by Relational Life Therapy (RLT) developed by Terry Real, which allows me to work quickly and effectively, and help you bring about permanent changes to the patterns that keep repeating.
I work with couples and individuals whose relationships are struggling, or have experienced the impact of infidelity.
My approach is underpinned by Relational Life Therapy (RLT) developed by Terry Real, which allows me to work quickly and effectively, and help you bring about permanent changes to the patterns that keep repeating.
I work with trauma, self esteem, relationship issues, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, as well as spiritual and existential concerns.
Psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery, and I honor the complexity and richness of the human experience as a foundation for growth and change. Rather than focusing solely on problem-solving, I view therapy as a space to foster self-compassion for all parts of yourself, understand how past experiences shape present patterns, and cultivate resilience for
I work with trauma, self esteem, relationship issues, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, as well as spiritual and existential concerns.
Psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery, and I honor the complexity and richness of the human experience as a foundation for growth and change. Rather than focusing solely on problem-solving, I view therapy as a space to foster self-compassion for all parts of yourself, understand how past experiences shape present patterns, and cultivate resilience for
I love helping people to find their inner peace, to understand themselves enabling them to live a happy life and have happy relationships.
I believe that no two clients are exactly alike, and for that reason I utilise an integrative counselling approach, tailoring sessions to best assist each client. We all need to learn from past mistakes or patterns of behavior that have caused us problems in relationships. Home and school visits available.
I love helping people to find their inner peace, to understand themselves enabling them to live a happy life and have happy relationships.
I believe that no two clients are exactly alike, and for that reason I utilise an integrative counselling approach, tailoring sessions to best assist each client. We all need to learn from past mistakes or patterns of behavior that have caused us problems in relationships. Home and school visits available.
I work with individuals (14 years +), couples and families navigating life's struggles.
My approach is grounded in genuine connection, curiosity, and collaboration. I believe therapy should be tailored to the person rather than fit into a predetermined model. Clients often tell me they value feeling genuinely heard, seen and accepted, and appreciate having a space where they can show up as they are, explore what matters, and not feel judged.
I work with individuals (14 years +), couples and families navigating life's struggles.
My approach is grounded in genuine connection, curiosity, and collaboration. I believe therapy should be tailored to the person rather than fit into a predetermined model. Clients often tell me they value feeling genuinely heard, seen and accepted, and appreciate having a space where they can show up as they are, explore what matters, and not feel judged.
I offer evidence-based counselling for individuals and couples
My counselling interests are in substance use, Autism and ADHD, but ultimately in helping all have a better feeling life. I offer Gottman and Emotion Focused Relationship Counselling, helping couples create a deep connection that feels loving and secure, where both partners have the skills, knowledge, and motivation to look after themselves and each other.
I offer evidence-based counselling for individuals and couples
My counselling interests are in substance use, Autism and ADHD, but ultimately in helping all have a better feeling life. I offer Gottman and Emotion Focused Relationship Counselling, helping couples create a deep connection that feels loving and secure, where both partners have the skills, knowledge, and motivation to look after themselves and each other.
If you are feeling lost in your life or your relationship, I can support and guide you through a difficult time.
With extensive experience in working with families, teens, and children in the family violence sector and in Secondary School Education, I have a variety of tools and modalities in working with all types of clients. However, my passion and the area that gives me the greatest fulfilment is couples therapy and working with individuals in relationships.
If you are feeling lost in your life or your relationship, I can support and guide you through a difficult time.
With extensive experience in working with families, teens, and children in the family violence sector and in Secondary School Education, I have a variety of tools and modalities in working with all types of clients. However, my passion and the area that gives me the greatest fulfilment is couples therapy and working with individuals in relationships.
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.
I work with relationship challenges, attachment patterns, anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundaries, emotional burnout, life transitions, and nervous system overwhelm.
Do you often find yourself putting everyone else first, while struggling to know what you need? Perhaps you're stuck in cycles of anxiety, stress, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. You care deeply about the people around you and often find yourself anticipating their needs, managing their emotions, or working hard to keep the peace. Yet despite all that effort, you may feel unseen, unheard, or disconnected from yourself.
I work with relationship challenges, attachment patterns, anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundaries, emotional burnout, life transitions, and nervous system overwhelm.
Do you often find yourself putting everyone else first, while struggling to know what you need? Perhaps you're stuck in cycles of anxiety, stress, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. You care deeply about the people around you and often find yourself anticipating their needs, managing their emotions, or working hard to keep the peace. Yet despite all that effort, you may feel unseen, unheard, or disconnected from yourself.
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Nearby Couples Therapy Searches for Mornington
- Cranbourne
- Dromana
- Frankston
- Frankston South
- Hastings
- Langwarrin
- Mount Eliza
- Mount Martha
- Red Hill
- Seaford
- Skye
- Somerville
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.