Marriage Counselling Therapists in Nunawading, VIC
I am an accredited Counsellor who specialises in disadvantaged clients, disabled clients, adolescents, drug and alcohol, relationship and conflict, abused clients, addictions, mental health issues, grief and loss, acquired brain injury, marriage and financial issues.
My approach is to work with you, to identify what you wish to achieve from counselling, what you have tried in the past and to choose from a range of techniques which are suited to your specific needs and goals. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, which involves you in every step of the counselling process.
I am an accredited Counsellor who specialises in disadvantaged clients, disabled clients, adolescents, drug and alcohol, relationship and conflict, abused clients, addictions, mental health issues, grief and loss, acquired brain injury, marriage and financial issues.
My approach is to work with you, to identify what you wish to achieve from counselling, what you have tried in the past and to choose from a range of techniques which are suited to your specific needs and goals. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, which involves you in every step of the counselling process.
My work in therapy includes experience in a range of emotional and psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (OCD, panic & generalised anxiety), trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma of historical sexual abuse and childhood trauma), ADHD, relationship issues and personality disorders (such as BPD); as well as addiction problems (e.g. substance abuse, gambling, and pornography). Whilst these are all complex issues, I have also seen many people who are needing assistance with wanting to focus on living a better life, and working on strategies to improve and grow as a person or build their self esteem.
My work in therapy includes experience in a range of emotional and psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (OCD, panic & generalised anxiety), trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma of historical sexual abuse and childhood trauma), ADHD, relationship issues and personality disorders (such as BPD); as well as addiction problems (e.g. substance abuse, gambling, and pornography). Whilst these are all complex issues, I have also seen many people who are needing assistance with wanting to focus on living a better life, and working on strategies to improve and grow as a person or build their self esteem.
I am a postgraduate qualified clinical counsellor and PACFA Clinical Member with a special focus on couples and individual therapy.
My approach combines warmth with structured, evidence-based strategy. For individuals, my practice is guided by ACT and IFS frameworks to map out the internal habits running the show. For couples, I utilise the Gottman Method and EFT to decode repetitive conflict.
I am a postgraduate qualified clinical counsellor and PACFA Clinical Member with a special focus on couples and individual therapy.
My approach combines warmth with structured, evidence-based strategy. For individuals, my practice is guided by ACT and IFS frameworks to map out the internal habits running the show. For couples, I utilise the Gottman Method and EFT to decode repetitive conflict.
At Laburnum Psychology we have sixteen psychologists. Due to the diversity in our team, we are well positioned to find the right person for 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 can conduct cognitive, educational and developmental assessments & reports. We have psychologists who work with children and adolescents, as well as people who work with adults and the elderly. We can also work under NDIS, TAC and WorkCover funded arrangements. We are linked to most health insurance schemes.
At Laburnum Psychology we have sixteen psychologists. Due to the diversity in our team, we are well positioned to find the right person for 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 can conduct cognitive, educational and developmental assessments & reports. We have psychologists who work with children and adolescents, as well as people who work with adults and the elderly. We can also work under NDIS, TAC and WorkCover funded arrangements. We are linked to most health insurance schemes.
I offer couples therapy to heal relationship patterns and deepen emotional connection.
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 offer couples therapy to heal relationship patterns and deepen emotional connection.
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.
My aim to walk alongside couples to help them identify their own painful cycles of disconnection—where arguments repeat, intimacy fades, and both partners feel unheard or unseen.
I'm an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist offering a warm, authentic space for connection and healing. I walk alongside clients to help them break painful cycles and build secure bonds. I'm LGBTQIA+ friendly, neuroaffirming, and committed to helping all couples feel seen, safe, and understood.
My aim to walk alongside couples to help them identify their own painful cycles of disconnection—where arguments repeat, intimacy fades, and both partners feel unheard or unseen.
I'm an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist offering a warm, authentic space for connection and healing. I walk alongside clients to help them break painful cycles and build secure bonds. I'm LGBTQIA+ friendly, neuroaffirming, and committed to helping all couples feel seen, safe, and understood.
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I have lived experience as an adoptee and work with neurodiverse people, couples, ENM and poly families
Are you struggling with your life and feel you might have unresolved issues, trauma, relationship or neurodiversity challenges or managing family dynamics/adoptee/grief and loss, bereavement or cultural issues? LGBTQIA+ needs that aren’t being seen or understood? Effective therapy will allow you space to talk and be heard and validated, guide you at your own pace on your journey and provide safety and non judgement to explore what can be achieved. This is the foundation of my practice - always from a trauma informed perspective.
I have lived experience as an adoptee and work with neurodiverse people, couples, ENM and poly families
Are you struggling with your life and feel you might have unresolved issues, trauma, relationship or neurodiversity challenges or managing family dynamics/adoptee/grief and loss, bereavement or cultural issues? LGBTQIA+ needs that aren’t being seen or understood? Effective therapy will allow you space to talk and be heard and validated, guide you at your own pace on your journey and provide safety and non judgement to explore what can be achieved. This is the foundation of my practice - always from a trauma informed perspective.
Louis is an integrative psychotherapist who offers ongoing individual psychotherapy to people of all kinds. They specialise in working with LGBTQIA+ people and their families, people in non-normative relationships, workers in the sex industry, and others whose experiences of marginalisation have affected their mental health and access to affirmative treatment. They are passionate about exploring the intersections of individual mental health and systemic forces, and helping clients to find congruent and meaningful ways of understanding their experiences and navigating the world.
Louis is an integrative psychotherapist who offers ongoing individual psychotherapy to people of all kinds. They specialise in working with LGBTQIA+ people and their families, people in non-normative relationships, workers in the sex industry, and others whose experiences of marginalisation have affected their mental health and access to affirmative treatment. They are passionate about exploring the intersections of individual mental health and systemic forces, and helping clients to find congruent and meaningful ways of understanding their experiences and navigating the world.
I support those impacted by a partner's infidelity, as well as individuals struggling with drug and alcohol misuse or out-of-control sexual behaviors.
I provide expert support for infidelity, process addictions, and substance misuse. My approach combines professional clinical training with the power of lived experience. I take an integrative approach drawing on psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, Somatic therapy and more.
I support those impacted by a partner's infidelity, as well as individuals struggling with drug and alcohol misuse or out-of-control sexual behaviors.
I provide expert support for infidelity, process addictions, and substance misuse. My approach combines professional clinical training with the power of lived experience. I take an integrative approach drawing on psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, Somatic therapy and more.
She works with teenagers, adults and couples.
Judith uses a variety of evidence based therapies including CBT, ACT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Positive Psychology techniques, hypnotherapy and EMDR. When working withe couples Judith uses a combination of Gottman Method and Emotionally Focussed Therapy.
She works with teenagers, adults and couples.
Judith uses a variety of evidence based therapies including CBT, ACT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Positive Psychology techniques, hypnotherapy and EMDR. When working withe couples Judith uses a combination of Gottman Method and Emotionally Focussed Therapy.
Hi there. Are you feeling ok? Because if you are not, no matter what the problem might be, I am here to welcome you and spend time with you to listen to what you have to say. Together we can work through your current challenges and arrive at solutions that will work best for you. You deserve to live the happy and fulfilled life you desire. Give me a call for a free consultation and we can take it from there.
Hi there. Are you feeling ok? Because if you are not, no matter what the problem might be, I am here to welcome you and spend time with you to listen to what you have to say. Together we can work through your current challenges and arrive at solutions that will work best for you. You deserve to live the happy and fulfilled life you desire. Give me a call for a free consultation and we can take it from there.
As a counsellor I have dealt with a multitude of presentations ranging from high risk, suicidal and self harm clients to anxiety, life coaching and depression. I aim to build an authentic therapeutic relationship in order to decipher what the goals, aspirations and motivations are of a client to create what the desired path forward. I value taking the time to listen, understanding and truly comprehending what a client needs and how they want to achieve it within a solution focused mindset. I endeavour to work with all clients at their own pace in order to build self-reflective practice and create long lasting positive changes.
As a counsellor I have dealt with a multitude of presentations ranging from high risk, suicidal and self harm clients to anxiety, life coaching and depression. I aim to build an authentic therapeutic relationship in order to decipher what the goals, aspirations and motivations are of a client to create what the desired path forward. I value taking the time to listen, understanding and truly comprehending what a client needs and how they want to achieve it within a solution focused mindset. I endeavour to work with all clients at their own pace in order to build self-reflective practice and create long lasting positive changes.
I am driven by a genuine passion to make a lasting impact in the lives of my clients. Rise wellbeing's mission is to offer personalised, high-quality supports that truly meet individual needs, while giving back to the community with affordable and accessible services. We believe in the power of evidence-based, person-centred care, creating a safe, supportive space where clients can thrive. As a registered NDIS provider, we’re also able to work with NDIS participants, offering counselling services that empower you to navigate challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes.
I am driven by a genuine passion to make a lasting impact in the lives of my clients. Rise wellbeing's mission is to offer personalised, high-quality supports that truly meet individual needs, while giving back to the community with affordable and accessible services. We believe in the power of evidence-based, person-centred care, creating a safe, supportive space where clients can thrive. As a registered NDIS provider, we’re also able to work with NDIS participants, offering counselling services that empower you to navigate challenges and achieve meaningful outcomes.
I work with individuals, couple and polycules using Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gestalt, and somatic awareness.
I believe how we do relationship is how we do everything.
My work invites people into deeper honesty with themselves, with others, and with life. Together we explore the patterns beneath the surface of your relationships and emotional world, bringing awareness and compassion to the places that feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in the same loop.
My work is for those who would rather bend than blend.
Who feel things deeply, relate in ways that don't always fit the mould, and are ready to look honestly at what they're carrying and be really curious and honest.
I work with individuals, couple and polycules using Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gestalt, and somatic awareness.
I believe how we do relationship is how we do everything.
My work invites people into deeper honesty with themselves, with others, and with life. Together we explore the patterns beneath the surface of your relationships and emotional world, bringing awareness and compassion to the places that feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in the same loop.
My work is for those who would rather bend than blend.
Who feel things deeply, relate in ways that don't always fit the mould, and are ready to look honestly at what they're carrying and be really curious and honest.
I'm George (they/them), a Gestalt Therapist offering relational, somatic, process-oriented therapy for individuals, couples & relationships.
Whatever you bring with you, I will meet you where you are. In our sessions, we move at a pace that feels right for you, using mind & body awareness to explore what is happening for you in the present. Over time, this embodiment work supports you to connect with yourself more fully, identify your needs and wants, and make the changes you want in your life.
I'm George (they/them), a Gestalt Therapist offering relational, somatic, process-oriented therapy for individuals, couples & relationships.
Whatever you bring with you, I will meet you where you are. In our sessions, we move at a pace that feels right for you, using mind & body awareness to explore what is happening for you in the present. Over time, this embodiment work supports you to connect with yourself more fully, identify your needs and wants, and make the changes you want in your life.
Francesco Poci - People Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Brighton, VIC 3186
He is therefore interested in assisting clients in regard to couples counselling and sexual dysfunction.
Francesco utilises a range of psychological therapies, developing a positive therapeutic relationship to assist clients with their unique concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) plus mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and positive Psychology orientations are used to assist clients.
He is therefore interested in assisting clients in regard to couples counselling and sexual dysfunction.
Francesco utilises a range of psychological therapies, developing a positive therapeutic relationship to assist clients with their unique concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) plus mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI) and positive Psychology orientations are used to assist clients.
As a couple and relationship counsellor, I see that relationship connection is an important building block for physical and emotional wellbeing including healthy and happy families.
A major focus in my work is couples and relationship counselling. If you are experiencing loneliness in your relationship or feel weighed down by relationship decisions, I aim to help you find balance again.
As a couple and relationship counsellor, I see that relationship connection is an important building block for physical and emotional wellbeing including healthy and happy families.
A major focus in my work is couples and relationship counselling. If you are experiencing loneliness in your relationship or feel weighed down by relationship decisions, I aim to help you find balance again.
I support couples to navigate conflict, disconnection and distance, and work with individuals to analyse patterns, overcome internal barriers and reclaim control of their goals.
In the counselling process, we focus on building understanding of patterns, systems and ways of thinking that may be keeping you stuck, either individually or in your relationship. We focus on practical strategies and tools to assist you to create lasting change.
I support couples to navigate conflict, disconnection and distance, and work with individuals to analyse patterns, overcome internal barriers and reclaim control of their goals.
In the counselling process, we focus on building understanding of patterns, systems and ways of thinking that may be keeping you stuck, either individually or in your relationship. We focus on practical strategies and tools to assist you to create lasting change.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families overcome mental health challenges, relationship difficulties and the impact of trauma.
With extensive experience in counselling, I support individuals, couples and families through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and life challenges. I also work with NDIS participants and provide clinical supervision. My approach is warm, practical and tailored to each person, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families overcome mental health challenges, relationship difficulties and the impact of trauma.
With extensive experience in counselling, I support individuals, couples and families through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties and life challenges. I also work with NDIS participants and provide clinical supervision. My approach is warm, practical and tailored to each person, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Need help and support? Together we can relax, reflect and collaborate to achieve your goals. My counselling, leadership and early years qualifications, 30+ years of experience working with families and children, as a mother with 3 (now mature) children, living and working in a richly diverse community, across multiple countries all helps. I am experienced with customers, families and children with complex needs, anxiety, grief and here to listen, support and take time to help you as an individual become that confident expert in your own life.
Need help and support? Together we can relax, reflect and collaborate to achieve your goals. My counselling, leadership and early years qualifications, 30+ years of experience working with families and children, as a mother with 3 (now mature) children, living and working in a richly diverse community, across multiple countries all helps. I am experienced with customers, families and children with complex needs, anxiety, grief and here to listen, support and take time to help you as an individual become that confident expert in your own life.
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FAQ - Marriage Counselling
What issues does marriage counselling help with?
Marriage counselling can address common relationship concerns, including ongoing conflict, communication challenges, emotional distance, or difficulty making decisions together. It may also be helpful for couples who are not currently experiencing major problems but want to prepare for future life changes. For more specific concerns affecting one individual in the relationship, such as trauma, depression, or significant substance use concerns, individual therapy may be more appropriate than marriage counselling.
When is the right time to start marriage counselling?
There is no single “right” time to start marriage counselling, but certain signs may suggest that counselling could be helpful. For example, a couple may benefit from counselling if many conversations end in conflict, if negative interactions are becoming more frequent, or if relationship stress is affecting other areas of life, such as sleep, work, parenting, or friendships. Some couples also seek counselling proactively. Premarital counselling, for instance, allows couples to discuss communication styles, finances, family dynamics, and future goals before getting married. Other couples may start counselling before a major life change, such as becoming parents, relocating, or navigating a stressful career transition.
Is marriage counselling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Marriage counselling may still help even if one partner is more hesitant to attend, as long as both people are ultimately willing to participate in sessions. Once counselling is underway, the more hesitant partner may become more open to sessions that can strengthen the relationship and build coping skills and communication strategies. If one partner refuses to attend, individual therapy may still help the other partner understand their needs, set boundaries, and decide how to approach the relationship.
Is online marriage counselling as effective as in-person?
There are differing opinions on the best format for marriage counselling. While some studies show that online marriage counselling can be as effective as in-person counselling, some argue that in-person counselling is more effective because it allows the therapist to better pick up on context and body language cues. In addition, in-person counselling may be a better fit for couples who are working through high-conflict issues. Ultimately, the “best” format depends on the couple’s specific needs and concerns.
What is faith-based marriage counselling and how is it different?
Faith-based marriage counselling incorporates a couple’s religious or spiritual beliefs into counselling. It may be a good fit for couples who want to discuss their relationship, values, and marriage within the context of their faith. For example, Christian marriage counselling may appeal to couples who want a counsellor familiar with Christian beliefs about marriage. Other forms of faith-based counselling may incorporate Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or other religious perspectives into sessions.
How much does marriage counselling cost and is it covered by insurance?
Marriage counselling in Australia is usually paid for privately. Medicare rebates generally do not apply to couples or marriage counselling, although some private health insurance plans may cover part of the cost. If you are unsure whether your plan offers a marriage counselling benefit, you can inquire with your insurance provider about any available rebates or coverage options. When paid for privately, sessions often cost around AUD $150 to $250 or more. Fees depend on location, counsellor experience, session length, and practice setting. Lower-cost options may be available through sliding scale fees, which adjust the cost of counselling based on income, as well as through community services or non-profit organisations that offer reduced-cost services.