Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Rosebud
I form strong collaborative bonds with clients and understand the influence their past experiences and relationships have on their current lives.
I work with both individuals and couples. I draw from different approaches, such as psychodynamic therapy, somatic therapy, IFS (Internal family systems), creative work and solution-focused approach. When working with couples I use a combination of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and the Gottman Method.
I form strong collaborative bonds with clients and understand the influence their past experiences and relationships have on their current lives.
I work with both individuals and couples. I draw from different approaches, such as psychodynamic therapy, somatic therapy, IFS (Internal family systems), creative work and solution-focused approach. When working with couples I use a combination of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and the Gottman Method.
I am an Accredited Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist
specialising in working with high conflict family relationships.
I work with families, couples and individuals to break pattern to build awareness and build closeness, relational connection and safety.
Clinical Family and Systemic Psychotherapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Emotion Focused Therapy
Video Interactional Guidance
I am an Accredited Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist
specialising in working with high conflict family relationships.
I work with families, couples and individuals to break pattern to build awareness and build closeness, relational connection and safety.
Clinical Family and Systemic Psychotherapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Emotion Focused Therapy
Video Interactional Guidance
Life throws curveballs—parenting, work stress, relationships—you name it.
I support people through the ups and downs of life—stress, relationships, parenting, or just feeling stuck. My approach is down-to-earth and practical, giving you tools that actually fit your life so you can feel clearer, calmer, and more confident.
Life throws curveballs—parenting, work stress, relationships—you name it.
I support people through the ups and downs of life—stress, relationships, parenting, or just feeling stuck. My approach is down-to-earth and practical, giving you tools that actually fit your life so you can feel clearer, calmer, and more confident.
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.
A qualified, registered Clinical Counsellor, based in the Mornington Peninsula, supporting couples, and adults.
My mission is to provide a safe, non-judgmental and confidential therapeutic environment for my clients. With over 15yrs of experience, you can explore any issues, receive support, navigate feelings and develop a toolbox of coping strategies to help move forward.
Acknowledge the Past, Embrace Today, Look Forward to the Future.
A qualified, registered Clinical Counsellor, based in the Mornington Peninsula, supporting couples, and adults.
My mission is to provide a safe, non-judgmental and confidential therapeutic environment for my clients. With over 15yrs of experience, you can explore any issues, receive support, navigate feelings and develop a toolbox of coping strategies to help move forward.
Acknowledge the Past, Embrace Today, Look Forward to the Future.
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.
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life.
I use practical strategies to support real, lasting change. I also use a broad range of evidence-based and experiential modalities, including Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, ImagoCouples, Gottman Method, Developmental Couples Counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Narcissistic Abuse Therapy.
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life.
I use practical strategies to support real, lasting change. I also use a broad range of evidence-based and experiential modalities, including Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, ImagoCouples, Gottman Method, Developmental Couples Counselling, Emotionally Focused Therapy,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Narcissistic Abuse Therapy.
Joanna works with a broad range of issues including anxiety & depression, trauma and PTSD, couples and relationships, stress, self esteem, addictions and more.
Joanna works with adults, couples and families, and uses a range of therapies including Emotion Focussed Therapy, Imago ( couples) therapy, trauma informed therapies, somatic techniques, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness skills training.
Joanna works with a broad range of issues including anxiety & depression, trauma and PTSD, couples and relationships, stress, self esteem, addictions and more.
Joanna works with adults, couples and families, and uses a range of therapies including Emotion Focussed Therapy, Imago ( couples) therapy, trauma informed therapies, somatic techniques, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness skills training.
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.
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 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
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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.
For me is very important treat the person as an integral approach , looking after the inner world of the patients and how is the way can affect to their bodies, treating the psychosomatic illness. I try that the person be able to accomplish their projects, achieve their goals for physically and mentally wellness in the long term. For that I use all my knowledge and different learning techniques for more than 10 years of working with people in a confidentiallity ,respectful and trustful manners. My target is that the person achieve though the psychotherapy to be FREE, INDEPENDENT AND AUTONOMOUS.
For me is very important treat the person as an integral approach , looking after the inner world of the patients and how is the way can affect to their bodies, treating the psychosomatic illness. I try that the person be able to accomplish their projects, achieve their goals for physically and mentally wellness in the long term. For that I use all my knowledge and different learning techniques for more than 10 years of working with people in a confidentiallity ,respectful and trustful manners. My target is that the person achieve though the psychotherapy to be FREE, INDEPENDENT AND AUTONOMOUS.
Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships.
I offer Individual & couples counselling, psychological assessments & diagnosis including ADHD assessments and clinical supervision.
Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships.
I offer Individual & couples counselling, psychological assessments & diagnosis including ADHD assessments and clinical supervision.
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent and TGS Affirmative Practice (Allies Welcome!) is client centred, culturally inclusive, recovery and strengths based and trauma informed. We provide a non judgemental calm/alert environment to enhance emotional, physical and psychological safety. Increasing your 'Window of Tolerance' to be more present, regulate your emotions and your capacity to process, reflect and communicate yourself during Therapy.
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent and TGS Affirmative Practice (Allies Welcome!) is client centred, culturally inclusive, recovery and strengths based and trauma informed. We provide a non judgemental calm/alert environment to enhance emotional, physical and psychological safety. Increasing your 'Window of Tolerance' to be more present, regulate your emotions and your capacity to process, reflect and communicate yourself during Therapy.
Clients come to counselling for support with anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, grief, relationship or parenting challenges, life transitions, identity concerns, neurodivergence (ADHD and autism), or when life simply feels overwhelming.
My approach is integrative, evidence-informed, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy to your individual needs, drawing from contemporary psychological approaches to help strengthen emotional wellbeing, relationships, resilience, and practical coping skills.
Clients come to counselling for support with anxiety, stress, depression, burnout, grief, relationship or parenting challenges, life transitions, identity concerns, neurodivergence (ADHD and autism), or when life simply feels overwhelming.
My approach is integrative, evidence-informed, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy to your individual needs, drawing from contemporary psychological approaches to help strengthen emotional wellbeing, relationships, resilience, and practical coping skills.
As a family therapist, I have worked with families to focus on parenting, family dynamics, finding different ways or building relationships with each other.
I use a range of therapeutic approaches (Trauma focused CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Play Therapy) to match with my clients' needs. I focus on using evidence-based and evidence-informed models to help strengthen families and to connect systemically.
As a family therapist, I have worked with families to focus on parenting, family dynamics, finding different ways or building relationships with each other.
I use a range of therapeutic approaches (Trauma focused CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Play Therapy) to match with my clients' needs. I focus on using evidence-based and evidence-informed models to help strengthen families and to connect systemically.
Counselling can help you to navigate through current or past issues; it may be a journey you need to take by yourself, or with your partner or family.
Together we will work out your goals, and how I can help you reach them by using a range of therapeutic approaches, depending on the issues, your aims, and what best suits your needs. I am Masters Qualified with specialist training in a range of modalities including Family Therapy, Couples Therapy (EFT and Gottman), EMDR, EFT, ACT, CBT and Narrative Therapy.
Counselling can help you to navigate through current or past issues; it may be a journey you need to take by yourself, or with your partner or family.
Together we will work out your goals, and how I can help you reach them by using a range of therapeutic approaches, depending on the issues, your aims, and what best suits your needs. I am Masters Qualified with specialist training in a range of modalities including Family Therapy, Couples Therapy (EFT and Gottman), EMDR, EFT, ACT, CBT and Narrative Therapy.
I believe that loving yourself is the foundation for healthy, fulfilling relationships with others.
My clients are usually either individuals or couples, and struggle with various issues, be they in their relationships with partners, parents or children, or in coping with anxiety, stress, depression, grief or loss. I always look at the person rather than the problem, helping them achieve the positive outcomes that they seek.
I believe that loving yourself is the foundation for healthy, fulfilling relationships with others.
My clients are usually either individuals or couples, and struggle with various issues, be they in their relationships with partners, parents or children, or in coping with anxiety, stress, depression, grief or loss. I always look at the person rather than the problem, helping them achieve the positive outcomes that they seek.
Helping Individuals and Couples Navigate Life's Challenges
Life can feel overwhelming at times.
No two people are the same, and Ellie's approach reflects that. She weaves together CBT, REBT, strengths based, person-centred therapy and emotionally focused approaches - always following your lead, working at your pace, and making sure the support you receive actually fits your life
Helping Individuals and Couples Navigate Life's Challenges
Life can feel overwhelming at times.
No two people are the same, and Ellie's approach reflects that. She weaves together CBT, REBT, strengths based, person-centred therapy and emotionally focused approaches - always following your lead, working at your pace, and making sure the support you receive actually fits your life
Nearby Couples Therapy Searches for Rosebud
- Dromana
- Frankston
- Frankston South
- Hastings
- Langwarrin
- Mornington
- Mount Eliza
- Mount Martha
- Red Hill
- Rye
- Seaford
- 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.