Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Seaford
We provide individual, EMDR, couple counselling and psychoeducational assessments (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders and Psychoeducational and Cognitive Assessments).
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
We provide individual, EMDR, couple counselling and psychoeducational assessments (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders and Psychoeducational and Cognitive Assessments).
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
Bayside Counselling & Consultation (Wheelers Hill)
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
2 Endorsed
Seaford, VIC 3198
We provide individual and couple counselling and psychoeducational assessments (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorder, Personality and Career tests and Psychoeducational and Cognitive Assessment)
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
We provide individual and couple counselling and psychoeducational assessments (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorder, Personality and Career tests and Psychoeducational and Cognitive Assessment)
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
We provide counselling for children, adults and couples across a broad range of issues including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, grief, trauma, infidelity, and relationship issues.
Our team of 9 male and female psychologists offer counselling face-to-face, via Telehealth or phone. Our Chelsea clinic offers assessments for ADHD and ASD. . You can obtain a Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan or a rebate from your private health funds with "extras" cover. There's no out of pocket cost with the NDIS. We do not bulk bill.
We provide counselling for children, adults and couples across a broad range of issues including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, grief, trauma, infidelity, and relationship issues.
Our team of 9 male and female psychologists offer counselling face-to-face, via Telehealth or phone. Our Chelsea clinic offers assessments for ADHD and ASD. . You can obtain a Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan or a rebate from your private health funds with "extras" cover. There's no out of pocket cost with the NDIS. We do not bulk bill.
Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist utilising attachment-based interventions for couples.
Looking for an experienced grief and trauma specialist who goes beyond traditional talk therapy to help you on your healing journey? I am a Medicare Registered Mental Health Clinician and Registered EMDR therapist, with more than 20 years of clinical experience, offering integrative mind-body psychotherapy, play therapy, incorporating a humanistic trauma-informed and attachment focused approach to facilitate your trauma recovery and relational growth.
Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist utilising attachment-based interventions for couples.
Looking for an experienced grief and trauma specialist who goes beyond traditional talk therapy to help you on your healing journey? I am a Medicare Registered Mental Health Clinician and Registered EMDR therapist, with more than 20 years of clinical experience, offering integrative mind-body psychotherapy, play therapy, incorporating a humanistic trauma-informed and attachment focused approach to facilitate your trauma recovery and relational growth.
Many of the people who come to me have reached a point where they’re ready for something to shift. They’re tired of repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected, or sensing that life could be different but not knowing where to begin. Some are navigating depression, anxiety, or grief; others are carrying the impact of trauma, family violence, or crime. Many are simply starting their personal development journey and feel unsure where or how to start. What they all share is a readiness to understand themselves more deeply and take steps toward meaningful change.
Many of the people who come to me have reached a point where they’re ready for something to shift. They’re tired of repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected, or sensing that life could be different but not knowing where to begin. Some are navigating depression, anxiety, or grief; others are carrying the impact of trauma, family violence, or crime. Many are simply starting their personal development journey and feel unsure where or how to start. What they all share is a readiness to understand themselves more deeply and take steps toward meaningful change.
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.
I offer a safe, supportive space to help you navigate anxiety, stress, relationships, trauma, or life transitions.
I can help you to identify what is impacting you to be able to move forward in your life by working with you to develop a plan, give you the tools to move beyond what is causing you distress and help you to implement the plan to get you where you want to be. Please note all sessions are self funded not by Mental Health Care Plans/ Medicare.
I offer a safe, supportive space to help you navigate anxiety, stress, relationships, trauma, or life transitions.
I can help you to identify what is impacting you to be able to move forward in your life by working with you to develop a plan, give you the tools to move beyond what is causing you distress and help you to implement the plan to get you where you want to be. Please note all sessions are self funded not by Mental Health Care Plans/ Medicare.
John has more than 20 years of clinical mental health experience in a variety of settings working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Given John’s breadth of experience, he is a unique practitioner that utilises a variety of therapeutic approaches dependent on the needs of the person(s). Core to successful counselling is John’s commitment to providing a safe, positive and empathic environment that is founded on empowerment, acceptance and trust.
John has more than 20 years of clinical mental health experience in a variety of settings working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Given John’s breadth of experience, he is a unique practitioner that utilises a variety of therapeutic approaches dependent on the needs of the person(s). Core to successful counselling is John’s commitment to providing a safe, positive and empathic environment that is founded on empowerment, acceptance and trust.
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.
Good relationships are no accident - I provide a structured relationship service, applying the popular and effective evidence-based Gottman Institute methods, to help Couples better navigate conflict, and grow and future-proof their relationship.
My practice is in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of Chelsea Heights and I have immediate availability on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. I am well qualified with an MBA from Monash University (2004), over 40 years of Australia Psychological Society membership, and registration with AHPRA, and offer Gottman, EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, MI and CMT informed treatments.
Good relationships are no accident - I provide a structured relationship service, applying the popular and effective evidence-based Gottman Institute methods, to help Couples better navigate conflict, and grow and future-proof their relationship.
My practice is in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of Chelsea Heights and I have immediate availability on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. I am well qualified with an MBA from Monash University (2004), over 40 years of Australia Psychological Society membership, and registration with AHPRA, and offer Gottman, EMDR, CBT, ACT, DBT, MI and CMT informed treatments.
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.
Everyday client concerns like managing anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges.
There's an assumption that we should already be great at life, despite not generally being taught the skills to be as effective, confident, emotionally stable or as clear-headed as we want to be. I believe that the right therapist can help your unique brain and nervous system learn those skills in a way that is more easeful and works best for you.
Everyday client concerns like managing anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges.
There's an assumption that we should already be great at life, despite not generally being taught the skills to be as effective, confident, emotionally stable or as clear-headed as we want to be. I believe that the right therapist can help your unique brain and nervous system learn those skills in a way that is more easeful and works best for you.
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I've been a therapist for 33 years and I support people to make significant changes in their lives and relationships.
I bring a biopsychosocial approach to problems. The problems you experience are likely the consequence of your life circumstances. It’s not who you are that’s the problem, but what’s happened or is happening to you. We can’t always change our circumstances but counselling can support you to change how you respond to them and how they affect you.
I've been a therapist for 33 years and I support people to make significant changes in their lives and relationships.
I bring a biopsychosocial approach to problems. The problems you experience are likely the consequence of your life circumstances. It’s not who you are that’s the problem, but what’s happened or is happening to you. We can’t always change our circumstances but counselling can support you to change how you respond to them and how they affect you.
I bring a strong background in Family mediation, supporting couples to navigate high conflict, communication breakdowns, the impact of alcohol use, trauma and life transitions on relationships.
practical, sustainable change.
Where appropriate and always client-led, I incorporate gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to help clients reconnect with their bodies and develop greater safety, balance, and resilience — particularly where stress, trauma, or substance use has impacted wellbeing.
I bring a strong background in Family mediation, supporting couples to navigate high conflict, communication breakdowns, the impact of alcohol use, trauma and life transitions on relationships.
practical, sustainable change.
Where appropriate and always client-led, I incorporate gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to help clients reconnect with their bodies and develop greater safety, balance, and resilience — particularly where stress, trauma, or substance use has impacted wellbeing.
I provide therapy to adults and couples across Australia, via video or phone.
I offer couples counselling based on the Gottman Method (John Gottman) as well as individual depth psychology and support for those with complex needs. I have experience navigating the NDIS/ICWA frameworks.
I provide therapy to adults and couples across Australia, via video or phone.
I offer couples counselling based on the Gottman Method (John Gottman) as well as individual depth psychology and support for those with complex needs. I have experience navigating the NDIS/ICWA frameworks.
Many of us feel anxious about the future and regret aspects of our past. We can also spend a lot of energy trying to control things that are not actually within our control. At the same time we can feel that things that we have no power over states of mind such as panic attacks or phobias. We can feel anxious about feeling anxious! We want to live the best life we can but we're just not sure how to do that. Chronic anxiety, shame and anger are barriers to finding solutions for the best way forward, for being the best versions of ourselves. Learn more www.drdebbennett.com.au
Many of us feel anxious about the future and regret aspects of our past. We can also spend a lot of energy trying to control things that are not actually within our control. At the same time we can feel that things that we have no power over states of mind such as panic attacks or phobias. We can feel anxious about feeling anxious! We want to live the best life we can but we're just not sure how to do that. Chronic anxiety, shame and anger are barriers to finding solutions for the best way forward, for being the best versions of ourselves. Learn more www.drdebbennett.com.au
If a stuffy office feels intimidating, we can take our sessions outdoors, creating a calmer space to tackle school stress, career burnout, and shifting relationships.
What sets my counselling apart is the incorporation of outdoor elements into the therapeutic process. I firmly believe that the healing power of nature can be transformative. By embracing physical recreation activities, hiking, and other outdoor experiences, I create an environment that encourages open communication.
If a stuffy office feels intimidating, we can take our sessions outdoors, creating a calmer space to tackle school stress, career burnout, and shifting relationships.
What sets my counselling apart is the incorporation of outdoor elements into the therapeutic process. I firmly believe that the healing power of nature can be transformative. By embracing physical recreation activities, hiking, and other outdoor experiences, I create an environment that encourages open communication.
In 0ver 25 years as a therapist, I have worked with a wide range of clients and couples with many and varied issues.
I offer an empathic and client centred approach, working with clients to determine what is currently going on for them, and what they are seeking to change. With some attention to the past, I tend to focus on the present as a launching place to change current patterns of thought/reactions/situations/ relationships which may be causing distress.
In 0ver 25 years as a therapist, I have worked with a wide range of clients and couples with many and varied issues.
I offer an empathic and client centred approach, working with clients to determine what is currently going on for them, and what they are seeking to change. With some attention to the past, I tend to focus on the present as a launching place to change current patterns of thought/reactions/situations/ relationships which may be causing distress.
Others struggle with emotional regulation, relationship strain or persistent distress that has not shifted with short-term approaches.
I work with complex adult presentations, for example where neurodivergence and trauma overlap. Or where major life challenges have emerged and brought about stress and anxiety. I integrate CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR within a trauma-informed framework to support emotional regulation, processing and sustainable change. Telehealth is available Australia-wide.
Others struggle with emotional regulation, relationship strain or persistent distress that has not shifted with short-term approaches.
I work with complex adult presentations, for example where neurodivergence and trauma overlap. Or where major life challenges have emerged and brought about stress and anxiety. I integrate CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR within a trauma-informed framework to support emotional regulation, processing and sustainable change. Telehealth is available Australia-wide.
Paula Garrido is a trained couple, sex and family therapist, and I offer a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for couples and relationship structures of all kinds to feel seen, heard, and supported.
As a kink-positive and LGBTQIA+ supportive therapist, I support clients in exploring their relationships, identities, and experiences in a way that feels safe and validating. I also work with couples navigating differing values, including those shaped by religious or cultural beliefs, offering a balanced and compassionate approach.
Paula Garrido is a trained couple, sex and family therapist, and I offer a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for couples and relationship structures of all kinds to feel seen, heard, and supported.
As a kink-positive and LGBTQIA+ supportive therapist, I support clients in exploring their relationships, identities, and experiences in a way that feels safe and validating. I also work with couples navigating differing values, including those shaped by religious or cultural beliefs, offering a balanced and compassionate approach.
Nearby Couples Therapy Searches for Seaford
- Bonbeach
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- Carrum Downs
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- Frankston
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- Langwarrin
- Patterson Lakes
- Skye
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.