Infidelity Psychologists and Therapists in Sunshine, VIC

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Ian Egginton
Counsellor
Sunshine, VIC 3020
My work in the youth sector showed me how powerful healthy relationships are for children and families. After 23 years of marriage, I’ve lived through some of the same challenges many couples face. By choosing to be honest and curious and leaning into these practices, couples can shift from conflict to understanding, from distance to closeness. When we meet those moments with authenticity and a willingness to reconnect, relationships can grow in ways that ripple outward.
My work in the youth sector showed me how powerful healthy relationships are for children and families. After 23 years of marriage, I’ve lived through some of the same challenges many couples face. By choosing to be honest and curious and leaning into these practices, couples can shift from conflict to understanding, from distance to closeness. When we meet those moments with authenticity and a willingness to reconnect, relationships can grow in ways that ripple outward.
(03) 7302 8183 View (03) 7302 8183
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Marie Vakakis
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationship or daily life? Maybe you and your partner are finding it hard to connect, or perhaps you’re facing challenges on your own—feeling stressed, anxious, or like your usual energy has disappeared. When even small tasks or conversations feel like too much, it can be exhausting, and it’s easy to retreat from the world. I understand how difficult this can be, and I’m here to help. Whether you’re facing relationship issues, personal struggles, or family dynamics, I provide a non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges.
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationship or daily life? Maybe you and your partner are finding it hard to connect, or perhaps you’re facing challenges on your own—feeling stressed, anxious, or like your usual energy has disappeared. When even small tasks or conversations feel like too much, it can be exhausting, and it’s easy to retreat from the world. I understand how difficult this can be, and I’m here to help. Whether you’re facing relationship issues, personal struggles, or family dynamics, I provide a non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges.
(03) 8613 3424 View (03) 8613 3424
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Nick Chien-Hung Koyang
Counsellor, AASW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
0468 863 690 View 0468 863 690

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Biannka Brannigan
Psychotherapist, MPsych, PACFA
Online Only
I support couples to have the relationships they desire. The fact is that when your relationship is rubbish, everything feels rubbish. Often in relationships, the same patterns play out again and again, but it can be impossible to see them (let alone change them), when you are living them. My role is to recognise the pattern, understand why it is happening, and how it is impacting your relationship.
I support couples to have the relationships they desire. The fact is that when your relationship is rubbish, everything feels rubbish. Often in relationships, the same patterns play out again and again, but it can be impossible to see them (let alone change them), when you are living them. My role is to recognise the pattern, understand why it is happening, and how it is impacting your relationship.
(07) 4065 8937 View (07) 4065 8937
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Dr Melissa Tso
Psychologist, PsychD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Couples who are struggling to communicate, feeling disconnected, or navigating a difficult period in their relationship. I also work with individuals seeking support with personal challenges, and professionals seeking Board Approved Supervision.
Couples who are struggling to communicate, feeling disconnected, or navigating a difficult period in their relationship. I also work with individuals seeking support with personal challenges, and professionals seeking Board Approved Supervision.
(03) 7500 5630 View (03) 7500 5630
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Jaen Andrews
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
I am a gentle and supportive online counsellor with 10 years’ experience working with couples and individuals. I have a particular interest in supporting people with chronic pain/illness, especially helping women and vulva owners rebuild and maintain intimacy following life-changing pain. I use a blend of emotion focused therapy, somatic therapy and person centred therapy, as well as a sprinkling of CBT and DBT. I also love couples who are ready to build their emotional intimacy and be open to changing. I specialise in affair repair and know that this work can bring deeper trust and intimacy
I am a gentle and supportive online counsellor with 10 years’ experience working with couples and individuals. I have a particular interest in supporting people with chronic pain/illness, especially helping women and vulva owners rebuild and maintain intimacy following life-changing pain. I use a blend of emotion focused therapy, somatic therapy and person centred therapy, as well as a sprinkling of CBT and DBT. I also love couples who are ready to build their emotional intimacy and be open to changing. I specialise in affair repair and know that this work can bring deeper trust and intimacy
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Alyona Cerfontyne
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I help couples and individuals re-discover their relationships and build stronger connections that bring joy and fulfilment. Instead of simply talking about issues you are dealing with, we will learn practical, effective communication tools that can transform your conversations and help you break through gridlocked issues. And if you feel disconnected from your partner, we will use research-based methods of strengthening your connection so that you can feel closer again.
I help couples and individuals re-discover their relationships and build stronger connections that bring joy and fulfilment. Instead of simply talking about issues you are dealing with, we will learn practical, effective communication tools that can transform your conversations and help you break through gridlocked issues. And if you feel disconnected from your partner, we will use research-based methods of strengthening your connection so that you can feel closer again.
(08) 9126 9144 View (08) 9126 9144
Rach Cowling
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Malvern, VIC 3144
I also have experience in working with relationships affected by infidelity, drug and alcohol use, and conflict.
I am warm and non-judgemental and work with people across diverse relationships and family structures. Through study, work and life experience, I understand the importance of safety, openness and confidentiality in the counselling space. Sessions may be topic-focused single sessions, change-oriented sessions over weeks or months, or longer-term therapy.
I also have experience in working with relationships affected by infidelity, drug and alcohol use, and conflict.
I am warm and non-judgemental and work with people across diverse relationships and family structures. Through study, work and life experience, I understand the importance of safety, openness and confidentiality in the counselling space. Sessions may be topic-focused single sessions, change-oriented sessions over weeks or months, or longer-term therapy.
0411 615 313 View 0411 615 313
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Michael Rooney
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Malvern, VIC 3144
I help men struggling with sex addiction, porn addiction, love addiction, and enmeshment to break free from compulsive patterns, reduce shame, and build healthier relationships. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist & Supervisor, specialising in compulsive sexual behaviour and parent–child enmeshment. I integrate parts-based (IFS-informed) therapy and Somatic Experiencing to support deeper, lasting change.
I help men struggling with sex addiction, porn addiction, love addiction, and enmeshment to break free from compulsive patterns, reduce shame, and build healthier relationships. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist & Supervisor, specialising in compulsive sexual behaviour and parent–child enmeshment. I integrate parts-based (IFS-informed) therapy and Somatic Experiencing to support deeper, lasting change.
(02) 4504 0389 View (02) 4504 0389
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Naomi Rubinstein
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Malvern, VIC 3144
I support couples and individuals in understanding their relationships more deeply and creating meaningful, lasting change. Drawing on my training in the Gottman Method, I help couples improve communication, manage conflict more effectively and rebuild trust and connection when things feel strained or distant. My approach is both practical and compassionate. I offer tools and strategies you can use in everyday life, while also creating a non-judgmental space where each person feels heard and understood. Together, we work at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on your unique strengths and the challenges you're facing.
I support couples and individuals in understanding their relationships more deeply and creating meaningful, lasting change. Drawing on my training in the Gottman Method, I help couples improve communication, manage conflict more effectively and rebuild trust and connection when things feel strained or distant. My approach is both practical and compassionate. I offer tools and strategies you can use in everyday life, while also creating a non-judgmental space where each person feels heard and understood. Together, we work at a pace that feels right for you, focusing on your unique strengths and the challenges you're facing.
(03) 7003 2543 View (03) 7003 2543
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Trina Fazio
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Northcote, VIC 3070
Do you lack confidence? Are you struggling in relationships? Whether the problem that has brought you here is something recent, or has been an issue for a long time, I can provide an opportunity for you to experience change in your life. Perhaps it has been quite difficult to know exactly what help you need, so we will work that out together and build your confidence and emotional capacity to make the positive change that you're after. My ten years experience has included helping people with depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma, addictions and grief.
Do you lack confidence? Are you struggling in relationships? Whether the problem that has brought you here is something recent, or has been an issue for a long time, I can provide an opportunity for you to experience change in your life. Perhaps it has been quite difficult to know exactly what help you need, so we will work that out together and build your confidence and emotional capacity to make the positive change that you're after. My ten years experience has included helping people with depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma, addictions and grief.
0493 024 278 View 0493 024 278
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Soko Therapy
Counsellor, AASW
Online Only
You are the expert in your life and what is going on with you. I am a Christian Counsellor and open to all. My aim here is to meet people where they are at, spirituality is part of many of us who believe. So we can't leave that out of your health journey.
You are the expert in your life and what is going on with you. I am a Christian Counsellor and open to all. My aim here is to meet people where they are at, spirituality is part of many of us who believe. So we can't leave that out of your health journey.
(02) 5570 7312 View (02) 5570 7312
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Dr Nicholas Lawless - DRT Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
We all want to thrive, right? If that's true, is there anything more important than your mental health and relationships? Dr Nicholas Lawless is the clinical psychologist and couple therapist at DRT Psychology. Whether you are an individual or a couple, Dr Nick will help you to discover what's behind your difficulties, and provide you with evidence-based treatment to help you recover, so that one day soon you can thrive. Please visit our website for more info and to book your first appointment.
We all want to thrive, right? If that's true, is there anything more important than your mental health and relationships? Dr Nicholas Lawless is the clinical psychologist and couple therapist at DRT Psychology. Whether you are an individual or a couple, Dr Nick will help you to discover what's behind your difficulties, and provide you with evidence-based treatment to help you recover, so that one day soon you can thrive. Please visit our website for more info and to book your first appointment.
(03) 8771 5724 View (03) 8771 5724
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ACE Counselling
Counsellor, MSc
Serves Area
I'm certified in the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program and a Certified Infidelity Recovery Professional following the 7-step Infidelity Recovery Program, guiding complex relationship issues.
The client informs my counselling approach, not any theory or modality. It's about making the client feel comfortable and being able to communicate confidently with an end goal in sight. I follow the 80/20 rule in counselling; the client talks 80% of the time, and I respond 20% of the time. With 15 years working as a mental health nurse, both in the private and public sector, I have helped hundreds of clients and I am versed in all facets of mental health counselling. As a counsellor, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing, helping individuals overcome challenges to achieve lasting positive change.
I'm certified in the Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program and a Certified Infidelity Recovery Professional following the 7-step Infidelity Recovery Program, guiding complex relationship issues.
The client informs my counselling approach, not any theory or modality. It's about making the client feel comfortable and being able to communicate confidently with an end goal in sight. I follow the 80/20 rule in counselling; the client talks 80% of the time, and I respond 20% of the time. With 15 years working as a mental health nurse, both in the private and public sector, I have helped hundreds of clients and I am versed in all facets of mental health counselling. As a counsellor, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing, helping individuals overcome challenges to achieve lasting positive change.
(03) 6364 2946 View (03) 6364 2946
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Bree Baxter
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Eltham, VIC 3095
Bree specialises in providing support to relationships as they navigate new challenges and everyday stressors. With a focus on couples counselling and both maternal and paternal mental health, Bree is committed to making therapy both accessible and affordable for couples. Bree is a registered counsellor and professional supervisor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and a certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator. Her approach is designed to empower individuals with practical strategies and meaningful insights that can be applied well beyond the therapy space.
Bree specialises in providing support to relationships as they navigate new challenges and everyday stressors. With a focus on couples counselling and both maternal and paternal mental health, Bree is committed to making therapy both accessible and affordable for couples. Bree is a registered counsellor and professional supervisor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and a certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator. Her approach is designed to empower individuals with practical strategies and meaningful insights that can be applied well beyond the therapy space.
(03) 8400 0041 View (03) 8400 0041
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Light the Way Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
Brianna King is a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with adults seeking meaningful change in their lives, relationships, and families. She supports individuals, couples, and parents to break unhelpful patterns, develop self-awareness, and build stronger, healthier connections.
Brianna King is a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with adults seeking meaningful change in their lives, relationships, and families. She supports individuals, couples, and parents to break unhelpful patterns, develop self-awareness, and build stronger, healthier connections.
(08) 9932 0333 View (08) 9932 0333
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Alexandra Scoleri
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Carlton, VIC 3053
People often come to psychotherapy as an alternative to mainstream psychological treatments, in the hope of finding deeper resolutions to long standing issues. Psychotherapy indeed offers a path to resolving underlying causes of mental health or relational issues, through longer term therapy. In my practice of psychotherapy, I offer a reflective relationship, where we use the body (somatic therapy) and our relationship (interpersonal therapy), as sources of insight and change. This process can not only relieve symptoms such as anxiety or depression but also provides fundamental insights into who you are and who you might want to be.
People often come to psychotherapy as an alternative to mainstream psychological treatments, in the hope of finding deeper resolutions to long standing issues. Psychotherapy indeed offers a path to resolving underlying causes of mental health or relational issues, through longer term therapy. In my practice of psychotherapy, I offer a reflective relationship, where we use the body (somatic therapy) and our relationship (interpersonal therapy), as sources of insight and change. This process can not only relieve symptoms such as anxiety or depression but also provides fundamental insights into who you are and who you might want to be.
(03) 9827 0302 View (03) 9827 0302
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Andrea Santana
Counsellor, MPsych, ACA-L2
Online Only
I help individuals and couples recover from intimate betrayal and infidelity, with a strong focus on supporting betrayed partners and relationships impacted by problematic sexual behaviours.
My CSAT training through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), along with Level 1 training in Dr. Omar Minwalla’s Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Treatment model (DSTT) further supports my work with betrayed partners experiencing trauma associated with problematic sexual behaviour and infidelity.
I help individuals and couples recover from intimate betrayal and infidelity, with a strong focus on supporting betrayed partners and relationships impacted by problematic sexual behaviours.
My CSAT training through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), along with Level 1 training in Dr. Omar Minwalla’s Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Treatment model (DSTT) further supports my work with betrayed partners experiencing trauma associated with problematic sexual behaviour and infidelity.
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Catriona Lightfoot
Social Worker, AMHSW
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working exclusively with couples for over 15 years, to help people just like you get over relationship hurdles that get in the way of your connection and make your relationship feel harder than it should be. If you are looking to strengthen and grow your relationship or perhaps stop the fights or you have a particular problem - even big ones like affairs - you haven’t been able to get past I can help you.
I have been working exclusively with couples for over 15 years, to help people just like you get over relationship hurdles that get in the way of your connection and make your relationship feel harder than it should be. If you are looking to strengthen and grow your relationship or perhaps stop the fights or you have a particular problem - even big ones like affairs - you haven’t been able to get past I can help you.
(07) 3088 9135 View (07) 3088 9135
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James Skinner - YouBeYou Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
9 Endorsed
Online Only
If you are facing relationship struggles like infidelity, lack of emotional connection, or communication issues email me now.
Are you seeking tools, understanding, and a safe, non-judgemental space? I can help you reach your goal of building trust, stopping destructive habits, and achieving a happy, successful relationship.
If you are facing relationship struggles like infidelity, lack of emotional connection, or communication issues email me now.
Are you seeking tools, understanding, and a safe, non-judgemental space? I can help you reach your goal of building trust, stopping destructive habits, and achieving a happy, successful relationship.
(02) 8403 2074 View (02) 8403 2074

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Infidelity Therapists
How does therapy for infidelity work?
A skilled infidelity therapist will provide a safe space for clients to communicate their feelings and concerns. The goal is to be completely honest about what led to the cheating and how it has affected the entire family to prevent it from recurring in the future. The therapist will help the clients work on rebuilding mutual trust and respect and developing better communication and conflict-resolution skills. If the goal is to remain a couple, clients will learn the “danger signs” for their specific relationship, and they will make a renewed commitment to be faithful.

How long does therapy for infidelity take?
Recovery from infidelity can take time, and it can vary from person to person. Generally, a therapist will want to see the clients at least once a week for around six months. Then the sessions can be arranged as needed, depending on the clients’ individual needs. While therapy may end or shift to an as-needed basis, it can take up to two years or more for some clients to fully recover from infidelity.

How does therapy help the partner who was cheated on?
When a client discovers their partner’s infidelity, their trust in the relationship and in the life they had together may be shattered. They often experience mental health symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They don’t always want to stay in the relationship; they may feel ambivalent or may even want to leave. Therapy gives these clients a safe and healthy way to communicate all of their complicated emotions and concerns.

How does therapy help the partner who committed infidelity?
Infidelity often occurs when one or both partners’ emotional needs are not being met in the relationship. Therapy can help this client understand why they cheated and figure out how to address those unmet needs without resorting to infidelity in the future. This can lessen (but not entirely eliminate) the risk of repeated infidelity. Clients who cheat may also feel intense guilt about deceiving their partners, a sentiment that they can work through in therapy.