Marriage Counselling Therapists in Sunshine, VIC
After 23 years of marriage, I’ve lived through some of the same challenges many couples face.
Healing begins with honesty. My approach combines a strengths based perspective with solution focused strategies. I work at a pace that supports safety and vulnerability, giving you room to take risks, express your truth, and draw closer to each other with confidence.
After 23 years of marriage, I’ve lived through some of the same challenges many couples face.
Healing begins with honesty. My approach combines a strengths based perspective with solution focused strategies. I work at a pace that supports safety and vulnerability, giving you room to take risks, express your truth, and draw closer to each other with confidence.
I am a creative and collaborative clinician with a practice wisdom that has developed over twenty-five years in clinical and public health roles working with individuals, kids and teens, couples and groups, ranging across Alcohol & Other Drug, Oncology Hospital Social Work, Hospital Mental Health and Juvenile Justice sectors as well as in private practice.
My eclectic approach draws on different clinical modalities in which I am proficient, tailored to the needs of each client – approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Depth psychology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy or other hybrid approaches.
I am a creative and collaborative clinician with a practice wisdom that has developed over twenty-five years in clinical and public health roles working with individuals, kids and teens, couples and groups, ranging across Alcohol & Other Drug, Oncology Hospital Social Work, Hospital Mental Health and Juvenile Justice sectors as well as in private practice.
My eclectic approach draws on different clinical modalities in which I am proficient, tailored to the needs of each client – approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Depth psychology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy or other hybrid approaches.
Pam is a qualified counsellor with wealth of experience in the areas of addictions,trauma,mental health ,domestic family violence, sexual assault and supervision.
Pam provides coaching,mentoring, debriefing support to navigate challenging situations and enhance the emotional,mental and general psychological wellbeing of individuals and their loved ones.
With over 15 years of experience under her belt working through a trauma informed lens with clients,Pam is passionate about bringing hope through acceptance,value and belonging .
Pam is a qualified counsellor with wealth of experience in the areas of addictions,trauma,mental health ,domestic family violence, sexual assault and supervision.
Pam provides coaching,mentoring, debriefing support to navigate challenging situations and enhance the emotional,mental and general psychological wellbeing of individuals and their loved ones.
With over 15 years of experience under her belt working through a trauma informed lens with clients,Pam is passionate about bringing hope through acceptance,value and belonging .
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
I'm a Registered Counsellor based in Melbourne, providing compassionate, evidence-based counselling to individuals and couples across Australia.
Stress, Anxiety & Depression – practical support for stress management and emotional regulation.
Couples Counselling – Rebuild connection, trust, and communication.
Court-recognised certificate courses with personalised counselling sessions in Anger Management, Addiction & Recovery Support, and an abridged Men’s Behaviour Change program.
I'm a Registered Counsellor based in Melbourne, providing compassionate, evidence-based counselling to individuals and couples across Australia.
Stress, Anxiety & Depression – practical support for stress management and emotional regulation.
Couples Counselling – Rebuild connection, trust, and communication.
Court-recognised certificate courses with personalised counselling sessions in Anger Management, Addiction & Recovery Support, and an abridged Men’s Behaviour Change program.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc.
I offer specialised support for adults and children with a compassionate, client centered approach, available in-person, online, or as a walking therapist. My practice goes beyond talk therapy, using transpersonal, cognitive behavioural and expressive arts techniques to help clients navigate life transitions, self-development, and early trauma.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc.
I offer specialised support for adults and children with a compassionate, client centered approach, available in-person, online, or as a walking therapist. My practice goes beyond talk therapy, using transpersonal, cognitive behavioural and expressive arts techniques to help clients navigate life transitions, self-development, and early trauma.
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.
For couples, I use the Gottman approach, which focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional connection. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to manage conflict, increase understanding, and nurture your relationship’s strengths.
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.
For couples, I use the Gottman approach, which focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional connection. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to manage conflict, increase understanding, and nurture your relationship’s strengths.
I am a qualified Counsellor, specialised in Depression, Relationships, Career, Return to Work, Rehabilitation, and Vocational counselling. I have a Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation and mental health Counselling from Latrobe University. I am accredited by the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC). Many years experience working with individuals and families, offering support in challenges accompanied by mental health, unemployment, disability and domestic violence.
I am a qualified Counsellor, specialised in Depression, Relationships, Career, Return to Work, Rehabilitation, and Vocational counselling. I have a Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation and mental health Counselling from Latrobe University. I am accredited by the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC). Many years experience working with individuals and families, offering support in challenges accompanied by mental health, unemployment, disability and domestic violence.
Phuong Tran is a compassionate and experienced clinical psychotherapist and counsellor with over 15 years of expertise. She specialises in helping individuals navigate emotional, mental, and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, etc. Phuong provides a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. Clients come to her feeling overwhelmed, seeking not only relief but also personal growth, clarity, and purpose. Phuong’s holistic, culturally sensitive approach empowers them to regain control, build emotional resilience, and achieve lasting well-being.
Phuong Tran is a compassionate and experienced clinical psychotherapist and counsellor with over 15 years of expertise. She specialises in helping individuals navigate emotional, mental, and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, etc. Phuong provides a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. Clients come to her feeling overwhelmed, seeking not only relief but also personal growth, clarity, and purpose. Phuong’s holistic, culturally sensitive approach empowers them to regain control, build emotional resilience, and achieve lasting well-being.
I help NDIS participants, families, and support teams understand behaviour through a trauma‑informed, compassionate lens. My approach blends psychology, behaviour support, and human‑centred design to create environments where people feel safe, respected, and empowered.
I provide functional behaviour assessments, interim & comprehensive behaviour support plans, restrictive practice reduction, capacity‑building sessions and collaborative support with families, schools, SIL/SDA, and support coordinators.
I help NDIS participants, families, and support teams understand behaviour through a trauma‑informed, compassionate lens. My approach blends psychology, behaviour support, and human‑centred design to create environments where people feel safe, respected, and empowered.
I provide functional behaviour assessments, interim & comprehensive behaviour support plans, restrictive practice reduction, capacity‑building sessions and collaborative support with families, schools, SIL/SDA, and support coordinators.
She has worked at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, Women’s Social Support Services (RWH), Pregnancy Advisory Services, the Foundation for Torture and Trauma and as a fertility counsellor with individuals and couples.
Christina has 20 years experience as a mental health social worker and psychotherapist. She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health. She has a special interest in supporting clients with chronic and physical health and disability issues. Christina hopes that through therapy, people can develop a greater awareness of their emotions, thoughts, strengths and goals and an overall improvement in their wellbeing and relationships with others.
She has worked at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, Women’s Social Support Services (RWH), Pregnancy Advisory Services, the Foundation for Torture and Trauma and as a fertility counsellor with individuals and couples.
Christina has 20 years experience as a mental health social worker and psychotherapist. She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health. She has a special interest in supporting clients with chronic and physical health and disability issues. Christina hopes that through therapy, people can develop a greater awareness of their emotions, thoughts, strengths and goals and an overall improvement in their wellbeing and relationships with others.
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.
Nick specialises in supporting people experiencing trauma, family violence, PTSD, depression, anxiety and relationship issues (including couples and marriage counselling). He also provides social work assessments and reports for visa applications, including onshore dependent visas, domestic violence matters, or other legal purposes (drugs and alcohol, etc).
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.
Nick specialises in supporting people experiencing trauma, family violence, PTSD, depression, anxiety and relationship issues (including couples and marriage counselling). He also provides social work assessments and reports for visa applications, including onshore dependent visas, domestic violence matters, or other legal purposes (drugs and alcohol, etc).
Wendy is a client centred therapist who is trained in CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, IPT, play therapy, child parent relationship therapy, schema therapy, self compassion, Gottmans couples and more.
Wendy has extensive experience working in schools, private practice and community based organisations. Wendy offers counselling sessions, couples counselling and assessments to children and adults. Assessments include autism, Vineland, educational and cognitive.
Wendy is a client centred therapist who is trained in CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, IPT, play therapy, child parent relationship therapy, schema therapy, self compassion, Gottmans couples and more.
Wendy has extensive experience working in schools, private practice and community based organisations. Wendy offers counselling sessions, couples counselling and assessments to children and adults. Assessments include autism, Vineland, educational and cognitive.
Understanding that human experience is complex and individualised, my therapeutic approach revolves around person-centred counselling. This can be achieved through a range of therapeutic modalities designed to engage with individuals during therapeutic sessions. Interested in helping support people in being able to have the best possible meaningful individual life journey that is important to them.
Understanding that human experience is complex and individualised, my therapeutic approach revolves around person-centred counselling. This can be achieved through a range of therapeutic modalities designed to engage with individuals during therapeutic sessions. Interested in helping support people in being able to have the best possible meaningful individual life journey that is important to them.
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At Sharp Minds Psychology, therapy is a relationship — not a checklist. We take time to understand you, your experiences, and what safety looks like for you. Our therapists offer warm, affirming, neuroaffirming care for people who may have felt misunderstood or unseen in traditional mental health spaces. We provide inclusive, culturally sensitive therapy via 100% telehealth across Australia, with flexible, confidential support that meets you where you are and grows with you over time.
At Sharp Minds Psychology, therapy is a relationship — not a checklist. We take time to understand you, your experiences, and what safety looks like for you. Our therapists offer warm, affirming, neuroaffirming care for people who may have felt misunderstood or unseen in traditional mental health spaces. We provide inclusive, culturally sensitive therapy via 100% telehealth across Australia, with flexible, confidential support that meets you where you are and grows with you over time.
I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, couples, families, parents, and older adults.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist in Berwick, Victoria. I'm experienced in treating depression, anxiety/panic, loneliness, low self-esteem, adjustment concerns, PTSD/trauma, OCD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), self-harm and suicidal behaviours, anger/aggression, addictions, and emotion dysregulation. I also conduct Autism, Cognitive, Non-Verbal Cognitive, and ADHD assessments. I aim to bring a compassionate and active nature to your therapy journey, blending evidence-based tools, clinical experience, and a warm approach, to help obtain improved psychological and emotional well-being.
I enjoy working with adults, teenagers, couples, families, parents, and older adults.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist in Berwick, Victoria. I'm experienced in treating depression, anxiety/panic, loneliness, low self-esteem, adjustment concerns, PTSD/trauma, OCD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), self-harm and suicidal behaviours, anger/aggression, addictions, and emotion dysregulation. I also conduct Autism, Cognitive, Non-Verbal Cognitive, and ADHD assessments. I aim to bring a compassionate and active nature to your therapy journey, blending evidence-based tools, clinical experience, and a warm approach, to help obtain improved psychological and emotional well-being.
He draws on various therapeutic approaches, including Schema Therapy, ACT, CBT, motivational interviewing, couples counselling, and clinical hypnotherapy.
Dave works with the LGBTQIA+ community and is the Director of Q Psychology with clinics in St Kilda, Carlton, and Geelong. Dave has a particularly interest in issues related to trauma, attachment, self-worth/self-esteem, substance-related issues, and relationship problems and was named Australian Psychologist of the Year in 2023. Dave is an accredited Advanced Schema Therapist and EMDR certified, but also draws on CBT, ACT, and clinical hypnosis. Dave is also available for WPATH assessments. As of August 2025 Dave will be commencing paternity leave and therefore is unable to take on new therapy clients.
He draws on various therapeutic approaches, including Schema Therapy, ACT, CBT, motivational interviewing, couples counselling, and clinical hypnotherapy.
Dave works with the LGBTQIA+ community and is the Director of Q Psychology with clinics in St Kilda, Carlton, and Geelong. Dave has a particularly interest in issues related to trauma, attachment, self-worth/self-esteem, substance-related issues, and relationship problems and was named Australian Psychologist of the Year in 2023. Dave is an accredited Advanced Schema Therapist and EMDR certified, but also draws on CBT, ACT, and clinical hypnosis. Dave is also available for WPATH assessments. As of August 2025 Dave will be commencing paternity leave and therefore is unable to take on new therapy clients.
I also enjoy working with couples therapeutically.
I use various evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. I focus on building a trusting relationship with clients and aim to understand complex beings shaped by their life experience. I am committed to working with people across a range of cultural backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and minority groups.
I also enjoy working with couples therapeutically.
I use various evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. I focus on building a trusting relationship with clients and aim to understand complex beings shaped by their life experience. I am committed to working with people across a range of cultural backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and minority groups.
Our team provides evidence-based therapies tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering in-person and online sessions for flexibility.
As a registered psychologist at Clarity Health Care’s Fitzroy clinic, I am dedicated to providing evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client’s needs. I specialise in using therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support individuals recover.
Our team provides evidence-based therapies tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering in-person and online sessions for flexibility.
As a registered psychologist at Clarity Health Care’s Fitzroy clinic, I am dedicated to providing evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client’s needs. I specialise in using therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support individuals recover.
I have also trained up to Level 2 Gottman couples therapy.
As a licensed professional counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I am passionate about empowering people to prosper in life. I pride myself on building secure, comfortable connections with my clients, as I have seen over and over that a strong therapeutic relationship is the precursor to lasting growth. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, empathetic and non-judgmental setting.
I have also trained up to Level 2 Gottman couples therapy.
As a licensed professional counsellor with a Master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, I am passionate about empowering people to prosper in life. I pride myself on building secure, comfortable connections with my clients, as I have seen over and over that a strong therapeutic relationship is the precursor to lasting growth. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, empathetic and non-judgmental setting.
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Marriage Counselling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.