Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Southern River
I work with individuals to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate life's transitions.
I hold a Master's degree in Counselling. I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my practice and I deeply understand the unique dynamics that couples, parents, families, and caregivers face.
I work with individuals to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate life's transitions.
I hold a Master's degree in Counselling. I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my practice and I deeply understand the unique dynamics that couples, parents, families, and caregivers face.
Complex trauma at any age can make understanding ourselves, our reactions, painful emotions, and relationships mystifying.
As I'm a Medicare provider you may be able to claim a rebate for individual sessions if you bring a mental healthcare plan from your GP. If you seek relationship counselling I have been skilling couples for many years. Some private health fund members can claim using their receipt as well.
Complex trauma at any age can make understanding ourselves, our reactions, painful emotions, and relationships mystifying.
As I'm a Medicare provider you may be able to claim a rebate for individual sessions if you bring a mental healthcare plan from your GP. If you seek relationship counselling I have been skilling couples for many years. Some private health fund members can claim using their receipt as well.
As a result of my training and my wide range of workplace and other life experience, I’ve found clients report, we can develop a good working relationship (in a confidential setting).
Hi, I’m Colin Longworth, a Psychologist with weekday & evening consultations, for a range of presenting issues. I'm registered for Medicare, Telehealth, NDIS, and been a registered Psychologist since 2008. You can book online 24/7. (I've also been a volunteer phone counselor since 1981.) I studied Psychology in my later years. (My first 2 jobs were Blue-Collar.) As such I have a combination of over a half century of life experience along with my Psychology training and ongoing professional development, to bring to my role as Psychologist, Coach, Counselor and or Clinical Hypnotherapist (whichever applies). See website for more info.
As a result of my training and my wide range of workplace and other life experience, I’ve found clients report, we can develop a good working relationship (in a confidential setting).
Hi, I’m Colin Longworth, a Psychologist with weekday & evening consultations, for a range of presenting issues. I'm registered for Medicare, Telehealth, NDIS, and been a registered Psychologist since 2008. You can book online 24/7. (I've also been a volunteer phone counselor since 1981.) I studied Psychology in my later years. (My first 2 jobs were Blue-Collar.) As such I have a combination of over a half century of life experience along with my Psychology training and ongoing professional development, to bring to my role as Psychologist, Coach, Counselor and or Clinical Hypnotherapist (whichever applies). See website for more info.
Do you value ongoing support as you navigate personal crises, relationship challenges, life transitions?
Childhood poverty, immigration stress, nursing and family life, as well as working in pastoral care, Street Chaplaincy and addiction counselling have shown me how acceptance, forgiveness and hope can bring deep healing and peace. My counselling is integrative, acknowledges the impact of family, culture, spirituality, life transitions and is trauma-informed.
Do you value ongoing support as you navigate personal crises, relationship challenges, life transitions?
Childhood poverty, immigration stress, nursing and family life, as well as working in pastoral care, Street Chaplaincy and addiction counselling have shown me how acceptance, forgiveness and hope can bring deep healing and peace. My counselling is integrative, acknowledges the impact of family, culture, spirituality, life transitions and is trauma-informed.
Many people seek counselling when life feels overwhelming or when they need clarity and emotional balance. I provide a calm, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you work through challenges at your own pace.
My approach is integrated, drawing from evidence-based therapies such as CBT and TA (Transactional Analysis) along with creative techniques like Art therapy. This flexibility allows me to tailor each session to your individual needs, helping you explore emotions, build coping strategies, and create meaningful change.
Many people seek counselling when life feels overwhelming or when they need clarity and emotional balance. I provide a calm, compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you work through challenges at your own pace.
My approach is integrated, drawing from evidence-based therapies such as CBT and TA (Transactional Analysis) along with creative techniques like Art therapy. This flexibility allows me to tailor each session to your individual needs, helping you explore emotions, build coping strategies, and create meaningful change.
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She also has years of experience and professional training in couples counselling and has worked extensively with clients to help them overcome obstacles in their relationships.
She has a warm and collaborative approach with her clients and strives for positive outcomes based on their goals. She is empathetic and non judgemental. Her goal is to help people heal and lead happier lives. Anita has a Master of Counselling degree and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association and American Counselling Assocation.
She also has years of experience and professional training in couples counselling and has worked extensively with clients to help them overcome obstacles in their relationships.
She has a warm and collaborative approach with her clients and strives for positive outcomes based on their goals. She is empathetic and non judgemental. Her goal is to help people heal and lead happier lives. Anita has a Master of Counselling degree and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association and American Counselling Assocation.
I have worked in a variety of settings as a sexologist, including private consultancy, not-for-profit, higher education, and media. I've spent the last eight years assisting people as they explore diverse aspects of gender, sexual expression, communication and relationships. My approach is a tailored, collaborative one where clients can authentically discuss deeply personal experiences in a supportive environment. I offer a warm and non-pathologizing space for all genders, orientations and identities covering a vast array of topics. Focuses: BDSM/Kink, LGBTQIA+, Pain/Chronic Illness, Peri/Menopause, Neurodiversity.
I have worked in a variety of settings as a sexologist, including private consultancy, not-for-profit, higher education, and media. I've spent the last eight years assisting people as they explore diverse aspects of gender, sexual expression, communication and relationships. My approach is a tailored, collaborative one where clients can authentically discuss deeply personal experiences in a supportive environment. I offer a warm and non-pathologizing space for all genders, orientations and identities covering a vast array of topics. Focuses: BDSM/Kink, LGBTQIA+, Pain/Chronic Illness, Peri/Menopause, Neurodiversity.
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals/ couples navigating the challenges of sex/porn addiction and betrayal trauma.
I understand that these struggles are complex, often carrying deep emotional pain, shame, and relational distress. My goal is to guide clients toward self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful connection.
For partners experiencing betrayal trauma, I provide a supportive environment to process pain, establish boundaries, and rebuild trust.
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals/ couples navigating the challenges of sex/porn addiction and betrayal trauma.
I understand that these struggles are complex, often carrying deep emotional pain, shame, and relational distress. My goal is to guide clients toward self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful connection.
For partners experiencing betrayal trauma, I provide a supportive environment to process pain, establish boundaries, and rebuild trust.
On the inside, you may be exhausted — navigating overwhelm, relationship issues, or a life transition that’s harder than you expected.
Therapy with me is grounded, structured and practical. I take a Person-Centred integrated approach. To support people with stress, overwhelm, emotional regulation and relationships. With extensive experience in addictions counselling discreet and confidential supports is also available for more private concerns. Family and loved one' support also available.
On the inside, you may be exhausted — navigating overwhelm, relationship issues, or a life transition that’s harder than you expected.
Therapy with me is grounded, structured and practical. I take a Person-Centred integrated approach. To support people with stress, overwhelm, emotional regulation and relationships. With extensive experience in addictions counselling discreet and confidential supports is also available for more private concerns. Family and loved one' support also available.
I am dedicated to helping Mandarin and English speakers and individuals with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with their struggles in life, including children, adults, couples and families in Australia.
I have accumulated with excessive clinical experience and training to work with individuals with rich and diverse cultural experiences and ethnical backgrounds to cope with a wide range of mental health issues and couples facing relationship and marital issues.
I am dedicated to helping Mandarin and English speakers and individuals with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with their struggles in life, including children, adults, couples and families in Australia.
I have accumulated with excessive clinical experience and training to work with individuals with rich and diverse cultural experiences and ethnical backgrounds to cope with a wide range of mental health issues and couples facing relationship and marital issues.
Her clinical experience yields from time as a Crisis Support Counsellor at Lifeline; Clinician for at-risk children/families within the public school system; Intensive in-home carer for individuals with psychological disorders; Alcohol, and Other Drug Counsellor at Cyrenian House, for individuals and significant others; Couples and families therapist; Therapist for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence; Clinician for professional individuals and their families, and complex trauma survivors.
Bernadette is renowned for creating robust therapeutic alliances evoking intrinsic motivation for rapid cognitive, and behavioral adjustments and alleviating psychological distress for individuals and their systems. Bernadette engages with clients from across the lifespan, from various cultures.
Her clinical experience yields from time as a Crisis Support Counsellor at Lifeline; Clinician for at-risk children/families within the public school system; Intensive in-home carer for individuals with psychological disorders; Alcohol, and Other Drug Counsellor at Cyrenian House, for individuals and significant others; Couples and families therapist; Therapist for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence; Clinician for professional individuals and their families, and complex trauma survivors.
Bernadette is renowned for creating robust therapeutic alliances evoking intrinsic motivation for rapid cognitive, and behavioral adjustments and alleviating psychological distress for individuals and their systems. Bernadette engages with clients from across the lifespan, from various cultures.
I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families overcome communication breakdowns, navigate addiction issues, changes in relationships caused by everchanging life and the changes that accompany the antenatal and postnatal journey. My approach is rooted in collaboration and evidence based practice with an emphasis on creating a non-judgmental and compassionate environment. I understand relationships play a significant role in your overall well-being, and I am committed to helping people strengthen and improve these connections.
I am dedicated to helping individuals, couples and families overcome communication breakdowns, navigate addiction issues, changes in relationships caused by everchanging life and the changes that accompany the antenatal and postnatal journey. My approach is rooted in collaboration and evidence based practice with an emphasis on creating a non-judgmental and compassionate environment. I understand relationships play a significant role in your overall well-being, and I am committed to helping people strengthen and improve these connections.
I am a Masters qualified Social Worker with over 23 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and family across a wide range of mental health concerns, situational distress and psychosocial stresses.
My practice is grounded in a variety of models, theories and frameworks for understanding clients i.e. trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory; and I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, EFT, Narrative, Schema and IFS
I am a Masters qualified Social Worker with over 23 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and family across a wide range of mental health concerns, situational distress and psychosocial stresses.
My practice is grounded in a variety of models, theories and frameworks for understanding clients i.e. trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory; and I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including CBT, ACT, EFT, Narrative, Schema and IFS
You may be moving through a big life transition, or feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to make sense of life. Perhaps you're noticing patterns that no longer feel helpful and are ready to create meaningful change. Maybe you're navigating grief or loss, or simply feeling drawn to understanding yourself on a deeper level.
Wherever you are in life and in yourself, I offer compassionate support, walking alongside you as you explore your inner world and lived experience.
You may be moving through a big life transition, or feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to make sense of life. Perhaps you're noticing patterns that no longer feel helpful and are ready to create meaningful change. Maybe you're navigating grief or loss, or simply feeling drawn to understanding yourself on a deeper level.
Wherever you are in life and in yourself, I offer compassionate support, walking alongside you as you explore your inner world and lived experience.
It is not about quick fixes, but about understanding your story and the experiences, relationships, and patterns shaping it.
My practice is built on a blend of formal academic study, specialized certifications, and over 2,000 hours of clinical experience.
I walk alongside individuals navigating:
Crisis & Acute Stress
Grief, Loss & Bereavement
Trauma & Recovery
Anxiety & Depression
Marriage & Relationship Counselling
Major Life Transitions
Spiritual Identity & Guidance
It is not about quick fixes, but about understanding your story and the experiences, relationships, and patterns shaping it.
My practice is built on a blend of formal academic study, specialized certifications, and over 2,000 hours of clinical experience.
I walk alongside individuals navigating:
Crisis & Acute Stress
Grief, Loss & Bereavement
Trauma & Recovery
Anxiety & Depression
Marriage & Relationship Counselling
Major Life Transitions
Spiritual Identity & Guidance
I work with individuals of all ages, couples and families treating a variety of complex mental health issues including stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, trauma, AD/HD, autism and women's issues.
Depending on your individual needs I can either see you at home or at my office. Home visits are often useful when dealing with child behaviour problems as it allows me to observe the child in their natural environment I have an area of expertise in working with all aged individuals with AD/HD to manage their challenges and lead successful lives.
I work with individuals of all ages, couples and families treating a variety of complex mental health issues including stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, trauma, AD/HD, autism and women's issues.
Depending on your individual needs I can either see you at home or at my office. Home visits are often useful when dealing with child behaviour problems as it allows me to observe the child in their natural environment I have an area of expertise in working with all aged individuals with AD/HD to manage their challenges and lead successful lives.
Navigating a world that feels misaligned with your way of thinking can be exhausting. Whether you are managing the complexities of neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD) or the weight of anxiety, depression and trauma, the pressure to simply 'function' leaves little room for your true self. You may find yourself struggling with emotional dysregulation or questioning your identity while managing the demands of daily life. You deserve a space where your experiences aren't just diagnosed, where the goal isn't to be 'fixed', but to develop a way of living that feels authentic, manageable, and grounded in your unique strengths.
Navigating a world that feels misaligned with your way of thinking can be exhausting. Whether you are managing the complexities of neurodivergence (Autism/ADHD) or the weight of anxiety, depression and trauma, the pressure to simply 'function' leaves little room for your true self. You may find yourself struggling with emotional dysregulation or questioning your identity while managing the demands of daily life. You deserve a space where your experiences aren't just diagnosed, where the goal isn't to be 'fixed', but to develop a way of living that feels authentic, manageable, and grounded in your unique strengths.
I have always had a heart and passion for working alongside people experiencing difficulties in their mental health. I have completed a Master of Psychology (Professional) degree and have extensive experience supporting adults and young people who have been through mental health difficulties including significant trauma and neglect. I have also worked within a school environment and I apply a scientist practitioner approach to referrals. Whether it be children, adolescents, adults or older adults alike, I will work collaboratively to establish goals and facilitate recovery and mental wellbeing.
I have always had a heart and passion for working alongside people experiencing difficulties in their mental health. I have completed a Master of Psychology (Professional) degree and have extensive experience supporting adults and young people who have been through mental health difficulties including significant trauma and neglect. I have also worked within a school environment and I apply a scientist practitioner approach to referrals. Whether it be children, adolescents, adults or older adults alike, I will work collaboratively to establish goals and facilitate recovery and mental wellbeing.
Have better communication in the workplace or in your personal relationships and family members.
Anne provides services to individuals, relationships and families. In addition to her Social Work degree, Anne has trained and specialised in Relationship and Family Therapy and is an Accredited Clinical Family Therapist. Family Practice includes whole or part of the family in the sessions. Everyone is part of the problem and everyone is part of the solution
Have better communication in the workplace or in your personal relationships and family members.
Anne provides services to individuals, relationships and families. In addition to her Social Work degree, Anne has trained and specialised in Relationship and Family Therapy and is an Accredited Clinical Family Therapist. Family Practice includes whole or part of the family in the sessions. Everyone is part of the problem and everyone is part of the solution
I am passionate about providing culturally sensitive counselling to help individuals and couples navigate life's complexities with empathy and understanding.
My practice integrates a range of therapeutic modalities, allowing me to effectively support adults and couples facing challenges: grief and loss, strained relationships, separation, infidelity, adapting to life changes (immigration/emigration), finding meaning and purpose, breakdown in communication, navigating multicultural marriages and relationships.
I am passionate about providing culturally sensitive counselling to help individuals and couples navigate life's complexities with empathy and understanding.
My practice integrates a range of therapeutic modalities, allowing me to effectively support adults and couples facing challenges: grief and loss, strained relationships, separation, infidelity, adapting to life changes (immigration/emigration), finding meaning and purpose, breakdown in communication, navigating multicultural marriages and relationships.
Nearby Couples Therapy Searches for Southern River
- Armadale
- Bentley
- Canning Vale
- Cannington
- Gosnells
- Harrisdale
- Huntingdale
- Langford
- Maddington
- Piara Waters
- Thornlie
- Willetton
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.