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What is Relationship Counselling?

Our relationships are the most sacred and personal elements of our lives; they bring out our best, worst, and can trigger our childhood wounds though also trigger some of the best memories in our lives and form a part of our identity. 

Though, what is the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions they are going to couples counselling?
That they must be on the verge of a break-up? 
That they are unhappy?
That someone has cheated?
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Why Seek Relationship Counselling?

Well, all of those things could in fact be true, however there are a lot more reasons why people seek relationship counseling than you might think! Such as to:

• Enhance Communication
• Discuss your roadblocks e.g. the same issues that keep recurring & inability to compromise
• Reconnect & build back intimacy - re-igniting your spark 
• Navigate big life changes such deciding whether to have children or not
• Manage general life stressors together
• Work through a mental health diagnosis together
• Navigate your relationship past the “honey-moon phase”
• Exploring opening-up the relationship
• Navigate Online Relationships
• Fear of commitment 
• Navigate infidelity
• Building back trust 
• Consciously uncouple  
• Co-parenting support

Or because: 

• You’ve tried everything else 
• Or just want to get on the same page

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The Benefits of Relationship Counselling

Your couples counsellor is more of a facilitator of discussions for you to have with your partner or co-parent in a safe place and isn’t there to judge, diagnose or take-sides. Doesn’t matter if you’ve been together for a few months or a few decades, or if you are separated or divorced. 

And no, you’re not too young to have couples counseling, it really does teach you:

• relationship skills 
• How to be closer on an mental, emotional and physical level 
• Personal growth
• Understanding of yourself in relationship-contexts
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Can Relationship Counselling Improve My Parenting?

Working together to improve your relationship, also improves your life, and if you’re a parent, of course helps your children!  Speaking of kids, if you and your partner or co-parent are thriving, so are your kids. So if anything, do it for them. 

Still feeling a bit hesitant? Some hesitation from one partner in the duo is totally normal! My advice? Just try 2-3 sessions, see how you go. Still not into it? We can go from there. 

“If you can relate to any of the above, and are finally ready to get some relief from the exhaustion of feeling this way, then we invite you to make an appointment. No matter where you are in Australia, we can help you as we can deliver counselling via telehealth” (H&H website)
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How Do I Book in for Relationship Counselling?

To attend couples counselling, you do not need a GP referral as payment is made privately. There are no Medicare rebates for couples counselling. 

Peta, our couples counsellor, has experience working with young couples and expecting and current parents. She is registered with The Australian Counselling Association and is an AHPRA-registered Provisional Psychologist. Peta uses skills from Gottman Couples Therapy along with Emotion-focused therapy and attachment based therapy when working with couples and co-parents. ​

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Peta Lee-Tobin
Provisional Psychologist & Couples Counsellor