Gottman Method Counselling in Double Bay, NSW
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As a couples therapist I am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy which is a structured, goal orientated and scientifically based approach that is particularly suitable for high conflict couples.
I specialise in working with couples and individuals that are experiencing relationship issues. As a couple your issues may relate to frequent conflicts, communication breakdowns, infidelity or issues around intimacy. Whatever you are wanting to work on as a couple to improve your relationship I can provide the understanding and the tools to address and overcome your challenges. I also work with individuals so if your partner is unwilling to come to therapy or if your own personal issues are significantly impacting your relationship by focusing on your own behaviours you can positively influence your relationship dynamics.
As a couples therapist I am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy which is a structured, goal orientated and scientifically based approach that is particularly suitable for high conflict couples.
I specialise in working with couples and individuals that are experiencing relationship issues. As a couple your issues may relate to frequent conflicts, communication breakdowns, infidelity or issues around intimacy. Whatever you are wanting to work on as a couple to improve your relationship I can provide the understanding and the tools to address and overcome your challenges. I also work with individuals so if your partner is unwilling to come to therapy or if your own personal issues are significantly impacting your relationship by focusing on your own behaviours you can positively influence your relationship dynamics.
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Daria Kouznetsova
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Double Bay, NSW 2028 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Daria has completed advanced training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, as well as carried out Postgraduate-level research in health, physical activity, medical illness/disease, and human behaviour change.
Dr Daria is an empathic, vibrant, warm and down to earth Clinical Psychologist, Couples Therapist and Executive/Leadership Coach who is dedicated to supporting her clients in reaching their goals. Daria is passionate about helping individuals, couples and families across a wide range of presentations, and prefers to use an integrative approach to therapy and coaching. Her robust understanding and experience with clinical and corporate presentations contributes to her strong desire to support clients in achieving meaningful change, growth and personal development in any area of their lives.
Daria has completed advanced training in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, as well as carried out Postgraduate-level research in health, physical activity, medical illness/disease, and human behaviour change.
Dr Daria is an empathic, vibrant, warm and down to earth Clinical Psychologist, Couples Therapist and Executive/Leadership Coach who is dedicated to supporting her clients in reaching their goals. Daria is passionate about helping individuals, couples and families across a wide range of presentations, and prefers to use an integrative approach to therapy and coaching. Her robust understanding and experience with clinical and corporate presentations contributes to her strong desire to support clients in achieving meaningful change, growth and personal development in any area of their lives.
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Psychology Couple Family Therapy Australia-Sandip
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Double Bay, NSW 2028
I have been trained in a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Gottman Method, Emotion Focused Couple Therapy, Systemic Couple and Family Therapy.
I am the Founder of Psychology Couple & Family Therapy Australia. As a Registered Psychologist, Couple and Family Therapist I can assist people to manage anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, couple and family relationship difficulties. I work with adults, adolescents, children and provide individual, couple and family therapy sessions to people experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. I have Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Family Therapy and Master of Arts (Couple & Family Therapy). I have specific interest in treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Complex PTSD, Couple and Family Relationship problems.
I have been trained in a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Gottman Method, Emotion Focused Couple Therapy, Systemic Couple and Family Therapy.
I am the Founder of Psychology Couple & Family Therapy Australia. As a Registered Psychologist, Couple and Family Therapist I can assist people to manage anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, couple and family relationship difficulties. I work with adults, adolescents, children and provide individual, couple and family therapy sessions to people experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. I have Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Family Therapy and Master of Arts (Couple & Family Therapy). I have specific interest in treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Complex PTSD, Couple and Family Relationship problems.
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As an EMDR Therapist and Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapy trained psychologist, I am able to provide you with comprehensive assessments and an integrative, tailored treatment approach within a biopsychosocial framework drawing from evidence-based psychological therapies.
I work with individuals, first responders and couples with the help of my Animal Assistant Therapy dog, Max. We would love to help you live better in your life. Are you tired of feeling misunderstood and having conflict? Are you depressed, anxious and stressed by trauma and/or substance issues? Possibly drinking a bit too much? Or perhaps you are not sleeping because of nightmares or overthinking? Or you've been in therapy for long standing issues (eg childhood trauma) and progress is still not being made? Perhaps you have recently suffered a loss or going through a major life transition or chronic illness?
As an EMDR Therapist and Level 3 Gottman Method Couples Therapy trained psychologist, I am able to provide you with comprehensive assessments and an integrative, tailored treatment approach within a biopsychosocial framework drawing from evidence-based psychological therapies.
I work with individuals, first responders and couples with the help of my Animal Assistant Therapy dog, Max. We would love to help you live better in your life. Are you tired of feeling misunderstood and having conflict? Are you depressed, anxious and stressed by trauma and/or substance issues? Possibly drinking a bit too much? Or perhaps you are not sleeping because of nightmares or overthinking? Or you've been in therapy for long standing issues (eg childhood trauma) and progress is still not being made? Perhaps you have recently suffered a loss or going through a major life transition or chronic illness?
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We all have times when we experience challenges in life that would benefit from the support of a skilled professional. Whether it be challenges with the relationship with ourselves, with an intimate partner, children, parents, grandparents, co-workers or employers, at Pause and Effect Change we can help you reconnect with your authentic needs, identify patterns that may be constraining the change you desire, find a new perspective to problems that may feel entrenched, teach you new tools that are sustainable and easy to learn and access new found energy to activate the change you need to make.
We all have times when we experience challenges in life that would benefit from the support of a skilled professional. Whether it be challenges with the relationship with ourselves, with an intimate partner, children, parents, grandparents, co-workers or employers, at Pause and Effect Change we can help you reconnect with your authentic needs, identify patterns that may be constraining the change you desire, find a new perspective to problems that may feel entrenched, teach you new tools that are sustainable and easy to learn and access new found energy to activate the change you need to make.
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Sometimes making that first contact for counselling is the hardest part, but once you've made that step, you will realise that you can work at your own pace, and feel safe as you build trust in the relationship with a counsellor. Speaking with someone can help to alleviate the anxiety, and help by giving you tools, strategies, and a place to talk with someone who provides a safe, non-judgemental space. Whether you are going through relationship difficulties, struggling with anxiety, or dealing with the difficulties of living in a different country, I can be there to support you.
Sometimes making that first contact for counselling is the hardest part, but once you've made that step, you will realise that you can work at your own pace, and feel safe as you build trust in the relationship with a counsellor. Speaking with someone can help to alleviate the anxiety, and help by giving you tools, strategies, and a place to talk with someone who provides a safe, non-judgemental space. Whether you are going through relationship difficulties, struggling with anxiety, or dealing with the difficulties of living in a different country, I can be there to support you.
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Danielle is an enthusiastic and compassionate psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with people of all backgrounds across a variety of mental health concerns. Her approach is patient-centered where treatment is based on an individualised plan employing an adjusted and empirically-valid application of psychology. She aims to work with her clients to reduce life suffering, cultivate resilience and coping and move towards psychological wellbeing.
Danielle is an enthusiastic and compassionate psychologist who enjoys working collaboratively with people of all backgrounds across a variety of mental health concerns. Her approach is patient-centered where treatment is based on an individualised plan employing an adjusted and empirically-valid application of psychology. She aims to work with her clients to reduce life suffering, cultivate resilience and coping and move towards psychological wellbeing.
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Xuan Tan - Clinical Registrar - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Double Bay, NSW 2028
Xuan (pronounced Shen) provides evidence-based and person-centred treatment with adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. Xuan has multilingual skills and can deliver services in English or in Mandarin 说中文 She aims to provide a warm space where clients could form an in-depth understanding of themselves, to reflect on existing or past experiences, and to learn and grow at a pace that suits them.
Xuan (pronounced Shen) provides evidence-based and person-centred treatment with adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. Xuan has multilingual skills and can deliver services in English or in Mandarin 说中文 She aims to provide a warm space where clients could form an in-depth understanding of themselves, to reflect on existing or past experiences, and to learn and grow at a pace that suits them.
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I am a registered psychologist with a masters degree in psychology and over twenty years experience working with people from all walks of life. I am passionate about helping them overcome stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. I also have over 13 years experience working with couples and I am a trained couples and relationship counsellor with level two Gottman training.
I am a registered psychologist with a masters degree in psychology and over twenty years experience working with people from all walks of life. I am passionate about helping them overcome stress, anxiety, addictions and depression. I also have over 13 years experience working with couples and I am a trained couples and relationship counsellor with level two Gottman training.
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Hello! I am Candice, founder of Connection Space Counselling. I'm a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist (Level 2). I specialise in individual counselling for anxiety, depression, trauma and self-esteem, as well as a range of relationship difficulties including conflict and communication challenges. I believe in the importance of self-care and connection to others to enhance our well-being and help individuals and couples to find balance and fulfilment in their lives.
Hello! I am Candice, founder of Connection Space Counselling. I'm a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor and a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist (Level 2). I specialise in individual counselling for anxiety, depression, trauma and self-esteem, as well as a range of relationship difficulties including conflict and communication challenges. I believe in the importance of self-care and connection to others to enhance our well-being and help individuals and couples to find balance and fulfilment in their lives.
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David Fox is a registered psychologist with a masters degree in psychology and over twenty years of experience in both the corporate and private practise sectors. His goal is to support and guide his clients in how to help themselves thrive and overcome mental health difficulties – especially anxiety and depression. David uses a client-centred therapeutic approach as well as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to assist his clients in challenging negative and unhelpful thoughts and beliefs.
David Fox is a registered psychologist with a masters degree in psychology and over twenty years of experience in both the corporate and private practise sectors. His goal is to support and guide his clients in how to help themselves thrive and overcome mental health difficulties – especially anxiety and depression. David uses a client-centred therapeutic approach as well as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to assist his clients in challenging negative and unhelpful thoughts and beliefs.
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Perhaps you are in a less than harmonious relationship, are dealing with high conflict or need to improve communication- you have come to the right place for help. Alinda will work with you to develop and implement strategies to get back on the path that leads to happiness and success. Working to address the issues you are facing and come through on the other side with a new way of thinking and managing. You can confidently take on a new direction in life. By treating her clients as individuals, and recognising the specific and varied needs, she can provide a truly unique treatment plan every time.
Perhaps you are in a less than harmonious relationship, are dealing with high conflict or need to improve communication- you have come to the right place for help. Alinda will work with you to develop and implement strategies to get back on the path that leads to happiness and success. Working to address the issues you are facing and come through on the other side with a new way of thinking and managing. You can confidently take on a new direction in life. By treating her clients as individuals, and recognising the specific and varied needs, she can provide a truly unique treatment plan every time.
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“Everybody is important; everybody deserves to live their best life. I am here to help you connect with yourself and others, to solve your requests as quickly and effectively as possible, in a way that is long lasting and sustainable”. Her approach is unique. She integrates therapies and customises them to suit the needs of the client. She aims to work with clients to co-create individually tailored and sustainable solutions. Amanda’s interventions aim to address the important relationship between the mind and body. She enjoys helping clients attain a greater wellbeing.
“Everybody is important; everybody deserves to live their best life. I am here to help you connect with yourself and others, to solve your requests as quickly and effectively as possible, in a way that is long lasting and sustainable”. Her approach is unique. She integrates therapies and customises them to suit the needs of the client. She aims to work with clients to co-create individually tailored and sustainable solutions. Amanda’s interventions aim to address the important relationship between the mind and body. She enjoys helping clients attain a greater wellbeing.
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My ideal client is curious, open-minded, non-judgemental and willing to explore and learn about themselves in collaboration with me. The therapeutic experience arising from the counselling relationship can be immeasurable and everlasting. The journey is a shared experience where two minds work together to remind you of your strengths. As your therapist, it is my privilege to work with you towards addressing issues which are causing problems, finding tools and solutions to help with the aim of you feeling empowered to manage and move forward independently. I want my clients to feel that they have a solid ability to cope with life.
My ideal client is curious, open-minded, non-judgemental and willing to explore and learn about themselves in collaboration with me. The therapeutic experience arising from the counselling relationship can be immeasurable and everlasting. The journey is a shared experience where two minds work together to remind you of your strengths. As your therapist, it is my privilege to work with you towards addressing issues which are causing problems, finding tools and solutions to help with the aim of you feeling empowered to manage and move forward independently. I want my clients to feel that they have a solid ability to cope with life.
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Do you need some calm in the middle of what you are facing? It can be really helpful to talk about ways to cope, manage symptoms, and ways to get life back in balance. Whether it's a recent family, work, health or life issue, or this has been going on for a long time, we can aim to make sense of what is happening. We can look at obstacles and plan a way forward.
Do you need some calm in the middle of what you are facing? It can be really helpful to talk about ways to cope, manage symptoms, and ways to get life back in balance. Whether it's a recent family, work, health or life issue, or this has been going on for a long time, we can aim to make sense of what is happening. We can look at obstacles and plan a way forward.
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Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Double Bay, NSW 2028
Hi I'm George! Sexual problems are common and can be resolved. As a clinical psychologist and sex therapist I am in the unique position of having experience and training in both mental health and sexual function, gender, sexuality, and relationships at the Masters level.
Hi I'm George! Sexual problems are common and can be resolved. As a clinical psychologist and sex therapist I am in the unique position of having experience and training in both mental health and sexual function, gender, sexuality, and relationships at the Masters level.
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Hello! I am a Sydney-based professional counsellor who works with people of all ages and from all walks of life. I offer a non-pathologising and humanistic approach to mental health and well-being. Counselling with me focuses on making sense of your experiences and finding meaning in the stories that constitute your life. The therapy is tailored to your needs and our ongoing conversations may explore your feelings, coping strategies, support networks, values, and goals.
Hello! I am a Sydney-based professional counsellor who works with people of all ages and from all walks of life. I offer a non-pathologising and humanistic approach to mental health and well-being. Counselling with me focuses on making sense of your experiences and finding meaning in the stories that constitute your life. The therapy is tailored to your needs and our ongoing conversations may explore your feelings, coping strategies, support networks, values, and goals.
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Kathryn offers Relationship Support & is trained in the Gottman Method.
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Helen Qin Counselling (English, Mandarin)
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Hello, I am an registered Medicare provider, highly professional and compassionate bilingual psychotherapist/counsellor (English, Mandarin) and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than 10 years of clinical experience. I am also a professionally trained and qualified relationship/marriage counsellor (Dr. John Gottman method of couple counselling level 3 trained).
Hello, I am an registered Medicare provider, highly professional and compassionate bilingual psychotherapist/counsellor (English, Mandarin) and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than 10 years of clinical experience. I am also a professionally trained and qualified relationship/marriage counsellor (Dr. John Gottman method of couple counselling level 3 trained).
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My specialty is in couples therapy, using the Gottman Method.
My role as a counsellor and life coach is to help my clients identify their strengths and resources, overcome obstacles, and develop the skills and strategies they need to achieve their goals. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment, where they can explore their challenges, clarify their values and priorities, and create a roadmap for success. By working together, my clients can achieve their full potential and lead a life that is fulfilling, purposeful, and authentic.
My specialty is in couples therapy, using the Gottman Method.
My role as a counsellor and life coach is to help my clients identify their strengths and resources, overcome obstacles, and develop the skills and strategies they need to achieve their goals. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment, where they can explore their challenges, clarify their values and priorities, and create a roadmap for success. By working together, my clients can achieve their full potential and lead a life that is fulfilling, purposeful, and authentic.
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Gottman Method Counsellors
How does the Gottman method work?
One of the core doctrines of the Gottman method is that negative emotions hurt relationships about five times more than positive emotions help them. Thus, couples require five times more positive interactions than negative interactions with each other. The therapist will guide clients on how to improve communication and understanding of each other to manage conflict and have their emotional needs met. The therapist will also advise couples on how to repair relations with each other when conflict arises, and therefore avoid lasting damage.
Is the Gottman method evidence-based?
Yes, this method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy. The method is based on more than 40 years of research by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the psychologists who developed the method. The Gottmans analysed decades of data to draw conclusions about what types of interactions are likely to lead to specific results, and which interventions are most likely to lead to success. Studies have found that this approach leads to improvements in relationship satisfaction, intimacy, communication skills, and a lower rate of divorce.
How long does the Gottman method take?
The duration of treatment depends on the specific challenges clients face. Sessions are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and an average course of treatment is around 10 sessions. In some cases, such as for couples dealing with a critical problem, the therapist will suggest an intensive course of treatment, with daily sessions over the first two to four days. Treatment is complete when the couple is satisfied and has met the goals they’ve set, and when the therapist believes they have the skills to continue on their own.
Is the Gottman method effective?
Through the Gottman method, couples can achieve changes that are real and sustainable. This treatment has been used for more than 40 years; the method is supported by empirical research, including randomised controlled trials that have demonstrated effectiveness in improving relationship outcomes for couples. Like any talk therapy, success or failure depends in large part on how committed the clients are to making positive changes and working toward results.