Couples Counselling in Melbourne, VIC
The therapeutic relationship is an important aspect of any psychological journey.
Let's work together to grow, develop, learn and thrive. My clients come from various walks of life, with concerns relating to: trauma/ family violence / self-development / women's health / sexual health / workplace stress / bullying / relationships / self-esteem / parenting. Psychological presentations I see include: mood disorders (anxiety and depression) / trauma / personality disorders / grief and loss. If you want to make a change, learn more about yourself, get out of a dark period, or find your groove - I am ready to help guide you.
The therapeutic relationship is an important aspect of any psychological journey.
Let's work together to grow, develop, learn and thrive. My clients come from various walks of life, with concerns relating to: trauma/ family violence / self-development / women's health / sexual health / workplace stress / bullying / relationships / self-esteem / parenting. Psychological presentations I see include: mood disorders (anxiety and depression) / trauma / personality disorders / grief and loss. If you want to make a change, learn more about yourself, get out of a dark period, or find your groove - I am ready to help guide you.
Magda uses, a variety of evidence-based approaches including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotion focused therapy and couples therapy amongst other modalities to help clients achieve your goals and increased sense of well-being and look more deeply at your life.
Magda's clients vary from well-seasoned in therapy to these who never worked with a psychologist before. Many are experiencing a major life transition such as geographical relocation, relationship breakdown/dissatisfaction or a career transition. It is her vision and passion to facilitate individuals, couples and families in connect to their values, learning practical tools to cope with life's challenges more effectively, and live happier and more meaningful lives. She specialises in providing services to culturally and linguistically diverse clients, LGBTQI clients, and clients who identify as religious and/or spiritual.
Magda uses, a variety of evidence-based approaches including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotion focused therapy and couples therapy amongst other modalities to help clients achieve your goals and increased sense of well-being and look more deeply at your life.
Magda's clients vary from well-seasoned in therapy to these who never worked with a psychologist before. Many are experiencing a major life transition such as geographical relocation, relationship breakdown/dissatisfaction or a career transition. It is her vision and passion to facilitate individuals, couples and families in connect to their values, learning practical tools to cope with life's challenges more effectively, and live happier and more meaningful lives. She specialises in providing services to culturally and linguistically diverse clients, LGBTQI clients, and clients who identify as religious and/or spiritual.
Matthew is also experienced in couples counselling (Gottman Therapy).
Matthew strives to help anyone aiming to enshrine a meaningful future. He is an experienced couples counsellor, and works with adolescents, fundamentally aiding them to work towards implementing better self-care and manage issues/symptoms to live a flourishing life. As the world turns with more difficult challenges, Matthew provides a space for individuals to build their capacities in safe and warming environment. At the core of this, is his analytic work in collaboration with clients to help find essential strategies for building resilience, or work towards behavioural modification.
Matthew is also experienced in couples counselling (Gottman Therapy).
Matthew strives to help anyone aiming to enshrine a meaningful future. He is an experienced couples counsellor, and works with adolescents, fundamentally aiding them to work towards implementing better self-care and manage issues/symptoms to live a flourishing life. As the world turns with more difficult challenges, Matthew provides a space for individuals to build their capacities in safe and warming environment. At the core of this, is his analytic work in collaboration with clients to help find essential strategies for building resilience, or work towards behavioural modification.
Whole-Being Healing for You and Your Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3000
If you’re ready to bring life back to your marriage or relationship—or want to find more balance, peace and joy in your life or to live your best self — I would love to support you.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected, struggling to communicate, or missing the intimacy you once shared? Perhaps your professional life is flourishing, but your personal life is in turmoil. Maybe you've gone from one relationship to the next, without ever feeling truly secure. It can feel isolating. You might have tried everything to find happiness, but something still feels off. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your relationship or rediscover a sense of connection, I’m here to help. It’s courageous to seek more for yourself and your relationships —you deserve support to create the love and fulfillment you long for.
If you’re ready to bring life back to your marriage or relationship—or want to find more balance, peace and joy in your life or to live your best self — I would love to support you.
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected, struggling to communicate, or missing the intimacy you once shared? Perhaps your professional life is flourishing, but your personal life is in turmoil. Maybe you've gone from one relationship to the next, without ever feeling truly secure. It can feel isolating. You might have tried everything to find happiness, but something still feels off. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your relationship or rediscover a sense of connection, I’m here to help. It’s courageous to seek more for yourself and your relationships —you deserve support to create the love and fulfillment you long for.
Bohemian Healing Art Counselling
Counsellor, PhD
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Waitlist for new clients
A holistic health professional Qualified and trained as a Counsellor. Specialises in Couples, Marriage, Relationships, Dynamics and Polycule, Sexuality, Grief including Pet Loss, and Addictions from Cigarettes, Alcohol, and Gambling. Helping Shopaholics and Hoarders. Qualified in Traditional and Alternative Nationally Recognized Counselling Modalities. Will Listen and Support you along the Therapeutic Path using a Blend of Sessions and Coaching Homework. Sessions in person or online.
A holistic health professional Qualified and trained as a Counsellor. Specialises in Couples, Marriage, Relationships, Dynamics and Polycule, Sexuality, Grief including Pet Loss, and Addictions from Cigarettes, Alcohol, and Gambling. Helping Shopaholics and Hoarders. Qualified in Traditional and Alternative Nationally Recognized Counselling Modalities. Will Listen and Support you along the Therapeutic Path using a Blend of Sessions and Coaching Homework. Sessions in person or online.
I specialise in working with adults who find it's challenging to build and sustain the relationship, healing successfully from a separation, with clients who have experienced childhood trauma.
If you're feeling lost, anxious, unhappy or finding it difficult to cope. I’m here to listen, support and help you navigate these challenging periods of your life. A good fit matters quite a lot in psychotherapy. So trust your gut, mind and heart when you are choosing a therapist.
I specialise in working with adults who find it's challenging to build and sustain the relationship, healing successfully from a separation, with clients who have experienced childhood trauma.
If you're feeling lost, anxious, unhappy or finding it difficult to cope. I’m here to listen, support and help you navigate these challenging periods of your life. A good fit matters quite a lot in psychotherapy. So trust your gut, mind and heart when you are choosing a therapist.
Ray Elliott - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Org. Psych.
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Ray can help you and has extensive experience with multiple psychological, emotional, and mental health needs, including: Couples Counselling, Court/Psychologist Reports, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Anger Management, Bereavement, BPD, Communication Skills, and Coping Skills.
Ray is an Organisational and Supervising Psychologist – AHPRA endorsed – with 25 years experience in general psychology practice. He empathetically engages with clients across the life span. His clients include couples, adolescents and families and adults in diverse contexts.
Ray can help you and has extensive experience with multiple psychological, emotional, and mental health needs, including: Couples Counselling, Court/Psychologist Reports, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Anger Management, Bereavement, BPD, Communication Skills, and Coping Skills.
Ray is an Organisational and Supervising Psychologist – AHPRA endorsed – with 25 years experience in general psychology practice. He empathetically engages with clients across the life span. His clients include couples, adolescents and families and adults in diverse contexts.
Mai Linh Ngo-Nguyen
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3000 (Online Only)
I support clients through a wide range of mental health challenges, from anxiety and mood disorders to the more intricate issues of complex trauma and relationship dynamics. My interest with psychology comes from a natural curiosity about human behavior, that transcends into a genuine passion for helping individuals connect with their sense of aliveness and vitality. I’m an explorer of the human condition, and this is reflected in my therapy sessions as I delve into the stories, behaviours and motivations of the incredible individuals who sit across from me.
I support clients through a wide range of mental health challenges, from anxiety and mood disorders to the more intricate issues of complex trauma and relationship dynamics. My interest with psychology comes from a natural curiosity about human behavior, that transcends into a genuine passion for helping individuals connect with their sense of aliveness and vitality. I’m an explorer of the human condition, and this is reflected in my therapy sessions as I delve into the stories, behaviours and motivations of the incredible individuals who sit across from me.
Jo-Elle Warhurst - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Jo-Elle possesses in depth experience assisting clients with anxiety, intrusive negative cyclical thoughts and relationship and workplace issues.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth. Through the application of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle is able to assist clients to stabilise anxiety, mood fluctuation, insomnia, social withdrawal and rebuild their self esteem. Jo-Elle quickly establishes rapport with clients across a broad range of sectors and backgrounds to explore their challenges and equip them with the tools to resolve their presenting concerns.
Jo-Elle possesses in depth experience assisting clients with anxiety, intrusive negative cyclical thoughts and relationship and workplace issues.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth. Through the application of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle is able to assist clients to stabilise anxiety, mood fluctuation, insomnia, social withdrawal and rebuild their self esteem. Jo-Elle quickly establishes rapport with clients across a broad range of sectors and backgrounds to explore their challenges and equip them with the tools to resolve their presenting concerns.
Malena is a registered Psychotherapist with a Degree in Psychology (Mexico). She has been working with the Spanish speaking community for more that a decade in Australia, and has more than 20 years in Private Practice. She works with adults and with couples, and offers Sex therapy. Some of the issues she works with are emotional pain, depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, infidelity, separation, difference in sex drive. She provides a safe and understanding environment where her clients can express their emotions, feel understood and find their strength to overcome even the most adverse of the circumstances.
Malena is a registered Psychotherapist with a Degree in Psychology (Mexico). She has been working with the Spanish speaking community for more that a decade in Australia, and has more than 20 years in Private Practice. She works with adults and with couples, and offers Sex therapy. Some of the issues she works with are emotional pain, depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, infidelity, separation, difference in sex drive. She provides a safe and understanding environment where her clients can express their emotions, feel understood and find their strength to overcome even the most adverse of the circumstances.
Xuan Tan - Clinical Registrar - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3000
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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Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3004
Clinical Hypnotherapy Counselling Life Coaching EMDR Meditation Coaching Clinical Hypnotherapy Supervisor Ego State Therapy NLP Reiki/Energy Healing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Building self-confidence and self-esteem Grief and sadness – bereavement, Relationship breakdown, Addictions – smoking, alcohol, gambling,.
Welcome to Equator Hypnotherapy & Counselling. My name is Joe Busuttil and I am a qualified and registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, Counsellor and Life Coach based in Melbourne, Australia. I will help you discover the root cause of your anxiety and personal issues, and will help you overcome the limiting, disruptive or negative thoughts that are holding you back. I will help you create the life that you most desire through techniques like Hypnotherapy, NLP, Counselling, Meditation, Energy healing and other powerful modalities so you can clear limiting belief systems and emotions that aren’t serving you anymore.
Clinical Hypnotherapy Counselling Life Coaching EMDR Meditation Coaching Clinical Hypnotherapy Supervisor Ego State Therapy NLP Reiki/Energy Healing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Building self-confidence and self-esteem Grief and sadness – bereavement, Relationship breakdown, Addictions – smoking, alcohol, gambling,.
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I have expertise in the following approaches: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) Schema Therapy Gottman Method for Couples Therapy.
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I have expertise in the following approaches: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) Schema Therapy Gottman Method for Couples Therapy.
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Couples Counselling
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.