Gottman Method Counselling in Cockburn Central, WA

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Emma Wilkinson
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Cockburn Central, WA 6164
Emma has 14 years of experience working with people who are healing and overcoming complex trauma, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, attachment and dissociative disorders. She is especially interested in people resolving past hurts and trauma from childhood abuse and neglect. Emma is a wise, genuine, compassionate, gentle and non-judgmental, creating safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship, working collaboratively to achieve your goals. Emma is passionate about journeying with you to discover freedom from the past and living in a manner that allows you to be seen, heard, validated and known as a person with worth and value.
Emma has 14 years of experience working with people who are healing and overcoming complex trauma, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, attachment and dissociative disorders. She is especially interested in people resolving past hurts and trauma from childhood abuse and neglect. Emma is a wise, genuine, compassionate, gentle and non-judgmental, creating safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship, working collaboratively to achieve your goals. Emma is passionate about journeying with you to discover freedom from the past and living in a manner that allows you to be seen, heard, validated and known as a person with worth and value.
(08) 6490 9045 View (08) 6490 9045
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Jess Rogers
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Cockburn Central, WA 6164
The decision to start therapy can be a little overwhelming. I respect your decision to come to therapy and will work with you to make the process as easy and as smooth as possible. I am passionate about providing therapy that is person-centered, compassionate, empathetic, and holistic. I tailor my interventions to each individual’s needs and draw from a range of modalities. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgemental space that allows room for the exploration of difficult thoughts, feelings, and events. I pride myself on being an empathetic listener and have been known to sprinkle some humour into sessions where appropriate.
The decision to start therapy can be a little overwhelming. I respect your decision to come to therapy and will work with you to make the process as easy and as smooth as possible. I am passionate about providing therapy that is person-centered, compassionate, empathetic, and holistic. I tailor my interventions to each individual’s needs and draw from a range of modalities. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgemental space that allows room for the exploration of difficult thoughts, feelings, and events. I pride myself on being an empathetic listener and have been known to sprinkle some humour into sessions where appropriate.
(08) 6206 8083 View (08) 6206 8083
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Martina Sackmann
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Cockburn Central, WA 6164
Martina is a Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist who brings with her a wealth of extensive experience working with families, children and teenagers through mindful connections and a person-centred approach. She places strong value around relationships and exploring therapeutic goals to facilitate motivation, improving wellbeing, growth and more fulfillment in life. Recognising that at times life can be tough, Martina utilises evidence-based therapies to support change in a safe and nurturing manner and environment including EMDR, Schema Therapy, Hypnotherapy and NLP.
Martina is a Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist who brings with her a wealth of extensive experience working with families, children and teenagers through mindful connections and a person-centred approach. She places strong value around relationships and exploring therapeutic goals to facilitate motivation, improving wellbeing, growth and more fulfillment in life. Recognising that at times life can be tough, Martina utilises evidence-based therapies to support change in a safe and nurturing manner and environment including EMDR, Schema Therapy, Hypnotherapy and NLP.
(08) 6206 8339 View (08) 6206 8339
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Dragonfly Psychology Perth
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Cockburn Central, WA 6164
I work with individuals and couples across the lifespan, including adolescents and adults, as well as people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgemental and safe therapeutic space for people to explore their personal challenges and concerns and am committed to working collaboratively with them on their journey toward growth and transformation.
I work with individuals and couples across the lifespan, including adolescents and adults, as well as people from diverse cultural backgrounds. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgemental and safe therapeutic space for people to explore their personal challenges and concerns and am committed to working collaboratively with them on their journey toward growth and transformation.
(08) 6147 0501 View (08) 6147 0501
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The Counsellor Collective - Lucinda Pretorius
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Cockburn Central, WA 6164
Lucinda is a committed, intuitive, warm and empathetic counsellor who believes that every person deserves to be heard, understood, and supported on their path to good health and personal growth. Her objective is to help individuals discover their purpose and reach their full potential through meaningful experiences, healing from trauma, and self-discovery. Lucinda has expertise in anxiety, digital addictions, and self-harm, and works with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples and family counselling. Her strengths-based, fun and interactive approach to counselling allows for hope and meaningful change.
Lucinda is a committed, intuitive, warm and empathetic counsellor who believes that every person deserves to be heard, understood, and supported on their path to good health and personal growth. Her objective is to help individuals discover their purpose and reach their full potential through meaningful experiences, healing from trauma, and self-discovery. Lucinda has expertise in anxiety, digital addictions, and self-harm, and works with children, adolescents, adults, individuals, couples and family counselling. Her strengths-based, fun and interactive approach to counselling allows for hope and meaningful change.
(08) 6109 8134 View (08) 6109 8134
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Amherst Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Cockburn Central, WA 6164
(08) 6109 9056 View (08) 6109 9056

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Valerie Laraine Morton
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Hammond Park, WA 6164
I use both the Prepare Enrich Programme (pre-marriage and couples) and The Gottman method for Couples, to assist couples, restore their marriages and establish strong relationships.
I work with people from adolescence to the mature adult. I enjoy working in areas to do with relationships, depression, anxiety, stress and with people who are going through life transitions. I work with both individuals and Couples.
I use both the Prepare Enrich Programme (pre-marriage and couples) and The Gottman method for Couples, to assist couples, restore their marriages and establish strong relationships.
I work with people from adolescence to the mature adult. I enjoy working in areas to do with relationships, depression, anxiety, stress and with people who are going through life transitions. I work with both individuals and Couples.
(08) 9551 7650 View (08) 9551 7650
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Heather Mary Kell
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Rockingham, WA 6168
Are your relationship difficulties causing you pain and distress? Do you want to improve your communication and hit a lot more goals? Are you struggling to find balance in your home and work life and the stress of a FIFO partner?
Are your relationship difficulties causing you pain and distress? Do you want to improve your communication and hit a lot more goals? Are you struggling to find balance in your home and work life and the stress of a FIFO partner?
(08) 9509 6129 View (08) 9509 6129
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Danielle Passmore
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton Hill, WA 6163  (Online Only)
I typically work with people who lead full and busy lives who often feel burnt out and exhausted, looking to find a way back to flourishing and wellbeing. I also work with people who are going through relationship challenges of all shapes and sizes, and people who wish to break free from old, limiting childhood patterns that keep showing up to hinder their full potential. My hope is that clients who work with me are reconnected to their deepest sense of who they are, to their strengths, gifts, and their capacity to love themselves and their lives. I work with individuals and couples.
I typically work with people who lead full and busy lives who often feel burnt out and exhausted, looking to find a way back to flourishing and wellbeing. I also work with people who are going through relationship challenges of all shapes and sizes, and people who wish to break free from old, limiting childhood patterns that keep showing up to hinder their full potential. My hope is that clients who work with me are reconnected to their deepest sense of who they are, to their strengths, gifts, and their capacity to love themselves and their lives. I work with individuals and couples.
(08) 9473 6346 View (08) 9473 6346
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David Fox - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Baldivis, WA 6171
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.
(03) 7003 2756 View (03) 7003 2756
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Sofia Kouznetsova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Rockingham, WA 6168
Interested in building healthier and more satisfying relationships, but do not know where to even start? Or are you seeking a safe space to explore your identity and heal your relationship with yourself? You’ve come to the right place. I am an accredited social worker and therapist dedicated to providing compassionate, inclusive and non-judgemental individual and relationship counselling. My therapeutic philosophy is all about celebrating diversity and recognising the unique strengths inherent in each person. Working from a holistic and person-centred perspective, I ensure that every client feels seen, heard, and respected.
Interested in building healthier and more satisfying relationships, but do not know where to even start? Or are you seeking a safe space to explore your identity and heal your relationship with yourself? You’ve come to the right place. I am an accredited social worker and therapist dedicated to providing compassionate, inclusive and non-judgemental individual and relationship counselling. My therapeutic philosophy is all about celebrating diversity and recognising the unique strengths inherent in each person. Working from a holistic and person-centred perspective, I ensure that every client feels seen, heard, and respected.
(08) 9516 2921 View (08) 9516 2921
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Alison Watt
Provisional Psychologist
Verified Verified
Yangebup, WA 6164
I like to provide a safe space for you to unpack the concerns you are experiencing and gain the life skills you need, for the life you want to lead. ​
I like to provide a safe space for you to unpack the concerns you are experiencing and gain the life skills you need, for the life you want to lead. ​
(08) 6244 3241 View (08) 6244 3241
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Cheryl Tan-Bell - Couples - Emdr
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kwinana Beach, WA 6167
Relationships are tough! Add in each other's trauma and you are bouncing off everyone like you're in a jumping castle. The old adage of 'individual stuff' and 'couple/s stuff' is true. Conversations can feel like they are going around in circles or rehashing old stuff. You feel stuck. Your partner/s feels stuck. No one is moving forward. This wasn't the life you imagined when you got together. It was meant to be rainbows and fairytales, not discussions around housework, money and sex - or friends and inlaws! What if I told you that 'your stuff' is affecting the relationship? It's a big possibility. It does not have to be that way!
Relationships are tough! Add in each other's trauma and you are bouncing off everyone like you're in a jumping castle. The old adage of 'individual stuff' and 'couple/s stuff' is true. Conversations can feel like they are going around in circles or rehashing old stuff. You feel stuck. Your partner/s feels stuck. No one is moving forward. This wasn't the life you imagined when you got together. It was meant to be rainbows and fairytales, not discussions around housework, money and sex - or friends and inlaws! What if I told you that 'your stuff' is affecting the relationship? It's a big possibility. It does not have to be that way!
(08) 6171 2914 View (08) 6171 2914
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Vanja Beric
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Baldivis, WA 6171
Are you feeling stuck and unhappy in your marriage or relationship? Frustrated by constant arguments and conflicts? Do you want to fix your relationship and reclaim the joy in your life?
Are you feeling stuck and unhappy in your marriage or relationship? Frustrated by constant arguments and conflicts? Do you want to fix your relationship and reclaim the joy in your life?
(08) 6490 9117 View (08) 6490 9117
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Vanessa Karas
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kardinya, WA 6163
I have experience working with people who are experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, grief and loss, substance use and addiction, domestic violence, suicidal ideation and self harm. I have worked with people who have experienced emotional, physical and sexual abuse. In my work with couples, I aim to help couples rebuild connection, communication and intimacy, and to understand the ways their past experiences may impact upon the way they relate to others in the present. I help couples work through infidelity and conflict in their relationship.
I have experience working with people who are experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, grief and loss, substance use and addiction, domestic violence, suicidal ideation and self harm. I have worked with people who have experienced emotional, physical and sexual abuse. In my work with couples, I aim to help couples rebuild connection, communication and intimacy, and to understand the ways their past experiences may impact upon the way they relate to others in the present. I help couples work through infidelity and conflict in their relationship.
(08) 6206 8642 View (08) 6206 8642
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Ann Rowe
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Rockingham, WA 6168
At Focus Psychology, you will receive compassionate care and support. Lets talk about what you're struggling with and work together to create a stronger, more positive outlook. Maybe its learning some positive coping skills to manage stress and anxiety; increasing insight into what's holding you back; improving self-esteem and reducing self-criticalness; or processing difficult emotions. You are worthy of happiness and joy. Give me a call and lets talk about it.
At Focus Psychology, you will receive compassionate care and support. Lets talk about what you're struggling with and work together to create a stronger, more positive outlook. Maybe its learning some positive coping skills to manage stress and anxiety; increasing insight into what's holding you back; improving self-esteem and reducing self-criticalness; or processing difficult emotions. You are worthy of happiness and joy. Give me a call and lets talk about it.
(08) 9551 7607 View (08) 9551 7607
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Heather Williams
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Baldivis, WA 6171
Welcome! I am a motivated clinical psychologist registrar who values every client who comes into contact with me. I am honoured to do the work I do and dedicate my expertise to helping individuals live a meaningful life. My aim is to empower clients to overcome challenges by creating an authentic therapeutic relationship built on gold-standard treatment, compassion and understanding. I am committed to providing a space where you feel heard, valued and supported and offer practical strategies tailored to your treatment. I look forward to meeting you and working together to achieve your goals! Text 0410 000 995 to schedule an appt
Welcome! I am a motivated clinical psychologist registrar who values every client who comes into contact with me. I am honoured to do the work I do and dedicate my expertise to helping individuals live a meaningful life. My aim is to empower clients to overcome challenges by creating an authentic therapeutic relationship built on gold-standard treatment, compassion and understanding. I am committed to providing a space where you feel heard, valued and supported and offer practical strategies tailored to your treatment. I look forward to meeting you and working together to achieve your goals! Text 0410 000 995 to schedule an appt
(08) 9515 8469 View (08) 9515 8469
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Anxiety And Trauma Debbie Beattie
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kardinya, WA 6163
Step into a nurturing therapeutic space where well-being thrives through kindness, collaboration, and accountability. I support a diverse range of adult clients in effectively addressing and managing various symptoms and challenges. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles, I am here to guide you on your path to improved mental health. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, providing you with a direct and candid style of therapy. If you seek meaningful growth and positive change I am here to work with you.
Step into a nurturing therapeutic space where well-being thrives through kindness, collaboration, and accountability. I support a diverse range of adult clients in effectively addressing and managing various symptoms and challenges. Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles, I am here to guide you on your path to improved mental health. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, providing you with a direct and candid style of therapy. If you seek meaningful growth and positive change I am here to work with you.
(08) 9473 6321 View (08) 9473 6321
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Fiona Rogerson
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Success, WA 6164
My work centres on trauma recovery (attachment/relational, PTSD, acute, complex), perinatal difficulties, and relational healing. I work with individuals and couples to validate and support their individual journeys, and create change in their lives. I will show you that you are not alone; that I see you and I hear you; and your struggle does not have to continue. There is a way out. I work holistically and collaboratively with you to support you in understanding your experiences; gaining insight to past and present contributing factors; increasing your self-awareness; and taking ownership of your healing and growth.
My work centres on trauma recovery (attachment/relational, PTSD, acute, complex), perinatal difficulties, and relational healing. I work with individuals and couples to validate and support their individual journeys, and create change in their lives. I will show you that you are not alone; that I see you and I hear you; and your struggle does not have to continue. There is a way out. I work holistically and collaboratively with you to support you in understanding your experiences; gaining insight to past and present contributing factors; increasing your self-awareness; and taking ownership of your healing and growth.
(08) 7078 7894 View (08) 7078 7894
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Vision Counselling
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Not Verified Not Verified
Baldivis, WA 6171
We help individuals and couples across Perth who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues to find clarity, emotional support, and strategies to overcome life’s challenges. Whether you're seeking individual therapy, couples therapy, or marriage counselling, our professional team at Vision Counselling provides confidential and compassionate counselling services in Perth. We offer a safe space where you can be heard and supported as you work towards improving communication, reducing stress, and regaining control of your mental health. Our goal is to guide you towards peace, happiness, and personal growth.
We help individuals and couples across Perth who are struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues to find clarity, emotional support, and strategies to overcome life’s challenges. Whether you're seeking individual therapy, couples therapy, or marriage counselling, our professional team at Vision Counselling provides confidential and compassionate counselling services in Perth. We offer a safe space where you can be heard and supported as you work towards improving communication, reducing stress, and regaining control of your mental health. Our goal is to guide you towards peace, happiness, and personal growth.
1300 184 746 View 1300 184 746

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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.