Couples Therapy Options
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Couples Therapy

Here are the details of what I offer in terms of format. If you decide to work with me then it’s my job to get you where you want to be as fast as possible. As with pretty much anything else in life, the more work you do with me the better it gets. I work with an intensive, momentum based focus that gets results. I do not believe in the value of a ‘therapeutic hour’ (which is actually 50 minutes) when it comes to couples, in fact I think all that really accomplishes is more frustration. I understand there are time constraints as well as budget issues, so If you’d like me to reconnect your couple, please take a look at your options below.

HOW TO BOOK

If you are booking a one or two day intensive it is essential that you speak with my assistant. All other options you can book online. If you need to speak with my assistant about your appointment you can always hit the more info button.

Cancellation Policy

Please give me a minimum of 48 hours cancellation in order to reschedule an appointment. Your deposit is non-refundable and in case of rescheduling is valid for 30 days.

Payment Policy

When you book an appointment you will pay a deposit equal to a one hour consultation to secure your booking. The balance is due at your appointment, where you can pay by EFTPOS credit or debit card. Fees are inclusive of taxes.

APPOINTMENT OPTIONS

Two Day intensive

This two-day intensive is for couples who live too far away to attend ongoing sessions with me in Sydney or are in desperate trouble. It allows for a deep understanding of the dynamic you’re locked into and the work that must happen in order to break out of the years of anger and resentment. Dramatically transforming each of you, if you are willing. The two days gives us the luxury of being able to get your new skill set locked in before you go home. If you’re looking for an urgent fix for a serious problem and don’t live locally then this is your best option. We need to speak before booking this so please get in touch.

One Day intensive

This one-day intensive is for couples who want or need change right now. Couples on the brink. We will get to the heart of the matter with speed and precision. It allows for a thorough assessment and understanding of the dynamic you’re locked into. We then begin the work that must happen in order to break out of the years of anger and hurt. We will move your relationship skills from the disaster track to the master track in the shortest possible time. If your situation is urgent then this is your best option if you are local. This is an essential intervention if you’re recovering from an affair or one of you has announced you’re leaving the relationship because it’s become intolerable. We need to speak before booking this so please get in touch.

The Assessment Intensive

This session is a full two hours in duration. Think of me as a specialist rather than a GP. I’m not handing out antibiotics without knowing exactly what the problem is so you’re going to need a thorough assessment. It is my firm belief, and experience, that a ‘therapeutic hour’ (which is actually 50 minutes) with a therapist is just a great way to start a fight for most couples. The two hours allows me the time to systematically assess exactly what is going so horribly wrong for you both. Then we can begin the work around how to best treat it. Be assured, if you are in crisis, we will also have time to put in place any emergency measures you need to stop any further deterioration.

Follow Up Couples Therapy

This is a full two hours where we do the specific work for addressing where you still struggle. In order to do this, you must have had the assessment intensive. Over time you will both become quicker to identify and stop your contributions to the faulty relationship dynamic. Your experience of your relationship will be transformed. Let’s call what you do at the moment ‘Door A’ which is path to misery. It’s my job to show you ‘Door B’ and keep you heading through it despite any initial protests or resistance from you or your partner.

Many couples schedule several of these within a short period of time to enable a sense of progress and continued momentum. This mode of marriage counselling allows time to integrate and reinforce everything you’re learning.

Coaching for Individuals

When it comes to dismantling a dynamic sometimes working with an individual can lead to big breakthroughs. There’s a quote I like ‘If I change me, I change we.’ Sometimes it can be just too hard to get your partner to attend. There are times when it’s my job to teach someone how to stand up and get heard by a particularly resistant partner. Other times it becomes clear it’s an individual issue around boundaries and self-esteem that needs working with.

Location: Sydney’s Upper North Shore

My relationship counselling office is in St Ives, Sydney’s Upper North Shore. Personally I don’t think there’s a nicer place to get the support you’re looking for. I really do want to make this as painless as possible. If you’d like to know more then please get in touch.