We understand that every relationship faces challenges and believe that nurturing healthy relationships is crucial for emotional well-being. Our approach to couples therapy focuses on the dynamics occurring between two or more partners, viewing the relationship itself as the ‘client’ or object in the room.
What we do
Couples Therapy
What to expect
Our couples therapy sessions provide a safe, confidential space for partners to express their feelings, needs, and concerns. Our compassionate, non-judgmental therapists facilitate open communication and reflection, helping partners to work together towards their goals and improve the quality of their relationship.
Format for therapy
We recommend couples begin by following session structure.
This format helps address relationship challenges like intimacy issues, communication problems, conflicting needs, and difficulties with fidelity, separation, loss, illness, and parenting. As well as understanding each individual’s unique factors and how they affect the relationship dynamic’s, which is key to providing effective therapy.
Initial couples assessment
80 minute session – $395
We discuss your goals for treatment, summarise the primary concerns, and negotiate boundaries and expectations for involvement in couples therapy.
Individual consultations
50 minute session – $230 (Medicare rebate applicable)
The focus here is understanding the influence of individual factors on the relationship.
Formulation & treatment planning session
80 minute session – $395
A feedback session where the therapist provides a formulation of the presenting concerns and, together, we agree on a treatment plan.
Ongoing Couples sessions
50 minute session – $310
For all ongoing therapy sessions, after the initial appointment schedule.
Challenges we address
Our couples counselling can help with a wide range of challenges, including:
- Communication breakdowns
- Conflict resolution
- Financial disagreements
- Intimacy challenges
- Infidelity
- Separation and divorce
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
- Stress management
- Anger management
- Parenting conflicts
Our approach
We employ various evidence-based frameworks in our couples therapy, including:
We draw upon various evidence-based frameworks in our couples therapy, including:
- The Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems Couple Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (informed by Attachment Theory)
We believe that couples therapy can be beneficial not only during crises but also as a preventive measure to maintain a healthy relationship.
We offer couples counselling both in-person or via Telehealth. We are committed to helping you build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
Curious, but wanting more information?
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, often accompanied by many questions and emotions. That’s why we offer a free 10-minute discovery call with one of our therapists.
This call gives you the chance to ask questions, explore your concerns, and see if their approach feels like the right fit for you. Your comfort and confidence in choosing the right therapist are our priority.
To book an appointment, visit our Get Started page, and complete our questionnaire:
Are you safe?
If you’re experiencing abuse or domestic violence, please reach out to these resources for immediate help:
- 1800RESPECT
- White Ribbon
- The Orange Door
- For immediate danger, call 000.
Rebekah Davenport
Psychologist
Rebekah (she/her) is an AHPRA registered psychologist who completed her postgraduate clinical training at The University of Melbourne. Her empathetic and non-judgemental approach fosters a secure therapeutic space where meaningful change can unfold, often prompting individuals to understand the past and how it presents itself in the present.
