Frequently Asked Questions

The first phase of therapy is an assessment, where I get a clear understanding of your relationship, the challenges you’re facing, and where support is needed. From there (usually from the second session onwards), we begin the deeper therapeutic work.

Most couples attend sessions fortnightly, though this can vary depending on urgency, goals, and availability.

This varies depending on your goals and circumstances, but many couples attend between 6–10 sessions. Some may need fewer sessions for targeted support, while others may choose longer-term work.

Couples therapy may include individual sessions where it would benefit the overall work. If this is recommended, I’ll discuss it with you and explain how it supports the relationship.

The first session is an assessment session where I get to know both of you and understand what’s brought you in.

I may ask about your relationship history, current challenges, and what you hope to achieve through therapy. There’s no need to prepare anything in advance—just come as you are.

I draw from several evidence-based approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, Post-Milan Systemic Therapy, Play Therapy Dimensions, and Child-Inclusive Practice.

This allows me to tailor the work to your unique relationship and needs.

It’s completely normal for difficult emotions to come up in therapy. Part of the work is learning how to navigate these moments differently, with support and structure.

I’ll guide the conversation to ensure both people feel heard, while keeping the session safe and constructive.

This is very common. Couples often come in at different levels of motivation or readiness.

Therapy can still be effective in these situations—we work with where each person is at, rather than requiring both people to feel the same way from the start.

My role isn’t to take sides or determine who is right or wrong.

Instead, I focus on understanding the patterns between you, helping each of you feel heard, and supporting you to move toward a more constructive way of relating.

This depends on what would be most helpful for you. If it supports your progress, I may suggest exercises or reflections to work on between sessions.

Change happens in relationships when each person is willing to do something new, non-contingent on what the other person does. If you consistently start to do something different, the other person has no choice but to adapt. We cannot make another person change their steps to an old dance, but if we can change our own steps, the dance can no longer continue in the same predictable pattern.

Therapy can support you in gaining clarity about whether the relationship can be repaired.

If you do decide to separate, I can also help you navigate that process in a respectful and thoughtful way—especially where children or ongoing contact are involved.

What you share in therapy is confidential, with a few legal and ethical exceptions. These include situations where there is a risk of harm to you or someone else.

If this ever arises, I will talk you through the process so that nothing comes as a surprise.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please provide at least 24 hours’ notice. Late cancellations may incur a 50% fee, as the time has been reserved for you.

If there are any reasonable circumstances I’m more than happy to reschedule.

I do not currently accept private health insurance or provide Medicare rebates. Couples and family therapy are not typically covered under Medicare.

My fees are set with this in mind, and are below the recommended rates from professional bodies in order to provide therapy that is both accessible and sustainable.

I offer both in-person and online sessions, as well as a hybrid approach, depending on what works best for you.

Yes, I also work with individuals, particularly where the focus relates to relationships, family dynamics, or personal patterns that impact connection with others.

Yes, I work with families and can include children in the therapeutic process where appropriate, using child-inclusive and play-based approaches.