Weprovide marriage counselling, relationship counselling, couples counselling and individual counselling & psychotherapy.
“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.”
— Mignon McLaughlin
When Love Feels Difficult
When communication has broken down, conflict feels persistent, and criticism outweighs connection, it’s common to feel exhausted, disillusioned, and uncertain about the future of your relationship. You may be questioning whether separation is inevitable—or navigating life after one has already occurred.
Many couples consider therapy and then hesitate, hoping things will improve, worrying about cost, or feeling uncomfortable acknowledging the need for support. Recognising that something isn’t working can evoke shame, fear, sadness, or self‑doubt. These responses are a natural reaction to relational distress, not a reflection of failure.
When difficulties remain unaddressed, their impact often deepens over time, affecting both personal wellbeing and the relationship itself. Choosing to invest in your partnership can provide immediate relief and strengthen your capacity to manage challenges across all areas of life. It can also offer reassurance that you have taken meaningful steps to care for what matters most.
A consultation provides a confidential, supportive space to pause and reflect—particularly if you are seeking to feel heard and understood. Couples therapy is not about assigning blame or forcing outcomes; it is about understanding what has happened beneath the conflict and creating space for clarity. Taking this step reflects a commitment to self‑awareness, responsibility, and the possibility of meaningful change.
Why We Use the Gottman Method
Dr John Gottman’s work reminds couples that struggling does not mean failing—it means something important needs care, understanding, and support.
Strong research foundation
Example: A couple feels stuck despite trying advice from books or friends and wants confidence that the approach they use is grounded in proven relationship research, not guesswork.
Focuses on real relationship patterns
Example: Arguments repeat around the same issues—tone, withdrawal, or defensiveness—even when the topic changes, leaving both partners feeling unheard and misunderstood.
Reduces destructive conflict cycles
Example: One partner criticises, the other shuts down, and conflicts escalate or end without resolution, creating resentment rather than repair.
Builds emotional safety and connection
Example: Partners feel emotionally distant or cautious with each other, avoiding vulnerability because past interactions felt dismissive, invalidating, or unsafe.
Practical, structured, and achievable
Example: A couple feels overwhelmed by conflict and needs clear, step‑by‑step tools they can apply between sessions rather than abstract advice.
Supports clarity, not pressure
Example: Partners are unsure whether to continue the relationship and need space to understand what has happened and what still matters, without being pushed toward a particular outcome.
Focused on meaningful results
Example: The relationship feels stuck in “survival mode,” and the couple wants tangible change—greater stability, improved trust, and a sense of forward movement.
Our approach
Therapy is an approach that combines different therapeutic techniques and theories to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client. It aims to address the client’s mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being holistically.
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If you have any questions you feel like asking,
feel free to contact me below.
Phone number: +61 402 861 307
Email: Papenfus.lynne@gmail.com