…the “us” in relationship
"What kind of memories of you do you want your partner and family to have [of you] in their mind? - Create those memories. " Harville Hendrix
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Many couples and people go through difficult, challenging and stressful times in and with relationships.
By seeking support from a trained, experienced and qualified relationship therapist you can get help to cope and deal with life's stresses more effectively. A professional therapist and counsellor who has over 35 years of diverse and extensive experience working with families, couples, individuals, children and adolescents, providing therapy, counselling and coaching with conflict, better communication, reducing power struggles and having more positive interactions.
Background and Experience
I am a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist and a member of the Association of Imago Relationship Therapists Australia (AIRTA). and a trained Family and Individual Therapist.
I have worked with children, adolescents, their families and couples for over 40 years.
I am married to Sandra my best friend and a loving and wonderful partner. We have a son and two grandchildren. We have had and still are having a happy and lasting relationship and survived and succeeded when:-
1. We accept each other’s differences and uniqueness, to which we were attracted to in the first place.
2. Stop trying to change each other and convince the other to think like you do. “You can be right or in a relationship” Al Turtle. Reduce the negativity of criticism and judgement and stop looking for what is offensive.
3. Stop looking only through the negative lens and look for what is wrong. Look through both lenses being binocular to keep all in perspective.
4. Focus on the “us” in the relationship. The “us” is all those things you do together; the fun, play and laughter, decision making, non-sexual intimacy.
5. Communication - not just talking at or to. Talking with by asking not telling. Listening is paramount to effective communication.
6. Help each other understand what you need and want and otherwise. With understanding comes acceptance even when you disagree.
7. Without validation and acknowledgement love will fade. It is important to be inclusive and transparent with your romantic partner.
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Appointments Mon to Thurs 8:30 am to 7:30 pmFriday 8:30 am to 4:30 pmSaturday 9:00am to 3:00 pm
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- Relationship Breakdown
- Relationship Closure
- Dealing with an Affair
- Better Communication and Connection
- Relationship Counselling
- Marriage Counselling
- Pre-Marriage Counselling
- Individual Counselling and Coaching
- Anger management
- Relationship Coaching, New Relationships and Dating
- Stress and Anxiety
- Dealing with Life's Problems
- Family Therapy
- Family Relationships and Parenting
- Positive Parenting
- Step Parenting
- Parent and Adolescent Issues
- Dispute and conflict resolution
- Men and Family Relationships
- Being a better Father
- Post separation parenting
