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Couples Counselling

Relationships are one of the most important and  challenging parts of life, but years of hurt, betrayal, and resentment can leave couples feeling hopeless and helpless.   Many people wait too long before seeking support, believing that somehow things will just get better and this can result in lasting damage to the trust and safety needed for closeness and connection. 

 
As a clinical psychotherapist, and trained couples therapist, I use a range of proven therapeutic approaches together with my decades of experience to help you heal and reconnect.

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If you are longing for deeper connection, emotional and physical intimacy, harmony and fun in your relationship, couples therapy can help you.  I know it's possible to transform relationships and change the course of a shared life to be better than ever.​

Over the years, I've seen many people
fall deeply and securely in love again. 

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Some couples come back to see me regularly for a 'tune-up', and some couples need minimal support to get back on track. 

 

I invite you to contact me for a chat, or just text or email to make an appointment for your first session.  Together we can transform your relationship and open the next loving chapter of your life together.

How can I help you?

  • deepening your connection and intimacy

  • improving communication and conflict management

  • recovering from an affair or other betrayals of trust

  • loneliness and disconnection

  • clarifying relationship values and expectations

  • complex family dynamics that burden your relationship happiness

  • managing blended families and ex-partners effectively

  • loss of emotional and sexual intimacy

  • differences in sexual preferences and libido

  • preparing to live together or get married

  • bringing baby home

  • parenting and family issues

  • decision-making around separation and divorce

Your first session

In the first session I gather information about both of you including:

  • the hopes you both have for your relationship

  • the challenges you face now

  • the history of your relationship

  • the expectations and values each of you bring to your relationship

  • the influences on your relationship including your current life situation, your family of origin and possibly your past relationships

 

What’s it like to work with me?

I'm inspired when I see couples face and work through some really difficult challenges with great courage and commitment.   

 

Every couple is unique and so my approach is tailored to ensure I can support your specific needs and circumstances - there is no 'one size fits all'.  I also bring focus to building upon your strengths and assist in clarifying your shared vision of a loving and happy future together.

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I’ve heard many things in my work over decades that may shock some people. You can be sure that I have an open, non-judgmental mind and a great deal of compassion. 

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It can be very challenging and sometimes confronting but if you are both committed and ready to step into the process, you have a great chance of building the future together that you really want. I recommend weekly sessions until we agree your relationship is functioning well enough without me and of course, I’m here for top-ups if or when you may need.

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Fees

$359 (90 minute session)

Face-to-face (please note I do not recommend Zoom for couples except in extenuating circumstances)

Some health funds will provide rebates for counselling depending on their policies and your level of cover.
Please see my home page for information about private health fund rebates. 

Payment can be made by EFT, Visa, Mastercard or cash.

What are you waiting for?

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Don’t leave it so long that your relationship suffers irreparable damage.

Contact me with a phone call, a text message or an email to arrange a first session.

© 2018 by Carmen E. Nicotra

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