relationship counselling in melbourne

Relationship Counselling

Build Stronger, Healthier Connections

The relationships we have—and even those we don’t—define who we are.

Relationships are the heartbeat of our lives, shaping our happiness, sense of purpose, and overall mental well-being. Whether you are navigating a crisis or simply looking to deepen your bond, seeking professional guidance is a powerful step toward building a more fulfilling life

Why Your

Connections Matter

We are social beings. From our romantic partners and family members to our colleagues and ourselves, the quality of our connections dictates the quality of our lives. Relationship counselling provides the tools to transform these bonds from sources of stress into sources of strength.

Online FREE

A FREE Introductory Call - 15 min

Got a few questions?

Thinking about Relationship

Counselling but not ready to commit yet? Let’s chat and explore your options.

Online $333/hour (+GST)

Relationship Session - 90 min

A Session for both of you

Bravely taking the step towards Relationship Counselling?

Receive support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.

Face to Face $333/hour (+GST)

Relationship Session - 90 min

A Session for both of you

Prefer an in-person session?

Let’s meet in my counselling rooms for a private and supportive session.

(If suitable times aren’t available in your area, book a FREE 15-minute Online Chat to discuss your needs.)

Tess Counselling

Comprehensive Relationship Support for

Every Connection

Relationship counselling isn’t limited to couples. It’s about every vital link in your life. My trauma-informed approach Tapping into Relationships – eft² helps you navigate:

  • Romantic Partnerships: Including marriage, de facto, and polyamorous dynamics.
  • Family Systems: Parenting, blended families, and healing transgenerational trauma.
  • Workplace & Social Bonds: Navigating professional hierarchies and friendships.
  • The Self: Cultivating a healthy internal dialogue and nurturing a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

How My Specialised Approach

Can Help You

Using my specialised Relationship Therapy approach—Tapping into Relationships – eft²—we focus on creating rapid, effective change. This method goes beyond surface-level talk therapy to address the root emotional and physiological triggers.

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Rebuild and Reconnect

  • Effective Communication: Move from reactive arguing to empathic, active listening.
  • Conflict Resolution: Develop strategies to manage disagreements with dignity and respect.
  • Restore Trust & Intimacy: Heal from infidelity or emotional disconnect to reclaim your bond.
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Navigating Life Transitions

  • Support Through Change: Manage life’s shifts, from career changes, welcoming a new baby, to the challenges of physical or mental illness.
  • Grief & Loss: Find a compassionate path through the pain of losing a loved one, whether through death or estrangement.
  • Separation & Divorce: Learn to separate with integrity and create functional Parenting Plans.
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Specialised Clinical Support

  • Neurodiversity: Expert guidance for navigating relationships involving Adult ADHD or AuDHD.
  • Mental Health Challenges: Support for managing relationships where personality disorders, such as narcissism, create unique dynamics.
  • Breaking Cycles: Strategies to address domestic violence, addictions, toxic bonds, anxiety disorders – fostering a safe, emotionally secure environment and nurturing healthy attachments.

Why Choose This

Trauma-Informed Approach?

Unlike traditional “talk therapy” that can sometimes feel like an arduous journey of recycling old arguments, Tapping into Relationships – eft² helps you ensure your past experiences are healed, not ignored, as you build your future. I focus on helping you move from a state of survival to a state of connection and growth, prioritising emotional safety throughout the process.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

You don’t have to navigate these complexities alone. Whether you want to save a relationship or find peace within yourself, the work starts here.

Book Your Consultation Today

FAQ

Many people wait until a crisis to seek help, however, the best time for relationship therapy is when you first notice recurring patterns —like feeling disconnected, having the same argument over and over, or noticing a loss of intimacy. If you’re feeling “stuck” or like you’re going in circles, professional support can help you break the cycle and find a way forward together.

The timeline varies depending on your unique situation. Through my Tapping into Relationships – eft²  approach, many couples notice initial improvements in communication within 2 to 6 sessions.

Yes. Relationship counselling is about the connections in your life, starting with the one you have with yourself. If your partner is not ready to attend, individual relationship therapy can help you understand your own patterns, set healthy boundaries, heal trauma and develop new ways of relating that can positively influence the dynamic.

Not at all. I support all forms of connection, including:

  • Family members (parent-child or siblings).
  • Friendships.
  • Work colleagues.
  • Individuals seeking to heal from past relationship trauma.

While traditional therapy often follows structured steps or predetermined stages, Tapping Into Relationships – eft² takes a more flexible, integrative approach. It focuses on the underlying emotional attachment and relational dynamics, using specialised techniques to foster emotional safety and build deep, empathic connections that create lasting change.

Yes. Relationship counselling can provide a safe space to separate with dignity. We focus on “conscious uncoupling” and creating respectful Parenting Plans to ensure that, while the romantic partnership may be ending, the family or co-parenting connection remains healthy and stable.