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One of the best parts of my job is the learning, conversations and reflection I get to do in supervision and with colleagues. I just love learning and then sharing ideas that might be of help for all of us going through the same things. Today a concept came up in supervision about the idea of a marriage or relationship being about 2 become 1. Now, if you grew up in the 90s, naturally the first thing you will start doing is singing Spice Girls 2 Become 1 upon hearing that…no…j

Let’s be honest. This is one of those conversations most couples dread. Someone has to bring it up. One of you has an opinion you’re not sure will go down well. The other might be navigating genuine social pressure, not wanting to seem difficult with their mates, not wanting to make a fuss, not wanting to be the guy who kills the vibe. And underneath all of it, there are real questions about trust, expectations, and what your relationship actually stands for as you head towar

You love each other. That is not the question. The question is why, if you love each other, everything feels so hard right now. Maybe you were high school sweethearts who built a whole life together. Maybe you have been through significant things side by side, loss, health challenges, children, the relentless grind of building something. And somewhere in the middle of all of that, you stopped being mates. You stopped having fun. You stopped feeling safe. How couples get here

And How to Know Which One Is Right for You Michelle Janssen | Brisbane Couples Counselling | Paddington Brisbane If you have spent any time searching for couples therapy in Brisbane, you have probably noticed that the options seem endless and the differences between them are not immediately obvious. Everyone claims to be warm, non-judgmental, and effective. Most websites look similar. Most practitioners list the same credentials. So how do you actually choose? This post is my

Yes, and in fact couples counselling is often more effective the earlier you access it. Waiting until a relationship is at crisis point makes the work harder and the patterns more entrenched. Young couples who seek support early are in a genuinely strong position. At Brisbane Couples Counselling in Paddington, Michelle Janssen works primarily with couples in their 20s and 30s. This is not a coincidence. It is a deliberate choice rooted in the belief that this is exactly the l

Yes. Brisbane Couples Counselling offers online couples therapy sessions for couples across Australia. Online sessions are delivered via secure video and run for the same 90 minutes as in-person sessions. The format, structure, and clinical approach are identical. Many couples find online sessions equally as effective as coming in person, and for some couples, particularly those with demanding work schedules, young children, or who live outside Brisbane, online sessions are t