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A couple of years ago, I was out rollerblading with a friend (hello, abandoned COVID hobbies!) and she told me about someone close to her who was going through a breakup . Safety first ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ She’d gone to her GP for support, but when she filled out the mental health questionnaire, she didn’t meet the criteria for clinical depression or anxiety. It meant she couldn’t access a rebate/mental health care rebate for psychology sessions. <Confusion has entered the chat> Now, th

This photo is a moment from many years ago, me in my little apartment, starting to feel safe, secure, and content as a single person again. After a breakup in my late 20s that felt like a divorce, I remember how disorienting it was. People often said things like, "This just happens in your 20s" or "You'll find the right person one day." And while both can be true, what I really needed in that moment wasn't a silver lining, it was someone who could simply sit with me in my gri

You didn’t expect to be googling, “How to get over a breakup.” And yet, here you are. Scrolling. Crying. Replaying conversations in your head. Everyone saying, “It will just take time.” One minute you’re fine. The next, you’re falling apart at Coles. You don’t feel like yourself and you don’t know when, or if, you will again. To make things worse, you’re drowning in friend’s engagement and pregnancy announcement posts. This is what no one really gets about break ups: That in

One of the questions I sometimes get from couples starting Gottman Method therapy is: “Why do we each need to have an individual session?”  It’s a great question and the answer speaks to the heart of what makes couples therapy so unique and effective. Couples Therapy Is VERY different to individual therapy When you're in the room with your partner, it’s not just you  in the session, it's both of your histories, emotions, perspectives, beliefs, attachment styles, communication

I’m in a footy tipping comp with my family at the moment — currently second on the ladder, thank you very much! While I’d love to claim it’s my expert knowledge, it’s really an absolute fluke. But it got me thinking about coaching, training, and something clicked for me about what couples therapy actually is — and what it has in common with good coaching. Okay... hear me out... Let’s be honest — when you hear the word “therapy,” it probably doesn’t sound like something that a

Have you ever felt stuck in your relationship, unsure whether to stay together or separate? If so, you're not alone. Many couples face this dilemma, especially those in their 30s and 40s, overwhelmed by emotional turmoil and uncertainty. This is where discernment therapy comes in. It provides a structured way for couples to reflect on their feelings and make informed choices about their future. Discernment therapy is not just about fixing problems; it's about understanding yo