Couples Counselling in Brisbane
Find the perfect couples therapist today!
Considering couples counselling in Brisbane for you and your partner? At Talk Your Heart Out (TYHO), our expert couples therapists offer confidential professional support for a wide range of issues and goals.
Get started on the journey towards a happy, fulfilling and stronger relationship today.
Meet Our Couples Therapists in Brisbane
Many couples seek couples therapy in Brisbane to navigate issues and changes like family and societal expectations, infertility, moving in together, and starting a family. Others may choose to focus on strengthening their bond as a couple. Our Brisbane couples counsellors provide holistic and culturally sensitive support, no matter what your needs are.
Browse couples therapist profiles below and schedule your first session by clicking on the ‘Book Now’ button. To continue exploring more therapists, click on the ‘Find More Couples Therapists in Brisbane’ button.
Mental Health Insights in Brisbane
Relationship Issues Faced In Brisbane
At-Risk Groups for Relationship Issues
Factors Affecting Couples In Brisbane
Relationship distress
86% of those engaging in therapy list relationship distress as one of their top 3 concerns
Therapeutic approaches
CBT and EFT are two of the most commonly used couples therapy approaches in Brisbane
Impacts of relationships
Relationship satisfaction directly impacts individual mental health and happiness
Outcomes of therapy
Early intervention through couples therapy has been shown to reduce breakups in Brisbane couples
Seeking Couples Therapy in Brisbane
Starting couples counselling in Brisbane is a brave step, but it can be daunting at the same time. Challenges like GP referral or healthcare plan requirements, long wait times and stigma around couples therapy often make it harder.
Government data shows that mental health is the leading contributor to the indigenous burden of disease in Queensland (up to 20%), with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples facing higher levels of psychological distress and other mental health issues, which in turn affect their relationships.
Despite the higher need for support, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and refugee communities often face unique barriers such as stigma, lack of translated information, under-use of interpreter services, and less awareness of mental health in general. Such hurdles can make finding the right therapist even more difficult.
At Talk Your Heart Out, our aim is to provide expert and accessible support to everyone through:
- Flexible online sessions
- No GP referrals required (quick, easy-to-access support)
- Transparent pricing and bulk purchase discounts
- A wide pool of culturally sensitive couples therapists
We’re also working towards integrating Medicare rebates and insurance coverage soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) How long is each couples counselling session in Brisbane?
At TYHO, every couples counselling session lasts for one hour (60 minutes).
2) How many couples counselling sessions will we need to attend to see results?
Firstly, the specific number of couples counselling sessions needed may vary from couple to couple depending on factors like goals and issues.
On an average, couples in Brisbane engage in 6 to 20 sessions. However, it’s crucial to note that this isn’t a rule of thumb. While some goals can be achieved in a shorter period of time, others may take much longer. In addition to this, many couples also choose to engage in therapy through regular booster and follow-up sessions.
Remember, your couples therapist will take time to create a personalised therapeutic plan, which fits your needs, goals, schedules and preferences. If you have any specific questions regarding the timeline of therapy, you can take them up with your therapist at any point in time.
3) What are some tools and techniques we can learn during couples counselling in Brisbane?
During sessions, your Brisbane couples therapist may use a range of tools and techniques. Below are some common ones that you may learn:
- Active and reflective listening
- ‘I’ statements, eg ‘I feel…’ instead of ‘You always…’
- Emotional regulation tools like deep breathing to ground during heated moments
- Problem-solving frameworks
- Value clarification exercises
4) What is the cost of couples counselling in Brisbane?
At TYHO, couples counselling sessions in Brisbane range from A$180 (care therapists) to A$290 (empathy and expert therapists).
We also provide discounted package options to make therapy more accessible and affordable:
- 6% discount for packages A$600–A$1199
- 8% discount for packages A$1200–A$5000
5) Can we claim couples counselling sessions on Medicare?
At TYHO, we plan to integrate Medicare in the near future to make couples counselling more accessible. Meanwhile, we encourage you to explore affordable options such as our discount packages.
6) Do we need a GP referral to see a TYHO couples therapist in Brisbane?
No, you don’t need a mental health care plan or a referral from a GP to engage in couples counselling on our platform.
To get started with us, simply navigate to the TYHO app, review Brisbane couples therapist profiles, shortlist one that feels right for you and your partner, sign into (or create an account) with TYHO, pick a slot that suits you and finalise your booking!
7) How do we prepare for our first couples counselling session?
So, you have booked your first couples counselling session and want to be prepared before you begin. That’s a step in the right direction!
Spending some time to prepare in advance can help you make the most of your sessions with a Brisbane couples therapist.
Below are some key tips to help you do just that:
- Think about your goals and needs as individuals in your relationship. For example, is there something specific you want to address? Any particular outcomes you wish to see? Perhaps there are some personal challenges that you may wish to talk about?
- Sit together to discuss your needs and goals as a couple. Make a note of any key relationship incidents to highlight. Decide on shared goals and expectations.
- Pick a dedicated notebook that you’ll use just for therapy and add all your notes there. Even better if you and your partner can have one each!
- Write down all your questions and doubts regarding couples therapy. For example, the approaches your therapist may use, how long it may take to see results, etc.
- Go into your first couples counseling session with an open mind. Be ready to listen to your partner’s side of things without getting triggered, feeling guilty or shifting blame.
8) Are online couples counselling sessions available if I live outside Brisbane?
Yes! You can engage in online counselling at TYHO even if you live outside Brisbane.
One of the biggest advantages of online couples therapy is that it makes expert support accessible to those who live in regional or rural areas around Brisbane or anywhere in Queensland. Additionally, online sessions are especially ideal for couples in long distance relationships.
At TYHO, all you need for connecting with our Therapists through online couples therapy are a stable internet connection and a device with audio/video capabilities.