Couples Counselling in Australia
Couples Therapy in Australia: Meet Our Therapists
If you and your partner are considering couples counselling in Australia, you’ve come to the right place!
Many people choose couples therapy in Australia to navigate relationship challenges, rebuild connection or simply deepen their bond.
At Talk Your Heart Out (TYHO), you can connect with professional couples Therapists who offer online couples counselling in Australia via audio and video sessions. This means you can access professional support from anywhere in the country, without the need to travel or adjust your routine.
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Exploring Online Couples Counselling in Australia
Why choose online couples counselling?
Is online couples therapy effective?
Why choose online couples counselling?
Online couples counselling in Australia is highly accessible, convenient, and removes geographical barriers.
Choosing online couples therapy means giving your relationship the care and support that it deserves – even if your situation makes it difficult to access in-person couples counselling in Australia.
Online couples therapy is especially helpful if:
- You or your partner cannot travel to appointments for some reasons
- You live in a remoter part of Australia
- You have children or older adults who need constant care
- Your work schedule makes it impossible to commute and attend offline sessions
- You live away from your partner
- You travel a lot and can’t make it to in-person sessions all the time
- You find sharing your problems in person too overwhelming
Even if not for the above reasons, you can still choose online couples therapy in Australia if you simply prefer it over in-person sessions.
At TYHO, our Australian couples Therapists offer both online audio and video therapy sessions.
During audio calls, you can engage in an audio discussion with your online couples therapist along with your partner.
In contrast, you may need to switch on your videos during video couples counselling in Australia.
We recommend video sessions, as your body language, physical interactions with your partner, eye contact, and other subtle details can provide your therapist with a clearer picture of your problems and dynamics.
You can also save extra expenses, such as travel costs, with online couples counselling in Australia.
Moreover, online couples counselling is becoming popular among Australians, especially because it saves time, energy, money, and effort.
Research shows that nearly 3.4 million people in Australia see a professional for their mental health. Additionally, nearly 612,000 Australians seek support through audio calls, video calls, digital technologies, and online counselling services such as couples counselling.
Is online couples therapy effective?
Many usually believe that online couples counselling in Australia is not as effective as offline sessions.
However, several recent studies prove such beliefs wrong. For example, a paper found that couples seeking online couples therapy ‘consistently’ experienced positive changes and reported that they could strongly connect with their couples Therapist.
Online couples counselling works, and very well at that – albeit it may not be a ‘one-size-fits-all’ platform (ie some may prefer audio calls, whereas others may benefit from video sessions).
According to a 2016 study, individuals who received online Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) achieved better outcomes than those who engaged in traditional counterparts.
On top of this, clients also found online CBT to be a more affordable couples counselling option.
Additionally, the Journal of Psychological Disorders published a 2018 study that showed that online CBT is ‘effective, acceptable, and practical’.
Researchers also proved that online couples counselling was as effective as in-person therapy for various issues such as major depression, anxiety disorders (especially social anxiety disorder and generalised anxiety disorder), and panic disorder.
Ongoing research consistently shows that clients experience a stronger therapeutic alliance and satisfaction through online couples counselling in Australia.
At TYHO, we provide services in many Australian cities, including, but not limited to, couples therapy in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane.
Through couples counselling in Australia, you can express and articulate your emotions, solve problems, and develop a healthy relationship.
Take the first step today and reach out to us for support from expert Australian counsellors!
Getting Started with Couples Counselling in Australia
Below are some of the key signs to be aware of:
- You often struggle to find joy when spending time with your partner.
- You always argue over the same topics, and quarrels have become a common pattern in your relationship.
- You tend to be more critical and annoyed when thinking about your partner.
- You and your partner have started to hide important details from each other.
- You feel uncomfortable being your authentic self.
- You feel apathetic about all relationship conflicts.
- You find it unbearable to return home to your partner.
- You or your partner experiences emotional or physical abuse and manipulation.
- You feel lonely even when you are with your partner.
You may need couples counselling in Australia if you resonate with two or more of the above signs.
Note: If you or someone you know is facing immediate risk due to any form of abuse in a relationship, please contact emergency services.
At TYHO, we recommend couples counselling for anyone who may need a helping hand to cope healthily in life, especially if it’s along with a partner.
Couples therapy in Australia therapy can help you:
- Set realistic expectations for marriage
- Develop shared goals and timelines
- Recognise and understand each other’s strengths in the relationship
- Clarify roles and responsibilities before marriage
Such important moments in a relationship (ie marriage or living together) bring noticeable shifts in how you interact, bond, or communicate with your partner (Also see: Deep Questions to Ask to Truly Get to Know Someone).
These shifts, while sometimes subtle, can often cause distress or misunderstanding among each other, especially if one partner struggles to adapt to these changes.
Therefore, viewing the dynamics of your relationship in a new light and from a supportive and unbiased setting can help you prevent any future problems. Couples counselling in Australia can help you with just that.
We recommend online couples counselling in Australia for couples who feel the need to work on specific aspects of their relationship or believe that professional help is necessary.
Hence, anyone can benefit from couples counselling, regardless of whether or not your problem is ‘severe enough’.
To choose the right couples Therapist in Australia, look for someone you and your partner can trust and feel comfortable with.
Spend time with your partner to choose a couples therapist in Australia that meets both of your needs.
On TYHO, you can explore the profiles of various couples counsellors to learn about the issues they specialise in.
At TYHO, couples therapy sessions are typically scheduled for about an hour. On our platform, it is common for couples to opt for weekly couples counselling sessions in Australia.
However, you can discuss how long you’d like therapy for with your couples Therapist in Australia.
During couples counselling in Australia, you can actively participate and ask questions, clarify your doubts, or open up about your thoughts.
Your couples Therapist may also ask questions to get to know you better. These could include:
- Relationship dynamics
- Communication styles
- Personal issues
- Family background
Try to be as honest as you can. Your openness will help build a good relationship with your couples therapist (ie therapeutic alliance), which in turn, will result in positive couples counselling outcomes.
After your presenting problems are identified, your couples counsellor may develop a personalised therapeutic plan.
You can access the plan and clinical impressions from your couples counselling sessions on your TYHO dashboard.
Couples Counselling Services in Australia
In the section below, you will find more information about the mental health issues we help with and our counselling services. Our expert couples therapists and psychologists provide affordable couples counselling in Australia.
Click on the link of each service to read more!
Counselling Services
Depression Therapy
Our counsellors will help you manage emotions, overcome sadness, and help you rediscover joy in life.
Counselling Services
TYHO counsellors are vetted for their compassion, expertise, and commitment to your well-being and growth.
Therapists
Experts can help you manage stress and worry, and learn scientific tools to increase calmness and resilience.
Marriage Therapy
Navigate marriage issues like arguments and disconnect. Improve your love life with the help of our counsellors.
Psychotherapy Services
Explore the root causes of your issues, and learn therapeutic tools for personal development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Research published in the Family Therapy Journal indicates that approximately 70% of couples experience positive outcomes from couples counselling.
Similarly, the National Council for Marriage and Family Therapy reports that 90% of couples who receive therapy from a well-trained couples therapist notice an improvement in their emotional health.
The key factor in both the studies was the fact that the clients attended couples counselling sessions regularly.
Hence, to receive the maximum benefits of couples counselling in Australia, we encourage you to attend sessions consistently.
Yes, couples counselling in Australia is definitely worth it!
Regardless of the severity of your problem, couples therapy in Australia can help you improve several areas of your life.
TYHO couples Therapists may use tools such as emotionally focused therapy and Gottman’s Method to help you:
- Solve arguments constructively
- Avoid fights
- Take up personal space without hurting each other
- Set and maintain boundaries
- Unlearn negative patterns
Through couples counselling in Australia, you can learn the relevant and scientific tools required to improve your relationship.
TYHO couples psychologists in Australia may teach you tools such as cognitive restructuring (ie changing a negative thought to a positive one) and solution-focused techniques to help you:
- Improve your bond
- Develop trust
- Become more affectionate
- Resolve arguments and misunderstandings
Hence, although couples counselling can make all the difference – it is on you and your partner to apply them sincerely.
The more you use the insights from couples therapy in Australia, the sooner you can solve all your relationship issues.
Yes, you can continue seeing the same couples counsellor throughout your journey.
If you find that the couples Therapist is not the ideal match, feel free to look for someone else.
It can take some time to find the right couples therapist in Australia. Reach out to us for help with choosing a Therapist and booking a couples counselling session!
Online couples counselling in Australia can be the right choice for you and your partner in several situations:
- When you and your partner live in different countries.
- If either of you are hesitant about participating in face-to-face couples therapy in Australia.
- If you are in a situation where you live in an isolated area with limited access to in-person couple counselling in Australia.
- When both of you have demanding schedules and the only feasible time for couples therapy is outside regular working hours.
TYHO couples therapists in Australia offer online couples therapy after work hours and on weekends.
Feel free to reach out to us for further details!
