Marriage Counselling Redlands Qld
Rebuilding Connection To A Stronger, Healthier Relationship
Couples and Marriage Counselling
Relationships are the cornerstone of our emotional well-being. When they thrive, we feel connected, supported and understood. But when emotional wounds from past betrayals or trauma resurface, or external pressures pull you apart, the bond that once felt secure can feel fragile. Conversations can turn into heated arguments, or worse, avoidant silence. The distance between you and your partner can feel overwhelming, making it hard to even know where to begin in order to heal.
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If you’re facing the painful aftermath of an affair or betrayal, you might feel hopeless about rebuilding the trust that once anchored your relationship. It’s common to feel unsupported, unheard, or even unloved when trust is shattered. Add to that the stressors like work, family issues, or financial strain and it can seem like your relationship is caught in a cycle of emotional disconnection and frustration that you just can’t break. The emotional weight of this can leave you feeling stuck.
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This is where couples or marriage counselling can truly help. Working with you and your partner in a supportive, environment allows for the connection that is so crucial in overcoming emotional wounds.
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With training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, I work with couples to help rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen the bond that holds you together. Research has shown that there is an 84% success rate with couples who commit to this process in creating lasting, positive change in their relationship. Whether it’s learning how to express feelings, manage conflict, or rebuild after betrayal, I’m here to guide you through every step of the journey.
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Additionally, for couples dealing with trauma or affairs, I have training in Gottman Affairs & Trauma which provides deeper insights into the healing process. This approach equips you both with the tools to process and heal the pain of betrayal, rebuild trust, and create a healthy, supportive relationship dynamic.
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No matter your background or relationship structure, I provide an inclusive and welcoming space where you and your partner can feel supported in working towards a stronger, more connected future. If you’re ready to rebuild and reclaim your marriage or relationship, I’m here to offer the guidance you need to move forward with confidence, clarity, and renewed trust.
Gottman Therapy Brisbane
Marriage counselling is a specialised form of therapy designed to help couples break negative cycles, rebuild trust, and develop deeper emotional and physical connection. Whether you're facing a crisis or simply want to strengthen your bond, working with a therapist trained in couples counselling can provide a safe space to:
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Improve communication so both partners feel heard and understood.
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Work through conflict in a way that strengthens your relationship.
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Rebuild trust after betrayals or breaches of confidence.
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Address long-standing resentment and repair emotional wounds.
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Rekindle emotional and physical intimacy.
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Navigate external stressors together.
My primary approach to working with couples is Gottman Method Couples Therapy, widely recognised as the gold standard in relationship therapy. Developed with over 50 years of research and real-life observations of couples, this therapy is designed to identify and strengthen the key elements that make relationships work. While many therapists may incorporate Gottman principles, I have been trained by The Gottman Institute, ensuring a comprehensive, research-based approach tailored to your unique needs.
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In addition to Gottman Method, I incorporate Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), a powerful, evidence-based approach that helps couples understand and reshape their emotional bonds. EFCT focuses on transforming the negative interaction patterns that leave couples feeling stuck, unheard, or disconnected and providing a deeper emotional foundation, helping partners feel safe, valued, and truly connected.
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By using Gottman Method's research based assessment and interventions as the primary approach and supporting the conversations with EFCT’s deeper focus on emotional security and attachment, we create a holistic path toward healing, trust and a stronger, more resilient relationship.
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What to Expect in Therapy: A Structured, Research-Based Process using Proven Interventions to Build Secure Emotional Connection and Create Real, Lasting Change.
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Couples / marriage counselling begins with a comprehensive assessment to gain insight into your relationship’s strengths and challenges through the use of a science-backed questionnaire, combined with individual and couples interviews. These insights guide our work together and help create a tailored therapy plan to support your relationship’s unique needs. ​Together, these approaches ensure that therapy is not just about managing problems but transforming how you relate to each other at a deep emotional level.
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Flexible Support for Your Relationship
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In-Person Sessions: Available in Cleveland, Redlands Qld
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Online Therapy: Accessible Australia-wide for couples who prefer remote support
Not quite ready for counselling? Start with the Relationship Health Assessment - a valuable first step to understanding your relationship dynamics before committing to therapy.​​
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Statistics related to Gottman Method relationship counselling:
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84% of couples who want to stay together, are willing to do the work and are committed to engaging in counselling sessions, are successful.
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86% of couples who are committed to their relationship and attend therapy for affair recovery successfully repair their marriage.
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69% of problems in relationships are perpetual, ie, they are related to differences in personality, values, etc. Learning how to communicate is key.
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The cost of therapy far outweighs the emotional and financial cost of separation and divorce.
"I can honestly say taking the first step into couples counselling was the hardest thing we have ever had to do. But looking back we just wish had done it years ago!
We were heading for divorce and we were both so unhappy. Our relationship is so different now. The resentment has gone, after working through all the issues that had been there over many years. We are now able to communicate better as we now have the tools to keep our marriage and relationship on track.
It was so important to have the right person to help us. We had tried other people and they just weren’t the right fit for us. Debra is so welcoming and has such great experience and knowledge we really couldn’t have done it without her. Thank you just isn’t enough. You just have to make the first step."
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~ Kate & Dan ~