Kate understands that effective counselling is based on finding and recognising patterns in each partnership, finding where the flexibility and motivation for the relationship is sourced, then coaching effective expression to build upon that.
Rather than counselling, I take a coaching approach to relationship issues. So much in relationship coaching is about learning and re-learning better communication skills. Improved communication involves listening, really listening, beyond our egos in order to resolve the conflicts we humans are so good at creating. I offer a short course in conflict resolution skills that is tailored to the needs, skills and conflicts of the individual, the couple and/or the family.
Couples therapy provides a supportive space for partners to address and resolve conflicts, strengthen their connection, and enhance communication. In therapy, I help couples navigate the complexities of their relationship, whether they are dealing with specific issues or seeking to deepen their bond.
Psychologist, BA (Hons), DPsych (Forensic), MPsych (Clinical)
Illume Psychology is a boutique psychology practice that offers a nurturing space to meaningfully and collaboratively work through your relationship concerns. Difficulties in your intimate partner relationship can be a confusing, painful and destabilising time that necessitates the thoughtful and skilled attention of a dedicated therapist to provide support, help you to understand and communicate effectively with one another, and work through experiences of closeness and distance as you re-establish a healthier way of relating.
Whether you attend our practice as a couple or as an individual, we will support you to explore the factors which have led to you seeking counselling. Some couples attend our practice in the 'resolve' stage of their relationship difficulties; others conclude that they are in the 'dissolve' phase. We assist couples to work through their difficulties in a non-judgmental and future focused manner. Again, we encourage you to live your BEST life, according to you.
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
I carry out non-judgemental relationship and marriage counselling for a wide range of couples and presenting problems. My focus is on helping couples to improve their communication which is often at the heart of their difficulties. I focus on their early childhood and family history as this is central to the way in which many of the problems associated with family of origin become repeated in the couple relationship.
Helping clients identify underlying patterns of destructive behaviours damaging their relationship, reach out to their partners to effectively resolve the blocks in their communications and help them work as a team to resolve issues.
Counsellor/Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Master of Counselling
Faced with relationship and marriage conflict is not a nice place to be in. Facing the issues before they become impossible to handle is the way to go. Having awareness of the others needs not placing blame, listening and clarifying and not being judgemental is important in strengthening relationships.