Couples Therapy · Teneriffe, Brisbane
Couples Therapy
in Brisbane
Couples therapy in Brisbane for partners experiencing recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, or trust injuries. We use a structured, evidence-based approach to help you reduce escalation, improve repair, and rebuild connection.
Gottman-informed + Schema-informed approach, matched to your relationship needs. In-person at Teneriffe, inner-city Brisbane, or telehealth across Queensland.
We'll recommend the most suitable clinician after a brief intake.
Understanding Relationship Patterns
Relationships are one of the most meaningful parts of our lives, and also one of the most complex. When communication breaks down or trust feels strained, it affects not just the relationship, but each person's individual wellbeing too.
Our approach provides a steady, supported space to slow things down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and begin working toward a more secure and connected partnership.
Supporting couples across Brisbane from our Teneriffe practice and via telehealth across Queensland.
Taking the first step can feel overwhelming. We aim to make the process clear, respectful, and collaborative, with no pressure beyond the first conversation.
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Understanding Relationship Patterns
Relationships are one of the most meaningful parts of our lives, and also one of the most complex. When communication breaks down or trust feels strained, it affects not just the relationship, but each person's individual wellbeing too.
Our approach provides a steady, supported space to slow things down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and begin working toward a more secure and connected partnership.
Supporting couples across Brisbane from our Teneriffe practice and via telehealth across Queensland.
Taking the first step can feel overwhelming. We aim to make the process clear, respectful, and collaborative, with no pressure beyond the first conversation.
On This Page
~6 minute read
GET STARTED
A Supportive First Step
If you're considering couples therapy in Brisbane, we offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. There is no pressure to commit beyond that initial conversation.
Confidential · No commitment required
What happens next
- 1
Brief intake
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll match you with the right clinician.
- 2
First session
In-person at Teneriffe, Brisbane, or via telehealth. Your choice.
- 3
Tailored plan
Your psychologist co-creates a plan with you based on your goals and approach fit.
COMMON CONCERNS
When Couples Reach Out
Both crisis situations and early support are welcome. Seeking support before things feel unmanageable often makes change more achievable.
OUR METHODS
Our Approach to Couples Therapy
We integrate two evidence-based frameworks, drawing from one or both depending on what best supports your relationship.
Gottman Method
Gottman-Informed Couples Therapy
A structured, research-informed model focused on communication, conflict management, and strengthening emotional connection.
Best for
Communication breakdown, conflict escalation, trust repair, and building friendship within the relationship.
Schema Therapy
Schema-Informed Couples Therapy
A depth-oriented approach that explores long-standing emotional patterns, attachment dynamics, and unmet relational needs.
Best for
Intense emotional reactions, pursue–withdraw cycles, attachment triggers, and patterns rooted in earlier experiences.
Integration: Together, these frameworks give us both the structure to improve communication and the depth to address what drives patterns beneath the surface.
GOTTMAN METHOD
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Brisbane
Grounded in decades of research into what helps relationships thrive. The focus is on strengthening friendship, improving how conflict is managed, and building shared meaning.
This approach may support you with:
What to Expect
Step 1
Assessment Phase
A comprehensive understanding of your relationship.
Step 2
Feedback Session
Collaborative planning for your journey ahead.
Step 3
Ongoing Therapy
Building lasting, positive change together.
"Weekly sessions provide space to practice new strategies, deepen understanding, and create sustainable transformation."
SCHEMA THERAPY
Schema Therapy for Couples Brisbane
Even when couples understand communication strategies, strong emotional reactions can continue to arise. Schema Therapy helps make sense of this.
This approach looks beneath surface conflict to explore how earlier relational experiences shape expectations, sensitivities, and coping responses.
Schema Therapy may be helpful if you:
How Schema Work Supports Couples
Core relational themes (abandonment, mistrust, emotional deprivation)
Stress responses that emerge during conflict
How each partner's coping style interacts with the other
The aim is not to assign blame, but to foster awareness, compassion, and new ways of relating.
INTEGRATION
Integrating Structure and Depth
Together, Gottman and Schema approaches support couples to:
SAFETY & SUITABILITY
Is Couples Therapy Appropriate?
Couples therapy is not only for relationships in crisis. Many couples seek support to strengthen connection, navigate transitions, or communicate more effectively. Early support often makes change more achievable.
Couples often seek support to:
A note on safety
If there is current intimate partner violence, ongoing coercive control, or safety concerns, couples therapy in a joint format may not be the most appropriate support. We will recommend the most suitable options and connect you with appropriate resources.
COMMON QUESTIONS