One On One Counselling

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Who Is This For

Is Couples Counselling Right for You?

Relationships can go through difficult periods, and you don’t have to navigate those challenges alone. Couples counselling provides a supportive space to understand what’s happening, communicate more openly, and work towards meaningful change together.

You don’t need to wait until things reach breaking point to seek support.

Communication Has Become Difficult

Conversations quickly turn into arguments, misunderstandings or silence, making it difficult to feel heard and understood.

Trust Has Been Broken

You may be working through betrayal, infidelity or other experiences that have affected trust and connection.

You're Going Through a Life Change

Major transitions such as having a baby, moving in together, marriage, separation, or blending families can place new pressures on a relationship.

The Same Conflicts Keep Returning

You find yourselves having the same arguments repeatedly without reaching a resolution or feeling that anything changes.

You Feel Disconnected

You may still care deeply about each other but feel distant, unheard or unsure how to reconnect.

You're Unsure About the Future

Counselling can provide a space to explore your relationship and understand what you both want, including when you're considering separation.

Our Approach

A Collaborative Approach to Couples Counselling

Every relationship is different, which is why counselling isn’t about following a one-size-fits-all formula.

Our approach provides a safe and respectful environment where both partners can feel heard and understood. Together, we can explore patterns within the relationship, improve communication, work through conflict and identify practical ways to strengthen your connection.

The focus is on creating meaningful change while recognising the experiences, needs and goals of both people in the relationship.

Open Communication

Create space for both partners to express themselves and listen with greater understanding.

Understanding Patterns

Explore recurring patterns and the dynamics that can contribute to conflict or disconnection.

Building Connection

Develop practical strategies to strengthen trust, communication and emotional connection.

What to Expect

A Collaborative Approach to Couples Counselling

STEP 01

Initial Phone Consult

Start with a brief phone conversation to discuss what brings you to counselling, answer any initial questions and determine whether the service is right for you.

STEP 02

First Session

Your first session provides an opportunity to talk about your relationship, understand what you're hoping to achieve and begin identifying areas you'd like to work on.

STEP 03

Ongoing Sessions

Future sessions are shaped around your needs and goals, with practical strategies and ongoing support to help create lasting change.

Credentials/Trust

Qualified. Experienced. Continually Learning.

Alistair brings extensive training, professional experience and a commitment to continued learning to his therapeutic practice.

Qualified Psychotherapist

Degrees in Counselling and Psychology, along with a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy.

PACFA Registered

Registered counsellor with the Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA), College of Counselling.

Clinical Experience

Experience across rehabilitation, inpatient and outpatient therapy, group therapy, trauma, case management and homelessness.

Academic & Professional Development

Alistair is also a casual academic and tutor at Western Sydney University, teaching counselling and therapy to graduate students.

Fees

Alistair’s practice is in the inner west and he works week days, and Saturdays, by appointment only. Private therapy and counselling are not covered by mental health care plans or Medicare and Referrals are not necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this covered by Medicare?

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Ready to Take the Next Step Together?

You don’t have to work through relationship challenges on your own. Start with a conversation about how couples counselling may be able to help.