Couples Counselling
Couples Counselling for Stronger, More Connected Relationships.
Relationships don't break down overnight. Most couples come to us after months, sometimes years of the same arguments going nowhere, the same distance growing, the same attempts to fix things that haven't quite worked.
Couples counselling at Well Matters gives you something different: a structured, evidence-based process built on four decades of research into what actually makes relationships work. Not just a space to talk a framework for real change.
Who this is for
You might be here because:
Communication has broken down and conversations keep ending the same way
You've grown apart and aren't sure how to find your way back
There's been a betrayal or breach of trust and you don't know if recovery is possible
You're not in crisis, but you want to build a stronger foundation before problems take hold
A major life transition — a new baby, a move, a health diagnosis has put the relationship under pressure
You don't have to be at breaking point to benefit from couples therapy.
Many couples come to us because they want to invest in their relationship, not because it's failing.
We use the Gottman Method, one of the most extensively researched approaches to couples therapy in the world. It gives us a precise framework for understanding what's getting in the way of your relationship, and practical tools for changing it. The process begins with a structured assessment joint and individual sessions plus a relationship questionnaire, that gives us a detailed picture of your relationship's strengths and the areas that need attention.
Our Approach
What to Expect?
Step 1: Initial Assessment
Understanding relationship history
Current concerns
Individual perspectives
Step 2: Identifying Patterns
Pursue-withdraw cycles
Escalating conflict
Criticism and defensiveness
Emotional disengagement.
Step 3: Building Skills
Communication
Conflict management
Emotional attunement
Repair conversations
Step 4: Strengthening Connection
Friendship
Shared meaning
Trust
Intimacy
Ready to take the next step?
Most couples wait an average of six years after problems begin before seeking help. You don't have to.
Whether things have reached a breaking point or you simply want to build something stronger — now is a good time to start.
Telehealth across Australia. Face-to-face in Swan Hill. All couples welcome!
Fees and Funding
Couples therapy is not currently covered by Medicare's Better Access program, which funds individual mental health sessions only. Some private health funds include couples counselling under extras cover — it's worth checking directly with your fund.
Please visit our FAQs for current session fees.