Marriage and Relationship Counselling
When experiencing relationship difficulties. It can be challenging to acknowledge the issue and open up to others for support. Even with our closest family and friends.
Seeking emotional support is a great first step. But often compounding the anxiety around reaching out for help are our perfectly curated social media feeds. With snaps of smiling couples on date nights or celebrating milestone anniversaries.
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In truth, it is very easy to paint a perfect picture on social media. Many people have developed a mask to disguise their true feelings and hide the challenges they may be facing. This often makes us feel like other people won’t understand. Or may judge our issues because they do not experience any themselves. However, this is far from the truth.
Everyone experiences hardships personally and in relationships. Reaching out for relationship counselling is a great way to understand just how common your concerns might be. It is also a great start on a journey towards a healthier and happier relationship.
What is a healthy relationship?
While everyone has their own idea of a healthy and happy relationship. All relationships are ultimately based on three key pillars:
- Strong connection
- Good communication
- Solid foundation of trust
When conflict arises in a relationship, it is most commonly caused by a misunderstanding between partners in one of these three areas.
When misunderstandings turn into hurt or betrayal. It can be difficult to regain trust or find a way back to how things were before in your relationship. You may find yourself carrying negative feelings constantly. While also having the same arguments without coming to a resolution.
When should I seek help with my relationship?
Acknowledging your difficult feelings or situation in your relationship is a great first step. It is also often the hardest step to take.
All relationships experience conflict, and challenges, and require hard work to get through the difficult times. Counselling is a safe environment, and the good news is that you don’t need to struggle through this alone. Together we will explore helpful skills and strategies to manage these situations. As well as communicate more effectively and move forward in a healthier direction.
So if you’re feeling lonely or distressed right now, it’s okay. The first step is to acknowledge there is a problem and seek support from a couples counsellor.
Together, we can:
- Discuss the areas of stress
- Form new strategies to improve trust
- Pinpoint effective ways to communicate
- Develop new relationship goals
Regardless of how you feel at the moment. It is possible to repair hurt and rebuild relationships when both parties are committed. With couples counselling, we provide support and tools to help you find your way back to a stronger relationship. One that includes healthier ways to cope in the future.
What if my partner is refusing professional support?
While relationship counselling is most effective when both parties attend sessions together Individual relationship counselling can be just as helpful if your partner has reservations.
Together or individually, developing skills to better understand yourself and your partner are key contributors to a healthier relationship. As are effective communication tools that empower you to address difficult conversations with your partner to find a resolution.
What marriage and relationship counselling services does Kylie Lepri Counselling and Psychotherapy offer?
Our relationship counselling in Bella Vista provides a confidential and supportive environment where you can safely discuss your concerns. Feel heard, and reconnect with each other in a more loving and desirable way.
During our sessions, we will help you to identify the main issues within your relationship. Providing you with a safe and open forum to discuss these issues and develop effective tools for communication and conflict resolution.
You can access relationship counselling together or individually depending on your specific situation and what may suit best. If you are unsure, please contact us on 0404 032636 and we will help you establish the best way forward.
What is the next step?
The next step is to contact us for a FREE 15-minute phone consultation. Where we can discuss your situation and find out how we can help. This session is completely free and 100% confidential.
During our call, we can discuss your concerns and the best way forward. As well as which one of our counsellors would be the best match for your relationship or marriage counselling
To make a FREE 15-minute phone consultation.
Call us now on 0404 032 636 or book your free phone call online.
If you’re interested in finding out more about what happens in relationship and marriage counselling you can read our blog post on What Is Relationship Counselling?
Relationship Counselling FAQs
Unfortunately, we can’t guarantee we can help you save your relationship.
However, what we can do is assist you and your partner through identifying negative patterns and behaviours, as well as facilitate honest and open communication. From here, we can help you effectively move forward.
If your desire is to save your relationship, couples therapy is one of the best methods to heal your past and move forward. If moving forward with your relationship is ultimately not what you desire, we can work together to ease the pain and challenges involved in separation.
Most often, couples seek relationship counselling when significant hurt has already transpired and pain has been carried for a long period of time. Sometimes it’s not possible for the relationship to recover, however, if a couple is able to work through past pain and hurt we can create a stronger and more resilient relationship.
The value a couple may get out of relationship counselling is dependent on the level of commitment and openness to finding a healthy way forward together.
As a guide here are our fees as of the 1st January 2024:
90 minute- Initial Couples Counselling -$365.00
60 minute- Standard Couples Counselling – $245.00
90 minute- Extended Couples Counselling – $365.00
60 minute- Individual Relationship Counselling – $210.00
We provide a variety of services, so if you are unsure which one might suit your situation best please let us know so we can provide you with more accurate information.
Please call us on 0404 032636 if you would like to discuss our fees and/or find out more about how we work. You can also book an appointment online here.
Medicare: Medicare does not provide rebates for Couples Counselling.
Mental health care plans are for individual use only and cannot be used for couple or family therapy.
Private Health Funds: Thankfully, a growing number of private health insurers are recognising the importance of couples counselling, and you may be able to claim rebates on our services. However, there are associated variables within the claiming process, including levels of cover and the service provider. If you would like to know if your counselling session is claimable, please contact us on 0404 032 636 or at info@kylielepri.com.au prior to your appointment.
As a guide here are some health insurers currently including counselling in some of their policies:
Bupa
Medibank Private
HCF
AHM
AIA
Teachers Union Health
The Doctor’s health fund
Police Health & Emergency services
St Luke’s Health
Grand United Health (GU Health)
CUA Health
GMHBA Health
Phoenix Health fund
West Fund
This is a common question we are asked as it is a natural response to prepare for an emotional journey like relationship counselling. It can be helpful to take some time and consider these questions prior to your first session:
- What are your main concerns?
- How long have these issues been a problem in your relationship?
- What have you and your partner done to try to resolve these issues?
- What do you hope to achieve from couples therapy?
It can be helpful to write notes in a journal and bring it with you to your sessions.
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People seek relationship counselling for a wide variety of reasons:
- Ineffective communication
- Infidelity
- Financial stress
- Illness
- Mental health issues
- Extended family
- Parenting issues
- Unresolved conflict
- Domestic violence
A good relationship requires different things from different people. Most would agree that a healthy, loving relationship should have respect, companionship, mutual emotional support, sexual expression, economic security, and sometimes childrearing. Understanding each partner’s wants, needs, and desires in these areas can close any gaps you may be experiencing.
Ultimately, most people will want different things and communicating to each other and finding ways to move forward is key to a successful relationship to work.
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