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Couple Counseling? Maybe in time….

Gary Direnfeld

I recently declined two requests for couple counseling. Couple counseling can be an intense setting where issues are laid bare. Interestingly, in both cases the callers were prepared to continue with couple counseling despite their disclosures of untoward behavior. This is where the therapist must make a decision.

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The Gottman Approach to Couples Counselling

Prosper Health Collective

The Gottman Approach is scientifically informed method of couples counselling. The Gottman Approach emphasises the therapist facilitating improved connection and communication between couples. It is important to note that couples counselling is, unfortunately, not covered by Medicare.

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How to Choose a Therapist: Tips and Fits

Stop Abuse Campaign

“Therapy” is often used interchangeably with the terms “counseling” and “psychotherapy.” In this article, we’ll discuss how to choose the right therapist for you. What areas do counseling and therapy address? Counseling and psychotherapy are used with virtually all types of mental illness including: . Eating disorders.

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DfE proposes law change to improve adults’ access to adoption therapy

Community Care

The government has proposed changing the law to make it easier for adults to access adoption-related counselling. This requirement applies even in cases where an adoption-related issue emerges during counselling sessions unless it is not the primary focus of the therapy. This would still require registration.

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How Relationship Counselling Can Benefit You

Psychological Health Care

Relationship counselling with a professional therapist or psychologist can help improve the way you relate to your partner, assist in changing patterns of behaviour and help negotiate difficult periods. Relationship counselling may help you resolve a current problem or prevent an issue from getting worse.

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Finding and Choosing a Therapist for Yourself or Your Child

Parenthood Understood

Finding and Choosing a Therapist for Yourself or your Child: Way More than You Ever Wanted to Know. Finding a good therapist who is a match for you and your particular needs can be frustratingly difficult. I often help people find therapists, and have found that most have similar questions about the process.

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Helping Your Child Between Separated Parents Starts with the Parents

Gary Direnfeld

I have mentioned many times to be cautious about seeking counseling for a child whose parents are separated and where one puts the child in the middle and says inappropriate things about the other parent. Placing that child in counseling may make matters worse. Counseling? You first in these situations.