Couples therapy
Couples therapy using the Gottman Method
Whether you keep having the same argument, feel distant, or want to strengthen a good relationship, couples therapy gives you both a safe place to be heard and practical tools that work. Rev. Father Joseph uses evidence-based Gottman Method couples counselling, an approach built on more than 40 years of relationship research.
Who it helps
All couples and relationships: dating, engaged, married, blended families, before or after a crisis.
Conflict that keeps going round in circles
Communication breakdown
Trust and betrayal
Emotional distance or loneliness
Parenting stress and life transitions
Preparing for marriage
What you will gain
A clear picture of your relationship's strengths and challenges
Tools to manage conflict and calm "flooding"
Ways to rebuild friendship, fondness and connection
A shared plan you both agree on
Free reflection guide for couples
Keep having the same argument?
Our free two-page guide, Stop the same fight, helps you see the pattern you are caught in, and what might really be going on underneath it.
The couples pathway
How couples therapy works
Free 15-minute call
One partner can call or book for both.
Joint assessment
One or two sessions together, sometimes longer. You also complete research-based relationship questionnaires online.
Individual sessions
One session with each partner, to hear each person's story.
Feedback and plan
Rev. Father Joseph shares findings and you agree on goals together.
Ongoing therapy
Regular sessions with progress reviews.
Limited Secrets Policy
In couples therapy, Rev. Father Joseph works with the relationship. Information shared privately that affects the relationship may need to be brought into joint sessions, with care. This is explained in full in your consent form before you begin.
When couples therapy is not the right fit
If there is current family or domestic violence, couples therapy may not be safe. Please talk to us privately, or contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. In an emergency call 000.
Intensive option
Marathon Couples Therapy
Prefer to work intensively? A Marathon gives you one, two or three focused days of Gottman Method couples therapy in Campsie, with breaks, meals and a clear plan to take home.
1, 2 or 3 days
9:00am – 4:00pm
Meals included
Follow-up sessions billed separately
Start with a free 15-minute call
In person in Campsie or online anywhere in Australia.