Understanding Your Self
Relationship counselling leads to a better understanding of how you feel by exploring how you live, work and relate to others in your life.
Enhance your experience
We all experience the world through the relationships we have with other people. Exploring these and learning to manage them better can make big changes in how you experience life.
Make things right again
Everyone goes through times when things arent right. Relationship counslling can help you draw on your existing relationships to help get things back on track.
Who Can Benefit?
Anyone can benefit from relationship counselling becauase relationship counselling is not just about working with families, couples and it is not just about conflict and mediation. Relationships are the basis for all human experience and so anyone can benefit from learning about how they act and react in their circle of support, friends and family. Have a look at some of the scenarios below to see if you can relate. If so, book in a free consultation to see if relationship counselling is right for you.
John and Mel
John and Mel are both 40 years old. They have two young children and both have successful careers. Recently Mel has noticed that she and John have been arguing more and more and he appeared to be distant with their two children whom he loves dearly. John lost his father last year, the two had always been close, and Mel was worried about how this might be impacting on him. When she has attempted to discuss this with John he has become defensive and aggressive and this has resulted in conflict. After a recent argument, Mel suggested that the couple seek help with a relationships counsellor and John agreed.
Tim and Lisa
Tim and Lisa have four children, all of them at are in school. Their oldest daughter Ella has recently been accessing some supports for suspected depression. Tim has felt lost with how to respond to Ella when she is feeling sad and the pair have clashed on numerous occasions leaving them both feeling awful about themselves and their relationship. Lisa and the other children are also struggling with the conflict and with the changes in the household since Ella started to feel depressed. Ella’s counsellor suggested that the family access some relationship counselling to help them communicate more effectively and to assist them to understand the changes occurring for Ella.
Bethany
Bethany has recently moved in with Paul and his two children from a previous relationship that stay with him regularly. Bethany enjoys her time with Paul’s children, however has found her role as a step parent incredibly challenging. Bethany is worried about her relationship with Paul as they seem to be arguing more and more. Bethany has tried to talk to Paul about how she feels, however he becomes defensive and feels that Bethany is over-reacting. Both Paul and Bethany are concerned about the relationship and want to access help.
Michael
Bethany has recently moved in with Paul and his two children from a previous relationship that stay with him regularly. Bethany enjoys her time with Paul’s children, however has found her role as a step parent incredibly challenging. Bethany is worried about her relationship with Paul as they seem to be arguing more and more. Bethany has tried to talk to Paul about how she feels, however he becomes defensive and feels that Bethany is over-reacting. Both Paul and Bethany are concerned about the relationship and want to access help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Relationship counselling right for me?
Everyone lives in relationship to others. Relationship counseling sees and acknowledges this most important part of human existence and works with you to improve how you experience the world by giving you the insights and the tools to make massive improvements to your relationships and supports. You don’t have to attend with someone else at all and many individuals find that working with a relationship counselor can help them make the changes they need to have a better life.
What if my partner or family don’t want to attend?
Sometimes people are apprehensive to attend counselling and therefore may not wish to attend a session with their partner/family. Mark believes it is still worth the interested individuals either accessing a free consultation and/or accessing a session to explore your experience of the relationship and possible solutions. Mark is always willing to engage people in ways that suit them such as a telephone call or may suggest committing to one session of counselling with no obligation of any further sessions to see what they can gain from the experience.
Who decides what we talk about?
During the first session, Mark would be asking that you identify some therapeutic goals to work towards. For some people, these goals can be clear and easy to identify, and for others it may take some teasing out. Mark will check in with you periodically to make sure any work being completed is relevant to your goals.
Where can I see Mark?
Mark works primarily out of Traralgon, however tries hard to be flexible for families and individuals in regards to the location and times that they access the service as Mark understands it may be difficult to access the service from Traralgon or within normal business hours.