True Counselling

27/06/2025

The 7 Principles Workshop for Couples - Presented by Kerry from True Counselling

Strengthen your relationship with proven strategies from Dr. John Gottman’s The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.

This engaging, in-person workshop is designed to help couples at any stage build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship—without having to share personal details in a group setting. Led by an experienced relationship counsellor, this workshop offers practical tools to help you:
✔️ Improve communication and manage conflict effectively
✔️ Strengthen friendship, admiration, and emotional connection
✔️ Enhance romance and intimacy
✔️ Gain long-term strategies to maintain a happy, lasting relationship

Why book this workshop?
💡 Practical, research-backed tools you can apply immediately
🛑 No pressure to share personal issues—learn privately as a couple
👩‍🏫 Expert guidance from a qualified relationship counsellor
🤝 Interactive activities to deepen your bond
💰 Exceptional value—total program worth over $1600
🔎 A perfect introduction to The Gottman Method—ideal for couples considering therapy or wanting a guided approach to relationship enrichment.

Who should attend?
Whether you're dating, newly married or have been together for decades, this workshop is for couples who want to invest in their relationship and navigate challenges with confidence.
Investment: $540 per couple
📍 Location: True Counselling at Adelaide Family Chiropractic,
11 Solace Drive, Morphett Vale SA
📅 There will be multiple dates throughout 2025 (Minimum 2 couples per workshop)
A platter lunch is provided. Dietary needs can be catered for.

📩 Contact Kerry: truecounsellingsa@gmail.com
☎️ Phone: 0466 133 798
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🌍 Website: www.truecounselling.com.au

Note: If minimum attendance isn’t met, we’ll reschedule or discuss alternatives, including a refund. See less
Adelaide, South Australia

18/06/2025

There’s a quiet heaviness that comes with being a therapist — a weight that settles in places unseen. We sit with grief that is not ours, hold pain we do not own, and bear witness to suffering that cannot always be soothed. Each story shared, each silence filled with unspoken wounds, becomes part of the space we carry within us.

We are trained to listen, to guide, to hold space without judgment. But we are also human. The echo of someone’s trauma can follow us home. The quiet desperation behind a smile, the suppressed sob in a “thank you,” the unrelenting ache of those we cannot save — these linger.

The weight is not just in what we hear, but in what we hold back: our own emotions, our own struggles, our own need to be seen. We carry this dual responsibility — to be steady and present for others, and to navigate our own inner world in silence.

09/06/2025

The Gottmans’ approach to relationships is research-based and practical, and their idea of a “Date Night” goes far beyond dinner and a movie. For them, it’s a purposeful, emotionally attuned time for couples to connect, reflect, and strengthen their relationship.

According to the Gottmans’ decades of research, emotional connection is the foundation of a lasting partnership. Weekly date nights are a tool to nurture that bond. They provide a structured opportunity to turn toward each other and deepen intimacy, even amid busy schedules or stressful times 💕

15/05/2025

Green Flags in Relationships – The Gottman Way 🌱

While red flags often steal the spotlight, let’s take a moment to celebrate the green flags—the signs you’re building a healthy, lasting connection. 💚

Based on the research-backed Gottman Method, here are some green flags to look for in your relationship:

✅ Emotional Attunement
You feel heard, seen, and understood—especially during conflict. Your partner responds with empathy rather than defensiveness.

✅ Turning Toward, Not Away
Your partner consistently acknowledges your bids for attention, affection, and connection—even in small moments.

✅ Shared Meaning
You have rituals, inside jokes, and shared goals that create a deep sense of “we.” You’re not just two people—you’re a team.

✅ Repair Attempts Work
Disagreements are met with efforts to de-escalate and reconnect. A simple “I’m sorry” or a gentle joke can shift the tone—and it lands.

✅ Fondness & Admiration
There’s a foundation of mutual respect. You speak kindly of each other, both in private and in public.

✅ Positive Perspective
You give each other the benefit of the doubt. Instead of assuming the worst, you look for the good—and find it.

Relationships thrive on what’s going right. Let’s amplify that. 💬✨




Adelaiderelationshipcounsellor

02/05/2025

Creating a strong relationship is much like building a home. It starts with excitement and hope, but it also involves challenges that test your commitment. Like any well-built house, a healthy relationship demands time, effort, and continuous care. There will be times of hard work, difficult choices, and occasional setbacks.
The Gottman Sound Relationship House offers a guiding structure to help couples lay a solid emotional foundation—centered on trust, open communication, and deep connection.
Just as a house depends on a stable foundation, a thriving relationship relies on these essential pillars.

09/04/2025

Our practice is proud to have two dedicated counsellors:

💬 Kerry Johnson: A Relationship & Couples Counsellor, certified in the Gottman Method, to help couples reconnect and communicate more effectively.

Contact details: True Counselling
Email: truecounsellingsa@gmail.com
truecounselling.com.au

💬 Helen Birch: A compassionate counsellor who works with clients of all ages, with a special focus on anxiety, panic, and stress, offering a safe space to feel heard and supported.

For more information and bookings, please call Helen directly on (08) 7184 0737
Email: helen@designedtoflourish.com.au
designedtoflourish.com.au

If you're struggling in your relationship—or within yourself—we’re here to help. 🤍

We’re here to support your mental and emotional wellbeing—no matter where you're at.

11/02/2025

Love notes don't have to be grand gestures- sometimes, the smallest surprises create the biggest smiles. Whether its a heartfelt message in a coffee mug, a sticky note on the car dashboard, or a sweet reminder slipped into a favourite book, these little acts of love help strengthen relationships everyday.

Where will you hide yours?💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

11/02/2025

09/02/2025

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06/02/2025

The 7 Principles For Making Relationships Work
Sunday, March 23, 2025
10:00 AM 4:00 PM
True Counselling (map)
Strengthen your relationship with proven strategies from Dr. John Gottman’s The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.

This engaging, in-person workshop is designed to help couples at any stage build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship—without having to share personal details in a group setting. Led by an experienced relationship counsellor, this workshop offers practical tools to help you:

✔️ Improve communication and manage conflict effectively
✔️ Strengthen friendship, admiration, and emotional connection
✔️ Enhance romance and intimacy
✔️ Gain long-term strategies to maintain a happy, lasting relationship

Why book this workshop?
💡 Practical, research-backed tools you can apply immediately

🛑 No pressure to share personal issues—learn privately as a couple
👩‍🏫 Expert guidance from a qualified relationship counsellor
🤝 Interactive activities to deepen your bond
💰 Exceptional value—total program worth over $1600

🔎 A perfect introduction to The Gottman Method—ideal for couples considering therapy or wanting a guided approach to relationship enrichment.

Who should attend?
Whether you're dating, newly married or have been together for decades, this workshop is for couples who want to invest in their relationship and navigate challenges with confidence.

Investment: $540 per couple

📍 Location: True Counselling at Adelaide Family Chiropractic, 11 Solace Drive, Morphett Vale SA
📅 There will be multiple dates throughout 2025 (Minimum 2 couples per workshop)

A platter lunch is provided. Dietary needs can be catered for.

Note: If minimum attendance isn’t met, we’ll reschedule or discuss alternatives, including a refund.

22/01/2025

Unaddressed issues, no matter how small, can build up over time and create significant problems in a relationship. When feelings and concerns are suppressed, they can fester, leading to resentment, misunderstandings or emotional distance. It's essential to acknowledge and communicate about these "little things" early on in a constructive way. Open dialogue, active listening and mutual understanding are key to maintaining a healthy connection and preventing small issues from sn*******ng into larger conflicts.
Reach out if you would like to enhance your relationship via email or call me on 0466 133 798