Brisbane Couples Counselling

07/10/2025

Whether you're a Swiftie or not, one thing that stands out from this relationship is how they uplift and accept each other. As Taylor hints in Opalite, they created their own sunshine, and now they're thriving together. I love it! That's why I'm passionate about helping singles find their ideal match. Let me guide you in recognising what a healthy, loving relationship looks like, so you can find your Travis and Taylor connection. Check out my website for more info!

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04/10/2025

Can I just say... I don’t think a 20 year relationship ending is a “failure”. It’s heavy, grief-filled and complicated, but I don’t think it’s a failure. We can never know the full details or picture of any relationship, but I think that when you have been together that long, there will inevitably be highs and lows, and sometimes you can amicably separate with acknowledgement and love of the time you have had together. I know that’s not always possible, but I just wanted to put the idea out there that they haven’t failed; their love simply evolves into something new.

29/09/2025

Sharing this goodie again! Did you know I also support individuals who want to work on finding a healthy relationship? It’s an empowering process to figure out what kind of relationship you want and what to look for when dating! I have availability on Wednesdays in October if you’re interested to hear more :) www.brisbanecouplescounselling.com

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29/09/2025

I have some space opening on Wednesdays in October for individual clients! If you're going through a break up and want some support OR you're single and wanting to find out how to have a healthy relationship, I'm your gal! Take a look at my calendar - I have both in person (Paddington) and Telehealth options available!

Offering marriage therapy, couples counselling & pre-marriage sessions in Brisbane. View services and pricing here.

27/09/2025

About a month ago, I got married! It was such a joyous experience. We had a choir, a jumping castle and bag pipers in a family backyard. It was weird and eclectic and us! I loved reflecting, writing vows and thinking about what I wanted to say in my speech. But it was WAY harder to get my feelings on the page than I thought.

How could I possibly convey everything | felt for my husband, our life together, our family, our community? It was super daunting. So l've started putting together a guide on how to write vows and write your wedding speech! It's going to be in the freebies section of my website soon! Comment below if you'd like to receive a copy!

15/09/2025

Have you heard of
Flooding? Or fight / flight / freeze? Dan Siegel calls it flipping your lid. I wish every couple knew about this!!! It's when we are in argument or experiencing a trigger of some kind, and our heart rates go up to 100bpm or more. Our breathing changes, cortisol and adrenaline start to pump through our system. HERE'S THE KICKER: the front part of our brain then start to go offline. That's the part that's responsible for logical, reasonable conversation. We then go back into the limbic part of brain where all we can think about is getting away, lashing out, or shutting down. At this point, we need at least 20 minutes for our bodies to calm down and for the front part of our brain to come back online. But what do most people do? Push through! Then we do a lot of damage by lashing out or not responding. So what do we do? 1) Notice when flooding is happening for you and 2) As the Gottmans call it - develop a ritualised break for flooding or self soothing. In other words, find a code word you can say when you're feeling flooded, both of you honour as sacred that that means you're pausing the argument and come back to it later. IT'S A GAME CHANGER!!
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14/09/2025

I’m genuinely super excited for this little app I’ve created!! Have a peak at it below. It’s the guide I wish I had when I’ve gone through break ups in the past. It’s a collection of all the resources I’ve come to love, and recommend to any client going through a break up. It’s got resources for when you’re ready to date again.

I feel so strongly and passionately about people really knowing how to grieve their losses, and to find relationships that feel wonderful and healthy and just right for them.

All of these resources are in one place! If you know of anyone going through a break up, share this link with them. I’ve made it free!! https://www.brisbanecouplescounselling.com/freebies

13/09/2025

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13/09/2025

Going through a break-up? You don't have to navigate this alone. While I love working with couples, I'm also passionate about supporting those going through relationship loss. This can be a truly transformative time with the right guidance. 💕 Get my free break-up support guide here- https://www.brisbanecouplescounselling.com/freebies "

19/06/2025

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if a close friendship might be crossing a line: you’re not alone.

Here are some self reflective questions (inspired by the work of Shirley Glass) you might gently explore:

💭 Am I attracted to this person?

💭 Do I talk about my partner or my s*x life with them?

💭 Is it easier to confide in them than in my partner?

💭 Do I feel a little thrill when they message me or a sense of guilt?

💭 Do I hide our interactions from my partner, or minimise how close we are?

💭 If my partner had the same kind of friendship, how would I feel?

💭 What parts of myself feel most seen or alive when I’m with this person?

💭What do I believe this friend understands about me that my partner doesn’t?

💭Who benefits most from this closeness: me, the friend, or my partner?

💭Would I feel proud or ashamed if my partner read every message between us?

💭What part of me is being nourished by this friendship that I’m unwilling or afraid to bring into my current relationship?

💭What would happen if my partner joined a conversation between us, would I act or speak differently?

These aren’t questions to judge yourself with but rather invitations to notice.

✨ Send me a message if you'd like to explore any of these questions together. You can book a session or a call by emailing info@brisbanecouplescounselling.com

18/06/2025

“I love my partner… but I’m not *in* love anymore.”

It’s a quiet ache so many carry.
There’s no big betrayal, no explosive fight… just a slow drifting apart.

You care about them.
You’re loyal.
You share a life.
But the attraction? The spark? The feeling that they *see* you? That part feels far away.

And it’s easy to assume the issue is physical.
But often, it runs much deeper.

🌀 Do I feel emotionally safe with them?
🌀 Do they have my back when life gets hard?
🌀 Can I fully be myself in this relationship?

When we stop feeling heard, valued, or emotionally supported, desire starts to fade, not because we’re broken, but because we’re protecting our hearts.

Love without connection starts to feel like loneliness in disguise.

If this is where you are, I want you to know, it’s okay to be here.

And it’s okay to want more.

Couples therapy can be a safe place to explore what’s really going on, beyond surface level “attraction” and start reconnecting in a way that actually feels good.

💛 You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Let’s explore what’s possible, together:
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Compassionate couples counselling in Brisbane. Get help with marriage, relationships & communication. Book your session today.

17/06/2025

✨Good morning from my dream job! ✨