Brisbane Couples Counselling

12/04/2026

Today is my first day back in the office after 10 days of holidays! It’s also my very first day of in-person clients at my Paddington clinic on a Sunday, which feels like a really special milestone. 🌿

I’ve come back genuinely restored. We went away to a cabin for a few days, sat by the fire, read books, did puzzles, journaled, and just let my brain wander. It’s the first time in a really long time I’ve had that kind of proper downtime, and I’m so glad I took it. I feel ready and present and excited to be back with my clients.

I also read three books over the break. If you’re looking for your next read, here’s what I loved:

📖 The Angry Wives Club by Gabbie Stroud. If you’re in a book club, put this one on the list immediately. She writes people and relationships with such beauty and authenticity. The dialogue feels so real, and the discussions it would generate around relationships would be fascinating.

📖 Flamingoes Aren’t Born Pink by Robin Bailey. I listened to this one as an audiobook and hearing it in her voice made it even more powerful. She captures raw grief so honestly and unflinchingly, and she articulates something I believe deeply in my work: grief doesn’t have an end stage. We don’t get over it. We learn to walk alongside it.

📖 So Thrilled For You by Holly Bourne. This one centres around a friendship group navigating very different life stages: infertility, new parenthood, and one woman who is childfree, fulfilled in her career, and genuinely happy with her life. The representation felt real and nuanced, and the dialogue is sharp and honest.
Three very different books, all with something meaningful to say about relationships, friendship, and the complexity of being human. 💛

Also, a quick heads up! Sunday appointments are now available in person at the Paddington clinic.

Head to www.brisbanecouplescounselling.com to take a look.

So happy to be back. 🌸

23/03/2026

If Sundays have felt like the right day for couples counselling but Telehealth just wasn’t quite clicking for you, I have good news.

From Sunday 12th April, I’m opening in-person appointments at my Paddington office on Sundays. Same 90-minute sessions, same fee of $290, just now with the option to actually be in the room together.

Why the change?

Couples kept telling me two things: that Sundays suit them better logistically, and that being physically present in a session feels different to a screen. More grounded. More like you’ve genuinely carved out time for each other. I listened, and here we are.

Telehealth isn’t going anywhere. If it works for you, keep booking it. But for couples who’ve been waiting for a weekend option that feels more intentional, this is for you.

Available Sunday time slots from 12th April:

11:00am to 12:30pm

12:45pm to 2:15pm

2:30pm to 4:00pm

4:15pm to 5:45pm

Spots are limited to four sessions per Sunday, so if you’ve been on the fence about starting couples counselling, or you’re an existing client looking to shift your regular time, now is a good moment to lock something in.

Book directly through the link below, or reach out if you’d like to chat first.

Book your Sunday session —>

https://clientportal.zandahealth.com/clientportal/brisbanecouplescounselling?_gl=1*pjqcq7*_gcl_au*ODY5MjA3NzU4LjE3NDU4MDcyMTMuNTU2NTE1MjQwLjE3NDU5OTk1OTUuMTc0NTk5OTU5Ng

23/03/2026

Team Meeting with my WFH colleagues - Item 1, “Sharing food is good for team culture.”

18/03/2026

Some conversations I wish we had before getting a dog!

You’ve been talking about it for months. Maybe one of you has been sending the other reels of golden retrievers and cavoodles at 11pm. Maybe you’ve even done a sneaky scroll through rescue pages together on the couch. Getting a dog as a couple feels exciting, and maybe even like the logical next...

11/03/2026

09/03/2026

I spoke to Refinery29 about communicating on affection, s*x and intimacy!

Wanting to add something new to the bedroom or looking to get intimate for the first time with a partner? Couples counseller Michelle Janssen recommends asking these 75 questions for a better relationship foundation.

03/03/2026

I spoke to Chattr about how to respond if you find photos of an ex, or something that makes you uncomfortable, on your partner's phone or elsewhere. I think HOW the conversation is approached matters as well as context. What do you think?

A couples therapist has weighed in on Scott and Gia's MAFS photo drama, and addressed whether partners should delete old photos of their ex.

24/02/2026

I may have become a little TOO excited that Brisbane Couples Counselling now appears on Google Maps 🤣🤣🤣

10/02/2026

One Year of Brisbane Couples Counselling 🎉

I can hardly believe it’s been a year since I started Brisbane Couples Counselling. What began as one day a week has grown into full time work that I feel incredibly passionate about and grateful for.

Working out of The Work Well in Paddington has been such a beautiful experience. I’m so grateful to Johanna, Emily, Amelia, and all the reception and admin staff for being so supportive and welcoming from day one.

Huge thanks to Brooklyn Storme, my business coach, and John, my supervisor, for their ongoing guidance and support. And of course, the Gottman community here in Australia.

Most of all, I’m inspired every single day by the couples and individuals I work with. Your willingness to show up, be vulnerable, and move from disconnection to connection is what makes this work so meaningful.

I’m currently seeing clients in person at Paddington on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (11:30am-8:45pm), and offering telehealth on Sundays.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to expand beyond clinical work to do more group education and workshops. I’m particularly passionate about working with singles and people navigating breakups, because healthy relationships start with knowing what to look for and what a good relationship requires. I’m also keen to work with young people (16-24) around relationship health and domestic violence prevention, as this age group faces the highest risk.

I believe wholeheartedly that couples therapy is healthcare and preventative healthcare at that. Good relationships have a ripple effect on every aspect of our lives, so investing in making yours a good one matters.

Here’s to year two! 💛

Www.brisbanecouplescounselling.com

27/01/2026

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23/01/2026

This is my most popular blog post! And it makes sense why. I think we can all struggle with defensiveness. It's hard to hear feedback, particularly when we feel attacked or blamed. The good news is there's a way to communicate so defensiveness is less likely, and no one feels attacked. Have a read of the blog to find out more - or shoot me through an email at info@brisbanecouplescounselling.com. All emails come directly through to me :)

If you’ve ever tried to talk to your partner about an issue, only to have them get defensive, you know how frustrating it can be. But why does this happen? According to Drs. John and Julie Schwartz Gottman, defensiveness is one of the key “Four Horsemen” of relationship breakdowns, and it ofte...

23/01/2026

Hi All! With the first week back to school upon us, I've had a few cancellations as we all get back into the swing of things for the term!

Check out the following appointments online if you'd like to get in a bit sooner:

https://clientportal.zandahealth.com/clientportal/brisbanecouplescounselling?_gl=1*pjqcq7*_gcl_au*ODY5MjA3NzU4LjE3NDU4MDcyMTMuNTU2NTE1MjQwLjE3NDU5OTk1OTUuMTc0NTk5OTU5Ng