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Couples Therapy Melbourne is a private practice in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. We provide specialised counselling for individuals and couples.

19/11/2025

Micro-Cheating: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and How to Talk About It

Micro-cheating involves small, seemingly minor behaviours that indicate emotional or romantic interest outside the primary relationship. Examples may include flirting over text or social media, hiding interactions with someone, or emotionally prioritising someone else over your partner. While these actions may not constitute a full affair, they can still damage trust and intimacy.

Even subtle forms of micro-cheating can evoke feelings of betrayal, insecurity, and emotional distance. The pain often comes from a perceived breach of emotional loyalty, leaving partners questioning the strength and security of the relationship.

How to Talk About It
👉 Choose the Right Moment: Approach the conversation calmly and privately, avoiding heated or accusatory language.
👉 Use “I” Statements: Express how the behaviour makes you feel, e.g., “I feel hurt when I see…” rather than blaming your partner.
👉 Listen Actively: Allow your partner to explain their perspective without interrupting or judging.
👉 Set Boundaries Together: Discuss what behaviours feel acceptable and unacceptable in your relationship, creating clear mutual expectations.

If micro-cheating is causing tension or hurt in your relationship, Couples Therapy Melbourne can help. Our experienced therapists provide guidance, support, and tools to rebuild trust and strengthen your connection.

📞 Contact us today to take the first step toward a more secure and fulfilling relationship.

11/11/2025

Every relationship needs support and that’s okay! Just like you’d see a doctor for your physical health, a couples counsellor helps keep your relationship strong and thriving.

Why couples therapy?
✔️ Improves communication
✔️ Helps resolve conflicts constructively
✔️ Strengthens emotional & physical intimacy
✔️ Provides tools for long-term success

You don’t have to wait for a crisis, counselling is for every couple who wants to build a deeper, healthier connection.

Ready to invest in your relationship? Our expert therapists are here to guide you. Book a session today!

05/11/2025

Why Individual Relationship Counselling Can Help

Strong, healthy relationships require ongoing effort and attention. While couples often seek therapy together, individual relationship counselling can be an incredibly valuable tool for nurturing your connection and enhancing your partnership.

Why Seek Individual Relationship Counselling?

💙 Self-Reflection and Awareness
Individual counselling allows you to explore your own beliefs, patterns, and emotional responses that may affect your relationship. Understanding yourself better can help you approach conflicts and interactions more consciously.

💙 Managing Past Experiences
Sometimes unresolved issues or past traumas influence how we relate to our partner. Individual therapy provides a safe space to process these experiences and prevent them from negatively impacting your relationship.

💙 Improving Communication Skills
Working one-on-one with a therapist can help you develop effective communication strategies, manage difficult conversations, and express your needs clearly and compassionately.

💙 Enhancing Emotional Regulation
Individual counselling can teach tools for managing stress, anger, or anxiety, which in turn improves your ability to respond to your partner in supportive and constructive ways.

If you want to strengthen your relationship by first understanding yourself and your patterns, individual relationship counselling can be a powerful first step.

📞 Couples Therapy Melbourne offers expert guidance to help you grow individually and as a couple. Contact us today to explore how counselling can support your connection and create a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.

27/10/2025

Why Do We Keep Having the Same Fight?

It’s a frustrating experience many couples face... having the same argument over and over again, often leaving both partners feeling unheard, resentful, or stuck. Understanding why these recurring conflicts happen is the first step toward breaking the cycle and fostering a healthier, more connected relationship.

Here's Why Conflicts Repeat:

💥 Underlying Issues Aren’t Resolved
Often, recurring arguments are a symptom of deeper issues that remain unaddressed. Surface-level resolutions may temporarily ease tension, but the root cause continues to trigger conflict.

💥 Communication Patterns
Negative communication habits, such as interrupting, blaming, or withdrawing, can prevent issues from being fully resolved. Partners may feel unheard or defensive, which keeps the argument alive.

💥 Emotional Triggers
Past experiences, insecurities, or unresolved feelings can act as triggers, causing disproportionate reactions that fuel repeated conflicts.

💥 Different Conflict Styles
Each partner may have a distinct way of handling disagreements, some may avoid conflict, while others confront it head-on. These mismatched approaches can perpetuate recurring fights.

If you and your partner find yourselves stuck in the same arguments, Couples Therapy Melbourne can help. Our experienced therapists guide couples toward understanding, communication, and lasting change.

📞 Contact us today to take the first step toward breaking the cycle and strengthening your relationship.

22/10/2025

You don’t have to be on the edge of breaking up to start therapy. Sometimes, the strongest thing you can do for your relationship is ask for support before things get too heavy.

At Couples Therapy Melbourne, we help couples just like you:

✔ Strengthen communication
✔ Rebuild connection
✔ Navigate life changes
✔ Heal from past hurt

Whether you’re stuck, struggling, or simply wanting more from your relationship, therapy can help you move forward — together.

📅 Book your first session today.

14/10/2025

How to Talk to Your Partner About Couples Therapy 🗣️

Starting the conversation about couples therapy can feel daunting, but taking this step can be one of the most powerful ways to strengthen your relationship. Open communication is key to approaching the topic in a way that feels safe, respectful, and collaborative.

Here are some strategies to help you talk to your partner about seeking therapy, and how couples therapy can support your relationship:

1️⃣ Choose the Right Moment
Timing is important. Pick a calm, private moment where you and your partner can talk without distractions or heightened emotions. Avoid bringing up therapy during or immediately after a conflict.

2️⃣ Use “I” Statements
Frame the conversation around your feelings and needs rather than assigning blame. For example, say “I feel like we could benefit from some extra support to improve our communication” instead of “You always cause problems in our relationship.”

3️⃣ Emphasise Teamwork
Highlight that couples therapy is about working together, not fixing one person. It’s an opportunity to strengthen your bond, understand each other better, and create a healthier dynamic.

4️⃣ Address Concerns
Your partner may have concerns or fears about therapy. Listen empathetically, provide reassurance, and explain that therapy is a safe, confidential space where both partners can feel heard and supported.

5️⃣ Focus on Benefits
Share how therapy can help: improving communication, resolving conflicts, rebuilding trust, and enhancing emotional and physical intimacy. Make it clear that seeking support is a proactive step, not a sign of failure.

If you’re ready to take the step toward a stronger, healthier relationship, Couples Therapy Melbourne can help. Our experienced therapists provide a safe, supportive space for you and your partner to navigate challenges, improve connection, and create lasting positive change.
📞 Contact us today to start your journey together.

08/10/2025

Worried You Don’t Have Time to Work on Your Relationship?

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy for couples to feel like there’s never enough time to focus on their relationship. Between work commitments, family responsibilities, social obligations, and personal pursuits, nurturing your connection can quickly become a lower priority.

Yet, investing even a small amount of time in your relationship can have profound benefits for both partners and the overall health of your partnership.

Couples therapy is designed to fit into busy schedules while providing maximum benefit. Therapy sessions provide a structured space to communicate openly, resolve conflicts efficiently, and rebuild intimacy.

If you’re worried that life’s demands are leaving your relationship on the backburner, Couples Therapy Melbourne can help.

Our experienced therapists work with couples to strengthen connection, improve communication, and find time for what truly matters, your relationship.

📞 Contact us today to take the first step toward a healthier, happier partnership.

30/09/2025

When Communication Breaks Down 🧨

Do you feel like you’re having the same argument over and over?

Often, couples aren’t fighting about what they think, they’re struggling with how they talk to each other.

Learning to communicate with empathy and clarity can transform your relationship. It’s not about “winning” an argument, it’s about understanding each other.

💬 Let’s rebuild your connection. Couples Therapy Melbourne is here to help.
📞 Speak to our friendly reception staff on 1300 784 184 for more information.

24/09/2025

Conflict Isn’t the Enemy, Silence Is

Many couples think a healthy relationship means never arguing... but in reality, avoiding all conflict often leads to resentment and emotional distance.

The goal isn’t to never disagree, it’s to handle disagreements in ways that strengthen, not weaken, your connection.

If you and your partner are stuck in a pattern of silence or avoidance, therapy can help you find your voice and truly hear each other again.

💬 Ready to talk? Book a session at Couples Therapy Melbourne.
🌐 https://couplestherapymelbourne.com.au/

16/09/2025

The Power of Small Gestures

Love isn’t built on grand romantic gestures, it’s built on consistent, everyday moments of care.

🌟 Checking in on each other’s day
🌟 Offering a cup of tea without being asked
🌟 A quick hug before leaving for work

These small acts create the emotional safety that helps relationships thrive. What’s one small thing you could do for your partner today?

💬 We help couples rediscover connection through simple, meaningful changes.

📞 Speak to our friendly reception staff on 1300 784 184 for more information.

10/09/2025

Big Life Changes Can Test Even Strong Relationships 💕

Parenthood. Career moves. Relocation. Retirement.
Even positive life changes can feel stressful and overwhelming.

These moments don’t have to push you apart, they can also bring you closer, if you navigate them together.

If you and your partner are adjusting to a big shift, remember: open conversations and mutual support are key. And if you need guidance, we’re here to help.

💬 Find out how we can support you at Couples Therapy Melbourne.
📞 Speak to our friendly reception staff on 1300 784 184 for more information.

02/09/2025

Feeling like your relationship is hitting a rough patch?

It might be time to consider seeking support from a couples therapist.

Here are some signs that indicate you might benefit from couples therapy:

💥 Communication breakdowns: If you find yourselves arguing frequently, unable to listen to each other's perspectives, or feeling misunderstood.

💥 Unresolved conflicts: When conflicts keep resurfacing, and you're unable to find resolution on important issues.

💥 Lack of intimacy: If you're feeling disconnected from your partner, experiencing a decline in affection or intimacy, or struggling to rekindle the spark in your relationship.

💥 Major life transitions: Whether it's marriage, parenthood, career changes, or relocation, significant life changes can strain even the strongest relationships.

💥 Contemplating separation or divorce: If you or your partner are considering ending the relationship, couples therapy can provide a safe space to explore your feelings and options.

A trained professional can provide guidance, tools, and strategies to help you navigate these challenges and strengthen your bond. Don't wait until it's too late, take the first step towards a happier, healthier relationship today.

Contact Couples Therapy Melbourne to schedule a consultation and start your journey towards greater intimacy and connection.

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Melbourne, VIC
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Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 7pm

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http://couplestherapymelbourne.com.au/

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