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How My Couples Therapy Can Help?
I am a qualified marriage therapist providing relationship counselling and courses both online and on the Gold Coast.
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What to Expect from my Couples Therapy?
When you begin couples therapy, expect a safe, supportive environment where both partners are heard. Feeling comfortable is important, that’s why I run a free Intro to Counselling session to get a basic understanding of where you’re at to help confirm whether I’m the best fit for you.
I offer in-person sessions at my Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast clinic, and work with many couples from across the Gold Coast, including Burleigh, Robina and Mudgeeraba, and beyond. I also work with couples from every state and territory in Australia, and overseas through couples therapy online, which is available and just as effective.
Whether you're pursuing marriage counselling, relationship counselling, or navigating specific challenges, my sessions are judgement-free and focus on actionable changes. You’ll finally feel hopeful about your relationship with practical tools to make real change.
How is my Relationship Counselling Different?
You’ll experience the difference in my counselling practice before you even step into the room.
My tailored Pre-Counselling Assessment gives me a clear snapshot of your relationship’s strengths and pressure points from the start, saving you time and money in the process. This personalised intake means we don’t waste sessions guessing what’s going on. Instead, we hit the ground running with clarity, direction, and a focus on what matters most to you. Whether it’s communication breakdown, emotional disconnection, or trust issues, we use this assessment to fast-track real insight and lasting momentum.
Whether you're booking marriage counselling online or attending in person, you can expect a practical, straight-shooting approach, delivered with genuine care and compassion. We go beyond talk therapy, equipping couples with easy-to-understand tools and proven strategies that you can use right away. No fluff, no lectures, just honest conversations that bring clarity, hope, and direction. The goal? To help you both feel seen, understood, and empowered to make real, lasting change. Because I believe every couple deserves more than just survival. You deserve connection, teamwork, and a marriage that actually feels good to be in.
Consultations can include, but aren’t limited to:
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Emotional reconnection techniques
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Conflict resolution strategies
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Tools for rebuilding broken trust
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Communication skill-building
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Support for navigating infidelity recovery
I also offer couples therapy online for interstate or remote clients, without sacrificing the depth and quality of the session.
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Is Zoom just as effective as In-Person Counselling?In most cases, my clients have found zoom to be better that in-person. People are more relaxed in the privacy of their own home, this helps them relax and open up more; as a result they achieve better results. Zoom is also more convenient. It saves you spending additional dollars on babysitting, fuel and parking costs. Not mention the time saved in travel.
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How Many Sessions Do We Need?That depends on the results of your pre-counselling assessment, the issues you're facing and how long you've been struggling. Usually after the first session I will provide a roadmap of where we're headed via email. My goal is not to keep you in counselling and there's no commitment to any number of sessions. Just book one at a time. If you're interested in pre-marriage counselling, most couples need between 3 and 5 sessions. Once your results are in you will be told how many sessions are recommended. There is no obligation to commit to any number of sessions.
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What Happens in the Sessions?In first session we'll discuss why you've sought counselling and what your goals are. You'll receive a brief overview of your assessment results and you'll be given tools and strategies (homework) to apply to your relationship right away. Each session is one hour long with 50 allocated to counselling and 10 minutes to my professional note taking.
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What's the Cost?All the fees are listed on the Register Page. Session start at $120 online or $150 in person (at my Gold Coast office). Payment is required at the time of booking. The cost to complete the Pre-Counselling Assessment is $46 per couple. Payment is made when you access the online portal to complete the assessment. The first person to login makes payment for both of you.
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What's the Pre-Counselling Assessment About?This is a thorough multi choice quiz that both partners complete independently. It covers a broad range of dynamics and is tailored to your unique circumstances. After registering for counselling you'll both receive an email from Prepare Enrich - the assessment provider - click the link in the email to access the online portal and complete your quiz. It will take you about 40 minutes to do so. Your results are compared and contrasted highlighting the strengths and weaker areas of your relationship. This information is used to form the basis of the counselling program.
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What's Your Availability Like?I work business hours Monday to Friday. Three days a week the latest session is held at 7:30pm (AEST), that's 8:30pm for people on the East Coast outside of Queensland during daylight saving. Saturday morning and afternoon. Sunday afternoon. Usually evenings are booked up a week or two in advance. Generally you can book a business hours spot the week before or the week of your desired appointment time.
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What if My Partner Isn't Ready for Counselling?I recommend two options: Purchase The Best Married Life - Essentials Course and complete this short course together - it's basically a couple of counselling sessions rolled into an online course. Or, Start the counselling process without your partner. Don't waste any more time. You make some change alone to improve your relationship. Hopefully your partner will join you once they see the change. NB: If attending alone, you only need to complete the free, brief individual pre-counselling assessment.
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What's the Process?Step 1 - Complete the registration form Step 2 - You'll receive an email with access to your pre-counselling assessment Step 3 - Once your completed questionnaire is processed you receive another email containing a link to book your sessions. Payment is made at the time of booking. Once you make a booking, you'll receive an email with a zoom link and calendar invite. After the first session you'll receive an email with an outline (plan) on where the counselling journey will go, based on the results of your pre-counselling assessment and the first session. If you're attending counselling as an individual, you don't need to complete the pre-counselling assessment - just book a session.
Mark is excellent and we have gotten so much out of our sessions so far. Mark is empathetic, intuitive and so astute. He seems to hit the nail on the head every time and always gives us practical advice and feedback, without being condescending. We have genuinely seen instant results, with a significant improvement in our ability to communicate and show affection, as he gave us simple, practical advice to implement straight away.
For anyone wanting to improve any aspects of their marriage, we cannot recommend Mark enough and are so grateful to have taken this step.
Rhiannon and Adam
