Relationship Counselling
Helping people move past issues or behaviours that may be present in their relationships.Like to know more
Relationship Counselling
Designed for couples, as the session will be focused on the relationship between the two people rather than the individuals in the relationship. These sessions are valuable in learning how to relate to each other and move past the blocks that may be preventing the relationship from developing. The difference that relationship counselling can make to children effected by the relationship can be invaluable to their growth and sense of self.
While couple counselling can concentrate on intimate relationships, these sessions are not necessarily restricted to you and your partner. Sessions can benefit any relationship between family members, friends and even work colleagues. Relationship counselling can also be a valuable process in helping minimise the issues between separated parents who have children in common. Often only one partner chooses to engage in counselling and gain the strategies to break the cycles of recurring negative patterns. In many cases, the reluctant partner then sees the results counselling is having on the relationship and decides to participate.
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In regards to relationships, Adelaide Discreet Counselling can assist you with but are not limited to:
- A lack of trust between the two partners.
- Aggressive and passive aggressive communications styles
- A feeling of disconnectedness from one’s partner.
- Conflicts about financial or career matters.
- Conflicts about children or family members
- Conflicts about gambling, addictions or other behaviours.
- Constant sarcasm
- Differences in sexual needs
- Domestic violence
- Family Law
- Frequent arguments or a repeated argument about the same issue.
- Personality, beliefs and value differences
- Religion
- Sexual infidelity of one or both partners
- Unfulfilled emotional needs: hurt, anger, neglect, disrespect.
Marriage Counselling
Our Marriage Counsellors are experienced in being able to give you a better understanding of your relationship issues to help you regain what you feel is missing from your marriage. We help clients overcome their issues and create better marriages.
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Some of the common problems as suggested by our clients:
- We have lost that loving feeling, or I love them but am not ‘in love with them” any more
- We are like flatmates rather than partners, friends but not lovers anymore
- We argue, complain about and criticise each other.
- My partner is controlling or verbally abusive and I can’t stand it any more
- My partner doesn’t show me any affection
- We have no love life
- My partner won’t take his/her share of the responsibilities
- My partner (or I) have had an affair
- We can’t agree on finances, child rearing, or where to go on holidays
- My partner has to have his or her own way all the time
- I have problems with my in-laws, or interfering parents
- My partner is not supportive of me at all
- My partner won’t listen to me
- I don’t remember the last time we spent any quality time together
- We have a blended family. How do we manage our stepchildren?
- I have no interest in sex any more
- Somehow, I have lost myself in my relationship
- We can go days without talking
In regards to your marriage, Adelaide Discr Counselling can help with but are not limited to:
- A feeling of disconnectedness from one’s partner.
- A lack of trust between the two partners.
- Aggressive and passive aggressive communications styles
- Conflicts about children or family members
- Conflicts about financial or career matters
- Conflicts about gambling, addictions or other behaviours
- Differences in sexual needs
- Domestic violence
- Family law
- Frequent arguments or a repeated argument about the same issue
- Personality, beliefs and value differences
- Sexual infidelity of one or both partners
- Unfulfilled emotional needs: hurt, anger, neglect, disrespect
Pre-Marriage Counselling
Pre-Marriage Counselling can improve your likelihood of a happy, successful, and long-lasting marriage. Couples who intend to get married can benefit from strengthening their relationship before the big day. Our counsellors have assisted numerous couples when their marriages are in trouble. In our experience, there are key areas where relationships break down after marriage. We offer a programme that bring awareness to these issues, giving you the best chance for a long, happy and successful marriage.
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Our 3-hour Pre-Marriage Counselling programme consists of:
First Session
Understand the types of conflict experienced by couples the damage they cause. How to communicate in an assertive way that will not cause discussions to escalate to an argument during the marriage.
Second Session
Assess personality profile and discuss how this differs from your partners. Discuss what is unfair in discussion when opinions differ. Discuss the language of love and respect to provide clarification of how to show these attitudes and emotions.
Third Session
Explore the many different communication barriers that smother respectful and loving relationships. For those who are looking forward to having children, we discuss the parenting styles and which are the most useful in ensuring the most positive outcomes. The best time to benefit from this programme is from one year prior to the wedding and again one year after.In relation to your upcoming marriage, Adelaide Discreet Counselling can help you with the guidance needed to plan for a happily married future.
About Us
We come to you
Adelaide Discreet Counselling was conceived by Emma Smith BSocSc and Patrick Smith BSW (Hons) after helping people address their challenges for over 25 years. Through experience, Emma and Patrick know that the hardest step for individuals when seeking counselling is entering the consulting rooms. Our practitioners are some of the best in Australia and they come to you specialising in many areas. Adelaide Discreet Counselling provide a service that reduces people’s anxiety by meeting them in their homes or in places where they feel safe.
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