Couples therapy in Bundoora
Couples therapy in Bundoora
You may still care deeply about each other and find that conversations keep ending in frustration. Perhaps you feel more like housemates than partners, are struggling to rebuild trust, or are unsure what you want your relationship to look like next. You do not need to have all the answers before asking for support.
At RM Therapy, couples counselling offers time to understand what is happening between you, talk about difficult experiences and consider changes that matter to each person. We work with your circumstances and goals, whether you want to reconnect, address a particular difficulty or make thoughtful decisions about your future.
Appointments are available at our Bundoora clinic and through telehealth, subject to suitability and availability. A standard couples session is 60 minutes. The current total fee is $214.50 including GST.
Support for the relationship you are in
- Recurring arguments, misunderstandings or conversations that go nowhere.
- Emotional distance, loneliness or difficulty making time for each other.
- Hurt, broken agreements, infidelity or questions about rebuilding trust.
- Parenting differences, caring responsibilities or the pressures of family life.
- Changes involving work, health, grief, money or other life transitions.
- Differences in affection, intimacy, priorities or expectations.
- Uncertainty about staying together or preparing for a respectful separation, where joint work is appropriate.
Getting started
What to expect when you get started
First, tell us that you are seeking couples counselling. Our team will explain the appointment options and cost, and check what is needed before a session is confirmed. You can ask about the process without sharing your full relationship history with reception.
Before joint work begins, we consider each person’s willingness to attend and whether counselling together is appropriate. Private conversations with each person may form part of that assessment. We also explain consent, confidentiality and its limits, and how information shared individually will be handled.
Early sessions focus on understanding your concerns, your relationship history and what each person hopes to gain. Together, you and your counsellor agree on a starting point. Later work may involve reflecting on recent interactions, practising a different way to discuss an issue and reviewing whether the approach is helping. The pace and number of sessions depend on your needs; a fixed course is not required.
our fees
Fees referrals and your next step
Couples counselling is a private service. A 60-minute session currently costs $214.50 including GST. You do not need a GP referral to attend privately. We explain cancellation terms and any agreed additional charges before you begin.
A Mental Health Treatment Plan does not automatically cover couples counselling. Individual Medicare-funded mental health treatment is a separate service with its own eligibility requirements. Please ask our team about the service and fee that apply to your appointment before booking.
Request a couples appointment online or call 03 7046 4767. We will help you understand the next step, including any intake or suitability checks before confirming a joint session.
Our people
When individual support comes first
Our Purpose
How we work
Understand the pattern behind the argument
An argument about the dishes can carry concerns about fairness, feeling appreciated or being able to rely on each other. One person may want to keep talking while the other needs space. Over time, the way a disagreement unfolds can become as painful as the issue that started it.
In sessions, we can slow these moments down. We explore what each person notices, what they feel and need, and how their responses affect the conversation. Depending on your goals, the work may include practising clearer requests, listening without preparing a defence, recognising when a pause is needed and returning to unfinished conversations.
We also pay attention to strengths: the things you value about one another, ways you have managed difficult periods and what has helped you feel connected. Sessions should leave room for your relationship as a whole, rather than only its problems.
Working through trust and difficult decisions
When trust has been damaged, each person may need something different from counselling. One may be looking for reassurance, while the other feels overwhelmed by repeated questions. We make room to talk about the impact, the choices involved and what accountability and boundaries mean in your situation.
Therapy does not require you to forgive, reconcile or stay together. It also cannot guarantee that a relationship will continue. The aim is to help you understand your experiences and options, so that your decisions are informed and your boundaries are respected. Where needs differ or joint work is unsuitable, we can discuss individual support or other services.
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