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Couples & Family Counselling in Gladesville, Sydney

At iflow Psychology in Gladesville, we provide supportive, evidence-based counselling for couples and families who want to strengthen communication, deepen understanding, and improve relationships. Our registered psychologists work with partners, parents, carers, and families across Sydney and NSW to navigate conflict, life transitions, emotional disconnection, behavioural challenges, and complex family dynamics.​

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We provide couples counselling, relationship counselling, and separation counselling in Gladesville for adults, partners, and families across Sydney.

Relationship counselling in Gladesville

Relationship counselling supports partners experiencing ongoing tension, communication breakdown, emotional distance, trust concerns, or recurring conflict patterns. Therapy focuses on understanding interaction cycles, improving emotional safety, and developing practical communication strategies that allow both people to feel heard and understood. Some couples attend to strengthen an already stable relationship, while others seek help during periods of stress such as parenting pressures, work demands, or major life transitions. The aim is not to assign blame, but to clarify needs, rebuild connection, and create healthier ways of relating that can continue outside the therapy room.

Separation and divorce counselling in Gladesville

Separation counselling helps individuals and families navigate the emotional and practical challenges of relationship breakdown. Sessions may support decision-making, managing strong emotions, planning respectful conversations, and developing cooperative co-parenting arrangements. Therapy also focuses on adjustment after separation, including helping children feel secure and reducing ongoing conflict between parents. Some people attend together, while others attend individually to process the change and prepare for next steps. The goal is to reduce distress, improve communication, and support a stable transition into the next stage of family life.

Many clients search for relationship counselling or separation counselling when facing communication breakdown, trust concerns, or decisions about the future of a relationship. Couples and family therapy addresses both relationship difficulties and separation-related challenges, including co-parenting, emotional adjustment, and rebuilding stability after change. Rather than treating these as separate services, therapy focuses on the underlying relationship patterns and supports healthier ways of relating moving forward.​

​We welcome clients from Gladesville, Ryde, Hunters Hill, Drummoyne, Balmain, Five Dock, Concord, Lane Cove, and across Sydney’s Inner West, with the option of secure telehealth sessions for clients throughout NSW.

How iflow Psychology can help

Healthy relationships are built on connection, communication, and emotional safety. Our psychologists support couples and families to:

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  • Navigate conflict and miscommunication

  • Strengthen attachment, trust, and emotional closeness

  • Support children and teens through behavioural or developmental concerns

  • Manage stressors affecting the family system

  • Adjust to transitions such as separation or relationship breakdown, including co-parenting and rebuilding communication

  • Improve resilience, empathy, and problem-solving

 

We tailor each intervention to your goals, cultural context, and family structure.

Our Couples & Family Services

The following pages provide additional detail about specific concerns within couples and family therapy.
 

Relationship and separation counselling are core parts of couples and family therapy at iflow Psychology.

<p class="font_8">Adolescent therapy at iflow Psychology typically includes:</p> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <ul class="font_8"> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Initial assessment:</strong> A structured intake to understand your teenager’s history, strengths, challenges, and goals.</p></li> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Evidence-based therapy sessions:</strong> Regular one-on-one sessions tailored to the young person’s needs.</p></li> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Family involvement where helpful:</strong> Parent or family sessions to support communication and problem-solving.</p></li> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Practical strategies:</strong> Skills and tools that can be used at school, home, and in social settings.</p></li> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Review and feedback:</strong> Periodic check-ins to monitor progress and adjust the treatment plan as needed.</p></li> </ul> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <p class="font_8">We work collaboratively with adolescents, parents, and other supports (e.g. GPs, schools) where appropriate and with consent.</p>

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<p class="font_8">Your psychologist will provide:</p> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <ul class="font_8"> <li><p class="font_8">A structured assessment of behavioural patterns</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Exploration of emotional, cognitive and situational triggers</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Identification of reward cycles maintaining the behaviour</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Evidence-based CBT, ACT, MI and emotion regulation strategies</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Practical skills for reducing urges and regaining control</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Tools for managing stress without relying on compulsive habits</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Strategies for rebuilding confidence, boundaries and self-regulation</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Optional partner/family involvement where helpful</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">A tailored plan for long-term behavioural stability</p></li> </ul>

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<h3 class="font_3">We provide:</h3> <p class="font_8"><br> • Medicare, WorkCover, and NDIS options<br> • Telehealth and in-person sessions<br> • Culturally inclusive and bilingual support<br> • Confidential, professional, and outcomes-focused therapy</p> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <h3 class="font_3">Family Support Services:</h3> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <p class="font_8">• Parenting education and support<br> • Crisis intervention for conflict, trauma, loss or domestic violence<br> • Family advocacy and help navigating schools or health systems<br> • Referral pathways to allied health, educators, and community services<br> • Case management and coordinated care</p> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <h3 class="font_3">Family Therapy Focus:</h3> <p class="font_8"><br> • Systems-based approach to family patterns<br> • Communication enhancement<br> • Collaborative problem-solving<br> • Identifying unhelpful cycles<br> • Conflict resolution and relationship repair<br> • Supporting individual growth within the family unit</p>

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<p class="font_8">Your psychologist may provide:</p> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <ul class="font_8"> <li><p class="font_8">A comprehensive assessment of gaming habits and triggers</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">A structured plan to reduce, manage, or balance gaming</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">CBT strategies for compulsive cycles and cravings</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Habit-building and time-management planning</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Motivational Interviewing (MI) to strengthen change readiness</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Emotion regulation and stress-management strategies</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Support with co-occurring issues (anxiety, low mood, social withdrawal)</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Optional family involvement to improve communication and routines</p></li> </ul>

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<p class="font_8">Your psychologist may use a combination of:</p> <p class="font_8"><br> • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)<br> • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)<br> • Self-compassion and mindfulness-based strategies<br> • Narrative and existential approaches<br> • Solution-focused counselling<br> • Psychoeducation on life stages and identity development<br> <br> Support is tailored to your individual situation and personal values.</p>

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<ul class="font_8"> <li><p class="font_8">Comprehensive assessment of digital habits and behavioural patterns</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Identification of emotional, cognitive and lifestyle triggers</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">CBT, ACT and behaviour-change strategies for impulse control</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Screen-time restructuring and habit-replacement planning</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Sleep and lifestyle interventions for digital balance</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Support for parents managing adolescent gaming or screen overuse</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Relapse-prevention strategies for high-risk periods</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">Optional family/couple sessions if conflict or communication issues are present</p></li> <li><p class="font_8">In-person or telehealth sessions across NSW</p></li> </ul>

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<p class="font_8">We start with an initial assessment to understand your current stress levels, triggers, coping strategies, and personal goals. From there, we develop a collaborative plan tailored to your circumstances.</p> <p class="font_8">Therapy may include:</p> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <ul class="font_8"> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Assessment and formulation</strong> – mapping key stress triggers (work, family, health, finances, study) and how they affect your mood, body, and behaviour</p></li> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)</strong> – identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs that fuel stress and worry</p></li> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Acceptance &amp; Commitment Therapy (ACT)</strong> – building psychological flexibility, clarifying values, and supporting actions that align with what matters most to you</p></li> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Mindfulness and relaxation strategies</strong> – such as breathing exercises, meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation to calm the nervous system</p></li> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Lifestyle and routine support</strong> – sleep, exercise, nutrition, time-management, and boundary-setting to create sustainable change</p></li> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Compassion-focused strategies</strong> – reducing self-criticism and cultivating a more balanced, supportive inner voice</p></li> <li><p class="font_8"><strong>Relapse prevention and maintenance</strong> – planning for high-stress periods and consolidating skills for long-term resilience</p></li> </ul> <p class="font_8"><br></p> <p class="font_8">Therapy is paced to suit you and can be short-term or longer-term depending on your needs and goals.</p>

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What to Expect from Couples & Family Support

Working with a psychologist can help clarify patterns within relationships and family systems, and support healthier ways of relating.

 

Sessions may include:

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  • A structured exploration of each person’s concerns and hopes

  • Skills building for communication, emotional regulation, and connection

  • Evidence-based interventions tailored to the couple or family

  • Collaborative sessions with individual, couple, or family-group time

  • Practical strategies to strengthen understanding and support change

 

Our approach is warm, culturally inclusive, and grounded in research and clinical experience.

Fees, Rebates & Funding

​Couples and family counselling is privately billed. Medicare rebates apply only when sessions meet clinical criteria under a Mental Health Treatment Plan. We will discuss fees, payment options, and rebate pathways before you begin.

Why choose iflow Psychology

  • Local psychologists supporting Gladesville and the Inner West since 2015.

  • Culturally inclusive and neuro-affirming practice.

  • Flexible session options: in-person, telehealth, and phone support.

  • Clear, evidence-based approaches tailored to couples and families.

  • Confidential, respectful care for every stage of life.

FAQs – Couples & Family Counselling in Gladesville

Is counselling confidential when multiple people attend?

Yes. Confidentiality applies to all participants within the limits of Australian law. Your psychologist will explain how information shared in joint sessions and individual discussions is managed to ensure clarity and fairness.

How many sessions do couples or families usually need?

Most couples and families benefit from attending several sessions over a number of weeks. The number depends on the complexity of the concerns, readiness for change, and the goals identified in therapy.

What should we expect in the first session?

Your psychologist will discuss your goals, understand the history of the relationship or family dynamics, outline how sessions will be structured, and work with you to identify the most important areas to address.

Do we need a GP referral for couples or family counselling?

No referral is required. However, some aspects of family-focused therapy may be eligible for Medicare rebates when linked to a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. Couples counselling is generally privately funded.

Is online (telehealth) couples or family therapy effective?

Yes. Telehealth sessions can be effective for communication-focused work and may be helpful when partners or family members are in different locations or have busy schedules. Telehealth is available statewide across NSW.

Are children involved in couples counselling?

No. Couples counselling focuses solely on the adult relationship. Children may be involved in family therapy sessions if the goals relate to parenting or family functioning.

Can we attend if we are separated or co-parenting?

Yes. Many separated parents attend therapy to strengthen co-parenting communication, reduce conflict, and develop consistent routines that support their children’s wellbeing.

What issues can couples and family counselling support?

Couples and family counselling can support communication difficulties, conflict, parenting challenges, trust issues, blended family transitions, separation-related stress, emotional or behavioural concerns in children, and the impact of mental health or life changes on relationships.

Can counselling help if one person is unsure about attending?

Yes. It’s common for one partner or family member to feel hesitant. Therapy can still begin with the person who is ready, helping to clarify concerns, build insight, and prepare for joint sessions later if appropriate.

Do both partners or all family members need to attend every session?

Not always. Therapists commonly meet with the couple or family together, but there may also be individual or parent-only sessions depending on the goals, age of children, and clinical needs.

How do I know whether to book as a couple, a family, or individually?

If the main concern is within the couple relationship, couples counselling is generally appropriate. If challenges involve children, parenting dynamics, or extended family patterns, family therapy may be more suitable. If you’re unsure, our team can guide you to the most appropriate option.

What is the difference between couples counselling and family therapy?

Couples counselling focuses on the relationship between partners, while family therapy involves the wider family system. Both approaches aim to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships, but the structure and goals differ based on who is attending sessions.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Book your appointment online, or contact our support team for guidance.

 

 

If you are experiencing a crisis, please visit our Crisis Support page for immediate assistance.

Find us in Gladesville

iflow Psychology
Suite 2, 260–274 Victoria Road, Gladesville NSW 2111
Near the Guitar Factory, with free and timed parking nearby.

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We provide couples and family counselling to clients in Gladesville, Ryde, Hunters Hill, Drummoyne, Balmain, Five Dock, Concord, Lane Cove, and across Sydney’s Inner West. Telehealth appointments are available across NSW.

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