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Couples therapy & relationship counselling on the Gold Coast

A calm, neutral space to be heard, understand each other again, and build the communication your relationship needs — whatever stage you’re at.

50-minute sessions · In person in Bundall or via telehealth.

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Every relationship hits hard patches

Recurring arguments, feeling distant, a loss of intimacy, or the same issues resurfacing again and again — these are common, and they’re workable. Couples therapy gives you and your partner a supportive, impartial space to slow things down, understand what’s really happening between you, and learn to respond to each other differently.

We see couples at every stage and length of relationship — whether you’re ironing out early issues, working through something serious, or simply want to reconnect. The most valuable thing you can do is address it early, before small cracks widen.

What we work on together

How couples therapy helps

Communicate more openly, and actually feel heard
Understand each other’s conflict and intimacy styles
Break repeating negative cycles
Rebuild trust, connection and emotional security
Navigate big transitions and decisions together
Feel like a team again

You don’t need to be in crisis to come. Addressing things sooner usually makes them easier to resolve.

A happy mature couple walking together outside their home — couples therapy and relationship counselling on the Gold Coast
A fair space for both of you

We don’t take sides — we help you move forward as a team

Our psychologists offer 50-minute sessions working with you and your partner together. Rather than taking sides, we help you both feel understood and give you practical tools to move forward as a team.

For ethical reasons, if one or both partners also want individual therapy, we recommend that’s provided by a separate psychologist so your couples and individual work stay distinct — we’ll help you arrange this.

Please note: couples therapy is not covered by Medicare. See our Fees & Rebates page for current session fees.
Sound familiar?

You might recognise some of these

Couples come to therapy at every stage — not only when things feel close to breaking. You might be:

Having the same argument on repeat
Feeling more like housemates than partners
Struggling to communicate without it escalating
Rebuilding trust after a betrayal or breach
Drifting apart or feeling unheard
Navigating parenting, money or in-law stress
Adjusting to a big change — a baby, a move, a new stage
Wondering whether to keep going, and wanting clarity

Wherever you are, couples therapy gives you a calm, neutral space to slow things down and understand each other again.

Your first session together

What to expect when you begin

In your first couples session, your psychologist will hear from both of you — what’s brought you in, how each of you sees things, and what you’d each like to be different. The aim isn’t to decide who’s right; it’s to understand the pattern you’re caught in and start to shift it.

From there you’ll work on practical communication and connection skills you can use straight away. Couples sessions are often a little longer than individual ones, and how many you’ll need depends on your goals — something you’ll shape together as you go.

Fees, rebates & getting started

Straightforward to begin — and more affordable than many expect

Investing in your relationship is worthwhile — and simple to arrange.

There’s no referral needed to start. You can book online in a couple of minutes or send an enquiry, and our team will help you find the right appointment and psychologist for what you’re facing.

Please note that Medicare rebates are not available for couples therapy — under a Mental Health Care Plan, rebates apply to individual sessions only. You’ll find our current couples therapy fees on our Fees & Rebates page. If you hold private health extras cover, you may be able to claim through that instead (you can’t claim both for the same session).

We see clients in person at our Bundall clinic — Upton Professional Suites, Level 1, 105 Upton Street — just minutes from Surfers Paradise, Southport, Broadbeach and Benowa, with easy parking on site. Prefer to meet from home? We also offer secure telehealth appointments right across Australia.

Common questions

You might be wondering…

Do we need to be in crisis to come to couples therapy?+
Not at all. Many couples come to strengthen a good relationship or work through a specific issue early. Addressing things sooner usually makes them easier to resolve.
How long are couples sessions?+
Couples sessions run for either 50 minutes or 100 minutes, with you and your partner attending together.

Fifty minutes can pass quickly in couples work — especially in the first one to three sessions, when there’s usually a lot you’ll both want to talk through. When we reach the 50-minute mark the session finishes there, even if it feels like there’s more still to say. So if you don’t think 50 minutes will be enough to cover everything before your next appointment, it’s worth booking a 100-minute session instead. A 100-minute appointment is essentially two sessions back-to-back, and is charged at twice the 50-minute fee.
How much do couples sessions cost?+
Couples therapy at Vitality Unleashed is provided by Ashley. As sessions involve two people rather than one, the fees are a little higher than our individual sessions: $390 for your initial consultation and $370 for each following consultation, each a 50-minute session. A 100-minute session is booked as two sessions and charged at twice the relevant fee.
Is couples therapy covered by Medicare?+
No — couples therapy isn’t claimable through Medicare, as there’s no Medicare item number for relationship or couples counselling. If you have private health insurance with extras that cover psychology, you may be able to claim a rebate through your fund instead — you’ll need to check this directly with them, as we’re not able to check eligibility or claim it on your behalf.
Can we also see the same psychologist individually?+
For ethical reasons we recommend individual therapy is provided by a separate psychologist so your couples and individual work stay clearly separate. We can help arrange this.
Can we do couples sessions online?+
Yes, secure telehealth is available Australia-wide, which can help when schedules or locations make attending together tricky.
What happens in the first couples therapy session?+
Your first session is about understanding both partners’ perspectives and the pattern between you — not taking sides. Your psychologist will help you both feel heard, then begin shaping practical steps you can work on together.
How many couples sessions will we need?+
There’s no fixed number. Some couples come for a focused stretch around a specific issue; others continue longer to embed new habits. You’ll decide the pace together, guided by your goals.
Can couples therapy help if we’re thinking about separating?+
Yes. Couples therapy can help you communicate more clearly and make decisions with less conflict — whether that leads to rebuilding the relationship or, for some couples, parting more respectfully. The goal is clarity and a constructive way forward.

Reconnect — start the conversation

When you’re both ready, we’ll make the first step simple. Book a session or send us an enquiry.

Please note: couples therapy is not covered by Medicare.

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