Couples Counselling in Melbourne

Relationships can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging aspects of life. At Toolbox Clinic, we provide compassionate, evidence-based couples counselling to help partners navigate challenges, improve communication, and rebuild connection.

Many couples seek support for:

Communication difficulties – Feeling unheard, frequent misunderstandings, or escalating conflicts

Trust issues – Rebuilding trust after breaches such as infidelity or dishonesty

Life transitions – Adjusting to major changes like parenthood, career shifts, or relocation

Emotional disconnection – Feeling distant, unheard, or lacking intimacy

Managing conflict – Learning healthier ways to resolve disagreements

Parenting challenges – Balancing different parenting styles and responsibilities

Separation & divorce support – Navigating relationship changes with care and respect

How We Can Help

Our experienced psychologists create a safe and supportive space to explore concerns, improve understanding, and strengthen connection. Using evidence-based approaches, we help couples:

Develop healthy communication skills and conflict resolution strategies

Rebuild trust, connection, and intimacy

Manage stress, life transitions, and parenting challenges together

Identify and break unhelpful relationship patterns

Foster mutual respect and emotional safety

Our Therapeutic Approaches

We tailor therapy to each couple’s unique needs, using approaches such as:

  • Gottman Method – Strengthening emotional connection and conflict resolution

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – Understanding emotional needs and attachment patterns

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Building relationship resilience and shared values