Therapy for Relationship Issues in Melbourne

Healthy relationships are essential for emotional well-being, but challenges can arise in any relationship—whether with a partner, family member, friend, or colleague. At Toolbox Clinic, we provide compassionate and evidence-based psychological support to help individuals and couples navigate relationship difficulties, improve communication, and foster stronger connections.

Common Relationship Challenges We Support

  • Communication Difficulties – Struggles with expressing needs, active listening, or resolving conflicts.

  • Relationship Anxiety & Insecurity – Fear of rejection, attachment difficulties, or past relationship trauma.

  • Conflict & Disconnection – Frequent arguments, emotional distance, or recurring relationship patterns.

  • Trust & Betrayal – Healing from broken trust, infidelity, or past relationship wounds.

  • Separation & Divorce – Emotional support and adjustment strategies for individuals and families.

  • Family & Parenting Stress – Managing co-parenting, differing parenting styles, or extended family pressures.

  • Friendship & Workplace Relationships – Addressing social difficulties, boundary-setting, or interpersonal challenges.

How Therapy Can Help

Our experienced psychologists help individuals and couples explore the underlying patterns and emotions contributing to relationship difficulties.

Therapy can provide:

  • Improved Communication Skills – Learning to express yourself effectively and listen with empathy.

  • Emotional Regulation & Conflict Resolution – Understanding triggers, managing emotions, and resolving disagreements.

  • Attachment & Relationship Patterns – Identifying and shifting unhelpful relationship habits.

  • Rebuilding Trust & Intimacy – Restoring connection after conflict, betrayal, or emotional distance.

  • Healthy Boundaries & Self-Worth – Strengthening self-esteem and asserting personal needs in relationships.

Our Therapeutic Approaches

At Toolbox Clinic, we tailor therapy to suit individual and relationship needs using evidence-based approaches such as:

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) – Identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns affecting relationships.

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Strengthening emotional flexibility and values-based actions in relationships.

  • Gottman Method for Couples Therapy – Evidence-based strategies to improve communication, intimacy, and conflict resolution.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – Understanding emotional needs and deepening relationship bonds.

  • Schema Therapy – Addressing deep-seated patterns and beliefs that impact relationships.

  • Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Approaches – Managing emotional responses and building self-awareness.

When to Seek Support

If you find yourself feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed in your relationships, seeking professional support can be a valuable step toward clarity and resolution. You don’t have to navigate relationship challenges alone—help is available.