Our Services

  • disconnection and loneliness

    poor communication or conflict

    difficult decisions

    renegotiating relationship dynamics

    change of life stage pressures

    sexual disconnection

  • affairs or other betrayals

    dealing with hurt

  • small kids

    teens

    empty nest

    retirement

  • contemplating separation

    working through a separation

    post-relationship processing

    repartnered family dynamics

  • exploring or changing an open or ethically non-monogamous relationship

    polyamorous relationships

  • Using the PrepareEnrich program you will do an online assessment and then have 3 structured, 1-hour, private sessions together, to explore relationship dynamics, similarities, and differences, and to learn effective strategies for a healthy relationship.

    This course is run for each couple, in person or via telehealth, and costs per couple $350 plus USD35 (the assessment fee which is paid directly to PrepareEnrich).

  • For Better is located in Canterbury, in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne, neighbouring Camberwell and Surrey Hills. If you are close enough, we can do all our sessions in person.

    Telehealth is an option, if that makes therapy more accessible for you, either due to location, transport, or comfort. We can do all our sessions via telehealth.

    We can also do a hybrid of the two options, doing the first few sessions in person before moving to telehealth, or, if you travel a lot, we can do some sessions via telehealth.

For Better Relationship Therapy

Specialists in relationship therapy in-person in Canterbury Vic, or via telehealth anywhere.

FAQs

  • Nothing really, except that the evolving terms reflect the evolving recognition of the nature of relationships. We now recognise that some intimate relationships involve more than two people, so relationship therapy is a term that includes these relationships, not just married people, and not just couples.
    And, sometimes, non-romantic relationships need help too.

  • Absolutely!! We love all love!

  • If you are in a polyamorous relationship, or another form of consensually non-monogamous relationship, and feel your relationship can use some help then please come and have a chat.

    If you are in the opening stages, exploring, or moving to a new model, you may need some help having the conversations you need to have around keeping everyone feeling safe and connected, and we can facilitate that.

  • Yes. While most clients are coming with their partner/s, individual work with a relationship focus is also an option, separate to relationship therapy.

  • After you make an appointment, either via phone or email, you will be sent intake forms to fill in and sign. You will also be sent some welcome information with lots of information about getting to the session, either in person or via telehealth.

    Our first session will be 1-hour and 45-minutes long, and will involve lots of questions to get a good understanding of where your relationship is now, so that the work going forward is more effective. Sessions generally involve each partner, but there will likely be some individual sessions as well.

    You will be treated kindly, non-judgmentally, and sides won’t be taken. You won’t be left to argue. You will be taken through a process, to work towards your goals for our work.

  • Our initial session will always be 1-hour and 45-minutes. We prefer to continue to work in that longer session length to get further in each session, but that can be hard for people logistically sometimes, so we can also work in 1-hour long sessions.

    Generally, we strongly recommend weekly sessions so that you are making and maintaining progress. We move to bigger gaps between sessions as the change you are making is holding.

    If you are in crisis, such as after the revelation of an affair or betrayal, it may be recommended to come in twice a week, if possible.

    Research from The Gottmans and Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT) suggests average relationship therapy length is 8 to 20 sessions, but for each relationship that is determined by the level of crisis or negativity in the relationship; the needs and goals for the relationship and the therapy process; and the amount of work that is put in during and between the therapy sessions.

  • We charge $350 for the initial 1-hour 45-minute session, and then $320 for following 1-hour 45-minute sessions, or $220 for a 1-hour session + any payment surcharges. There are multiple payment options available, some of which are surcharge free.

  • Depending on your health insurance provider and level of coverage, it may be an option.

    Medicare, unfortunately, does not allow us to claim relationship therapy.