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     * Alexandra Schiller
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     * Suzanne Swan
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 * Book an Appointment
 * Services
   * Relationship Counselling
   * Individual Counselling
   * ONLINE Counselling
   * Couples Retreat
 * About Us
   * Our therapists
     * Alexandra Schiller
     * Lulu Cook
     * Mark Goltz
     * Suzanne Swan
     * Tracy Wall
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COUPLES RELATIONSHIP & MARRIAGE COUNSELLING, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING &
PSYCHOTHERAPY

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Gold Coast Couples Counselling & Psychotherapy provides marriage counselling,
relationship counselling, couples counselling and individual counselling &
psychotherapy.

Located at Currumbin, we offer face-to-face sessions as well as online sessions
for both couples and individuals.

We operate an inclusive, non-discriminatory practice offering relationship
counselling and individual psychotherapy services to the LGBTQ+ community and
people engaging in consensually non-monogamous relationships and polyamory.

Couple Retreats are also available for couples who wish to progress in their
healing and growth faster.



We are the HIGHEST-RATED service for couples relationship and marriage
counselling on the Gold Coast; see our Google reviews.

All our therapists are trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy(EFT) for Couples.
EFT for couples and EFIT for individuals are proven evidenced-based relationship
and individual counselling approaches and EFT for couples has been noted by
the New York Times as the relationship counselling methodology with the highest
success rate.

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AN OVERVIEW OF THE 3 C'S THAT MAKE UP A GOOD RELATIONSHIP

Discover what makes great relationships work, namely Communication, Connection
and Compassion and how couples counselling, relationship counselling or marriage
counselling can help you to build the 3 C’s into your relationship. Understand
the interdependent nature of the 3 C’s and the importance of including all three
in a healthy functioning relationship where values are shared, and needs are
met.

An interview conducted by Mind123 with Jonathan Swan, Founder of Gold Coast
Couples Counselling & Psychotherapy.

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CHOOSING A COUPLES COUNSELLOR FOR COUPLES COUNSELLING, RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING,
MARRIAGE COUNSELLING

When choosing a relationship counsellor, it’s essential to ensure they are
registered with governing associations such as the Psychotherapists And
Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counselling
Association (ACA).

It is also critical that the couples counsellor has relationship and
marriage counselling training and ongoing supervision. Couples counselling
differs from individual counselling and requires expert skills.


WE ALL DESERVE A LOVING RELATIONSHIP

> A loving healthy relationship leads to positive feelings of emotional, social
> and physical well-being for everyone
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WHAT WE DO

Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples, as practised by Gold Coast Couples
Counselling & Psychotherapy, works on the emotional connection between couples
by:

 1. De-escalating conflict
 2. Creating a safe emotional connection between partners
 3. Strengthening emotional bonds between partners


HOW WE DO WHAT WE DO

We focus on the “dance” in your relationship.

No one person is at fault here; it takes two (or more) to tango. We’ll be
exploring what each of you brings to your interaction together from the past and
how you engage in the present. We’ll be exploring emotions, thoughts and
behaviours and working on new communication patterns to disrupt old unhealthy
ones.

Our first goal is to develop strategies to de-escalate the conflict and tension
in your relationship. Once this is achieved, we can explore better and more
profound ways of relating. Finally, we work to consolidate these new patterns of
interaction.

 * You are struggling to feel connected in your relationship, to recover from
   past hurts and conflict
 * Communication has broken down; you feel unheard and unseen
 * You feel exhausted and worn down by the endless cycles of conflict
 * There feels like a lack of care and support in the relationship
 * You no longer feel like you matter any more
 * You don’t feel understood
 * You’re not on the ‘same page.’
 * You or your partner/s have become distant, withdrawn or feeling anxious, or
   clingy.
 * Trust has been compromised in your relationship due to infidelity or lies
 * You feel unacknowledged or under-appreciated
 * You are trying to repair after an affair or are concerned that there is an
   ongoing affair.
 * You or your partner/s have lost interest in sex or are experiencing sexual
   dysfunction.
 * You’ve lost a sense of identity in the relationship
 * Anger or stonewalling is the predominant way you or your partner communicate

 

If any of the following has happened in your relationship, then get in touch
with our couples counsellors at Gold Coast Couples Counselling & Psychotherapy
for expert professional help if:

LGBTQ+ relationship counselling, BDSM relationship counselling, polyamorous
relationship counselling, and other non-monogamous relationship counselling are
also available. We have therapists trained in Gender, Sex and Relationship
Diversity.

Book online or get in touch with our Counsellors via our Contact form for more
details regarding couples counselling, relationship counselling, marriage
counselling or individual counselling & psychotherapy.

Book Online Now

24/7 ENQUIRES CALL 1300 481 280 OR BOOK ONLINE NOW


Gold Coast Couples Counselling & Psychotherapy
5.0
Based on 40 reviews

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Alice Young
10 days ago
Alex provides excellent, practical and sound advice. She is genuine and caring
and creates a safe environment.
Carly McManus
13 days ago
Lulu was wonderfully supportive and understanding. She has a great energy, is
easy to talk to and was super helpful.... Highly recommend!read more
Kelli Wilson
17 days ago
I highly recommend working with Alexandra. I felt at ease from our initial
appointment. Meeting with her doesn't feel... clinical and I leave feeling heard
and able to digest and reflect on our sessions afterward. Previous experience
with therapy left me exhausted and emotionally drained. I feel encouraged after
meeting with Alex; finding the right personality match is a key part of the
process.read more
Samuel Burns
18 days ago
My partner and I have been seeing Mark to work through a significant injury to
our relationship. Mark is incredibly... open, kind and compassionate. He's very
good at making me feel heard and validated, without bringing judgement or bias
into his views.I would highly recommend Mark. It's still early days for us
however I'm grateful to have him onboard through our journey.read more
Brittany Moore
25 days ago
Mark has been a great support and incredibly valuable in helping my partner and
I through a difficult time. We look... forward to continuing our visits in the
new year. Highly recommend!read more
Ben Social
25 days ago
Mark G provided me with some sage advice and was able to use his own experiences
for my benefit. I would be happy to... recommend Mark to everyone. He's a
lovely, experienced and knowledgeable practitioner.read more
Katia Fraser
3 months ago
We were extremely fortunate to be guided by Teagan throughout our experience.
Teagan had a wealth of knowledge to share... with us and taught us many tools
and strategies that assisted various scenarios within our relationship. We can
not thank Teagan enough for her dedication, compassion and sensitivity during
our time with her.read more
Jade Payne
3 months ago
We started seeing Tegan in May at a very big breaking point in our relationship.
We both couldn’t see how we could get... back on track, our marriage had fallen
apart. Tegan guided us through EFT and it has changed our relationship
completely. We have better communication and understanding for each other. It
wasn’t about focusing on the issues more about fixing the root of the problems.
Which has been lifesaving for us. We are about to celebrate our 10 year wedding
anniversary in December and excited to walk into the next 10 years with a happy
healthy marriage. Thank you Teganread more
Elite Coatings & Construction
3 months ago
I found Teagan, to be very informative, knowledgeable & helpful in our areas of
couples counselling, Teagan gave us... some extra tool’s & confidence to keep
our relationship strong and on track, we thank her very much. Regards Rick &
Emmaread more
Jovana Saul
5 months ago
My husband and I have been lucky to have met Alexandra Schiller when we did
couples counselling for the very first time... a couple of years ago. We
instantly felt at ease, comfortable in her presence, and we both find her very
relatable. This year we've invested more time in our relationship and are so
grateful for Alex's guidance, empathy and support - our regular sessions with
her have been a game changer for us. We gained deeper understanding and respect
for each other and are committed to growing together, both individually and
through our marriage, with Alex's support. We both look forward to our sessions
with Alex and plan on continuing them for years to come because we get so much
benefit.read more
Bronwyn Morrison
8 months ago
Teagan was a very compassionate and caring therapist when I was going through
honestly the worst time of my life. She... started out as my marriage counsellor
but then I began to see her privately on my own. Every time I left a session
with Teagan I felt strong and empowered and built up again. She made me realise
my self worth again and that I am worthy of love just as I am. I found her to be
a really good listener and very empathetic, a mix between a therapist and your
best friend. If it wasn’t for Teagan I wouldn’t be where I am today in my
healing journey, in fact I may not be on a healing journey at all.read more
PearlDerrick Westenra
8 months ago
We have been getting counselling with Tracy & she has been doing a very good job
to encourage us along to a much better... approach. Most times we have gone
slightly over time because it is working, Tracy keeps going to get us further
along. She challenges us nicely & pulls up the wrong approach consistently.read
more
Nikki Dan
8 months ago
Alexandra was our therapist for about a year, and her impact was incredible. In
a time when my fiancé and I felt stuck... in our differences, she provided a
safe space where we felt seen, heard, and valued. Through her guidance, we
gained a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other, and she renewed our
hope for the future. Words cannot express our gratitude.read more
Michael G
9 months ago
Suzanne was warm, understanding and nurturing with her counselling. Would 1000%
recommend Suzanne to any couples... seeking help (and we have been to a
few).read more
Jacinta Creedy
a year ago
Married for 33 years we had hit a slump. Taking this time away to focus on
rebuilding our relationship and “safe haven”... has been life changing. We are
both so much more connected and happy…it’s awesome. Our counsellor Suzanne was
warm, friendly, understanding and strong. She provided us with a safe and kind
space to have deep conversations that were needed. We know we need to keep
working on our relationship, there is no magic pill, but Suzzane has provided us
with some great tools to assist. Worth every cent to have this experience. Every
couple should invest in this.read more
Maria
a year ago
We had Suzanne for the couple's retreat a couple of months ago and the service
that Suzanne provided was very flexible... around dates and time of when we
could do the retreat. My husband and I flew from interstate and both agree it
was very worth the trip and 2 months on we are a different couple than what we
used to be. We are more positive to each other and discuss things together
rather than argue and blame. We both communicate a lot better than before and
often talk about how amazing Suzanne was and how she changed our relationship. I
highly recommend Suzanne and the retreat! Thanks again Suzanne for all the
amazing work you did with us, your skills are amazing and we are so grateful for
everything!read more
Kate Irvine
2 years ago
Truly incredible session with Paulina and I recommend her highly! As a mentor
myself I rate Paulina work immensely!
Holly James
2 years ago
My boyfriend and I did some sessions with Suzanne, and we have come out stronger
than ever. She is so warm and... supportive, we never felt embarrassed or
judged. She gave us great tools and homework to heal some trauma, and she’s
given us helpful communication tools for the future. I would highly recommend
her! Thank you so much Suzanne!read more
Ryan Kerr
2 years ago
Suzanne has an incredibly caring, gentle and supportive energy that reduces the
stress of relationship... councilling.Suzanne is incredibly insightful and
empathetic, providing my partner and I with personal long term tools and
strategies that has immediately soothed current issues and has prepared us for
future challenges.I can't recommend this service enough for relationships
wanting to heal and learn from trauma and difficulties.read more
Helen Cunningham
2 years ago
Thank you Suzanne for sharing your expertise, support and beautiful energy with
us.We are so blessed that the universe... aligned us with you. Your ability to
read us, hold us in a safe space and draw authentic emotion from us is amazing!
I would very much recommend this experience.read more
Tanya M. Smith
3 years ago
Our 2-day couples retreat with Karen was a really positive experience. The
intensive format allowed for clarification... and focused attention to
destabilizing patterns at depth. We’re now better able to avoid routine
conflicts and are working with more skills to heal long-standing disputes and
hurt feelings. Karen guided us skillfully, and we both felt like she was on our
side as individuals, and as a couple. The comfortable and spacious accommodation
was ideal to support this intensive work – whether walking down to the waterfall
and rock pool, sitting on the deck watching dusk fall above the ridge line, or
enjoying the morning kookaburra chorus across the valley - the environment was a
really memorable counterbalance for our flexibly-held sessions.read more
Hartley Van
3 years ago
My partner and I would highly recommend Jonathan to anyone considering couples
therapy.Although apprehensive at first... Jonathan created a safe and open
environment that has allowed my partner and I to truly express ourselves.
Jonathan’s ability to lead conversations and intuition in asking those questions
we don’t think to ask ourselves or partner’s has led to many “ah ha” moments for
us. I leave our sessions feeling like a weight has lifted from my chest and
deeply connected to my partner.Thank you Jonathan you are amazing!read more
Fabio Miranda Galves
3 years ago
My partner and I have been seeing Johnathan for a month now and we can both
agree his methodology and intuition is... helping us as a couple but also
individually.His charisma and peaceful personality made us feel safe and open up
almost immediately.There is work to do but every session always impacts us
positively.We highly recommed Johnathan.read more
Jane Barr-Thomson
3 years ago
I can't speak highly enough of Karen Higgenbottom and our recent experience
working with her over a 3 day Couples... Retreat. She had such insights,
compassion and professionalism the whole way through. We definitely felt we were
in very safe and highly skilled hands.read more
Erin Stirling
3 years ago
My husband and I highly recommend Karen as a relationship counsellor. Life was
getting very busy with work and kids and... we just weren't seeing eye-to-eye as
we used to. Karen's techniques were so helpful to break down that wall between
us and through her guidance we were able to fall in love with each other all
over again! We loved her calm and gentle manner, her patience and her deep
insights into our relationship. Thank you Karen!read more
Andrew and Trish Mackie-Smith
3 years ago
Forever grateful for the 3 day couples therapy with Karen! So glad we took
time-out of our super busy lives to focus on... what matters most - our
relationship! Karen enabled us to delve deeply into difficult issues & with her
kind, calm & caring guidance, helped us recognise negative patterns in our
communication and apply practical tools for resolving arguments. Karen was
highly skilled at teaching us about emotional connection that we hope will
continue to develop and enrich our marriage into the future.read more
Lauren Bunnell
3 years ago
My husband and I have been seeing Alex since April. I went into these sessions
believing there was no way to salvage... our marriage. I am very grateful to
say, although we still have a lot of work to do, we are in a much better space
together. We both highly recommend Alex. She is incredibly supportive of us both
and has always stayed strong and present in our sessions (we've had some very
heated and emotional that I wonder how she managed). We will always continue our
sessions to ensure we stay on track. Thank you Alex, we are forever
grateful!read more
Amelia Marshall
3 years ago
Karen Higginbottom was so caring and intelligent with her approach to us and our
situation. The intensive 3 day couples... retreat was perfect for us as we were
able to make ground breaking progress in a short period of time. We were
previously struggling to accommodate single sessions spaced out with our other
commitments of work, life, etc.Karen enabled us to learn so much about ourselves
and each other over the 3 days. We have never felt more in touch with each
other, stronger and in love. We are so so grateful for the incredible impact she
has had on our relationship.read more
Jolene Maritz
4 years ago
Karen helped us identify the cycle that led to frequent arguments. She broke
down our experiences into micro moments so... that we could identify our
triggers, realise our needs and catch ourselves before things escalated with a
conscious pause before we reacted. This allowed for more respectful responses
and a feeling of being listened to and understood. She taught us about our
emotional and logical brain and when these fire up. We managed to find a better
understanding of our needs for intimacy and how to get them met too. All this
within 3 sessions! (she recommends 8) We both feel supported and completely
settled. We are extremely grateful and will not hesitate to connect in future if
we need a moderator to support us through a challenge.Thank you.J & J, Mundoolun
QLDread more
Cath Donald
4 years ago
Karen's approach is compassionate, intuitive, gentle and caring. All very
important when dealing with deep rooted... problems that were found to be
manifesting in daily life. Her gentle and compassionate approach helped tease
out these problems, bring awareness to them, provide tools to help and
ultimately heal. I highly recommend Karen.read more
Qing Ling
4 years ago
Jonathan is absolutely worth more than 5 stars. Sensitive, intuitive, focused,
down to earth.He is very skilled at the... technique he uses (emotion focused
therapy) in relationship counselling. It's impressive how powerful each session
is and the exponential progress our relationship has made over such a short
amount of time is priceless.read more
Melissa Churcher
4 years ago
After only one session with Jonathan we felt a whole lot of stuff shift and
since then so much has changed. My husband... has turned a major corner.
Jonathan's natural approach unpacked things for us in a huge way. Forever
grateful.read more
Jasmine
4 years ago
My husband and I are very thankful for the impact Jonathan has had on our
relationship. He has helped us from being... ready to just give up to being
stronger and happier than we have been in a very long time. As someone who had
no experience or expectation of what couples counselling was, Jonathan’s
approach put us both at ease and created an environment that allowed us to feel
safe in being open and honest with each other. He even managed to do this whilst
navigating cultural and language barriers! I would recommend him to absolutely
anyone. Thank you Jonathan.read more
Kate Laugher
6 years ago
Jonathon is a gentle, compassionate and talented therapist. He has taught us how
to communicate with and listen to each... other in a way we never thought
possible. He has also given us the tools to be more aware of our own thoughts
and feelings and stay present as individuals. I would highly recommend Jonathon
to anyone.read more
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We acknowledge and pay my deep respects to the Kombumerri & Minjungbal peoples
of the Yugambeh language region, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which
our Clinic resides. We acknowledge their responsibility and continuing
connections to Country. We extend my respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people and their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Ngaio ging wulala jaguni – I give country respect (Yugambeh language)

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