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Family Therapy

For Family

Stronger Families, Stronger Connections

Every family faces challenges. Family therapy helps you navigate them together — building understanding, respect, and healthier ways of relating.

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You Might Be Here Because…

  • 1 Communication has broken down and conflicts keep escalating
  • 2 Your family is navigating a major change — separation, blended family, relocation, or loss
  • 3 A parent and child are struggling to connect or understand each other
  • 4 Sibling relationships are causing ongoing tension
  • 5 A family member's mental health is affecting everyone
  • 6 You want to build stronger, healthier family patterns before problems arise

How We Work With Family

Family therapy provides a structured, supportive space for family members to work through challenges together. Whether you're navigating a major transition, struggling with communication, or wanting to repair relationships after conflict, family therapy helps everyone feel heard. Sessions draw on evidence-based approaches including Imago-informed dialogue and CBT tools, tailored to the unique dynamics of your family.

Our Approaches for You

We draw on several evidence-based therapy approaches to support family. Each is tailored to your unique situation.

Imago Relationship Therapy

Transform conflict into connection by understanding relationship patterns.

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CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

Practical, goal-oriented therapy that helps you change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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What to Expect

The first session involves everyone who's part of the process. Your therapist will help each person share their perspective and identify what's working and what isn't. From there, sessions focus on improving communication, resolving specific conflicts, and building skills the family can use long after therapy ends. The therapist remains neutral — there's no blaming, no sides — just a commitment to helping the family function better together.

Frequently Asked Questions

That depends on your family and what you're working through. It might be the whole family, parents alone, or specific combinations. We'll decide together.
That's okay. We can start with whoever is willing. Often, positive change from those who attend creates a ripple effect.
No. Many families seek therapy to navigate predictable transitions — like a child entering adolescence, a new baby, or blended family life — with more understanding and less conflict.

Recommended Reading

Books Louise often recommends to family therapy.

Nonviolent Communication

Marshall Rosenberg's transformative framework for honest, empathic communication — widely used in couples and family therapy.

And Baby Makes Three

John Gottman's guide for couples navigating the transition to parenthood — preserving intimacy while building a family.

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish's classic guide to respectful, effective parent-child communication — used by families worldwide for over 40 years.

Session option

Couples, Family & Parent-Child

Two or More

  • Telehealth & in-person

Not sure where to start? Send Louise a message for a free first conversation, or book when you’re ready.

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Start with a conversation for family

Not sure where to start? That's completely normal. A conversation costs nothing and can help you find the right path forward.

Free 5-minute consultation
Telehealth Australia-wide
In-person — Aldinga or Fullarton
NDIS participants welcome

Send Louise a short message about what is happening for you and she will reply with the next step.