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Couples Counselling
Lismore and Northern Rivers NSW

  • Are you wondering if your relationship could be better?
  • Do you wish you and your partner really communicated?
  • Do all your discussions turn into fights?
  • Are you thinking about separating?
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Dr Judith C Miller offers a couples counselling service (also referred to as couples therapy, marriage counselling or relationship counselling) for couples of any age in the Northern Rivers area, NSW. This includes Byron Bay, Lennox Head, Ballina, Evans Head, Alstonville, Wollongbar and Lismore.

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Couples Counselling Wollongbar

Individual and couples sessions

If you are dissatisfied with your relationship and would like to make a face to face or online appointment with me, it is preferable that your partner is willing to see me too.

I prefer to see you together for counselling sessions as soon as possible and then each of you separately. Because we bring our life experience to our adult relationships, the process often involves individual sessions. It can be necessary to deal with unresolved issues from the past that are causing distress and conflict in our current relationship.

As you both gain the clarity to identify your own issues and what you want in the relationship, I would see you again together for as many sessions as it takes for you to hear and understand each other’s position and agree on a way forward.

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Couples struggling with unresolved conflicts and relationship issues, seek help for many reasons:

Busy lives, work, careers and child rearing often squeeze out any time or energy for parents as a couple. They lose touch, stop talking, drift apart, feel isolated and often become resentful. Some self-medicate and get trapped in substance abuse. Asking for help is the first and most important step in turning one’s life around.

Falling in love makes it easy to ignore important discussions such as, children, finances, values and needs and the division of labour in running a household. These kinds of issues can arise after the first phase of a committed relationship. They can be dealt with in counselling as you find an equitable way forward to a rich and fulfilling life together.

Newly retired couples can be shocked by how irritated they are by their partner now that they are no longer going out to work. Nothing they had looked forward to is fun when they are arguing constantly and getting on each other’s nerves. They can be facilitated in the process of rediscovering their partner, learning to communicate again and negotiating a future they can get excited about.

The couples counselling process

What kind of relationship do you want?

I will work with you to help you discover what kind of relationship you really want. With some support and guided practice, you can improve your communication, learn to deal with differences and disagree without getting into a fight. It is also possible to rediscover the person you first fell in love with and recreate a close and rewarding relationship.

Consequences of trauma

If, in the process of couples counselling, you discover that your difficulties or other mental health struggles are the result of previous damaging relationships or the consequences of family violence and childhood trauma, I will work with you in whatever way best suits your needs.

Multiple approaches

In my counselling practice I draw on many approaches to therapy. All of these seek to help you find the freedom to be your best self, to discover the resources you have within you to be the parent and partner you want to be and to live your life to the full in the context of your family, your work-place and the wider community.

What if it doesn't work?

Not all relationships can be rescued. If, after a few sessions, you decide to go your separate ways, I can help you through that process. You will have the satisfaction of having done your best and part with a better understanding of who you are, what you need and why you are separating.

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FAQs

How do I know if couples counselling is right for us?

If you’re feeling stuck, arguing often, or just not as close as you used to be, it might be time to get some help. I work with couples who are in crisis, but also with those who just want to reconnect. You don’t need to be on the edge of breaking up to come in. If things feel hard and you’ve tried to sort it out on your own with no success, I can help you both understand what’s going on and where to go from here. Some couples come at the beginning of their relationship to be sure that they are on the right track. Couples often have difficulty communicating. We explore the dynamic between you to understand exactly what is happening. We discover what you each need to change in order for you to bring the best out in the other so that the space between you is positive and fun and a good space in which you and your children can thrive. 

What if my partner doesn’t want to come?

That’s very common. One person often feels more ready than the other. If your partner doesn’t want to come, you can still book a session on your own. I’ll listen, help you unpack what’s happening, offer you some communication skills and give you space to figure out your next steps. Sometimes, just starting the process can encourage your partner to join later but even if they don’t, there’s still value in having support for yourself.

What kinds of problems do couples bring to counselling?

Couples come to me for all kinds of reasons. Some are arguing a lot. Some have stopped talking altogether. Others are dealing with trust issues, feeling distant, or struggling with parenting and daily stress. Sometimes the issue is something that happened years ago, and sometimes it’s just a slow drifting apart. You don’t need to name the problem perfectly before coming in, we’ll work it out together.

Can counselling help even if we’re thinking of separating?

Yes. I see couples who are unsure if they should stay together, and others who have already started talking about ending things. Sometimes counselling helps people repair the relationship. Other times, it helps them separate in a way that’s more respectful and clear. Either way, I help you both understand what’s going on and make thoughtful decisions. You won’t be pushed in one direction, I’m here to support whatever path feels right for you.

What if counselling doesn’t work?

Sometimes couples come in hoping to fix everything and realise that the relationship isn’t working anymore. If that happens, I’ll help you work through it with care and honesty. Counselling doesn’t always save the relationship but it can give you both clarity, closure, and a better understanding of yourselves. If you do decide to part ways, I’ll support you through that too.

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Contact & Bookings

Call me: 0404 386 399
Email me: Dr. Judith C Miller

My private counselling practice is located in Wollongbar, NSW, Australia.

Dr. Judith C Miller

I provide counselling to adults and young people regardless of their gender, sexual orientation or cultural background.

Opening times

I offer counselling appointments:

Monday to Friday
between 9am and 6pm

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