Relationship & Marriage Counselling for Couples

Step 1: Initial Session (60-mins)

Maja will take the time to get to know you both as a couple, answering any questions you may have and discussing the process of couples therapy. She will gather information about your relationship dynamics and understand the reasons for seeking therapy.

Step 2: Individual Sessions (50-mins)

Each partner will meet Maja individually to discuss their relationship history and individual goals for therapy. 

Step 3: The Online Gottman Relationship Assessment

Couples have the option to complete the online "Gottman Relationship Assessment," which evaluates various aspects of their relationship, including overall relationship health, friendship and intimacy, romance and passion, conflict management, shared meaning, and levels of trust and commitment.

Please note that there is a one-off fee of USD $39 for this assessment, paid directly to the Gottman Institute. Both partners will receive a direct link to complete the assessment.

The results will be sent to Maja for review, providing valuable insights that will enable her to tailor your therapy to address the areas of your relationship that require the most attention.

Step 4: Treatment Planning Session (60-mins):

The couple will attend together and work with Maja to define specific goals for therapy and engage in collaborative treatment planning. 

Step 5: Treatment Sessions (60-mins):

Couples will initially attend sessions weekly or fortnightly as needed to meet their therapy goals. As progress is made, sessions can become less frequent.

Between sessions, couples will be given ideas, activities, resources, and recommendations to support their goals. It's important to note that each couple is unique, and the number of sessions required will depend on your individual circumstances.

Phase Out Stage

In the later stage of therapy we will 'phase out’ and meet less frequently in order for you to test out new relationship skills and to prepare for termination of therapy. 

Although you may terminate therapy whenever you wish it is most helpful to have at least one session to summarise progress, define the work that remains and say goodbye.

Outcome Evaluation Stage

In the outcome evaluation phase, following the Gottman Method, four follow-up sessions are planned at 6-months, 12-months, 18-months, and two years. These sessions have been shown to significantly reduce the chance of relapse into previous unhealthy patterns.

Couple sessions are charged at $290 per 60-minutes. Individual sessions are charged at the Standard ($150) or After-Hours ($175) rate per 50-minutes.