Relationships shape how we feel about ourselves and the world. When they’re strained, with a partner, family, friends or colleagues, it can affect every part of life. Many relationship struggles have roots in what we learned growing up, and these patterns can change.

You might notice

• The same conflicts or arguments repeating
• Shutting down, or getting overwhelmed, during disagreements
• Feeling responsible for everyone else’s feelings, or finding it hard to say no
• Fear of being abandoned, or of getting too close
• Choosing similar partners, or relationships that leave you hurt
• Tension with family, or old family patterns showing up in your adult life

How therapy can help

Zohreh helps you understand where your reactions come from, including family-of-origin experiences and attachment patterns, and how they show up in your relationships now. Together you’ll build skills for communicating clearly, setting boundaries, managing conflict and asking for what you need. Sessions draw on Schema Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, CBT and Narrative Therapy.

Coming with a partner?

If you’d like to work on your relationship together, see Couple Counselling. Zohreh is trained in the Gottman Method (Levels 1 and 2) and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Medicare rebates

Individual sessions may be eligible for a Medicare rebate with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. Couple sessions are not covered by Medicare. See the Fee page.

Getting started

Book a free 15-minute intake call to talk about what’s going on and how Zohreh can help.

If you feel unsafe in a relationship, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, or 000 in an emergency.