Individual, Family and Couples Therapy
About Me.
I’m a Couples and Family Therapist and Mental Health Social Worker based in Melbourne’s Inner West, offering therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are ready to untangle the tricky parts of being human together.
I'm all about helping people feel more connected- whether that's partners trying to find that spark again, parents navigating the beautiful chaos of raising little humans, or families figuring how to get through a dinner together without conflict erupting. ​Relationships are messy, meaningful and totally worth the effort - and I'm here to help you build the kind of relationship that feels good to come home to.
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What I can help with..
Navigating the transition to parenthood
Addressing relationship issues
Strengthening communication skills
Dealing with conflict
Reconnecting with your loved one/s
Repairing and/or building trust
Recovering from affairs and other betrayals
Improving closeness and intimacy
Teaching relationship skills
Developing relational awareness/understanding patterns
Parenting challenges
Improving parent-child relationships
Child and adolescent emotional & behavioural problems
Improving family functioning
Sibling relationships
Dealing with grief and loss
Recovering from trauma in relationships
Life-cycle transitions
Services
Face-to-face and online sessions available.
Individual therapy gives you an opportunity to talk about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and confidential environment, and work through their problems, gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and develop the tools and strategies to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
Relationship counselling helps you and your loved one the space, insights and tools to explore issues, change unhelpful patterns of behaviour, repair trust and intimacy, and develop a stronger and more satisfying relationship.
Family therapy helps families talk safely about their challenges and stressors, in ways that respect each person’s unique experiences, perspective and strengths. The process helps families make useful changes in their relationships by improving communication, resolving conflicts, overcoming challenges together and building stronger, healthier relationships.
"Liz, thank you for being a shining light in my darkness, and giving me the gift of developing a more positive mindset within myself and be a more supportive mum to my kids. These are pretty big gifts which is why I am forever thankful to you. Your kindness, knowledge, clarity and your calm delivery really is helpful to me."
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More About Me.
I bring years of clinical experience as a Couple and Family Therapist, having worked across private practice, relationship counselling NGOs, early parenting centres, and child and adolescent mental health services. My approach is warm, grounded, and genuinely curious—I’m here to understand, not to judge.
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I believe that safety is the doorway to vulnerability, and that’s where real change happens. I also know that therapy doesn’t have to mean sitting and talking for an hour straight (unless that’s your thing). I like to mix it up, get creative, and find a rhythm that actually works for you.
People often tell me I’m a straight shooter—which I think is necessary for real talk, and because I know your time, energy, money and emotional bandwidth are precious. Let’s make it count.
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I work with individuals on relationship-focused goals, as well as with couples and families navigating the many moving parts of life together. I have a strong background in working with children and adolescents, and I’m especially passionate about supporting parents as they move through the messiness and magic of family life—because let’s face it, staying connected while juggling nap schedules, school runs, and your own sense of identity is no small task.
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Whether you’re figuring out how to parent as a team, reconnect after a rough patch, or just breathe a little easier at home—I’m here to help make those relationships feel more steady, more supportive, and a lot more you.
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I offer face-to-face therapy in Spotswood and Kensington, with online availability also.
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Commonly Asked Questions
How long do sessions go for?
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Sessions go for 1 hour. Sometimes I might recommend a 90-minute session for large families, or particular exercises. I will talk to you about this first.
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How much does it cost? Can I get a Medicare Rebate?
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Yes, you can! You can access a Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan and referral from the GP. This will allow you to receive a rebate of $83.00 per session with Medicare.
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Individual, family and couples therapy sessions cost $210 per hour. There is an additional $10 charge for after-hours sessions.
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Do I need a referral?
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You don’t need a referral for therapy. You can contact me on my phone number listed below, or fill in a enquiry below, and I will get in touch to organise a 15 minute phone consult to talk about your situation and book an appointment.
However, if you would like the Medicare rebate, you will need to get a referral from your GP.
