Therapeutic Approach
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.
People often tell me I’m a straight shooter and very upfront in my thinking and questioning—which I think is necessary for meaniingful therapy, and because I know your time, energy, money and emotional bandwidth are precious. Let’s not beat around the bush.
I believe 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.
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.
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.
I offer face-to-face therapy in Spotswood, with online availability also.
Education, Training & Experience
Education
Masters of Clinical Family Therapy
Latrobe University and the Bouverie Centre
Graduate Certificate of Family Therapy
Latrobe University and the Bouverie Centre
Bachelor of Social Worker
Australian Catholic University
Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management
CIT
Diploma of Community Services
CIT
Therapeutic Modalities
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Transgenerational therapy
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Attachment based family therapy
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Attachment based couples therapy
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Developmental couples therapy
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Structural family therapy
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Strategic family therapy
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Milan systemic therapy
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Gottman Couples therapy
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Emotionally-focused couples and family therapy
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Narrative therapy
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Solution-focused therapy
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Internal family systems therapy
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Cognitive-behavioural therapy
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Grief and loss
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Trauma therapy
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Dyadic parent-child psychotherapy
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Mindfulness and relaxation
Additional Training
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Gottman Couples Therapy.
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Emotionally Focused couples therapy.
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Recovery from affairs, Esther Perel.
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Infidelity and Betrayal: Pain and possibility, Alexandra Solomon
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Addressing Sexual Challenges with Couples, Alexandra Solomon
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Love and Intimacy in Modern Relationships, Ester Perel
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To Stay or Go: Discernment Counselling, William Doherty
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Collaborative Divorce Coaching, Simon & Katz
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Uncoupling and Recoupling After 50, Simon & Papernow
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Healing the Fragmented Selves: Trauma Stabilisation Treatment, Janina Fisher
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Attachment based family therapy.
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ADHD in Adults and Relationships, Ari Tuckman
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The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, Ellyn Bader
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Registered facilitator of Circle of Security Parenting Program.
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Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Australian Childhood Foundation.
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Internal Family Systems Advanced Training, Latrobe University.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Children and Adolescents.
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Working with LGBTQI+ Families, Latrobe University.
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Autism Fundamentals Training, Mindful.
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Youth suicide and self-harm risk management, Orygen.
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Newborn Behavioural Observation, Royal Children’s Hospital.
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Infant Mental Health, Berry Street.
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NCAST parent/child play interaction assessment, Tweddle.
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Victorian Working with Vulnerable Children License.
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MARAM Family Violence Assessment Framework.
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Lifeline Telephone Crisis Counselling, Lifeline.
Work Experience
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Private practice, Family and Couple Therapy
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Orygen Youth Health, Senior Family Therapist
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Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Royal Children's Hospital, Senior Family Therapist
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Relationships Australia, Couple and Family Therapist
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Tweddle Child & Family Health, Senior Social Worker
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Family Services, Senior Social Worker
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Lifeline, Telephone Crisis Counsellor
Professional Memberships
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Professional Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers
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Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, AASW
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HART Centre Couples Therapist
My Clients Say
"We worked with Liz for around a year and found her empathetic and experienced approach effective for working through challenges in our relationship. She made us feel comfortable from the beginning and was effective at communicating with both of us in a way that felt fair and constructive. She was able to identify and raise issues in a way that felt non-judgemental and especially helped us navigate neurodivergence in the relationship. Her tone and demeanour was calming and created a safe space for us to share our feelings and work through challenges together. We were provided extensive strategies to put what we discussed into practice and Liz was great at being pragmatic with what would work for us. She was also flexible to move our sessions online as that suited our schedules better and at times that worked for us. We highly recommend Liz’s practice for any couples interested in counselling."
Melbourne Based Couple