Services – Very Well Minded

Couples Counselling

We are specialists in the world renowned “The Gottman Method” for couples counselling. The Gottman Method is an approach to couples counselling that includes a thorough assessment of the couple’s relationship and integrates research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory.

The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to disarm conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect, and affection; remove barriers that create a feeling of stagnancy; and create a heightened sense of empathy and understanding within the context of the relationship.

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Individual Counselling

Individual counselling supports adolescents and adults across a range of mental health issues including: Relationship and interpersonal issues; Facilitating healthy and constructive separation and divorce; Difficulties with mood ; Anxiety and phobias; Self-esteem; Stress management and burnout; Social isolation and loneliness; Life transition and adjustment; Mid-life issues and challenges and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The goals of Individual Counselling are to develop a strong sense of trust between client and therapist facilitating open and honest communication; support the client to understand established thought and behaviour patterns; increase the client’s self-awareness of emotions and typical defence mechanisms and foster a strong internal structure to effectively manage feelings and emotions.

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Online Counselling

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for change, particularly in accessing counselling and psychological services. Research has found online counselling, via Telehealth, to be equally as effective as face-to-face counselling. Consequently, more clients are choosing to seek counselling services online. Online services are available for adolescents, adults and couples.

For many, the stigma of seeking help for mental health issues is removed and offers a less daunting approach in seeking treatment, in comparison to face-to-face counselling. Services are accessible via phone, computer or tablet from the comfort of your home or office; Online counselling enables access to services for clients in remote or rural areas, clients with disability or clients with health concerns requiring socially distanced services. In addition, online counselling is often less confronting and assists in reducing anxiety. Finally, external stressors such as travel, traffic, parking, or the additional required social interactions are removed.

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