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    Expertly Trained Relationship Therapists

    Helping you both create a deep secure connection together to live a happy and rewarding life.

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    Specialist LGBTQI+ therapists who understand your needs

    Providing a safe, supportive and confidential environments where LGBTQI+ couples and individuals can share their experiences and challenges

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    Specialist support for individuals

    Providing you with specific tools that are practical and easy to use with life-long benefits

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    Expertly Trained Relationship Therapists

    Helping you both create a deep secure connection together to live a happy and rewarding life.

    Contact us
    Specialist LGBTQI+ therapists who understand your needs

    Providing a safe, supportive and confidential environments where LGBTQI+ couples and individuals can share their experiences and challenges

    Contact us
    Specialist support for individuals

    Providing you with specific tools that are practical and easy to use with life-long benefits

    Contact us

    WHAT WE OFFER FOR YOU

    Therapies & Counselling

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    Couples Counselling

    Expert Couples Counselling Services for Relationship Growth and Healing LEARN MORE

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    Sexual Intimacy Counselling

    Transformative Sexual Intimacy Counselling: Enhance Connection and Fulfillment in Your Relationship LEARN MORE

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    Affair Recovery Counselling

    Recover and Rebuild: Expert Affair Recovery Counselling for Couples LEARN MORE

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    LGBTQI+ Relationship Counselling

    LGBTQI+ Relationship Counselling: Support and Growth for All Couples LEARN MORE

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    Separation Counselling

    Expert Separation Counselling: Navigate Your Journey Towards Healing and Growth LEARN MORE

    Relationship Enhancement Couple Therapy

    Elevate Your Love Story with Relationship Enhancement Couple Therapy LEARN MORE

    Post Separation Counselling

    We assist individuals to navigate the challenges of a separation, in a caring, confidential, non-judgemental and compassionate manner. LEARN MORE

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    Sexual Health Counselling

    Discover Passion, Intimacy, and Connection! LEARN MORE

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    LGBTQI+ Individual Counselling

    Support and Guidance for All Individuals and Relationships LEARN MORE

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    Self Esteem Enhancement

    Enhance Connection and Fulfillment in Your Relationship LEARN MORE

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    Trauma Counselling

    Heal and Thrive: Expert Trauma Counselling LEARN MORE

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    Anger Management

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    WHO WE ARE

    Expert Relationship Counselling Services in Melbourne

    Melbourne Specialist Relationship Counselling Clinic (MSRCC) provides specialised couple, relationship and marriage counselling for couples and individuals seeking relationship support and more from their relationship.

    Do you find yourself and your significant other at a crossroads, where you often find yourself experiencing similar problems and difficulties and struggling to navigate through your differences?

    Do you and your partner find yourselves stuck in negative patterns, struggling to resolve the same conflicts again and again? Are issues in your sexual relationship or parenting style causing friction?

    Do you find yourself encountering a persistent cycle of negative behaviours where you seem to grapple with the same issues time and time again? Do you often experience similar feelings and run into the same or similar obstacles? Do you experience conflict around your sexual relationship and/or parenting?

    If so, MSRCC’s expertly trained relationship counsellors can help. We hold extensive specialist training in couple counselling, allowing us to assist you in negotiating your relationship challenges. Our therapists will provide simple, practical, and effective strategies to intervene in negative cycles, teach you how to interact constructively, and create a more meaningful relationship built on understanding and compassion for each other’s needs and wants.

    All MSRCC counsellors have undertaken extensive training in couple therapy at Relationships Australia completing a minimum of 180 supervised clinical hours. As a result, our therapists are skilled at providing non-judgmental unbiased support in a confidential and caring environment.

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    We will respond within 3-4 business hours.
    Private insurance rebates available.

    Our Physical Premises are Open for Business

    We offering BOTH in person and remote counselling sessions to ensure our clients needs are adequately met.

    We are committed to providing the highest hygiene standards possible and will ask you to respect our social distancing and sanitisation procedures whilst in our practice.

    As a precaution, if you are feeling unwell, have a fever, cough, runny nose or any cold or flu like symptoms, or simply feel more comfortable not attending the clinic, we ask you to call us to schedule a Zoom online session or cancel your appointment for when you are feeling better. Rest assured, our team will not be working if there is any risk to our clients, our team or the community.

    Thanks for your understanding as we navigate these challenging times together.

    All our Counsellors are Registered Members of:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Your journey begins with an initial assessment where you’ll explore your relationship challenges and goals with your therapist. Together, you’ll develop a personalised plan, typically involving regular couples counselling sessions in Melbourne. These sessions provide a safe space to improve communication, address underlying issues, and gain practical strategies for a stronger, healthier connection.

    We understand the significant challenges infidelity brings to a relationship. Our therapists are experienced in guiding couples through affair recovery. We provide support in navigating the emotional complexities, working to rebuild trust, and helping you decide the best path forward for your relationship.

    In addition to our core couples counselling services, we provide:
    • Individual counselling in Melbourne focused on relationship-related concerns (such as anxiety, self-esteem issues, etc.)
    • LGBTQI+ counselling for couples and individuals
    • Separation counselling to support couples considering ending their relationship
    • Sessions addressing concerns around sexual intimacy

    We aim to equip you with strategies to address the core challenges within your relationship. Our therapists will help you develop healthier communication skills, foster greater empathy, and create a shared vision for the kind of partnership you desire. While we can’t guarantee specific outcomes, many couples who engage in our relationship counselling in Melbourne experience a deeper understanding of one another, a stronger connection, and increased overall relationship satisfaction.

    The first step is to schedule an intake session. You can easily do this by visiting our website or calling us at 0411 615 313. During the intake, we’ll gather information and help match you with the therapist who best suits your needs.

    Relationship counselling is a therapeutic process that helps couples navigate challenges, improve communication, and deepen their connection. It offers a safe, neutral environment where both partners can express their thoughts and feelings while working through any issues affecting their relationship. Whether you’re dealing with ongoing conflict, trust concerns, or just want to strengthen your bond, relationship counselling in Melbourne provides the support and guidance needed to move forward.
    A relationship counsellor works as a facilitator, guiding open and constructive dialogue between partners. They help you identify unhelpful patterns, understand each other’s perspectives, and develop healthier ways to interact. Through tailored exercises and discussions, the counsellor provides practical strategies that address your unique challenges and help improve your relationship dynamics, supporting both of you in building a more connected and understanding partnership.
    Yes, counselling can be incredibly helpful for relationships, offering couples new tools and insights that can transform how they relate to each other. It’s not just for relationships in trouble; even those in a good place can benefit from relationship counselling. By improving communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding trust, couples often find that counselling in Melbourne helps them navigate difficult times and emerge more united and resilient.
    The main goal of relationship counselling is to strengthen the connection between partners by tackling the issues that cause tension or distance or assist couples in determining if their relationship is still viable. It focuses on improving communication, fostering understanding, and building emotional intimacy while equipping couples with practical skills to handle future challenges. Whether you’re aiming to heal after a tough period or just want to enrich your relationship, counselling helps create a healthier, more fulfilling partnership.

    WHY CALL US?

    People Trust Us

    We are a group of professional and experienced relationship specialists and psychotherapists offering specialist couples and relationship therapy. We offer the most effective, tailor made approaches for your relationship wellbeing.

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    Experienced Therapists

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    Personalised Sessions

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    Qualified Counsellors

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    Caring Environment

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    Members of PACFA and ACA

    WE HAVE THE BEST TEAM

    Meet Our Therapists

    We think it’s really important that clinicians have a mixture of clinical skill and human qualities that mean you can place your trust in them. Our therapists hold the highest qualifications in couple therapy, and are THE EXPERTS in relationship therapy.

    We interview all couples before we agree to work with them, as well as carry out rigorous background checks to ensure you are paired with the best practitioner who can meet your specific needs.

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    Susan Lackner

    Founder/Director
    Couples Counselling Specialist, Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
    Susan has a degree in Psychology and has completed two Masters Degrees in Social Science and Couple Counselling.

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    Mellisa Clark

    Couple Counselling Specialist & Psychotherapist Mellisa holds a Masters in Counselling from Monash University and has completed Relationship Australia’s Specialist Course in Integrative Couple Therapy.

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    Sharon Weingarten

    Couple Counselling Specialist & Psychotherapist Sharon holds a Masters in Counselling specialising in relationship therapy from Swinburne University.

    Josey Roydhouse

    Couple Counselling Specialist & Psychotherapist Josey is a qualified Psychotherapist specialising in couples counselling LGBTQI+ relationship therapy.

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