Relationship Counsellor at Talk It, Live It Counselling

My husband & I have been married 30 years & have an adult son. We’ve had our fair share of challenges including health &‭ financial stressors which placed immense pressure on the relationship. Not only has our marriage survived we have become closer, more resilient & committed to each other. As a result of my lived experience my desire is to support couples during times of crisis & transition. I have experience working with individuals & couples including those preparing for marriage.

Celebrant, Counsellor - Prepare/Enrich, JP

Qualified Marriage Celebrant, J.P. and Holistic Counsellor since 1999.  Passionate about helping couples develop fulfilling relationships through honest, open and clear communication.  As a Prepare-Enrich Facilitator I offer couples an online assessment through the Prepare-Enrich program, followed by a two hour face-to-face session (which can be conducted in Freshwater, Sydney OR via ZOOM, SKYPE or Whats App), then online follow up after the main session. Weekend and evening sessions are available.  Total package is $325 per couple, which includes workbook, completion certificate and take home exercises. 

I am also a senior yoga teacher/trainer, specialising in Pre Natal Yoga and Birth Preparation Workshops for Couples.  I can be contacted on 0418 865402

Relationship Counsellor and Educator

I provide counselling and family and relationship education to individuals, couples and families at my consulting room in Hornsby or by visiting clients in their homes on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. I have been practising since 2008.

ACC Pastors and Chaplains

Married for over 30 years. 4 adult children and 4 grandchildren.

Individual and Relationship Counsellor

Amanda holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) degree from Charles Sturt University and completed a Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling at the Institute of Family practice in Sydney. Amanda has worked in the field of human services since 2007 as a Relationship Educator with Anglicare Sydney where she ran group workshops in relationship education for premarital and married couples and as the Director of PREPARE/ENRICH Australia, where she is the lead trainer of PREPARE/ENRICH facilitators across Australia. Amanda has worked with many pre-marital and married couples in both an individual and group format. Amanda has presented at various National Conferences and speaks regularly to organisations supporting Marriage and Relationship Educators  and couples supporting marriage enrichment.

Registered Psychologist

Being a psychologist and and marriage celebrant, I’m fortunate to have worked with many couples in improving their relationship. I value empathetic listening, non-judgemental & solution focused approach when working with my couples. Through the P/E program, I equip couples with important skills learning & tools where they can use to improve their relationship/marriage qualities. Couples may also be eligible for Medicare rebates. Please contact me for more info, including Medicare rebates.

Relationships Counsellor/Coach

* Getting Mediocre Relationships * Personal or Professional * To Happiness * Happiness Through Healthy Relationships *

Pastor, Sydney Lutheran Parish

As the pastor of the Sydney Lutheran Parish I assist couples seeking to be married to prepare not only for their wedding day but their married life together using Prepare, and couples seeking to grow and develop their existing relationship/marriage using Enrich. I am happy to meet with couples whether they have a church affiliation or not. Our congregations are based in Sydney City and in the Northern Beaches of Sydney.

Lesmurdie Baptist Church

Healthy relationships see us through anything that life brings our way and I am keen to help people towards the best relationships they can have. This shapes much of who I am and what I do as a pastor, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Relationship Counsellor, Prepare Enrich Australia

Cheryl along with her husband Ken are Prepare-Enrich facilitators. They have served in ministry, counselling, marriage counselling and coaching and running marriage programs for over 20 years.

Their passion is to see couple’s relationship flourish and grow.

Together they designed and run “Living a Godly Marriage” a Biblically-based course equipping couples to walk in deeper intimacy.

Relationship Counsellor / Social Worker

Georgia is a registered social worker with over 20 years experience working with individuals, couples and families on all relationship matters and with life transitions. Georgia has worked for multiple government and non government organisations and holds certification in Couples Counselling. Georgia has completed internship training as a couples therapist with Relationships Australia and has facilitated many PREPARE - ENRICH services. Georgia's warm and supportive approach ensures couples access new insights to help strengthen the couples sense of connection and enhance relationship well-being.

Pastor

Integrative Counsellor & Facilitator

I qualified as an Integrative Counsellor in the UK 5yrs ago once completing my Bachelors Honours Degree. As a therapist, my heart is to connect with you at the point of your pain from the very beginning. My sincere aim then is to equip you with skills and tools to help you overcome problems, help increase your emotional wellbeing, and develop your ability to have healthy interpersonal relationships.

Choosing the right therapist is an important decision and a good fit is necessary to make effective progress. My work is characterised by intuition, compassion, optimism and collaboration. I try to be straightforward, without being harsh, and encouraging without applying any pressure.

I hope you’ll take some time to look through my profile and website to learn more specific details about my work as a therapist in Perth.

I provide emotion-focused and solution-focused integrative therapy, along with the knowledge of many other modalities to Individuals facing various issues, and use Prepare Enrich as a key tool when providing Marriage/Pre-Marriage/Couples Counselling. I am highly motivated to embark on a journey of wholeness with you and help you achieve your relationship goals.

Horsham Church of Christ, Ministry Team Leader

Married to Andrea for 25 years, we have four girls together. Work primarily as a local church pastor, also serving in chaplaincy in local community. Primarily someone who enjoy asking questions and exploring possibilities with people. Use Prepare/Enrich to provide starting place for conversations and see what we discover together.

Soothing Minds Counselling & Psychotherapy

Marina has knowledge and experience in a variety of work settings including leadership roles, mental health, crisis intervention, abuse, grief, loss & trauma, relationships, and addiction rehabilitation and recovery. She is a qualified and professionally recognised forensic mental health specialist. Through her own journey and life experience Marina is compassionate, empathetic and non-judgmental and is able to relate and understand the issues faced by individuals today.

Marina focuses on bringing hope to those suffering and helping individuals rebuild their lives and live a rich and meaningful life. Marina has worked with individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds, in one on one, couples, and group settings, working with abuse, addictions, mental health illnesses, family of origin, anxiety & stress, trauma, grief & loss, shame, self-esteem and life-transitions.
Marina has degrees of Master of Counselling Practice, Master of Forensic Mental, Graduate Diploma of Psychology, a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and is currently studying a Master of Social Work, and is an Endorsed and Accredited Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

Pastor at Tahmoor Baptist Church

Hi, I am the Pastor at Tahmoor Baptist Church and would be willing to meet with couples in the Wollondilly Shire.

Minister

Abundant Life Church

My husband Geoff and I work as a team when involved with couples doing Prepare/Enrich. I was previously a GP and Geoff was a builder and we've both retired within the last couple of years. We were both widowed and have been married to each other for 17 years. We have 6 children and an increasing number of grandchildren. We are passionate about helping couples to have healthy marriages and preventing relationship problems and breakdowns.

Communicating Beyond Words. Couples counsellor & Relationship Educator

I am a registered couples counsellor and relationship educator with 10 yrs experience. I work with couples at all stages of the relationship to equip them to establish, enrich or improve their relationships.

Find out more here!

Couples Therapist

I am a psychologist who has worked with couples and individuals for many years and was so excited to discover Prepare/Enrich 10 years ago. It is incredibly refreshing to work with couples looking to strengthen their foundations and Prepare/Enrich is a great tool to start.

Ipswich Lutheran Church

Ben Hentschke is currently the Lead Pastor at Ipswich Lutheran Church. He is an excellent communicator and seeks to help couples (and all people) to live lives of grace, love, and service to each other and within the community. In his free time, Ben loves to travel with his wife, Kelly, including recently scaling to Mount Everest Base Camp in the middle of winter. He also loves good food and good wine, and attending sporting events of local teams

Jill Whalan is a leadership coach with extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector coaching for leadership excellence. With her wealth of life experience she is able to easily and quickly develop rapport with people. She is passionate about people reaching their full potential in all aspects of their life and is especially passionate about helping up and coming leaders to discover their strengths and become confident leaders

I work as a clinical psychologist now at Newlife Care in Robina on the Gold Coast. I started here over 10 years ago as a counsellor and trained as a Prepare/Enrich facilitator.

Laura is a qualified and experienced Prepare-Enrich facilitator. She has been a practising psychotherapist/counsellor since 1998 and currently works with individuals, couples and families. She works in private practice as well as working for an NGO where she is a general Family Counsellor and Educator. She brings to her work a wealth of life experience and a deep insight and respect for the client’s unique way of being in the world. · Laura specialises in relationship counselling, enhancing intimacy and connection, supporting couples to rejuvenate their relationship working from a strength-based, solution focused approach using process-oriented techniques, EFT, ACT, mindfulness, somatic and secure attachment theories. She has trained under USA leading couple’s therapists John and Julie Gottman and Dan Wile. · Incorporates the techniques of ‘Mindfulness’ into her counselling learned when she was a practising shiatsu therapist and yoga teacher in 1990’s · In her role as group educator she facilitates numerous parenting programs and other psycho-education programs across the range offered by the organisation LifeWorks Counselling and Education Services, she is well informed to support clients facing the complex issues of parenting, step-parenting and parenting after separation. · Trauma work - 6 yrs experience working with long term complex childhood trauma, institutional abuse and family violence · Enjoys supporting clients interested in personal development and growth and those experiencing life transition, Laura is married with 2 adult children. She enjoys travelling to diverse cultures, appreciates textiles and the arts, dance, theatre and music. She relaxes by reading, doing Pilates, beading, cooking and walking in nature

Counsellor, Psychotherapist

Magdalena has been providing clinical psychotherapy and counselling to individuals, couples and families with children, adolescents and adult children. She has a Masters of Arts in Theology and a Masters with Honours degree in Counselling. Prior to her MCouns. (Honours) degree, she attended a two year intensive couple counselling training by Life Care (Baptist Counselling Course). Therefore, her area of expertise includes working with couples, including pre-marital counselling. She has been passionate about helping people all of her life in Australia, Germany and Indonesia. She had been involved in Church and University ministries in those countries over 20 years before becoming a Psychotherapist. Magdalena has been a Prepare-Enrich Facilitator since 2009. She has worked with several organisations, including Life Care Counselling Service (4 years), Anglicare Counselling Service (8 years) and The Salvos Counselling Counsellor and (5 years). She has been engaged in Private Practice over the past 14 years. Since 2006 she has also been supervising other psychotherapists, clinical counsellors, and counselling students from 5 different counselling institutes, and running different types of group supervision till the present time. She has provided training in a Certificate of Counselling and an Advanced Diploma of Counselling course in a RTO in Sydney, and lecturing in a Masters of Counselling Degree in Supervision at Excelsia College in Sydney. Her background of living in different countries has been enriching her in working with all types of people and her clients come from all different ages, religious, cultures and background.

Psychologist - Life Resolutions Huntingdale

I am a mature aged male psychologist with experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds, including same-sex clients. (I have worked myself in both blue- and white-collar settings). My clients have ranged in age from their late teens through to their nineties.

Parish Priest St Luke's Anglican Church Sydenham

Robert was originally born in Sydney and has a degree in Aerospace, Graduate Diploma in Education, Masters in Educational Administration, Masters in Computer Networking and is finalising the requirements of the Masters in Divinity. Pastoral care, resilience development in adolescents and developing strategies that allows people to have empathy towards others have been the hallmarks of Robert's leadership in mission and ministry.

Robert has 5 children (3 boys and 2 girls), has been divorced and has re- married. Robert enjoys flying model remote controlled aircraft, boating and fishing, cycling, bocce ball, soccer, volleyball and martial arts. He has a particular interest in Star Trek and Star Wars (and is one of the few fans who can reconcile the need for both arcs) and is an avid follower of comics and all things Marvel and DC.

Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

30+ years of counselling support to a diverse populous, including 20+ years of pastoral care as a minister of a local Church.

Senior Pastor of Eastern Chinese Church

I am a pastor for 25 years. I used Prepare Enrich for marriage counselling. It is quite helpful.

Dalkeith Road Enjoy Church of Christ

I have enjoyed the planning and performing of unique wedding services for 45 years.

Professional Counsellor

Neridah is a professionally qualified counsellor with a Bachelor Degree in Counselling, a Masters Degree in Counselling Practice and is currently completing a Masters of Social Work. Neridah is a registered counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Neridah has worked within an education setting for 20 years and currently continues work both in education and Private Practice. Neridah's experience and ongoing professional development have provided her with a wide range of expertise in working with individuals, couples, families and children of all ages and backgrounds. Neridah has worked in the areas of mental health, trauma, grief, loss, addiction, abuse and general issues related to psychological, emotional, spiritual, social and physical health and wellbeing. Neridah's gentle nature provides her clients with a compassionate, empathetic, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore relationships; both strength and growth areas, improve communication, resolve conflicts and building on personal strengths. Neridah is passionate about helping people find hope and create meaningful lives filled with purpose. Neridah looks forward to meeting and working with you on your own personal journey to building a life together as a couple together.

Heart Life Counselling - Relationship Counsellor

Debra is a registered individual and couples counsellor and relationship educator with 15 yrs experience working with couples in all stages of relationship - establishing, pre-marital and marriage counselling – setting up, building on or repairing the relationship foundations. Debra’s focus is to assist couples to identify and explore both areas of growth and strengths within their relationship. Debra’s experience includes 6 yrs working with Relationship Australia working with couples that included developing and presenting a Relationship Skill Building workshop designed for couples . Clients described Debra as having a warm, gentle, compassionate, emphatic and non-judgemental approach as a down-to-earth professional that bring new insights into their lives.

Over the years she has pursued a particular interest and expertise in depression, anxiety and trauma work, rebuilding from past abuse & domestic violence. Debra’s qualifications include Bachelor of Christian Counselling, Grad. Cert. in Developmental Trauma, Master of Counselling and Human Services and Specialist Couples training.

Relationship Counsellor

With a varied and diverse background, David is able to apply his counselling training to help individuals and couples navigate the complexities of healthy relationships. David can assist couples completing the PREPARE/ENRICH inventory to get the most out of their results.

Living Stones Counselling

Marriage ministry work since 2007 and full-time professional counselling since 2013 providing help for Individual and Couples.
A degree in Psychology and a Masters in Counselling with a keen interest in Couples coaching / counselling helps me to offer a couples heading towards their first, second, or even third marriages an opportunity to build a solid foundation within the Prepare-Enrich framework. In professional practice I have helped with couples struggling with issues around time management, decision-making, deep guilt and shame, complicated grief, emotional crisis, sexual addictions, and cross-cultural and extended family relationship problems.
I work as a team with my husband, Paul, also an experienced Prepare-Enrich Facilitator who, having been married to me for over 20 years, brings our rich life experiences to sessions making them lively and interactive.

Ordained Anglican Minister/school chaplain/educator

I am an ordained minister with the Anglican diocese of Melbourne. I work as a school chaplain, with children, young people and their families. I have a counseling/coaching background working with young people, couples and families.

Meet Around the Campfire

I have worked over 30 years as a professional counsellor and since 2009 when I received my Masters in Clinical Family Therapy, I have worked as a Family Therapist. I have extensive experience working with children and families and along with my husband, Kevin, I have worked with couples, who seek to preserve, enhance or restore their relationships. We have recently commenced our business, Meet Around the Campfire, where we continue to offer counselling services, as well as workshops and retreats for individuals, couples and families. I live in Loch Sport which is located in the beautiful Gippsland Lakes region of Victoria, and provides a peaceful and enriching setting to pursue my passions in writing, painting, photography and enjoying the Australian Bush.

CatholicCare

CatholicCare Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains is a Not for Profit, faith based organization whose mission is to provide support for those struggling with challenging personal issues, difficult life transitions and unexpected life events that impact on relationships and connections. We welcome to all who seek our assistance. Our experienced and skilled team of counsellors in the Family Relationships team provide personal, couple, parenting and family relationship counselling. Our counsellors are also trained PREPARE/ENRICH programme facilitators and are located at Springwood, Penrith, Blacktown, Emerton and North Parramatta.

Anglicare

All our counsellors are experienced professionals who have completed relevant tertiary training.  They belong to recognised professional organisations and are bound by a code of ethics.

Anglicare counsellors are people with Christian convictions.  All counsellors participate in ongoing professional development and regular clinical supervision to maintain standards of excellence.

Couple Counsellor & Relationship Educator

Couples Counsellor & Relationship Educator (MAREAA and MCEFT member) 15 + years experience. Helping people create, enhance or maintain satisfying, happy and healthy relationships at any stage of life is my passion. Clients tell me I am warm, easy to talk to, non judgemental and that I 'get it'.

Rebecca Codrington MCFT Counsellor & Psychotherapist - Individuals, Couples and Families accesssupportcounselling.com.au

Prepare Enrich is an excellent investment in your relationship. I have over 15 years experience working with individuals, couples and families and know how important it is to be proactive in attending to & understanding your relationship as early as possible. My qualifications are in Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling, with a Masters in Couple and Family Therapy. Couples often report Prepare Enrich is a highly enjoyable experience and identify skills and strategies for improved communication, conflict resolution and greater intimacy after the sessions.

accesssupportcounselling.com.au

3R Counselling

Trained and certified Relationship Counselor Cynthia Nathan of 3R Counselling in Epping, specialising in Pre-Marriage Education and counselling. Prepare Enrich Facilitator and Marriage and Relationship Educator, Level 1 Gottman Trained Therapist.Please check website for more information www.3Rcounselling.com.au

Earlwood Baptist Church

I am an Accredited Baptist minister with the Baptist Union of NSW, focusing in the Canterbury Bankstown area. As a Prepare-Enrich Facilitator, I walk with and assist couples seeking to get married and also help them prepare for life beyond the wedding day. I also provide Christian counselling for couples who may be going through challenges, walking with them as they seek to grow in their marriage. 
Ken Kamau
…making everyday count...

Counsellor, Chayah Family Counselling

Qualified Counsellor
Passionate about facilitating the building of strong relationships, both pre and post marriage.
For couples, joint counselling with husband Trevor, also a qualified counsellor.
Individual counselling (myself or Trevor) as part of the relationship counselling or as a separate entity.
Prepare Enrich Parenting version for individual couples.

Get Ready For Marriage

Carolyn, a graduate in Social Work from University of Sydney with a diploma in Couple and Family therapy, has been counselling individuals and couples for the past 30 years.During the last 25 years she has been running pre-marriage courses.  Preparing couples for marriage is her professional passion and she regularly attends a number of National Marriage Education conferences.She has been married for 40 years and has two adult children.

Relationship Counsellor

I have both personal and professional experience with Couple Relationships.
My partner and I married young, raised 4 kids and continue to believe that we are better together. I also have experience as a Teacher, Mentor, Community Volunteer, in Pastoral Care and now as a Relationship Counsellor.

I enjoy working with all types of couples whether dating, engaged or in a long term relationship. I encourage, gently challenge and help clients to notice, to understand and to take responsibility for choosing what is best for the couple relationship and for them as individuals too. To be respectful and to love, honour and negotiate.

My work as a P/E facilitator is enhanced by my role as a Counsellor. The P/E material is comprehensive and the program equips couples with tools to communicate need. I have additional skills that enhance this work as I have a Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling and recently completed a Specialist Course in Couples Therapy with Relationships Australia.

My focus as a Counsellor is mainly in the area of relationship difficulties and working with couples that are conflicted, dissatisfied or dealing with various marital issues i.e. intimacy, vulnerability, affairs and sex. I help couples to address uncertainty and gain clarity around their relationship need.

I love what I do and will help partners to reconnect where there is any disconnect. Part of being human is that we struggle. We all have issues that we need to address.

For those with faith…this struggle allows God to be God. He intervenes in many different ways but often through a combination of Prayer, Personal and Professional Support. I offer Relationship Counselling tailored to your needs.

If you're stuck, let's talk!

Bush Chaplain, Frontier Services and the Uniting Church Northern Synod

Benjamin works in the remote areas of Central Australia. He has a Certificate IV in Counselling (Christian). He is a Marriage Celebrant using the rites of the Uniting Church in Australia. He can facilitate Prepare Enrich with couples regardless of religious affiliation, gender preference, marital status etc.

Psychologist, Counsellor and Prepare/Enrich Educator, Member MAREAA

The Prepare/Enrich educator role allows me to use my experience and training in counselling in a structured and strength based way with couples. In addition I have experience in supporting clients with life challenges and presentations.

Swintolgy

David and Ashleigh are an experienced couple combining ministry and counselling to provide couples and families tailored interventions to suit their needs and stage of relationship and family dynamic.

Relationship Counsellor (Still Space Counselling)

I am an experienced counsellor (Registered under the Australian Counselling Association) with a passion to see people of all ages empowered to live successful lives, relationships thrive and families flourish. Heralding from a information technology qualification and career in a consulting firm, I entered into a church ministerial role to serve God and people upon receiving a Masters in Ministry. It was with great fulfilment that my role brought me into connection with and service of people of all ages and backgrounds.

Teacher, Pastoral Care

Chaplain and Registered Minister of Religion Marriage Celebrant

31 Years professional experience in Pastoral Ministry. Roles included Associate Pastor in several churches and Chaplain in Schools, Hospitals and Aged Care . I have also served for 14 years as a full time Religious Education Teacher/ Chaplain. Each of these roles has included Marriage preparation and Relationship support. All have been linked to my Accreditation as a Minister of Baptist Churches in NSW.

C3 Redland Bay

O'Loughlin Catholic College Karama 0812

Emergency Accommodation and Referral Service Manager / Counselor at The Salvation Army Kalgoorlie-Boulder Church and Mission Centre

I am married for 24yrs with 4 children and I have been a counselor for 12 years, during that time i have also been involved with mine chaplaincy 3 years and Primary School chaplaincy 7 years, currently working at The Salvation Army Kalgoorlie-Boulder Church and Mission Centre.

New Day Counselling - Sutherland

Peter Thomas is a caring and supportive therapist whom you can trust in your time of need. He studied at the Australian Institute of Family and Individual Counselling, is a member of the Australian Counsellors Association (ACA) and the Professional Counsellors Association of the ACT and NSW (PCA). Peter holds an Advanced Diploma in Individual and Family Counselling, an accredited CAP Money Coach and an accredited Prepare and Enrich pre-marriage and marriage counsellor. Peter offers individual, couple, and relationship counselling.

Belinda has been supporting people to have great relationships for over ten years through counselling and pastoral care. Married to Glen for 35 years, she is registered with the Australian Counsellors Association and has an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Family therapy. Online sessions available.

CatholicCare

Lonsdale Views

Michael and Susan Hanley are independent PREPARE/ENRICH couple facilitators with over 30 years experience in the field They are members of the Marriage and Relationship Educators Association of Australia and are are one of the few people in Australia who always work as a couple when facilitating PREPARE/ENRICH thus assuring that both genders are equally represented. They have been successfully married for 43 years.

Lynda is a Youth Pastor, who also has had many years experience in Pastoral care of people of all different ages and life journeys. Lynda has an Adv Diploma in Counselling and loves to help people to have relationships that are as healthy as possible

Eastern Districts Alliance Church

Pastoral experience for 15 years, including per-marital counselling. Prefer church related marriage

Harvest Community Care Counselling Service

Julie Muir Celebrant

I am a young, fun, engaging Marriage Celebrant who loves helping couples prepare, not just for their wedding but for their marriage ahead. This is not pre-marriage counselling because I am not a counsellor! It's way cooler than that! If you like psychology tests or personality quizzes, you'll love this. 1 in 3 marriages in Australia end in divorce. I don't want to scare you. I want to help you. I adore all my couples and I want them to go the distance so that they are just as in love, 10, 20 or 30 years after their wedding day. It’s important that you connect with your Prepare/Enrich facilitator and trust them to do a good job. I’ll make this process simple, enjoyable and fun. At the end of it, you should feel uplifted and ready to start your marriage as you mean to go on. I would love to meet you or Zoom with you for a no-obligation chat. Even if you decide to go with another Facilitator, it won’t be a waste of your time. You will still gain lots of useful information and you might even get to meet my dog Sasha. Let’s do this!

Relationship Educator

I am a Relationship educator who has used Prepare and Enrich for over ten years. My warm personality will help you feel comfortable as you either get your relationship back on track or help you lay the strong foundation for a long and prosperous relationship.

CFT Counselling

For 10 years I have been working with couples and families in my role as a Couple and Family Counsellor. I have 7 years experience facilitating the Prepare Enrich program which I find to be a positive and educative process. I enjoy working with couples and find that my warm and friendly approach creates a safe and relaxed space for couples to talk about their relationship and learn more about their strengths and weaknesses. Email: cftcounselling@gmail.com

Senior Pastor, Granite Community Church

I'm excited to be able to offer relationship education to people around North Central Victoria. I'm available to work with couples both in the PREPARE phase of their relationship as well as facilitating relationship ENRICHment at any stage. We also offer group sessions and day programs from time to time.

Principal Counsellor at Fadden Counselling

Relationship counselling has been as much part of my 13 years in private practice as individual counselling.As a Prepare Enrich facilitator I have had the privilege of helping many couples enter into marriage better prepared and well equipped for potential challenges.Sharing the joy and enthusiasm of couples embarking on a life together never grows old. Neither does the reward and satisfaction when a faltering/struggling relationship finds new hope and strength.My qualifications include an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy and a Hons degree in Psychology

Katinka is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) and is also a qualified Couple and Family Therapist.

Katinka has worked in the Psychology and counselling field for more than 30 years in both public and private settings, including hospitals, family court, community center’s and schools.  

She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in providing psychological interventions for a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and family difficulties, past trauma and abuse, grief/loss, and the challenges encountered by life transitions. 

Katinka is very mindful of treating each person as a unique individual, and aims to foster a safe therapeutic space where personal issues can be respectfully and meaningfully explored and understood. Katinka aims to work collaboratively with people to establish therapeutic goals important to them, and to generate strategies that may ease, relieve or improve their level of distress. She has a special interest in couples therapy, group work and Positive Psychology.

Katinka has expertise in the use of multiple therapeutic interventions that are supported by empirical research and clinical practice. Such interventions include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Narrative and Solution Focused Approaches; Interpersonal Therapy and Mindfulness/Relaxation practices.

Culture of Care

Lead Relationship Counsellor and Group Facilitator

I am a relationship therapist and counsellor with a practice in Sydney. I work with couples to improve relationships at the various stages of development. I am trained in the Developmental Model and I teach and mentor other couples therapists. In addition, I supervise counsellors in couples therapy because I want to see all couples thrive. I am L1 and L2 trained in Gottman Therapy and I am accredited under Medicare to provide mental health services. My style is casual and empowering. I can help. Contact me now.

Psychologist, Psychotherapist, PREPARE Facilitator.

As a registered psychologist & psychotherapist I have many years experience enabling individuals & couples to experience positive & enriching relationships across the life span. Having used PREPARE- ENRICH with over 250 couples, I not only value its focus on practical communication skills, but also its role in encouraging couples to reflect on their strengths whilst also tackling important issues in a compassionate & dignified manner.

Pastor Fresh Hope

Bachelor of Ministry, including counselling skills 1 & 2, grief, loss & Attachment, Marriage & relationship counselling. Marriage celebrant

Relationship and family therapist, Educator. Mindfulness Matters

I specialize in individual, couple and family therapy. As a relationship therapist I highly recommend the Prepare/Enrich program as it addresses issues prior to marriage and strengthens relationships. It is a wonderful opportunity to address potential conflict and develop ways of communicating openly. I also offer the pre-parenting program another wonderful tool to assist expectant parents of learning about each other, their approaches and ways to strengthen their relationship and understand each others parenting approach and develop one that works for them as a couple prior to the birth of their baby.

Life Care Services

I have been involved in counselling for over 37 years. During this time I have had vast experience with most issues that impact on people's lives, wellbeing and relationships. In addition to this encompassing experience I specialize in providing services for people affected by anxiety, trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and am therefore required to partake in regular supervision and ongoing professional development. Having worked in 16 different nations of the globe I have understanding of a diversity of cultures and I believe this strengthens my skills in engaging with clients. I endeavour to provide a quality of service that will assist clients to journey towards what for them would represent optimum wellbeing for both themselves and their relationships.

Create Change - Mediation, Coaching, Counselling

Amanda Lambros Consulting

Amanda Lambros is a Perth-based counsellor, couples therapist and speaker with more than 18 years of experience in couples counselling and individual therapy.

Known for her ability to turn difficult concepts into understandable grabs of information, Amanda is the go-to person when you want to fully understand how relationships, grief and loss and mental health impacts on your work, your relationships, your engagement with others and your day-to-day life.

Gold Coast Couples Counselling

Dr Karen is a PACFA-registered qualified counsellor who is passionate about helping couples build or strengthen their relationships. She is warm, supportive and non-judgemental, and supports people of all faith or belief systems. Karen works as a relationship counsellor and Prepare-Enrich specialist at Gold Coast Couples Counselling https://goldcoastcouplescounselling.com.au/, one of the most highly respected private relationship counselling practices at the Gold Coast. If considered helpful, she supplements the Prepare-Enrich program with specialist techniques drawn from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, the “Gold standard” approach to couples therapy ( see https://iceeft.com/what-is-eft/).
Alternatively, couples counselling can be provided as a follow up to the Prepare Enrich program if requested. Please see the Gold Coast Couples Counselling website for more details or to book online, or contact Karen via this Prepare-Enrich website.

Terebinth Tree Counselling and Consultancy Services

Rachel Whitton is a qualified and professionally registered counsellor whose approach is warm and non-judgmental. She works with couples to build a firm foundation so that they can thrive together in all seasons of marriage and strive to have an enriched relationship. For couples who are already married, Rachel will help you gain clarity on your areas of growth and highlight areas of strength and hope.

Rachel works from a range of counselling frameworks to ensure she can provide each person with a counselling session that meets their individual needs. Rachel will see couples, individuals and families. She uses predominantly Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy and is Trauma-informed in her practice. This means Rachel understands the way memories of trauma are stored in the brain and in the body. She works to ensure that you feel safe, listened too and valued so that your sessions can bring healing and closure to the trauma you may have experienced as a child and/or as an adult. She works with you to focus the counselling sessions on the things that matter to you and what you feel you need.

Rachel has a close walk with God and loves working with those who are wrestling with the Christian spiritual life, worldview and faith issues. While she enjoys working with those who are wrestling with these issues, she is also respectful and enjoys working with people of all faith, worldview and belief systems.

Ordained Anglican Minister

Relationship Therapist

Individual and Relationship Therapist / Couples Counsellor. Level 3 Gottman Training. Relaxed, fun input. Leave with Practical Tips to help your Relationship to Thrive. Face to face and Skype

Relationship Counsellor

I have been working as a relationship counsellor & psychotherapist for over 20 years. I have previously worked in the health care area and I am a marriage celebrant. I am passionate about helping people grow and enhancing their ability to enjoy life in a loving relationship.Having been married for 40 years and having two children I am fortunate to now be a grandmother. My love of people & passion for a joyful and wonderful life is a natural fit for the Prepare - Enrich program.

Gwendoline Hanson Counselling

I have been counselling for the past 26 years. I have held a social work degree for 20 years and I am now an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers. I am also Accredited with the Australian Counselling Association. I have worked with trauma, grief and loss, anger, depression and anxiety. I work with individuals, couple and family counselling. Over the past 13 years, I have worked with an organisation which counsels victims of Sexual Assault and Family Violence. I look forward to working with couples wanting to enhance their knowledge of a strong relationship. Whilst they explore their differences and their strength together, with communication, understanding, respect and values towards a closer togetherness for their shared future life together.

Professional: Bachelor of Social Work – BSW

Membership: AMHSW (Accredited Mental Health Social Worker); MAASW (Accredited Social Worker); MACA (Accredited Australian Counselling Association)

Marriage Celebrant and Educator

I'm a marriage celebrant and marriage educator, who loves helping couples begin their journey together. I'm especially passionate about helping LGBTQIA+ couples learn about relationships, in the age of marriage equality.

Howard & Pip Mychael - Trinity Counselling

Vanessa is a qualified Prepare-Enrich facilitator. She has a background in aged care and has worked as a teacher aide and home care worker for disabled children while completing her counselling studies. Vanessa has worked alongside many distressed parents and families to provide emotional, mental and physical support for their children. Juggling many different roles including a Counsellor, a phone crisis volunteer and mentor for a local Primary school, Vanessa is a dynamic, empathetic and non-judgmental facilitator.

She currently works with individuals, couples and families. Vanessa is passionate about working with couples and families from all walks of life on issues such as communication and conflict resolution skills, self-esteem work, stress management, mental illness, including anxiety and depression, abuse and trauma, social, relationship and emotional issues, dysfunctional family dynamics and family of origin issues. Her approach includes practical tools such as play therapy principles and role-plays with an underlying deep respect for clients autonomy and their unique way of living, a non-judgmental approach and unconditional positive regard.

Vanessa is married with 2 dogs. She relaxes by cooking, art and craft, reading, doing Pilates and walking in nature.

Individual & Relationship Therapist

As a relationship specialist, trained in couples therapy, I provide Pre Marriage & Commitment Counselling for couples who want to future-proof their relationship. With warmth and care I help couples reduce conflict and increase connection, giving you the tools to build a secure relationship. I listen without judgement and support couples with respect and patience. I specialise in helping couples manage wedding stress, strengthen communication, resolve conflict, set relationship goals, improve sex and intimacy, prepare for children together, manage financial stress, and manage in-law relationships.

Pastoral Counsellor at The Joshua Tree Church

Jeremy is passionate about marriage enrichment. He works with couples from The Joshua Tree church and the wider community. He uses the Prepare-Enrich inventory for growth in self-awareness and strengthening relationships. He’s also trained in biblical counselling and theology.

Rebecca Lowe Therapy

A Social Work trained Couple and Family Therapist Rebecca has worked with couples and families for over a decade. With compassion and professionalism Rebecca assists couples to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationship and how they can strengthen their love, trust and friendship.

Prepare-Enrich Australia

Director of PREPARE/ENRICH Australia, facilitator, mediator and marriage and relationship educator, with more than 10 years experience working alongside many like-minded advocates and organisations that focus on providing individuals, couples and families the opportunity to develop relationship skills, and to recognise that they have the potential to shape and maintain quality and meaningful relationships.

Shane has worked with many couples both in facilitation and group context and has delivered a wide variety of parenting and relationship education programs in Sydney and Melbourne.

Relationship Counselor, Minister, St Andrew’s South Brisbane

I love preparing couples for marriage. It is a wonderful privilege. I am married to Glenda and our 3 children are all happily married.

Relationship Counsellor

Linda is a Registered Counsellor who loves working with individuals and couples. She is passionate about helping clients become hopeful, empowered and motivated. Linda and her husband have been married for just over 20 years and they have 3 teenage children. Linda is able to conduct online Counselling and Prepare-Enrich Facilitation sessions through mychristiancounsellor.org.au.

Harbour Therapy Clinic

Individual and Relationship Counsellor

Lisa is a counsellor and group facilitator with many years working in the social services sector in non profit and private settings.  Lisa's focus is individual and relationship counselling with young people and adults. 

Lisa’s approach to counselling is warm and supportive, providing you with a safe space where you feel comfortable to talk through your feelings, thoughts, experiences and expectations and areas of strength and hope.  

Lisa is a trained Prepare/Enrich facilitator and registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association.

Choices Therapy

I am a counsellor in private practice based on the Gold Coast. I offer counselling to individuals, couples and families in areas including anxiety, conflict management, self-esteem, parenting, life changes, personal growth, and communication skills. I am a qualified 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching facilitator, which helps me to support parents in learning how to discipline their children without yelling and offering support through emotional awareness. It is my goal to provide clients with a safe, professional setting that allows them to explore the hurts of their past, the challenges of their present, and the hopes for their future. I believe that this goal is best achieved in an environment that is tailored to the needs of the individual.

m2 Coaching

Beautiful Day Celebrancy

I have worked as a social worker and counsellor for NSW Health for over 30 years. I specialised in areas, such as sexual health, obstetrics and women's health. I believe in diversity, humour and respect as the cornerstone of our relationships. I am so passionate about relationships that I am also a Marriage Celebrant. It is important to help couples and families have skills to grow their love and life together. Prepare-Enrich helps each couple know their strengths and their challenges.

Counsellor and Psychotherapist... Individuals, Couples, Families

Pastor, Wedding Celebrant, Police Chaplain & Mediator

I am a church pastor for 40 years and conduct Christian weddings as a celebrant. I am a Police Chaplain and mediator and have many years experience working with couples from all different backgrounds. I am able to do meetings with couples over Zoom, Skype or any other video platform as well as in person. Looking forward to meeting you.

Relationship Counsellor/Educator at White Rabbit Counselling

Counselling Psychologist

Relationship and Family Therapist at Hills Couples Counselling

Counsellor/Psychotherapist - Charis Counselling - Bunbury, Augusta, Margaret River

Pastor & Wedding Celebrant

I have been a church pastor for 20 years working primarily with young adults and officiate weddings as an ordained minister of religion. This role in additions to lessons learned from my own marriage has given me significant experience working with couples as they learn to do life together. I'd love to hear from you.

Me We You Therapy

I'm a family and couples therapists, working with dating couples, couples with young kids, couples with teenage kids and mature couples. I work with newly separated couples navigating how to tell the kids, how to support the kids moving forward, how to co-parent with love and respect and blended families. I adore working with families, couples and kids (all ages).

Psychotherapist, counsellor, trainer and author

Member, Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association (ANZMHA), and a registered NDIS Provider

Backed by a Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and years of experience, I work together with individuals, couples and groups so that they can overcome various distressing issues that hinder their personal and relationship goals.

As a Prepare/Enrich counsellor, I help relationships thrive by helping couples build a strong foundation, sharing with them the importance of spending time to nurture and understand their relationship at each stage, and assisting in the resolution of various conflicts and issues. My sessions are interactive, collaborative, casual yet professional and empowering, and most of all, confidential. Contact me now and let’s see how I can help you

Counsellor

I have more than 10 years counselling experience in the Chinese community, I am a Christian, key areas include depression, relationship problem, marital problem, parenting problem, pastoral counselling, personal issues.

Pastor, Social Worker

Katie completed her graduate studies from the University of Tasmania with a bachelor of Social Work with Honours. She has over 15 years’ experience as a practitioner and currently focuses her attention to supporting people to build, repair, restore, and reconcile relationships including couple relationships, parent and child relationships as well as relationship with self, others and God.
Katie has gained further training and qualifications in PREPARE/ENRICH pre-marriage & marriage program, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practice, creative and play therapies, restorative practice, grief, & youth challenging behaviours.
Often partnering with her husband of over 17 years, they have facilitated and mentored couples through the PREPARE/ENRICH program both pre-marriage and marriage enrichment for over 10 years. Together they are currently undertaking further training to become trainers in the PREPARE/ENRICH program in Tasmania

Marriage Celebrant

Counsellor at Peniel Evergreen Counselling and Prepare & Enrich Facilitator

Living Stones Counselling

Relationship Sanctuary

My background is in non-profit organisations counselling individuals, families, parents, couples. Four years ago I established Relationship Sanctuary as a retreat for couple counselling, pre-marital and relationship recharge workshops and immersive packages.

Relationship Counsellor, Teacher, PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator, Head of Pastoral Care Dept. in Hope Sydney Christian Church

Lisa has been facilitating Prepare/Enrich and counselling couples for over 10 years. She is passionate to help make good marriages great! She was award winning in Master of Counselling studies; her thesis was “Satisfaction, Stability and Longevity in Marriage”. Lisa is married, with 3 adult children, and 3 grandchildren whom she adores. She appreciates working with diverse cultures and respects the uniqueness of each person. Her husband John is a senior pastor and marriage celebrant.

Hav-a-Chat Services

Relrelationship counsellor, family therapist, Relationships Australia Vic, private practice

Family Therapist, relationship counsellor and family educator