Couples Counselling
You Can Be Lovers Again! …Be Best Friends Again …Be Happy Again!
Once upon a time, you fell in love with your partner, and you dreamed of a long and fulfilling life together. However, over time something changed and your dreams began to fade as your differences became more apparent. In fact, thinking about where you were and where you are now is frankly, heartbreaking. It’s painful… and frustrating.
You may be losing hope… You worry that you’ll eventually break up. BUT, you don’t want your relationship to end. Ideally, you want to repair it and you want to recapture the fantasy of that happy life together that you once had. You’re hoping that couples therapy will bring you hope.
Easy Tools to Use From Day One:
Some common feedback that Ghita has received over the years is that most couples are time poor and don't have the schedule, nor the patience to do a Gottman or Emotionally Focused type of therapy course. Couples have said that they need FAST RESULTS and EASY TOOLS that they can use in-between sessions, so that they are not left to deal with difficulties for a week or two. This can be very damaging to couples...
Ghita Andersen brings all of the best couples research together with the conflict resolution techniques Ghita has honed, after a decade of being a counsellor, and combines them in an holistic mix. You will find your viewpoint changes and you will understand each other better. Ghita offers a toolbox of skills to use in your relationship: There is no floundering between sessions, because you will be using these EASY TO UNDERSTAND TOOLS from DAY ONE And, you will wonder why you didn't learn these simple skills from other counsellors...
"What I appreciated about Ghita was that she kept things light-hearted. It was daunting just attending couples therapy for me at first, but she really delights in helping us to repair." - Tom (Burleigh Heads)
You may be losing hope… You worry that you’ll eventually break up. BUT, you don’t want your relationship to end. Ideally, you want to repair it and you want to recapture the fantasy of that happy life together that you once had. You’re hoping that couples therapy will bring you hope.
Easy Tools to Use From Day One:
Some common feedback that Ghita has received over the years is that most couples are time poor and don't have the schedule, nor the patience to do a Gottman or Emotionally Focused type of therapy course. Couples have said that they need FAST RESULTS and EASY TOOLS that they can use in-between sessions, so that they are not left to deal with difficulties for a week or two. This can be very damaging to couples...
Ghita Andersen brings all of the best couples research together with the conflict resolution techniques Ghita has honed, after a decade of being a counsellor, and combines them in an holistic mix. You will find your viewpoint changes and you will understand each other better. Ghita offers a toolbox of skills to use in your relationship: There is no floundering between sessions, because you will be using these EASY TO UNDERSTAND TOOLS from DAY ONE And, you will wonder why you didn't learn these simple skills from other counsellors...
"What I appreciated about Ghita was that she kept things light-hearted. It was daunting just attending couples therapy for me at first, but she really delights in helping us to repair." - Tom (Burleigh Heads)
★★★★★ Google Review (2024) 'What a turn around!! My wife and I came to Ghita with very different communication skills. We were feeling EXTREMELY defeated in our marriage and were desperately seeking direction. After just 5 sessions our communication skills are in a place we didn’t know were possible. It’s been about a month since our sessions and our marriage is still becoming stronger and stronger every day. 10 out of 10 recommend!' - Jason Eichenburger (Northern Rivers)
Key Signs to Seek Couples Counselling (Aka: Do We Need Therapy?):
What are the Four Behaviors That Cause 90% of all Divorces?
Relationship researchers, have identified four powerful predictors of divorce: Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling, and Contempt. These behaviors are sometimes called the “Four Horsemen” (Gottman) of relationships because of how destructive they are to marriages.
- Communication Breakdown: You are unable to talk about issues constructively, conversation is tense, you "walk on eggshells," or you have stopped talking altogether.
- Unresolved, Recurring Arguments: The same conflict happens on loop without resolution, or arguments are escalating in intensity.
- Disconnection: A significant decrease in emotional connection, intimacy, or feelings of being "flatmates" rather than partners.
- Lack of Trust or Infidelity: Trust has been broken, whether through a physical affair, emotional affair, or ongoing dishonesty.
- Significant Life Transitions: Difficulty navigating major changes like becoming parents, career changes, retirement, or grief.
- Financial Disagreements: Inability to agree on money management, or high stress resulting from financial issues.
- Resentment and Negative Bias: Constant feelings of resentment or assuming the worst about your partner's intentions.
What are the Four Behaviors That Cause 90% of all Divorces?
Relationship researchers, have identified four powerful predictors of divorce: Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling, and Contempt. These behaviors are sometimes called the “Four Horsemen” (Gottman) of relationships because of how destructive they are to marriages.
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What are the Benefits of Couples Therapy:
✅ Improved Communication Skills
Good communication is the cornerstone of any relationship. Therapy teaches partners to listen actively and express feelings clearly. It provides practical tools to have honest open talks without fighting or misunderstanding. For example, a couple once learned to state their needs calmly instead of arguing every time. Clear communication leads to less frustration and more connection.
✅ Enhanced Emotional Connection and Intimacy
Couples counselling helps rebuild trust and deepen understanding. It encourages vulnerability—sharing fears, hopes, and love—without feeling judged. When partners are more empathetic, intimacy naturally grows. Relationship therapists often say that emotional closeness is a key to long-lasting love and that therapy helps nurture that bond.
✅ Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
Disagreements happen in every relationship. Therapy helps couples find the root causes of their conflicts. Couples learn to approach disagreements with a constructive attitude.
✅ What Percentage of Marriages Survive Couples Counselling Overall?
Let's start with what the research actually tells us about couples therapy success rates. The honest numbers might surprise you. According to a recent article by The Guardian, most methods based on Gottman Research now have about a 75 percent success rate.
✅ 50 Years of The Best Marriage and Relationship Research
Marriage or Couples Counselling is a process based on half a century of research from the Gottman's to Esther Perel...
✅ Improved Communication Skills
Good communication is the cornerstone of any relationship. Therapy teaches partners to listen actively and express feelings clearly. It provides practical tools to have honest open talks without fighting or misunderstanding. For example, a couple once learned to state their needs calmly instead of arguing every time. Clear communication leads to less frustration and more connection.
✅ Enhanced Emotional Connection and Intimacy
Couples counselling helps rebuild trust and deepen understanding. It encourages vulnerability—sharing fears, hopes, and love—without feeling judged. When partners are more empathetic, intimacy naturally grows. Relationship therapists often say that emotional closeness is a key to long-lasting love and that therapy helps nurture that bond.
✅ Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving
Disagreements happen in every relationship. Therapy helps couples find the root causes of their conflicts. Couples learn to approach disagreements with a constructive attitude.
✅ What Percentage of Marriages Survive Couples Counselling Overall?
Let's start with what the research actually tells us about couples therapy success rates. The honest numbers might surprise you. According to a recent article by The Guardian, most methods based on Gottman Research now have about a 75 percent success rate.
✅ 50 Years of The Best Marriage and Relationship Research
Marriage or Couples Counselling is a process based on half a century of research from the Gottman's to Esther Perel...
Ghita's Skillset:
✅ Real-World Success Stories:
93% of Ghita's Couples Were Empowered: Having a strong, happy relationship isn’t just about good luck or timing. It takes effort, understanding, and sometimes help along the way. Ghita Andersen's direct and fast approach, with easy to replicate exercises, means that you have skills to use straight away as homework (Relationship Toolbox) so that you don't have to wait weeks to make any headway or to repair things... (*Please start with a two hour session if you can.)
- Gottman Concepts (USA): The 4 Horsemen, Love Maps, Leaning Towards & 50 Years of Research
- The Andersen Method (Australia): The Couples' Relationship Toolbox: Codewords for Couples, Vent or Fix, Gender Pyramids, The Marriage Jar (1 & 2), Metaphors: Marriage as a Plant, Toddler Talk, Negotiating Marital Agreements and Pre-Marital Contracts, Eye Gazing Exercise, Reframing your Internal Language with NLP, The Marriage Jar Concept, The Appreciation Exercise.
- Carl Rogers - Active / Reflective Listening (USA): How to Complain Constructively, How to be Heard/ Listen Actively. 'I' Phrases: This is one of the most effective communication techniques ever taught to couples
- Family Dispute Resolution (Australia, UK & NZ) De-escalating Conflict and Stating Your Needs, Objective Rather Than Subjective (Removing Emotions). Words that cause conflict and how to avoid them.
- Esther Perel Concepts (Belgium) - Infidelity (Why it Happens), The Gender Currencies (Anthropology): What sets off the Nervous System?, The Wiring and Motivations of Men and Women
- Family Therapy by Virginia Satir (USA): The Dynamics of Family Systems: Genograms
- Narrative Therapy (Michael White and David Epston, NZ) - Externalising Problems to be Problems to be Worked on.
- Renegotiating Marriage Contracts: Agreements about roles, responsibilities, household chores, finances, etc.
- NLP: Relationships and LanguageWords which cause conflict, Situational rather than Personal, Core Wounds (baggage), Reframing Mindset. Schemas and Mental Filters. The Language Influence: How to Talk to Your Spouse and How to Stop Treating Your Partner Like the Enemy
- Gestalt Therapy: Body Langauge and Unsaid Issues.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Activating Event, Belief (automatic thought), Consequence: The emotional thought or behaviour (often a pattern). Reality checking overreactions and learning to control them, etc.
- Byron Katie Method (USA): Reality Checking: Is it true? Is it universally true? How to check your viewpoint
- Attachment Styles: Are you or your partner insecure due to attachment style? How to work with these to create safety.
- Hypnotherapy: The use of Metaphors and Symbolism to secure a visual understanding of concepts. Pattern Interrupt: Shock and Awe. A method to get you off the fence and to work as a team.
- 5 Love Languages (Gary Chapman, USA) - You and Your Partner's Top Love Languages
- And more...
✅ Real-World Success Stories:
93% of Ghita's Couples Were Empowered: Having a strong, happy relationship isn’t just about good luck or timing. It takes effort, understanding, and sometimes help along the way. Ghita Andersen's direct and fast approach, with easy to replicate exercises, means that you have skills to use straight away as homework (Relationship Toolbox) so that you don't have to wait weeks to make any headway or to repair things... (*Please start with a two hour session if you can.)
' ★★★★★ 5 Star Google Review: One Day Retreat (Relationship Toolbox 5.5 hours) 2026
Our session with Ghita was exactly what we needed. She was calm, direct and incredibly intuitive. She didn’t allow us to stay stuck in blame or avoidance, but also didn’t let us bypass the hard truths.
For the first time in a long while, we both felt heard in the same room. She helped us identify the real issues underneath the conflict and gave us practical direction moving forward.
It was confronting at times — but in the best possible way. We left feeling hopeful and clearer about what needs to change. Highly recommend for couples who are serious about growth. - Sheree (Coomera)
★★★★★ 5 Star Google Review: Five Week Package 2025: 'Working with Ghita Anderson has been one of the most transformative and empowering experiences. We have completed both couples counselling and individual NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) therapy. This has helped me shift long-standing patterns and reconnect with a deep sense of clarity, confidence, and joy.
In our couples sessions, Ghita created a warm, safe space where we could both feel heard and supported. Her guidance helped us communicate more honestly, understand each other’s needs without judgment, and rebuild our connection from a place of empathy and trust. Our relationship now feels so much more grounded and open—we’re truly working as a team again.
What’s been especially meaningful is how others have noticed the shift. Friends, colleagues, and even strangers have commented on how happy and light I seem. I couldn’t recommend Ghita more highly.' - Alisa - Palm Beach
★★★★★ 5 Star Google Review: Week Package 2023:
Ghita provided real strategies that can be implemented to prevent conflict and more empathy within our relationships. We were able to be truthful and honest within ourselves from better self reflection and then she gave us the tools to be able to communicate our needs effectively. We both learnt how to actively listen to one another and remember the other person's needs are different. Ghita was absolutely warm and welcoming, would definitely recommend her 5 Week program, it has saved our marriage. - Nicole Eggleton (Coomera).
What Sets Ghita Apart From Other Couples Counsellors?
✔️ Top 25 Rated Couples Counsellor Australia (Global Woman Leader Magazine)
✔️ Ghita is a registered Family Dispute Mediator
Don’t waste any more time —seek help now and enjoy the lasting love you deserve.
Check the appointment availability on the booking portal and book online.
Recommended first session: Minimum 2 Hours.
✔️ Top 25 Rated Couples Counsellor Australia (Global Woman Leader Magazine)
✔️ Ghita is a registered Family Dispute Mediator
Don’t waste any more time —seek help now and enjoy the lasting love you deserve.
Check the appointment availability on the booking portal and book online.
Recommended first session: Minimum 2 Hours.
Enter promo code on payment page when booking online. (New clients only. Online bookings via credit card only. T&Cs Apply.)
Do We Need Fast-Tracked Couples Therapy?
What Are the Benefits of a Couples Retreat (Gold Coast):
★★★★★ Text Testimonial: Couples Intensive One Day Retreat (Saturdays) June 2024:
Hi Ghita, Thank you so much for yesterday. We got ALOT out of it, and are really excited to see what the future holds for us now with these tools. You were amazing, and we can't thank you enough for your time. Cass and Mitch (Elanora)
'Ghita was absolutely warm and welcoming, would definitely recommend her five week package, it has saved our marriage.' - Nicole
Helpful Pre-Reading for Couples:
If you are serious about getting marriage/ couples counselling you need to read these...
Family Violence Screening: Couples Counselling is not appropriate for abusive relationships: If there is any history of domestic violence - including chronic verbal abuse, emotional, physical, financial or sexual abuse, past or present DVO's, we ask you to book in for Individual Counselling. Couples Counselling requires calmness, commitment and cooperation.
Sorry, No Children: Please understand that professional therapists DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN IN SESSIONS for the reasons of disruption to the therapeutic process, damage to persons and property, public liability insurance limitations and second floor locations.
Health Funds:
Rebates may be available for members of Medibank, Bupa, Police Health, St Luke’s, CUA Health, Phoenix Health Fund and Emergency Services. However, as things change so often please check with your provider before booking. Some private funds rebate Couples Counselling (Item #300) List. Note: You can ask us for a specific type of invoice with the item listed.
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#CouplesRetreat #CoupShould we go to couples therapy or breakup? Key signs indicating a need for couples counselling include chronic communication breakdowns, recurring unresolved arguments, emotional withdrawal, broken trust (infidelity), and major life transitions. Other indicators include lack of intimacy, escalating conflict, financial stress, or feeling like roommates.
Key Signs to Seek Couples Counselling:
Communication Breakdown: You are unable to talk about issues constructively, conversation is tense, you "walk on eggshells," or you have stopped talking altogether. Unresolved, Recurring Arguments: The same conflict happens on loop without resolution, or arguments are escalating in intensity.
Emotional Withdrawal and Disconnection: A significant decrease in emotional connection, intimacy, or feelings of being "roommates" rather than partners.
Lack of Trust or Infidelity: Trust has been broken, whether through a physical affair, emotional affair, or ongoing dishonesty.
Significant Life Transitions: Difficulty navigating major changes like becoming parents, career changes, retirement, or grief.
Financial Mismanagement or Disagreements: Inability to agree on money management, or high stress resulting from financial issues.
Resentment and Negative Bias: Constant feelings of resentment or assuming the worst about your partner's intentions.
#CouplesRetreat #CoupShould we go to couples therapy or breakup? Key signs indicating a need for couples counselling include chronic communication breakdowns, recurring unresolved arguments, emotional withdrawal, broken trust (infidelity), and major life transitions. Other indicators include lack of intimacy, escalating conflict, financial stress, or feeling like roommates.
Key Signs to Seek Couples Counselling:
Communication Breakdown: You are unable to talk about issues constructively, conversation is tense, you "walk on eggshells," or you have stopped talking altogether. Unresolved, Recurring Arguments: The same conflict happens on loop without resolution, or arguments are escalating in intensity.
Emotional Withdrawal and Disconnection: A significant decrease in emotional connection, intimacy, or feelings of being "roommates" rather than partners.
Lack of Trust or Infidelity: Trust has been broken, whether through a physical affair, emotional affair, or ongoing dishonesty.
Significant Life Transitions: Difficulty navigating major changes like becoming parents, career changes, retirement, or grief.
Financial Mismanagement or Disagreements: Inability to agree on money management, or high stress resulting from financial issues.
Resentment and Negative Bias: Constant feelings of resentment or assuming the worst about your partner's intentions.