Reconnect, Rebuild & Strengthen Your Relationship with Proven Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Is your relationship struggling with communication, trust, or emotional disconnection?
You’re not alone. Every couple faces challenges, but the difference between thriving and barely surviving lies in how you navigate them. With the Gottman Method, a research-backed approach designed to strengthen relationships, you and your partner can rebuild connection, improve communication, and rediscover what brought you together in the first place.
Couples Therapy – Ending the Stigma
Research shows that couples wait an average of 2.5 years before seeking help with their marital problems, even though prevention is three times more effective than intervention. If you’re wondering whether couples therapy could benefit your relationship, now is the time to explore your options.
I’m Kyssanda, a relationship coach and counsellor based in Echuca, providing couples therapy to clients in Echuca, Moama, Melbourne, and beyond via online sessions. Read on to understand how therapy can help you and your partner heal, grow, and move forward together.
How I Can Help
As a Level 2 Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist, I provide structured, science-based couples therapy that helps you:
Enhance Communication – Learn how to express needs and concerns in a way that fosters understanding, not conflict.
Rebuild Emotional & Physical Connection – Strengthen intimacy and rediscover the joy of being together.
Navigate Conflict Effectively – Resolve disagreements without resentment or emotional withdrawal.
Create Shared Meaning & Goals – Align your vision for the future and build a life that fulfills both of you.
Build Love Maps – Deepen your knowledge of each other’s inner worlds, dreams, and desires for lasting intimacy.
Therapeutic Interventions – The Gottman Approach
During your couples therapy sessions, you will learn Gottman interventions designed to help you repair, rebuild, and rejuvenate your relationship.
Key elements include:
Repairing past hurts and replacing negative conflict patterns with positive interactions.
Building closeness and intimacy to deepen friendship and emotional connections.
Developing new ways to support each other’s hopes and dreams.
Practicing relationship skills at home and attending occasional check-in sessions for ongoing support.
What to Expect in Our Sessions
Our couples therapy sessions are tailored to your relationship’s unique needs.
We start with a comprehensive assessment, followed by personalised sessions that equip you with the skills and insights to build a lasting, loving bond.
Assessment Phase: A thorough evaluation of your relationship, using research-backed tools from the Gottman Institute.
Ongoing Sessions: Guided exercises, communication strategies, and hands-on tools for immediate and long-term results.
Between Sessions: Practical strategies to implement at home, ensuring real change in your daily life.
More Than Just Therapy – It’s an Investment in Your Relationship
When we meet, your key concerns are discussed in a safe manner, and you’ll learn how to navigate difficult conversations at home.
To ensure you get the most out of therapy, we recommend booking in blocks of 3–4 sessions at a time, allowing for deeper progress without delays due to limited availability. (Blocks range from 90minutes to 3 hours depending on availability.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q/ How do we get started?
We begin with an assessment phase to evaluate all aspects of your relationship.
Q/ How many sessions will we need?
There is no universal answer. Research suggests:
Relationship enhancement: 5–10 hours
Distressed couples: 15–20 hours
Couples facing serious challenges (infidelity, trauma): 25–50 hours
Q/ How often should we book sessions?
Research shows that intensive initial treatment can be beneficial. Many couples find that scheduling several sessions close together helps accelerate progress.
Q/How much does it cost?
Couples Sessions;
$330* for 90 minutes
$495* for 2 hours
$750* for 3 hours
$250 *every hour after that or part thereof.
Individual Sessions;
Standard individual consultation $195* (50 minutes).
Fee Notes;
*These fees are as of 1 January 2025. Fees are annually revised on 1 January and current clients will be notified via email before any changes to your fee structure.
Please call to enquire regarding any individual requirements concerning fees.
You do not need a GP referral to book an appointment.
Please note that, Sunday and public holiday appointments will incur a $100 surcharge.
In the case of a cancellation;
50% of your appointment fee will be charged for the appointment cancelled without 48 hours notice.
For cancellations of sessions where a deposit has been paid, the deposit will be retained for sessions cancelled with less than 1 months notice.
Cancellation policy: Cancellation fees are the responsibility of the client. We will retain the capacity, at our absolute discretion, to charge a cancellation fee in line with the notice periods above.
Q/ Is there a rebate available?
Medicare does not offer rebates for couples therapy at this time.
Q/ Will I tell you there’s no hope for your relationship?
No. My role is to support your overall health and wellness, whether that means repairing, rebuilding, or peacefully transitioning to a different phase of your relationship. The skills you learn will help not just in your romantic life but in your relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.
Q/ When is couples therapy not advisable?
Couples therapy is not recommended if:
There is serious violence or fear of harm in the relationship.
One or both partners have untreated, severe mental illness (e.g., psychosis, severe depression).
There are suicidal or homicidal thoughts or a history of serious harm to another person.
If any of these apply, please speak with your GP for a specialist referral.
Is This for You?
Couples therapy with the Gottman Method is perfect for:
Couples feeling disconnected and distant.
Partners struggling with trust, resentment, or conflict.
New couples wanting to build a strong foundation.
Long-term partners looking to rekindle passion and deepen intimacy.
No matter where you are in your relationship, help and hope are available.
Ready to Transform Your Relationship?
Your love story doesn’t have to end in frustration or disconnect. With the right tools, guidance, and commitment, you can create a relationship filled with love, trust, and deep emotional connection.
Complete a contact form to Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation to see if Gottman Method Couples Therapy is right for you. Ensure you put details of your best availability as a couple and length of sessions you wish to book for.
Schedule Your First Session Today In-person & Virtual Sessions Available
Let’s rebuild, reconnect, and create the relationship you deserve—together.
I'm Kyssanda
Most would describe me as a mum, partner, friend and international expert in trauma recovery relationship coaching and counselling. But in reality, I am so much more than that. And so are you.
Society may put us in boxes, but that doesn't mean we have to stay there. So let's break free from who we think we should be and start living the fulfilling life we deserve. Have the relationship we crave and feel deep love that is available to us.
Join me on a journey of self-love, self-discovery, and unapologetic confidence.
"I came feeling all the failure feelings in our relationship and walked away with so much admiration for the process and how it has transformed my relationship to one of excitement and love - all over again. Feels like the first time!"
- Couple D&R
"Wow, is an understatement as to what we have been able to rebuild in our 2.0"
- Couple P&S
