Couples Therapy
Gottman Style Therapy – a transformative approach to strengthen and revitalise your relationship. Developed by renowned psychologists Drs. John and Julie Gottman in the USA, this evidence-based method focuses on enhancing communication, understanding, and intimacy between partners.
Gottman Style Therapy is grounded in decades of research, identifying key elements that contribute to successful relationships. Through targeted assessments and interventions, couples gain valuable insights into their dynamics and learn practical skills to navigate challenges. The approach emphasises building friendship, managing conflicts constructively, and fostering shared goals to create a resilient and lasting connection.
At Foundation Psychology, Psychologist Rosanna Pingitore conducts couples therapy using the Gottman Method.
Whether you’re looking to reignite the flame or overcome obstacles, Gottman Style Therapy provides a roadmap for couples to build trust, deepen emotional connection, and create a fulfilling partnership. Invest in the health of your relationship.
Before we start therapy as a couple, we’ll kick things off with the Assessment Phase. After completing your Relationship Assessment, we’ll team up to create a personalised plan for moving forward. Learn more about the assessment process below.
Intensive Couples Therapy – What is it?
Embark on a transformative journey with our Intensive Couples Therapy, a highly sought-after and effective approach for couples navigating relationship challenges. This comprehensive process is designed to stabilise relationships and pave the way for a more satisfying and joyful life together, comprised of four key phases:
Phase 1 – Assessment: Undergo a thorough evaluation to ensure our therapist, Rosanna, gains a profound understanding of your unique circumstances. This involves completing the Gottman Connect questionnaire, engaging in baseline conversations, and participating in personalised sessions. Receive detailed feedback highlighting strengths and challenges, followed by collaborative goal-setting.
Phase 2 – Therapy: If determined that intensive sessions are beneficial, schedule six weekly sessions of 90 minutes focused on resolving conflicts, addressing hurts, and enhancing understanding.
Phase 3 – Integration: Implement newfound skills and strategies at home, supported by fortnightly follow-up appointments to ensure consistent application.
Phase 4 – Relapse Prevention: As confidence grows, transition to monthly check-ins, gradually extending to 3-monthly and 6-monthly sessions for ongoing support in maintaining a strengthened relationship.
Cost Estimates:
- Assessment Phase: $1950
- Intensive Therapy Phase: Approx $2610
- Integration Phase: Session fees depend on needs, approx 4-6 sessions
- Relapse Prevention Phase: Session fees depend on needs, approx 4-6 sessions
Invest in your relationship and experience the transformative power of our Intensive Couples Therapy.
Relationship Health Assessment – What does it Involve?
Discover the key elements of your relationship through our Relationship Wellness Check, a comprehensive process with Rosanna tailored to the unique needs of couples. Here’s what the assessment involves:
- Gottman Connect Relationship Questionnaire:
- Both partners complete comprehensive questionnaires to provide valuable insights.
- History Consultation (90 minutes):
- Joint consultation with Rosanna to delve into the history of your relationship.
- Individual History Consultations (50 minutes each):
- Individual sessions with Rosanna to explore personal histories.
- Feedback Consultation:
- Collaborative discussion on your relationship’s current state, identification of evidence-based strategies, and development of an action plan.
- Generally requires an allotment of 2 sessions for our psychologist to assess questionnaire feedback and formulate a tailored treatment plan (attendance is not required).
What Will You Gain from the Assessment?
By the end of your feedback session, you and your partner will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of both strengths and challenges in your relationship.
- Learn what it takes to build a strong, healthy, stable, and satisfying relationship based on Gottman’s proven model.
- Receive personalised recommendations to address any challenges you may be facing.
How to Get Started: Contact reception to schedule a series of appointments as part of the assessment phase. After your initial appointment, both partners will receive email links for the questionnaires.
Cancellation Policy:
- We require 48 hours notice for appointment cancellations or 50% of the appointment fee will be charged.
- If you begin the assessment phase and do not complete it, the applicable cancellation fee will be calculated based on the number of sessions attended, non-contact consultation time and administrative costs.
Note: Rosanna offers sessions during normal work hours (9 am to 5 pm) Wednesday – Friday.