Couples Clinic

Couples therapy, with a team behind your psychologist.

You see one psychologist. They're part of our Couples Clinic, co-ordinated by Anela Bradd: colleagues who all work with couples and set aside regular time to think the work through together.

Gledswood Hills, Kingswood and online

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we'll call you back.

We're away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we'll get back to you by the next business morning.

No GP referral needed to book.

New to couples therapy? Read what it is and how it can help →

About Clinics at Unbound Minds

What a Clinic is

What it is

A Clinic isn't a building. It's a group of our psychologists who focus on one kind of work, with a named Clinic Co-ordinator, a shared way of working and regular time in the calendar to think the work through together.

Why we built it

Two people who know the work notice more than one. So in a Clinic, nobody does the work on their own, and the depth of your care doesn't depend on which of us you're booked with.

What it means for you

You see one psychologist, and your story stays with them unless you say otherwise. With your permission, and without using names, they can ask a colleague who does the same work for a second view, then bring the thinking back to your sessions.

Who you'll see

When you call, we'll match you with a psychologist in the Couples Clinic, then find a time that works for you both. You can also ask for someone by name.

Anela Bradd, Couples Clinic Lead

Anela Bradd

Couples Clinic Co-ordinator

Clinical Lead, Gledswood Hills

As Clinic Co-ordinator, Anela guides how our couples psychologists work together. “With couples, I aim to highlight the patterns that keep showing up and getting in the way.”

Meet Anela →
Jarrod McNicoll, Registered Psychologist

Jarrod McNicoll

Registered Psychologist

Kingswood
ND

Nathalie du Toit

Registered Psychologist

Kingswood

Not the right fit? Tell us and we'll match you with someone else, with a warm handover so you don't have to tell your story twice.

Is this for us?

You don't need to have it all worked out before you call. These lists can help you decide.

This could be for you if…

  • You keep having the same argument, and it never gets resolved.

  • Trust has been hurt, for example by an affair or a secret.

  • You're facing a big change together, like a new baby, a move or a blended family.

  • You're unsure about the future of your relationship and want to talk it through.

Something else may suit you better if…

Need help right now? If you're in danger, call 000. For crisis support at any time, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

  • There's violence, threats or controlling behaviour at home. Joint sessions aren't safe then. Call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, and we can see you on your own.

  • Only one of you is ready to come. You can start with individual sessions, and we'll talk about what comes next.

Ready, but your partner isn't sure?

That's common, and you don't have to talk them into anything. You could send them a short message, in your own words or ours, with a page written just for them.

First, check it's safe. If raising this could lead to threats, anger you're scared of, or violence, don't send it. Call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, and we can see you on your own.

I'd like us to get some help with how things have been between us. Would you read this with me? We don't have to decide anything today. unboundminds.com.au/not-sure-about-couples-therapy

What it means for you both

Here's what the Couples Clinic looks like in practice, whoever you see.

Approaches made for two

Your psychologist uses approaches built for two people, not one. If you ever move to a colleague in the Couples Clinic, your history comes with you, so you don't start from scratch.

People to think it through with

With your permission, and when it's needed or would help, your psychologist can talk your situation through with colleagues who also work with couples, without using your names, and bring their ideas back to your sessions.

What you say on your own

What you tell your psychologist on your own stays private, unless you want it shared. The usual limits apply if someone's safety is at risk.

Safety comes first

We don't start couples sessions while there's violence or control at home. If that's happening, we'll talk with each of you about what's safer.

When it's not straightforward

Couples work brings its own hard moments. Here's what we do when they come up.

"We want different things."

We start by understanding what each of you hopes for, without assuming you'll stay together or separate. The plan follows what you both agree to.

"One of us feels unheard."

Tell your psychologist, or call Client Care if that feels easier. Your psychologist will make room for it with you both.

"We keep going round in circles."

Your psychologist will look at the approach with you and, with your permission, can talk it through with colleagues in the Couples Clinic.

"I don't feel safe speaking openly."

You can call Client Care on your own, or ask for a session on your own. If there's violence or control at home, joint sessions stop and we'll help you find safer support.

"We need a different kind of help."

If individual therapy or another service would suit you better, we'll talk it through with you and help with the next step.

What happens, step by step

Every couple is different, but sessions follow this shape. Your psychologist will explain each step as you go.

  1. 1

    Call Client Care

    Either of you can call. We'll ask a few questions, match you with a psychologist, then find a time that works for you both. No GP referral needed.

  2. 2

    Your first session together

    You both meet your psychologist. Each of you has time to say what's happening and what you'd like to change.

  3. 3

    Individual check-ins, if needed

    Your psychologist may meet with each of you on your own, so you can both speak freely.

  4. 4

    Sessions together

    You work on practical skills, like raising hard topics and repairing after an argument, with things to try at home.

  5. 5

    Reviewing together

    Along the way, your psychologist checks progress with you both, and you decide together what happens next.

  6. 6

    If something isn't working

    Tell us or your psychologist. We can change the plan, or match you with someone else with a warm handover.

Common questions

Can't see your question? Call 1300 151 110 and ask us.

New to couples therapy? Read what it is and how it can help →

Do we both need to come?

It helps when you both come. If your partner isn't ready, you can start on your own, and we'll talk about next steps. There's also a page written for them.

Do we need a GP referral?

No. Either of you can call and book directly.

Who's in the Couples Clinic?

Psychologists who work with couples. Their Clinic Co-ordinator is Anela Bradd. When you call, we'll match you with one of them, then find a time that works for you both.

What does it cost?

We'll confirm the full cost with you on the call, before anything is booked. Medicare doesn't usually cover couples sessions. It's for one person's treatment under a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan.

What if we decide to separate?

Your psychologist can help you make that decision with care and, if you separate, work out how to do it respectfully, especially if you have children.

Not sure the Couples Clinic is right for you?

Call and we'll help you work out the right next step.

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30pm, or leave a message and we'll call you back.

We're away from the phones right now. Send an enquiry and we'll get back to you by the next business morning.

No GP referral needed to book.