Couples Counselling in Sydney: Relationship Therapy for Lasting Connection
At the Shirah Shulman clinic, I offer couples counselling in Sydney for partners who want a warm, supportive space to reconnect, understand each other more deeply, and find steadier ground together.
Whether you’re navigating communication difficulties, healing after a rupture, or simply wanting to nurture your relationship, couples counselling provides a gentle, structured environment where both partners can feel safe, heard, and understood.
Drawing on evidence‑based approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), IFS and the Gottman Method, sessions help you slow down, tune into what’s really happening beneath the surface, and build new patterns of connection, trust, and resilience.
How Couples Counselling Works
• A Relational and Collaborative Process
Counselling becomes a shared, respectful dialogue where each partner’s experience is welcomed with care and curiosity.
• Communication and Conflict Resolution
You’ll learn practical, compassionate ways to express needs, navigate differences, and reduce escalation.
• Emotional Connection
Together, we explore the emotions and longings that sit underneath conflict, helping you rebuild closeness and trust.
• Growth and Resilience
You’ll develop tools to navigate challenges with greater clarity, steadiness, and compassion for one another.
• Attachment and systemic view
Together, we gently look at each partner’s attachment needs and the influences of family or origin, helping you understand where your patterns come from and how to create new ones that feel safer and more connected.
I work with couples at every stage, from those beginning their journey to long‑term partners seeking renewal, repair, or a deeper understanding of each other.
Meet Shirah
With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I bring warmth, presence, and a systemic lens to couples counselling.
My approach is relational and collaborative, creating a space where both partners can explore their thoughts, emotions, and needs without judgment or pressure.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and trauma‑informed, systemic practices, I support couples in finding new ways to connect, communicate, and feel safe together.
Sessions offer a validating, grounded environment where you can move toward relief, clarity, and a more secure bond.
Qualifications
• MA Psychotherapy and Counselling (Distinction)
• Member of the ACA (Australian Counselling Association)
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2)
• EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and Individuals
• Trauma Informed Psychotherapy
• Systemic Coaching and Constellations
• Extensive training in relational and emotionally attuned modalities such as IFS and somatic therapies
Location and Accessibility
My practice is located in St Ives, Sydney (NSW 2075), with free parking and easy access to public transport. Online couples counselling is also available for those who prefer the comfort and flexibility of meeting from home.
Book Your Couples Counselling Session
If you are seeking couples counselling in Sydney or online, I would be honoured to support you both. Together, we can create a safe, steady space to understand what you’re feeling, explore what you each need, and gently move toward a more connected and fulfilling relationship.