THE NEIGHBOURHOOD CLINIC
COUPLES COUNSELLING IN FITZROY NORTH
Relationship Counselling Can Help You Improve Communication And Resolve Conflict
Relationship counselling is for couples seeking to strengthen their relationship, work on problems or explore, understand and manage an issue that is impacting their relationship.
Issues that people come to counselling for can include:
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communicating
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managing differences and conflict
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feeling stuck in the relationship
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trust
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infidelity
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transitional changes such as adjusting to parenting, ageing parents, retirement
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life changes, including work, finances, illness, moving home
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extended family and friends
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intimacy including physical intimacy, quality of time spent together, emotional connection
Linda will work through issues with couples or individuals.
Couples counselling does not include family violence support.
Fees for couples counselling are available here and are not claimable through Medicare, however may be covered by some private health insurance policies. Payment is required at the time of the appointment and a receipt will be issued allowing patients to make a private health claim themselves.
Patients can pay half of the fee each and separate receipts will be issued.
LINDA RUSSELL
PSYCHOLOGIST
(she/her)
BA, BSc (Hons) Psych, M Couns, MAPS
Linda is a registered psychologist with over 20 years experience who is committed to developing a collaborative, authentic and respectful therapeutic relationship with each client. Linda provides individual and couple therapy to adults; working with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, ill health, navigating life changes and transitions, relationships and personal growth work.
Linda works to promote healing and growth through developing understanding, self-acceptance and compassion, discovering strengths, exploring strategies and learning to navigate change and uncertainty in order to live a fulfilling and nourishing life.
Linda practices in a safe, nonjudgmental and supportive environment using well researched strategies with an experienced, grounded and compassionate approach to psychology. Based in a client centred philosophy, Linda uses an integrated approach drawing on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, compassion, strength based and mindfulness work. Techniques are tailored to suit the needs of individual clients.
Linda has worked in a variety of counselling environments including private practice, relationship and community organisations, schools and universities.
