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Bringing Baby home… and How Marriage Counselling Can Help you Plan - or cope! - with the change
Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most beautiful milestones -but it can also turn your marriage upside down. Between sleepless nights, shifting roles, and the constant hum of responsibility, it’s easy to lose touch with each other. At Lighthouse Relationships, we know how hard this stage can be. That’s why we offer marriage counselling tailored to the unique pressures faced by new parents -helping you find your way back to each other.
Arguments to understanding: How Relationship Counselling Can Help
Every relationship hits rough patches - moments where communication breaks down, trust feels fragile, and you wonder if things will ever feel easy again. At Lighthouse Relationships, we believe conflict doesn’t have to be the end of the road. With the right support, it can become the turning point. In this article, we’ll show you how relationship counselling can help you move from disconnection to genuine connection - rebuilding trust, improving communication, and helping love feel safe again.
Love Maps: How Well Do You Know Your Partner? The 1st Step in Couples Therapy
A strong relationship starts with truly knowing your partner. Building Love Maps, a key concept in Gottman Method Couples Therapy - which can be offered equally effectively online as face-to-face - helps couples deepen their connection and navigate challenges together. Learn how to create a lasting bond with practical insights you can start using today.
What the Research Says About Telehealth Therapists and Relationship Counselling
Looking to improve your relationship but can't find the time for in-person therapy? Telehealth therapy for couples could be the solution. Learn how videoconferencing is helping couples overcome challenges, offering the same benefits as traditional face-to-face sessions. Explore the flexibility, privacy, and affordability of telehealth relationship counselling to see if it's the right fit for you and your partner. Ready to start your journey?
Can You Do Gottman Therapy Online? Absolutely!
What are the benefits of online Gottman therapy, (the type of couples therapy offered at Lighthouse Relationships)? Is it possible to strengthen your bond from the comfort of home? How does virtual couples counseling stack up against face to face? Read on to find out more.
How Healthy Relationships and Built (and broken)… the Prime Time podcast
This episode unpacks the shifts and changes that relationships undergo as we transition from working life to retirement. Nahum offers deep insights into how these changes can impact our identity and intimacy, and shares practical strategies for strengthening connections and navigating conflicts. Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship or understand the complexities of love in your Prime Time and retirement, this conversation is packed with valuable advice and real-world solutions.
What does the research say about Pre-Marriage Education?
Drawing on the latest research, Kate Cavdarski shows there is more than just 'good logic' behind undertaking pre-marriage education.
How Does Sleep Influence Your Relationship?
Can you sleep your way to a better relationship? Or does a better relationship makes for better sleep? Psychologist Nahum Kozak lifts the covers on these questions and others.
How to find a Couples Therapist
Well, if you’re considering couples therapy – kudos to you. You’ve realised there are some issues where it’s best to get help (just as you might call a dentist for a sore tooth, or a plumber for a burst pipe). Having made that choice, you want to ensure your time and money are well spent. So, we’ve put together three tips to help you make the right choice first time.
What is ‘Grey Divorce’ anyway?
It's been dubbed the "grey divorce" or "silver separation" revolution.
Couples in their 50s or older are calling it quits on decades of commitment and heading into their senior years alone. Nahum Kozak chats with ABC news about this trend in relationships and strategies around how to stay connected.
From Partners to Parents
We do everything we can to prepare for this precious new life, because we want our baby to be born into a home filled with safety and love. One of the most important aspects of creating that love-filled home is taking care of the parents’ relationship. So, how can you successfully make the transition from partners to parents? Here are five evidence-based approaches to support you in those first few years.
10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship
How healthy is your relationship? Nahum Kozak, Senior Psychologist and regular relationship expert, chats with Mamamia about what makes a relationship happy, healthy and strong.
How to Navigate Bad Timing
Is there such a thing as bad timing in relationships? Couples Therapist, Megan Kozak, chats with Triple J’s The Hook Up about whether timing actually makes a difference or whether it's just a bit of a cop out!
How to Repair Any Relationship
Relationships are complex! Sometimes everything feels like smooth sailing, other times we can feel all at sea. One of the most important skills to have in relationship is learning how to repair. Senior Psychologist, Nahum Kozak spoke with Mamamia @mamamiaaus about how to do just that!
How to Navigate the Office Christmas Party
As the year comes to an end, the festive season is upon us. The Australian Women’s Weekly interviewed Megan Kozak to find out how can you navigate the do’s and don’ts of your relationships at your office Christmas party.
Do separate beds spell disaster…? (spoiler: no!)
Is sleeping in separate beds bad for your relationship? How do couples manage it and why is it important to many marriages? Director of Lighthouse Relationships, Megan Kozak, explains why sleeping in separate beds can be necessary and helpful for some couples, and what to do to keep connection and intimacy alive in your relationship.
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: What they are and how Relationship Counselling can help - Lighthouse Relationships Brisbane
What are Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse? How do they attack your marriage or relationship? Learn more here, and about how Relationship Counselling can help. Get expert help with our Brisbane-based couples counsellors & psychologists.
See our Article: Brisbane for Couples
If you’re coming from out of town for your Relationship Counselling, we’ve just created a page highlighting some of Brisbane’s best places to go on a date after your counselling session.
How do Attachment Styles affect relationships? A Brisbane-based Counsellor’s perspective
Attachment Styles in Relationships. Lighthouse Relationships Psychology and Counselling, Brisbane