Gottman Method Couples Therapy in Bayside
Build stronger communication, deeper connection, and lasting trust.
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At Sandringham Psychotherapy, we offer Gottman Method Couples Therapy. This research based approach has proven to help couples understand one another, manage conflict, and strengthen emotional connection.
Whether you’re navigating ongoing challenges or wanting to enrich an already strong relationship, Gottman therapy provides practical tools to create lasting change.
What Is the Gottman Method?
Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this approach is grounded in over 40 years of scientific research on what makes relationships work.
It focuses on understanding each partner’s inner world and building the foundations of healthy, enduring connection.
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Key elements of the Gottman Method include:
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Improving communication and emotional understanding
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Reducing conflict through respectful dialogue and empathy
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Rebuilding trust after hurt, betrayal, or disconnection
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Strengthening friendship and intimacy within the relationship
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Creating shared meaning and long-term goals together
How Gottman Therapy Works
Gottman sessions are structured, supportive, and tailored to your relationship. You’ll begin with an assessment phase, where your therapist learns about your relationship history, current challenges, and goals. From there, therapy focuses on:
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Identifying and breaking negative communication patterns
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Learning skills to manage disagreements constructively
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Enhancing emotional attunement and appreciation
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Developing a deeper understanding of each partner’s needs
Every session provides space for both partners to feel heard, validated, and respected. Helping you move from conflict and defensiveness toward connection and teamwork.
Why Choose the Gottman Method?
Couples often find this approach empowering because it is practical, evidence-based, and focused on positive change. Rather than assigning blame, it helps couples build understanding and replace criticism with curiosity and compassion.
You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. Gottman therapy can help at any stage of a relationship, including:
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Pre-marital or long-term partnerships
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Parenting transitions or life changes
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Recovering from affairs or loss of trust
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Reigniting connection after emotional distance
Rebuild. Reconnect. Renew.
Healthy relationships require attention, empathy, and care. Couples therapy in Bayside offers the support to help you rediscover connection and move forward together with clarity and compassion.
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Located in Sandringham, we welcome couples from Brighton, Hampton, Beaumaris, and all across Bayside and Melbourne.
2/192 Bluff Rd
Sandringham 3191
Melbourne Victoria
Mon - Fri
10:00 am – 6:00 pm