The interconnected nature of life means building healthy relationship is vital. The quality of our relationships influences our sense of belonging and wellbeing. While relationships can be a source of support, connect us and be enriching, they also have the potential to present challenges and be complex, navigating differing needs, expectations, misunderstandings and communication styles. 

Relationships shape our identity and how we connect with the world. To truly feel secure in our relationships, we need to embrace our unique qualities, individual differences and identities to connect more fully with ourselves, who we were before the world told us how we should be.  

When nurtured with care and understanding, relationships offer a deep sense of fulfilment and security, forming the foundation for a resilient and meaningful life.

Relationship Counselling at landscape of life is designed to help you explore and transform how you navigate your vulnerabilities, emotions and inner world, to develop a greater understanding of yourself, others and your relationships in all their diverse aspects.  

Relationship Counselling at landscape of life 

is informed by the science of attachment, relationships and wellbeing. Jo (she/her) integrates the paradigms and practices of modern psychology and neuroscience, Western relational psychology and Eastern contemplative practice to help people develop a better understanding of themselves, others and their relationships to be more fully who they really are, as they navigate the challenges and transitions of life.

Jo's practice is grounded in person centred, humanistic attachment orientated Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), the principals and practices of Mindful-Self Compassion (MSC) and other frameworks tailored to resource you to respond to specific relationship dynamics. 

What is Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT)?

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) is a powerful therapeutic approach designed to help individuals reconnect with disowned aspects of themselves—those parts of their emotional experience or identity that have been suppressed or ignored. These disowned aspects often arise from past trauma, shame, or negative self-judgments, leading people to disconnect from certain feelings, desires, or vulnerabilities. 

The EFIT process is attachment orientated and trauma informed. The EFIT therapist works collaboratively, to create a safe, inclusive space where individuals can acknowledge, explore and integrate neglected parts of self, emotions or traits and how they drive perceptions, behaviours and relationships. 

As a result EFIT helps reduce internal conflict, developing healthier ways of responding to feelings and ultimately aims to build self-awareness, emotion regulation and resilience, and create a stronger, more compassionate connection to oneself. 

Is Relationship Therapy Worth It? 

Relationship counselling offers far more than a way to resolve conflict — it can be a turning point toward deeper connection, understanding, and long-term growth. Whether you're navigating stress, communication difficulties, or emotional distance, therapy creates a supportive environment where you can explore challenges safely and find new ways forward. By addressing issues early and learning healthier patterns, many individuals and couples find that relationship therapy strengthens not only their partnership but their overall wellbeing. When approached with openness and commitment, it can be one of the most worthwhile investments you make in your future together.

Relationship Counselling in Melbourne or Online

IN PERSON (Glen Iris, Melbourne)

IN PERSON Relationship Counselling appointments are held in Glen Iris, Melbourne. If you are near me in the adjacent suburbs of Camberwell, Malvern, Malvern East, Chadstone, Carnegie, Canterbury, Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Surrey Hills or other Inner Eastern suburbs of Melbourne or happy to travel from further afield we are located near the High Street exit of the Monash. 

Online

ONLINE Relationship Counselling appointments are held via Zoom if you are based in regional, rural or remote parts of Victoria, Australia, US (after hours) Asia, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Middle East, UK, Europe.