ABOUT THIS WORK
What couples therapy at MindAction looks like
Couples therapy here is grounded in the Gottman Method — an evidence-based approach that focuses on helping couples understand what is really happening during conflict and learn practical ways to communicate and reconnect more effectively.
Sessions build on an initial assessment and are shaped around what is bringing you to therapy as a couple. Together, we look at the patterns that tend to show up in your relationship, what escalates conflict, and what gets missed or misunderstood in moments of stress.
The approach is structured, collaborative, and skills-based. The aim is to help you build clearer communication, stronger emotional connection, and more stable ways of relating to one another.
COUPLES THERAPY
The Assessment Package
Before ongoing sessions begin, we run a structured 4-step assessment so Grace understands your relationship fully.
01
INDIVIDUALLY
Online Assessment
We begin with a short online assessment for both partners to complete, helping us understand what's going well and where there may be challenges in your relationship.
02
TOGETHER
Initial Consultation
You and your partner meet with Grace to review the history of your relationship — how your challenges and successes have evolved over time, and what's brought you to therapy now.
03
INDIVIDUALLY
Individual Sessions
Each partner meets with Grace individually to explore personal history, past relationships, mental health, and previous therapy experiences. This helps Grace understand each unique perspective and tailor the work accordingly.
04
TOGETHER
Feedback Session
A joint session where Grace shares the assessment results, addresses current relationship challenges, and offers practical strategies. If ongoing therapy is recommended, a treatment plan will be discussed.
PRICING
Couples Therapy Fees
Two ways to engage, start with the full assessment package, or book ongoing sessions if you've already completed an assessment.
PACKAGE
$1,550
Full Package
Couples Assessment
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Online assessment for both partners
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Analysis of results
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4 sessions — joint & individual
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Feedback session with strategies & recommendations
ONGOING THERAPY
$385
75-minute session
Couples Session
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Gottman Method-informed therapy
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Practical skills for outside the session
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Frequency tailored to your needs
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Available in-person or via Telehealth
Please note: Couples therapy is not eligible for a Medicare rebate. Payment is required on the day of your appointment. A 48-hour cancellation policy applies.
THE GOTTMAN METHOD
Evidence-based couples therapy
The Gottman Method is grounded in decades of research into what makes relationships work, and what causes them to break down.
Understanding conflict
Learning what's really happening beneath the surface when arguments escalate — and how to interrupt unhelpful patterns before they cause lasting damage.
Emotional connection
Rebuilding fondness, admiration, and the day-to-day habits that keep a relationship emotionally close and resilient over time.
Practical skills
Tools you can use outside the session — for managing conflict, improving communication, and responding to each other's needs more effectively.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you get in touch
A few things couples usually want to know before booking.
Do both partners need to attend every session?
The assessment package includes both joint and individual sessions — so there are sessions where you'll attend separately. Ongoing sessions are typically joint, though Grace may recommend individual sessions depending on your situation.
What if one of us is reluctant to come?
That's more common than you'd think. Grace is used to working with couples where one partner is more hesitant — and the assessment process is designed to be low-pressure and practical, not confrontational.
Is couples therapy covered by Medicare?
No — couples therapy is not eligible for a Medicare rebate. Individual sessions within the assessment package (Step 3) are charged as part of the overall package fee, not individually.
What's the difference between the assessment package and ongoing sessions?
The assessment package is where Grace gets to know you as a couple — it's structured, thorough, and gives you clear feedback and a plan. Ongoing sessions build on that foundation and are more flexible in focus depending on what you're working on.