Therapy with Adelaide
I believe the quality of our relationships profoundly shapes how we experience life. When our relationships feel connected, respectful, and loving, we’re more able to thrive—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. As a holistic psychotherapist and Gottman Level 2 trained relationship counsellor, I support both individuals and couples to navigate challenges, deepen emotional connection, and create meaningful, lasting change.
My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that healing happens in safe, supportive spaces. I offer a non-judgmental environment where your experiences are deeply heard and held with care. From this foundation of safety, we can explore relational patterns, build understanding, and create the shifts needed for transformation.
In my work with couples, I draw on Gottman Method Couples Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach developed from over 50 years of research with more than 3,000 couples. This method provides practical tools to help couples manage conflict more effectively, nurture friendship and intimacy, and strengthen their shared meaning.
When I work with couples, my aim is twofold: to support you in addressing the challenges you're currently facing, and to equip you with practical tools to strengthen and sustain your relationship long term. Together, we’ll work on shifting unhelpful patterns, improving how you manage conflict, and finding ways to reconnect and enjoy each other again.
I support individuals and couples navigating a range of challenges, including communication breakdowns, frequent conflict, trust issues, intimacy concerns, and emotional disconnection. I also work with those going through life transitions such as parenthood, relocation, or career changes—times when relationships are often stretched and reshaped.
Couples sessions are 90 minutes in length. We begin with weekly sessions, moving to fortnightly as progress is made. Most couples benefit from between 10 and 20 sessions. Goals and progress are reviewed regularly to ensure therapy remains focused and aligned with the relationship you want to build together.
Adelaide's Qualifications & Experience
Adelaide is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with postgraduate training in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy and membership with PACFA. She brings warmth, insight, and structure to her work with both individuals and couples, supporting clients to create stronger, more connected, and resilient relationships.
Adelaide’s passion for relationship therapy was born from navigating her own relational challenges. This lived experience sparked a deep curiosity about what helps relationships thrive, ultimately leading her to train in the Gottman Method (Level 2) and dedicate her work to supporting couples in building healthy, lasting connection.
Her diverse background spans youth development, community mental health, disability support, and retreat facilitation, including roles with Lifeline, Central West Women’s Health Centre, Outlook Ecotherapy, and the Raise Foundation. Adelaide also brings international experience in mentoring and social enterprise, along with a former career in finance and consulting—giving her a broad, well-rounded perspective on human resilience and transformation.
In addition to counselling, she integrates mindfulness, breathwork, and body-based tools to support emotional regulation and nervous system healing, holding a deep belief in the interconnectedness of mind, body, and relationship.