Marriage & Relationship Counselling Central Coast

Feel heard. Reconnect. Understand each other again.

Relationship counselling for couples ready to break repeating patterns, communicate differently and create deeper, lasting connection.

Private sessions in Tuggerah or online.

Are you feeling disconnected in your relationship?

Sometimes you still love each other deeply, but the relationship no longer feels the way it used to. You may be stuck in the same arguments, feeling distant or misunderstood, or simply unsure how to find your way back to each other.

Relationship counselling may help if you’re experiencing:

♡ Repeating arguments that never really get resolved
♡ Communication that has become tense, defensive or distant
♡ Feeling more like housemates than partners
♡ Loss of affection, intimacy or sexual connection
♡ Hurt, mistrust or betrayal
♡ Different needs, expectations or priorities
♡ Parenting, work or life stress affecting your relationship
♡ Feeling unheard, unseen or misunderstood
♡ Difficulty repairing after conflict
♡ A sense that you’ve simply lost each other somewhere along the way

You don’t need to wait until your relationship is at breaking point to get support.

A deeper approach to relationship counselling

Because the problem is rarely just the argument.

Most couples don’t come to counselling because they’ve stopped caring. Often, they’ve already tried talking, compromising and promising to do things differently — only to find themselves back in the same patterns.

That’s because what happens between two people is often deeper than the words being said.

Stress, past experiences, unmet needs, protective responses and the way each person’s nervous system reacts can all influence how you communicate, connect and repair after conflict.

My approach looks at the whole relationship.

Alongside counselling, I draw on more than 10 years of experience in emotional healing, nervous system work, embodiment and relationships to help you understand what is happening underneath the pattern — not simply who is right or wrong.

Together, we work towards greater understanding, emotional safety, connection and meaningful change that can actually carry into everyday life.

What we may explore together

Understand the pattern

Recognise the cycles, triggers and protective responses keeping you stuck.

Work with the whole relationship
Explore emotions, nervous system responses, needs, boundaries, intimacy and connection — not just the words being spoken.

Create emotional safety

Learn how to communicate, repair and reconnect without immediately falling back into defence.

Go deeper when you’re ready
My background in embodiment and Tantra allows us to explore deeper intimacy and connection where appropriate and mutually desired.

TESTIMONIALS

What clients say about working with me

YOUR COUPLES SESSION

A space to slow down, understand each other and move forward

You don’t need to arrive with the perfect words, agree on exactly what the problem is, or know how to fix it.

My role is to create a calm, neutral space where both of you can be heard and we can begin understanding what is happening within the relationship — without making either person the “bad guy”.

1.

We slow things

down

We create space for both of you to share what’s been happening, feel truly heard, and explore what you each need.

2.

We understand the pattern

Together, we identify the communication, emotional and relationship patterns that keep pulling you back into the same place.

3.

We create a way forward

You’ll leave with greater understanding and practical ways to communicate, repair and reconnect between sessions.

Sessions are available in person at my private Tuggerah studio on the Central Coast or online.

YOUR INVESTMENT

Choose the support that feels right for your relationship

Some couples come for one focused session. Others choose to work together over several sessions so we have time to understand the deeper patterns, practise new ways of relating and create more lasting change.

1 SESSION

$180

60 min private couples session

Ideal if you’re wanting support around a specific issue, would like to experience working together first, or need a space to have an important conversation differently.

3 SESSION PACKAGE

$480

$160 per session Save $60

A starting point for couples who are noticing recurring patterns & want time to understand what’s happening, learn tools & begin creating meaningful change.

6 SESSION PACKAGE

$870

$145 per session Save $210

For couples wanting deeper support with communication, connection, patterns, trust, intimacy or how you relate to each other.

Not sure where to begin?

Book a complimentary 15 minute discovery call and we can briefly talk about what’s happening and whether working together feels like the right fit.

♡ Sessions available in person at my private Tuggerah studio or online
♡ Please arrive 5 minutes before your in-person session
♡ Couples sessions are 60 minutes

FAQS

Where are you located?

My private studio is located in Tuggerah on the Central Coast NSW. Counselling, couples sessions and yoga are available in person, with selected services also available online.

Do you offer individual and couples counselling?

Yes. My individual counselling work is primarily for women, while I also support couples through marriage and relationship counselling.

How do I know which service is right for me?

If you’re unsure where to begin, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute discovery call so we can briefly discuss what you’re looking for and which option may suit you best.

What is holistic counselling?

Holistic counselling looks at more than the immediate problem. Depending on what you need, our work may explore emotions, patterns, nervous system responses, relationships, boundaries and practical ways to support meaningful change.

Do you offer yoga classes?

Yes. I offer small, intimate yoga classes from my private Tuggerah studio, with a focus on slowing down, reconnecting with your body and creating space to breathe.

Are your yoga classes suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. You don’t need to be flexible or experienced to come to class. I offer gentle guidance and encourage you to work with your own body and what feels right for you.

Do I have to include Tantra or embodiment in my sessions?

No. These are simply additional areas of experience I can draw on when they are appropriate and something you want to explore. Your sessions can remain entirely counselling-focused.

Do you offer online sessions?

Yes. Online sessions are available for clients who prefer to work remotely or can’t attend the Tuggerah studio.

Do we need to be married for Counselling?

No. Relationship counselling is suitable for married and unmarried couples at different stages of their relationship.

What if my partner is nervous about counselling?

That’s very common. You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what to say or agreeing on what the problem is. I’ll guide the conversation and create space for both of you.

Melissa Krestensen
Holistic Counsellor | Central Coast NSW