Relationship Therapy
Every relationship carries the imprint of family dynamics. The way we communicate, react, and even love is shaped by the families we grew up in. I help couples uncover how past family patterns - such as conflict avoidance, enmeshment, or emotional neglect - are being replayed in the present. The goal is to reveal these invisible threads that tie them to past trauma, so they can break free and stop unconsciously recreating the same problems.
Our "inner child" is the part of us that holds the emotional experiences and unmet needs from childhood. I support couples to connect with their inner children - the vulnerable, often wounded parts of themselves that were conditioned by early experiences. By exploring these deep emotional layers, each partner can recognise how their childhood experiences affect how they relate to each other now. This deep awareness creates room for compassion, both for themselves and for their partner's inner child.
By working through family systems and connecting to the inner child, couples can transform their relationship from the inside out. This process not only heals old wounds but also helps couples create a partnership where both can thrive emotionally - breaking free from the past and building a future based on love, mutual respect, and healing. This is the essence of relationship transformations: not just surviving together, but truly growing together.
When you're ready to dig deep, confront challenges, and build stronger, more authentic connections, relationship therapy becomes the catalyst for lasting change.
Sophie's Approach
Sophie provides a balanced and direct approach, drawing on her expertise in understanding masculine and feminine dynamics, the unconscious mind, and the unique perspectives each partner brings to the relationship. She specialises in identifying past blocks that may be affecting your connection, offering insights that cultivate safety and support for both partners. Sophie's therapy creates a neutral, non-judgmental space where you can explore and strengthen your relationship with confidence and clarity.
What can we expect from relationship therapy sessions?
In relationship therapy with Sophie, you can expect real, transformative conversations that go beyond surface-level issues. You will uncover hidden patterns, learn how to communicate more effectively, and explore the deeper emotional dynamics that shape your connection.
You will gain tools to break unhealthy cycles, rebuild trust, and create a stronger, more fulfilling bond. It's about healing, not just talking. This is a space for honest processing - where you uncover unmet needs, challenge old beliefs, and shift long-standing behaviours. Expect to dive deep into the emotional core of your connection.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER RELATIONSHIP THERAPY?
Therapy is for couples who keep hitting the same wall.
If you find yourself having the same arguments over and over, it's likely that deeper family dynamics are at play. In therapy, we will uncover these hidden influences and break the cycle.
If you feel emotionally triggered in ways that don't make sense,
if your reactions seem disproportionate or out of context, it could be your family history playing a role. Understanding these emotional triggers allows you to respond from a place of awareness, not past hurt.
How do things go wrong?
Things can go wrong in a relationship when communication breaks down, unmet emotional needs fester, and old patterns from the past start to surface. Often, we don’t even realise we’re repeating behaviors learned in childhood or from previous relationships—habits like withdrawing during conflict, shutting down emotionally, or trying to control the other person. These unspoken issues create distance and resentment, which erodes trust and intimacy over time.
Without awareness or intervention, small misunderstandings can snowball into bigger problems, leaving both partners feeling misunderstood, disconnected, and frustrated.
Relationships are complex, but when both partners are willing to confront these issues and work together, healing and transformation are always possible.
KEY ISSUES THAT ARISE WHICH CAN ERODE CONNECTION AND INTIMACY IF LEFT UNADDRESSED:
- Frequent arguments or repeated discussions about the same issue(s)
- Differences in sexual needs, lack of sexual connection, or other difficulties with sexual intimacy
- Affairs/infidelity
- Lack of trust or jealousy
- Conflicts about children, family members, finance, or career matters
- A feeling of disconnectedness from your partner
- Unfulfilled emotional needs, feelings hurt, anger, feeling neglected or disrespected
- Pornography, drug addictions
SO WHAT HAPPENS WHEN DESIRE AND LOVE START TO DIMINISH?
When desire and love start to fade in a relationship, couples often drift into a cycle of emotional distance and routine. What was once a vibrant connection turns into mere co-existence, with little passion or spark left. Communication becomes functional, not intimate, and simple disagreements can feel like walls instead of opportunities for growth. The silence between you grows louder, and you begin to question if you’re still truly together—or just living parallel lives. Without conscious effort to reignite intimacy and understanding, the relationship risks slipping into emotional isolation, where both partners feel more like roommates than lovers.
Sophie works therapeutically, solution-focused, experiential, and systemic when working with couples. She remains neutral, and allows each individual to explore their inner world, resistance, frustrations, and goals. This facilitation process removes barriers, enables both parties to disarm conflict, become deeply aware of their patterns, and face the realisation of whether journeying together will continue or parting ways is inevitable.
Ready to book?
Sessions start from 60 mins. You can schedule an in-person session at 15 Peel St Mackay or an online Zoom session. Click on the button below, and you'll be redirected to the booking client portal. For new clients, you'll be prompted to create a client booking account.
RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
$240/60 min
Book a 10 minute consultation
Book a 10 minute consultation over the phone with Sophie to discuss how you can be best supported.
