Relationships
Relationships shape most of life. When they work, everything else is easier, and when they don't, little else makes up for it. We work on what's happening in yours.
Good relationships are built over time.
The way we relate to people, how we attach, communicate, handle conflict, set boundaries, let people in and keep them out, is learned, and what's learned can change.
Relationship coaching is separate from couples therapy. It's one-on-one work on your patterns, your communication, what you want from relationships and how you're showing up in them. If you're in a struggling relationship, recently out of one or trying to build better connections, we work on the part of you that all your relationships run through.
For neurodivergent people, relationships can bring communication differences, sensory needs, social exhaustion and RSD. We work with all of that.
Session info
- 50-60 minute sessions
- In person, at home, or online
- Qualified, experienced coaches
- NDIS and fee-for-service
What we work on together
Sessions often cover these areas.
Your relationship patterns
The same patterns show up across different relationships because they come from us. You come to understand your attachment style, your triggers and your defaults, so you can choose differently.
In practice: Mapping your relationship history to spot recurring themes, then examining what draws you in and what pushes you away.
Communication that works
We work on how to say hard things, how to hear them and how to get your needs met without damaging the relationship.
In practice: Practising a difficult conversation using role-play, with coaching on tone, timing, and how to stay curious when you feel defensive.
Relationships and neurodivergence
We cover AuDHD relationships, neurodivergent-neurotypical partnerships and communicating across different processing styles, with no blame placed on either brain.
In practice: Identifying where neurotype differences are creating friction, then building shared language and strategies that work for both people.
Knowing what you want
Many people don't know what they want from a relationship. They know what they don't want, or they use other people's definitions. We get clear on what works for you.
In practice: Sorting a list of relationship qualities into must-haves, nice-to-haves and things you only wanted because others expected them, then writing your own definition of a good relationship.
After a relationship ends
Processing what happened, understanding what you'd do differently, and building towards what comes next, so the same pattern doesn't repeat with a new person.
In practice: Writing out what you valued in the relationship, what you'd do differently, and the non-negotiables you want to carry forward.
Friendships and social connection
Friendship, belonging and loneliness matter as much as romantic relationships. We work on the full picture of social connection, especially for neurodivergent people who often find this harder.
In practice: Planning one low-pressure social contact for the coming week, such as a message to an old friend or a shared-interest group, and deciding what format suits your energy.
Who this is for
- People stuck in repeating relationship patterns
- Anyone in a relationship that's not working as well as it could
- Neurodivergent people in relationships with neurotypical partners, family or friends
- People rebuilding after a relationship ending
- Anyone who struggles with connection or friendship
- People who want better communication in all their relationships
Talk to us about your relationships.
Book a free chat and we'll talk about what you want to change.
Book a free chatCost, eligibility & getting started
What it costs
Relationship coaching follows the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits when NDIS-funded, with cost depending on the type of session and whether it's on a weekday, evening, or weekend.
It's also common to access relationship coaching privately and self-funded, since this kind of one-on-one work doesn't always sit under a specific NDIS category. Cost is always confirmed with you in writing before we begin.
Am I eligible?
Where relevant, relationship-focused coaching can be funded under NDIS Capacity Building, particularly Improved Relationships, and sometimes Improved Daily Living. Your support coordinator or plan manager can help confirm what your plan covers.
Because this work often falls outside strict NDIS categories, self-funded access is a normal way in too, and there's no need for a diagnosis to get started.
Where we work
Based in Thomastown, we work with people across greater Melbourne, north, west, and east, and offer online sessions for anyone who prefers telehealth.
Some of our relationship coaching support also extends into regional Victoria.
How to start
Get in touch by phone, our contact form, or email. The first conversation is about what's happening in your relationships and what you'd like to work on.
From there, we match you with the right coach, and your first session is usually booked within a few business days. You decide what you're working toward.
Get coaching on your relationships.
Give us a call and we'll work out where to start.
Call (03) 9968 7766