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      <image:caption>Eastern Couple and Individual Counselling is a specialist practice focused on the specific needs of couples and individuals experiencing relationship stress. Rachael is an experienced counsellor with over 1000 hours of clinical practice, and holds a Masters degree in couple counselling. She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association and completes regular professional development and supervision with approved professionals. Whether you are seeking a more enriching relationship or experiencing genuine relationship stress, Rachael will work with you both to identify patterns and difficulties, renew a sense of love and respect for each other, and assist you to rebuild a strong and sustainable connection.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>No one is born knowing how to communicate effectively, and the ever increasing distractions of the modern world may sometimes cause us to be less than fully present with ourselves and others. This can create distance and cause misunderstandings, loneliness and resentment in our close relationships. [more]</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Most marital arguments cannot be resolved. Couples spend year after year trying to change each other’s mind—but it can’t be done…” ― John M. Gottman, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert Is it any wonder that conflict is a natural element of any relationship?  No matter how well adjusted the couple, tension, arguments and disagreements will always arise…  [More]</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Emotional disconnection is the biggest single factor in divorce.” - Steven Stosny, Ph.D. Anger in the Age of Entitlement When we feel disconnected emotionally from our partner, we may be left feeling hurt, alone, angry or hopeless.  Many times we compound this problem by complaining, criticising or attacking our partner, or hiding our fear and hurt behind withdrawal… [More]</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We’ll save you the suspense… you are NOT a ‘Perfect’ parent! But the pressure to appear like you are - especially in the social media age - can be extreme. Becoming a parent is such a personal journey; no book, website or stream of well-meaning advice can prepare you for your experience of parenthood, and the unique pressures it will place on your health, wellbeing, finances, and of course, relationship… [More]</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Infidelity can be the most painful and hurtful situation a relationship will ever face. Being ‘cheated on’ activates primal feelings of rejection, undesirability and jealousy. It can be particularly destructive when one partner - through past experiences, upbringing or trauma - already struggles with their sense of self worth… [More]</image:caption>
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