Open Monday to Saturday
Late appointments available
Specialised training in Gottman therapy
Certificate 1 - Gottman Relationship training
Certificate 2 - Gottman Relationship training
Certificate 3 - Gottman Relationship training
Post Grad in Psychology
Bachelor of Counselling
Diploma of Counselling
Matt is a highly experienced and qualified relationship / couples counsellor
What to expect in my relationship counselling session?
🧠 Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Redlands Counselling Service offers Gottman Method Couples Therapy—a structured, evidence-based approach developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. Backed by over 40 years of research, this method helps couples strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, and manage conflict more effectively.
🔍 What Makes Gottman Therapy Unique?
• Comprehensive Relationship Assessment
Couples begin with a detailed online questionnaire (cost: USD$39) exploring communication styles, intimacy, conflict, and emotional connection.
• Sound Relationship House (see below) is a framework guiding Gottman therapy. This model focuses on trust, commitment, shared meaning, emotional intimacy and attunement.
• Targeted, Research-Based Interventions based on your assessment results, we tailor strategies to address your relationship’s unique needs, whether rebuilding trust, deepening intimacy, or improving conflict resolution.
Gottman Therapy isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about building a resilient, emotionally intelligent partnership that can thrive long-term.
🛋️ What to Expect in Your First Sessions
We understand that starting couples therapy can feel vulnerable. Our structured process is designed to help both partners feel safe, heard, and supported from the very first session.
🗓️ Session Structure:
1. Session 1 – Together as a Couple
Your first session is a joint appointment where we explore your relationship history, current challenges, and goals for therapy. We also introduce communication safety strategies to reduce conflict and ensure both partners feel respected.
2. Sessions 2 & 3 – Individual Sessions
After completing the Gottman Relationship Checkup, each partner attends a one-on-one session. This allows us to understand your individual perspectives, attachment history, and personal concerns in a confidential setting.
3. Session 4 Onward – Joint Sessions
From here, therapy continues as a couple. We use insights from your assessments and individual sessions to guide targeted interventions, build emotional connection, and strengthen your relationship foundations.
💬 What You’ll Experience:
• A calm, nonjudgmental space where both partners are supported
• Fair and balanced participation—no blaming or shaming
• Practical tools to improve communication and reduce conflict
• A trauma-informed approach that respects emotional safety
📞 Ready to Begin?
If you're ready to take the first step toward a stronger, more connected relationship, we’re here to help. Contact Redlands Counselling Service today to book your initial couples' session.
Matt at Redlands Counselling specialises in Relationships
One of the models at Redlands Counselling Service I am trained in is Gottman Therapy. This is one approach I can use for your relationship issues.
Below is taken from Gottman website https://www.gottman.com/about/the-gottman-method/
The Gottman Method is an approach to couples therapy that includes a thorough assessment of the couple relationship and integrates research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory(see below). There is a 337 questionnaire that thoroughly explores your relationship and how you are coping. These are all psychological standardised assessments .This questionnaire costs $39, Redlands Counselling Service does not own the rights to the assessment, so it does cost you.
Gottman Therapy begins with an assessment process to identify what interventions and frameworks that suite the needs of your relationship.
How can relationship counselling can help you?
Gottman Relationship Counselling can benefit you in several ways, including:
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Improving communication: One of the main goals of Gottman Relationship Counselling is to help couples communicate more effectively. By learning how to listen actively, express themselves clearly, and resolve conflicts in a constructive way, couples can build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
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Strengthening the friendship: Gottman Relationship Counselling emphasizes the importance of building a strong friendship as the foundation of a healthy relationship. By engaging in shared activities, expressing appreciation, and spending quality time together, couples can deepen their friendship and develop a stronger connection.
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Building intimacy: Intimacy is a critical component of any relationship, and Gottman Relationship Counselling can help couples develop emotional and physical intimacy. By sharing their dreams, goals, and aspirations, couples can deepen their emotional connection, while engaging in activities such as physical touch and sexual intimacy can strengthen their physical connection.
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Resolving conflicts: Every relationship has conflicts, but Gottman Relationship Counselling can help couples learn how to manage conflicts constructively. By developing skills such as active listening, empathy, and compromise, couples can work through their differences and find solutions that work for both of them.
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Developing a shared vision: Gottman Relationship Counselling encourages couples to work together to develop a shared vision for their future. By setting goals together and working towards a common purpose, couples can strengthen their bond and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
Overall, Redlands Counselling Service using Gottman Therapy can help couples improve their communication, deepen their intimacy, and build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship. By working with a trained therapist and developing specific skills and strategies, couples can overcome challenges and create a more satisfying life together.
Redlands Counselling Service provides Counselling to Birkdale, Wellington Point, Capalaba, Manly, Ormiston, Wynnum, Cleveland, Thorneside, Thornlands, Wakerley, Redland Bay, Mount Cotton, Chandler, Sheldon, Victoria Point, and other suburbs across Brisbane.