I’m Colleen Reilly from Purple Heart Couple Counselling and Psychotherapy services.
I offer couple counselling and individual psychotherapy services. As a trained and experienced professional, I have a particular focus on supporting couples.
My extensive experience enables me to help couples effectively address and improve their relationship challenges. I assist partners in fostering honest and open communication, gaining a deeper understanding of their issues, and expressing their needs in ways that lead to constructive dialogue and positive change. My aim is to guide couples in cultivating the love, understanding, and fulfilling relationship they desire.
In addition to my work with couples, I also provide individual psychotherapy for those facing relationship problems, low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, loss and grief, and those seeking greater meaning and purpose in their lives.
My approach involves being present and empathetic as I guide you through a therapeutic process focused on aligning with your core values and enhancing your overall well-being.
I offer a supportive and impartial space, both online and in person, for couples seeking to understand, repair, and strengthen their relationship. My approach involves working with both partners to identify the needs within the relationship.
Our initial sessions for couples typically involve one or two joint meetings, followed by an individual session for each partner. These individual sessions help me understand your background, including your family of origin, upbringing, and previous relationships. We then continue with further couple sessions.
Generally, yes. I welcome all adults who are looking to nurture and enhance the love and strength of their relationship bond.
If there is any form of abuse present in the relationship, joint sessions to explore deeper emotions are not appropriate for safety reasons. In such situations, specialized family violence support services are available 24/7 to provide guidance on personal, legal, and safety matters. Please reach out to 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or SafeSteps (1800 015 188). If you are in immediate danger, please call 000.
Even if your partner is unwilling to attend couples counselling, individual sessions can be beneficial. We can discuss your relationship concerns, and my insights into relationship dynamics and common challenges may provide clarity. It's also possible that your partner may be open to couple counselling at a later time.
Relationship counselling can also support individuals who are not currently in a relationship but are seeking to better understand internal obstacles such as low confidence, past hurts, or trust issues, as well as navigate the complexities of dating.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your specific needs or to schedule an appointment.