Couples Therapy

Helping Partners Strengthen Connection, Improve Communication, and Build Resilient Relationships

At Bull Creek Counselling Centre, we provide couples therapy for partners at every stage of their relationship. Whether you’re newly together, navigating long-term challenges, or considering separation, our therapy sessions create a safe space for constructive conversations and positive change.

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Every relationship experiences ups and downs. While moments of connection can bring joy and fulfilment, challenges such as conflict, stress, or emotional distance may also arise. Couples therapy is a structured way to explore these issues with professional guidance, creating opportunities for stronger communication, deeper understanding, and healthier connection.

At Bull Creek Counselling Centre, we provide couples therapy in Perth’s southern suburbs to support partners in navigating difficulties with respect and care. Our sessions are led by Sufya Nahid, a PACFA-registered counsellor with over 17 years of experience in family and relationship therapy. Her calm, person-centred approach empowers couples to rebuild trust, resolve conflicts, and reconnect.

Why Couples Seek Therapy

Couples may choose therapy for many reasons, including:

Frequent conflict or arguments
Lack of communication or emotional intimacy
Financial pressures and stress
Parenting challenges and family transitions
Infidelity and rebuilding trust
Navigating cultural or religious differences
Managing external stressors such as work, health, or extended family

By addressing these challenges in a supportive environment, couples therapy provides tools for both partners to feel heard, respected, and empowered to create lasting change.

Our Approach to Couples Therapy

At Bull Creek Counselling Centre, our therapy is tailored to the needs of each couple:

Evidence-Based Practice: Drawing on family systems therapy, attachment theory, and practical communication strategies.
Neutral Space: Creating an environment where both partners’ perspectives are valued and respected.
Flexible Delivery: In-person sessions, home visits, and secure online therapy are available for residents of Bull Creek, Murdoch, Willetton, and surrounding suburbs.
Cultural Sensitivity: Recognising the diverse backgrounds of Perth couples and supporting unique family dynamics.

What Happens in Couples Therapy?

Initial Session

Explore your concerns as a couple and outline your goals for therapy.

Identifying Patterns

Recognise recurring conflicts or behaviours that contribute to challenges.

Skill-Building

Learn communication techniques, conflict-resolution strategies, and tools for emotional awareness.

Rebuilding Trust and Intimacy

Strengthen your relationship through guided exercises and practical commitments.

Ongoing Support

Continue therapy as needed to consolidate progress and sustain growth.

Benefits of Couples Therapy

Improved Communication
Learn how to listen actively, speak with empathy, and reduce misunderstandings.
Conflict Management
Gain constructive tools to resolve disagreements without escalation.
Stronger Emotional Intimacy
Rebuild closeness and connection, strengthening your bond as partners.
Trust Restoration
Develop practical steps for rebuilding trust after betrayal or long-standing conflict.
Parenting Support
Work together on consistent parenting approaches and family communication.
Personal Growth
Identify individual patterns and behaviours that influence the relationship.

Why Choose Bull Creek Counselling Centre?

Led by Sufya Nahid: A highly experienced relationship counsellor, PACFA-registered, with over 17 years in practice.
Comprehensive Expertise: Specialising in couples, family, and child-focused therapy, with advanced qualifications from the University of Notre Dame.
Flexible Options: Evening, weekend, in-person, online, and home-visit sessions.
Convenient Location: Accessible for residents of Perth’s southern suburbs, including Murdoch, Leeming, Willetton, and Cockburn Central.
Affordable Services: Health fund rebates available from Bupa, HCF, Medibank, and others.

Local Relevance – Serving Couples Across WA

Perth’s southern suburbs, from the riverside areas of Shelley and Rossmoyne to the growing communities of Cockburn Central and Success, are home to diverse families and professionals. Many couples juggle demanding work schedules, family responsibilities, and cultural expectations. At Bull Creek Counselling Centre, we understand these dynamics and provide flexible, accessible counselling options to suit the lifestyle of local residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do we know if couples therapy is right for us?

If you’re experiencing recurring conflict, emotional distance, or uncertainty about your relationship, couples therapy may provide clarity and tools for improvement.

Do both partners need to attend?

Ideally yes, but individual sessions may also help if one partner is hesitant or unavailable.

How many sessions will we need?

This varies. Some couples benefit from short-term therapy, while others choose longer-term support to address deeper patterns.

Do you offer online couples therapy?

Yes, secure virtual sessions are available for clients across WA.

What if therapy leads to separation?

If couples decide to separate, therapy may still support respectful communication and smoother transitions, particularly for families with children.

Take the Next Step

Healthy relationships require effort and support. Couples therapy at Bull Creek Counselling Centre provides a pathway towards understanding, reconnection, and resilience.

TESTIMONIALS

paloo popal

2025-08-29

Thank you Sufya for your professional work and support for our family

omid Shirzad

2025-08-26

Thank you Sufya for your professional work and kind support I have recommended you to my friends and families. God bless

Nazira Shaeq

2025-07-20

Sighs is hard working, engaging , friendly, respectful and supportive

Rob Smith

2025-07-13

Incredible support and professionalism from Sufya. This counselling centre truly helped me heal and grow; I highly recommend it to anyone seeking meaningful, compassionate guidance.

ashok poonia

2025-05-21

Sufya, thank you for your incredible work. You are one of the top family therapists in Perth. You are knowledgable and your work style is unique and effective. Your professional input helped us so much. God bless.

Maja Kesic

2025-03-09

I feel so lucky to have met Sufya, my partner and I have been thinking about trying counselling for a while. She is located 5 minutes away from us which is so perfect! She is flexible with times/weekends! The space feels cozy @ her home and helps my partner & I feel more relaxed, with comfy pillows and sofas! We even forget that we are in therapy, we both have quickly warmed to Sufya and opened up to her, we both feel comfortable and excited to see her. She is very kind and you get a sincere / caring feeling in her presence 😊 Direct, Friendly, Well Spoken and not judgmental, it almost feels like we have known her forever! Thank you for all your support and we are looking forward to working with you 😊

Hassan Hemmati

2025-01-16

I find Sufya very professional and engaging all the time. I recommend her to friends families and colleagues, who need counselling. I trust her work with couples families and children. She is the best. The environment is totally spiritual and full of positive energy, she is really trustworthy to share all life stories. Thank you SUFYA

Brenda Sia

2024-10-17

Me and my partner have been seeing Sufya to work on how to better communicate with one another and learn from one another. She is very good at helping us to understand ourselves and each other better and also the possible reasons behind why we are who we are. I am looking forward to continue working with Sufya not just on my relationship with my partner but eventually on a personal level too.

Call us today on 0420 678 280 or visit our website to book your session for relationship counselling in Bull Creek. Begin your journey toward a healthier, happier relationship.