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Raichel practices couples therapy using the Gottman Method, having completed Level 1 and 2 of The Gottman Method Trainings at The Gottman Institute in the USA.

 

She has a particular interest in supporting couples where one or both partners have a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) diagnosis, or couples who have been through a traumatic event.

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What is The Gottman Method?

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Developed by Drs. John and Julie Schwartz Gottman, this method aims to decrease conflict and arguments between partners through evidenced-based conflict resolution and communication skills — while increasing intimacy, respect, empathy and affection.

Of course, every couple argues. But it's the way that couples navigate conflict and the
emotions they express that will ultimately determine who stays together and who doesn’t.

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​How does couples therapy work?

 

Session 1 (Couple)
 

Raichel will get to know you as a couple, from when you first met to today. This session aims to understand the issues: What’s bringing you to couples therapy? What are the struggles in the relationship? What are the strengths and joys? Where are the key conflict areas?

 

In between Session 1 and 2, couples will be asked to individually complete a set of questionaries aiming to help identify strengths, challenges and conflicts affecting the relationship.

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Sessions 2 & 3 (Individual)

 

These sessions will be individual. Raichel will get an understanding of each member of the couple’s personal history, how this may be impacting the relationship, and how you as an individual are experiencing the challenges and strengths of the relationship.

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Session 4 (Couple)

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In this final session, the couple return together. Raichel share the results of your individual questionaries and interviews. Then, a collaborative treatment plan is developed for how to improve your relationship and reach your goals.

Ongoing treatment will be provided as needed as per your specific couples’ treatment plan.

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Couples Counselling Pricing $200 per hour although 90 min sessions are highly recommended $300.

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Session 1: $360

includes 1x 90min couple's session and 2x Gottman Method questionnaires which take approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
 

Sessions 2 & 3: $400

includes 2x individual 60min sessions
 

Session 4: $300

includes 1x 90mins couple's session

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