Our Services
Family Therapy
Families are complex, beautiful, and sometimes hard. Family therapy creates space for honest conversation, deeper understanding, and lasting change, together.
All family structures welcome · Creswick, Brisbane & Online
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Who This Is For
Supporting families through change and challenge
Family therapy can help when communication has broken down, when a family is navigating a difficult transition, or when one member's challenges are affecting the whole system. It works by looking at patterns and dynamics, not just individuals.
Every family has its own history, culture, and way of operating. Our therapists approach family work without judgment, creating a structured space where everyone gets the chance to be heard.
We welcome all family configurations, single-parent families, blended families, same-sex parent families, kinship care arrangements, and more. No family is too complicated for therapy.
Common reasons families seek therapy
- ✓Parent-child conflict
- ✓Separation, divorce, or blended family dynamics
- ✓A family member's mental health challenges
- ✓Grief and bereavement
- ✓Communication breakdown
- ✓Supporting a child through trauma
- ✓Rebuilding connection and trust
- ✓Navigating major life transitions
- ✓Impact of addiction on the family
- ✓Estrangement or family repair
What to Expect
How family therapy works
Initial consultation
We start by understanding the family system, who's involved, what's happening, and what each person hopes for. This may involve a parent session before bringing the whole family in.
Working together
Sessions are structured to ensure every voice is heard. Your therapist facilitates conversation around patterns, needs, and dynamics, not just the presenting problem.
Building new patterns
Over time, sessions focus on practical tools, improved communication, and deeper understanding, changes that ripple through how the family operates day to day.
Therapeutic approaches
- →Family Systems Therapy
- →Structural Family Therapy
- →Narrative Therapy
- →Trauma-Informed Family Work
- →Attachment-Based approaches
- →Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
- →Gottman-informed approaches
- →Collaborative Problem-Solving
Therapists offering family therapy
Jemma Mathers
Founder and Practice Director · Creswick, VIC
Courtney King-Hawke
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker · Brisbane, QLD
Patti Dainton
Psychotherapist · Brisbane, QLD
Medicare rebates may apply with a GP referral. See fees
Available locations
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FAQ
Common questions
Does the whole family need to attend every session?
Not necessarily. Your therapist will discuss the best structure for your family, this may involve different configurations across sessions, including individual sessions alongside family ones. Flexibility is built into the process.
Can family therapy help with separation or divorce?
Yes. We can support families navigating separation, co-parenting, and blended family dynamics in a way that centres the wellbeing of children. Helping families communicate through difficult transitions is a core part of our work.
What if one family member refuses to attend?
Therapy can still be valuable even if not every member participates. We can work with whoever is willing to engage, and individual sessions can often complement the family work.
How is family therapy different from individual therapy?
Family therapy looks at the whole system, the patterns, dynamics, and communication between family members, rather than focusing on one person. It recognises that people are shaped by and shape each other.
Do you work with blended and non-traditional families?
Absolutely. We welcome all family configurations, single-parent families, blended families, same-sex parent families, kinship arrangements, and more. No family structure is too complicated for therapy.
Ready to Begin?
Invest in your family
Get in touch to find out how family therapy can support your family right now. We're here to help you find the right therapist and get started.