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ADHD
Autism
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Body dysmorphia
Borderline personality
Burn out
Depression and mood
Drug and alcohol
Dyslexia
Eating disorder
Gender and sexual Identity
Grief and bereavement
Infant sleep counselling
Life transition
Narcissism
New parent
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Pain management
Panic disorder
Perinatal and postnatal
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Phobias
PTSD and CPTSD
Relationship counselling
Sexual abuse
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Smoke addiction
Social anxiety disorder
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Trauma
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  • How it works
    How it works
  • What we treat
    Addiction
    Adjustment difficulties
    Anger management
    ASPD
    Anxiety
    ADHD
    Autism
    Bipolar
    Body dysmorphia
    Borderline personality
    Burn out
    Depression and mood
    Drug and alcohol
    Dyslexia
    Eating disorder
    Gender and sexual Identity
    Grief and bereavement
    Infant sleep counselling
    Life transition
    Narcissism
    New parent
    Obsessive compulsive disorder
    Pain management
    Panic disorder
    Perinatal and postnatal
    Personality disorder
    Phobias
    PTSD and CPTSD
    Relationship counselling
    Sexual abuse
    Sleep
    Smoke addiction
    Social anxiety disorder
    Stress management
    Trauma
    Weight management
    What we treat
    Addiction
    Adjustment difficulties
    Anger management
    ASPD
    Anxiety
    ADHD
    Autism
    Bipolar
    Body dysmorphia
    Borderline personality
    Burn out
    Depression and mood
    Drug and alcohol
    Dyslexia
    Eating disorder
    Gender and sexual Identity
    Grief and bereavement
    Infant sleep counselling
    Life transition
    Narcissism
    New parent
    Obsessive compulsive disorder
    Pain management
    Panic disorder
    Perinatal and postnatal
    Personality disorder
    Phobias
    PTSD and CPTSD
    Relationship counselling
    Sexual abuse
    Sleep
    Smoke addiction
    Social anxiety disorder
    Stress management
    Trauma
    Weight management
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    The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA)
    WorkCover
    Self funded therapy
    Our services
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20 June 2023

Published by Someone Health · Updated 24 June 2025

Can counselling help a broken relationship?

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20 June 2023

Published by Someone Health · Updated 24 June 2025

Can counselling help a broken relationship?

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If your relationship feels broken, you may wonder if counselling can even help salvage what feels irreparable. At someone.health, we believe in the transformative power of therapy, even in the face of significant challenges. In this blog post, we will explore how counselling can contribute to healing and rebuilding a broken relationship.

1. Providing a Safe Space for Open Communication

One of the first steps towards repairing a broken relationship is creating a safe and non-judgmental space for open communication. In counselling sessions, a skilled psychologist is equipped to facilitate constructive conversations, allowing both partners to express their feelings, concerns, and perspectives. This safe space can foster understanding and empathy, as well as pave the way for rebuilding trust.

2. Identifying Underlying Issues

A broken relationship often stems from underlying issues that have been left unresolved for an extended period of time. Through therapy, couples can work together to identify and address these root causes. Whether it’s poor communication, trust issues, unresolved conflicts, or external stressors, counselling can help shine a light on these core issues. This enables the development of practical and useful strategies for resolution.

3. Rebuilding Trust and Intimacy

Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship, and when it’s broken, rebuilding it requires time and effort. Professional guidance from a skilled psychologist can help couples embark on a journey towards regaining trust in each other and fistering intimacy. Through targeted interventions and exercises, therapy can help couples develop new patterns of behavior, rebuild emotional connections and restore a sense of safety and security.

4. Learning Effective Conflict Resolution

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, but it’s how we handle and resolve it that determines the health and longevity of the partnership. Counseling equips couples with valuable conflict resolution skills, teaching them to communicate assertively, listen actively, and find mutually satisfactory solutions. These skills empower couples to navigate disagreements in a constructive and respectful manner.

5. Exploring Relationship Patterns and Dynamics

Sometimes, broken relationships are trapped in destructive patterns that perpetuate themselves into a sense of dissatisfaction and pain. In therapy, couples can gain insights into their relationship dynamics, such as power imbalances, communication styles, or unresolved traumas. By understanding these patterns, they can consciously work together towards healthier relationship dynamics.

While counselling can’t guarantee a specific outcome for any relationship, it offers a supportive environment for growth, healing and reconnection. At someone.health, our dedicated psychologists are experienced in helping individuals and couples navigate the challenges of broken relationships and find a path towards happiness.

If you’re ready to explore how counselling can help your broken relationship, contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our qualified psychologists.