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As a couples counsellor here in Perth, something I see every single week is this : avoidance quietly erodes relationships far more often than loud conflict ever does. It happens slowly, almost imperceptibly, like a tide pulling sand from beneath your feet. One day you realise you’re both standing on very different shorelines. When partners avoid conversations, tough topics, emotional vulnerability, accountability, or even simple daily check-ins, the relationship begins to thi

Perth Couples Counselling with The Edge @ Christmas Christmas is a beautiful time of year, but for many couples I support here at The Edge Counselling  in Perth, it can also be one of the most emotionally challenging seasons. As a counsellor who has spent nearly a decade working with couples, I see a consistent trend every December: relationships that are already strained begin to feel even more fragile. The financial pressure…The emotional expectations…The family dynamics…Th

Honest insights from an experienced couples counsellor in Perth on why relationship therapy only works when both partners commit to change, healing and reconnection.

FIFO couples face unique challenges. Learn how to reconnect, communicate, and thrive with support from Perth’s leading FIFO relationship coach. As someone who’s worked with countless FIFO couples over the years, I can tell you—this lifestyle is no joke. You love deeply, you work hard, and yet somehow the distance starts to creep in. One minute you’re counting down the days till you’re together again; the next, you’re walking on eggshells because everything feels a bit…off. I’

By Catherine, Author, Couples Counsellor & Relationship Coach – The Edge Counselling, Perth Hello again readers.... When it comes to relationships, there’s one truth I’ve learned after years of working with couples from all walks of life — it takes two to tango!  Whether it’s dancing, arguing, rebuilding trust, or finding your way back to intimacy, couples counselling only works when both partners lean in. One person doing all the heavy lifting, while the other sits on the si

Love Don’t Come Easy – But It’s Worth It! There’s a song or even a saying “Love Don’t Come Easy” —and every time I hear that title, it...