By Catherine Christie | The Edge Counselling, Perth Affair Recovery: The Hard Road Back to Trust When a couple sits in front of me, I don't simply see two individuals. I see their relationship as my client. Whether that bond is three years old, ten years old or thirty years old, it has developed its own history, language, memories, wounds and hopes. I regard that bond as something almost sentient, nascent and sacred, an entity deserving of protection and care in its own right

Why understanding your relationship style could transform your love life. If I were given one wish as a couples counsellor, it wouldn't be to magically stop couples arguing. It would be to help every person understand that intimacy is learned, not inherited. After working with many couples over nearly a decade here at The Edge Counselling in Subiaco, Perth, one truth continues to stand out above all others: People don't usually marry the wrong person. They simply haven't lear

As we step into a new year here in Perth, I notice a familiar pattern in my practice. January is often the month when couples finally pause, take a breath, and ask the question they’ve been carrying quietly for a long time: “Can we make this better?” Understanding Relationship Challenges If you’re searching for marriage counselling in Perth or couples counselling in Perth, WA , you’re not alone. Relationship stress has become one of the most common challenges facing couples

Relationship Education and Couples Coaching is Essential for All Bonds and Family Units to Flourish! If you’ve landed here, chances are your relationship isn’t feeling as good as it once did. You may still love each other deeply, yet feel stuck in the same arguments, emotional distance, or painful misunderstandings. As a couples counsellor in Perth, I want you to know this: struggling in your relationship does not mean you have failed. It means you are human, and that your re

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.

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

When couples come to see me at The Edge Counselling, the story is often the same: two people who love each other deeply but are...

In relationships, both the conscious and unconscious mind play significant roles in how we connect with others. Carl Jung's famous quote...

When it comes to couples counselling, many clients have approached me after trying another therapist, sharing that the sessions didn’t...

When couples walk through my door for counselling, many carry the hope—often unspoken—that I’ll wave a magic wand and solve their...