Online Couples Therapy Australia
Online couples and relationship therapy with a registered psychologist
Relationships can be rewarding, but they can also become difficult when communication breaks down, conflict becomes repetitive, trust has been affected or life circumstances place additional pressure on the relationship.
Couples Psychology Sydney provides online couples and relationship therapy for people across Australia, offering a confidential and structured space to better understand relationship difficulties, communicate more effectively and work towards meaningful change.
Sessions are conducted through secure telehealth, allowing you and your partner, or another significant person in your life, to attend from separate locations or from the same private space.
Online appointments are currently available on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, making therapy more accessible for people balancing work, family, and other commitments.
What is online couples therapy?
Online couples therapy, sometimes called online relationship counselling or telehealth couples therapy, involves meeting with a psychologist through a secure video platform rather than attending an in-person clinic.
The purpose is the same as relationship therapy delivered in-person: to provide a supportive environment where people can explore relationship concerns, understand unhelpful patterns and develop more effective ways of relating.
Online couples therapy may be helpful when you are experiencing:
Repeated arguments or unresolved disagreements
Difficulties communicating or listening to one another
Emotional distance or a loss of connection
Conflict about family, parenting, finances, or responsibilities
Trust difficulties or relationship ruptures
Differences in expectations, values, or future plans
Changes in intimacy or affection
Stress associated with work, health, family, or major life transitions
Uncertainty about whether to remain together
Difficulties adjusting to separation or changes in the relationship
Relationship therapy is not limited to married couples or romantic partners. Depending on the circumstances, sessions may also involve co-parents, former partners, family members, siblings, business partners, or other people in a significant relationship.
How does online couples therapy work?
Online couples therapy takes place through secure video appointments. You will generally need:
A reliable internet connection
A computer, tablet or smartphone with a camera and microphone
A private space where you can speak openly
Headphones, if they help maintain privacy or reduce distractions
A device with sufficient battery or access to a power supply
Before your appointment, you will receive information about how to access the session. It is important that everyone attending the appointment is in a private and suitable location and is able to participate freely.
You may attend the session together from the same location/device, or you may join from separate locations. If you and the other participant are in different cities or states, online therapy can make it easier to attend the same appointment without travelling. Be mindful of different time zones if you are joining from separate state or territories in Australia.
Can online couples therapy work if we are in different locations?
Yes. Online couples therapy is a practical option when partners are balancing commitments, travelling for work, fitting appointments around busy schedules, or living in different locations.
For example, online therapy may be useful when:
You have limited time
Travelling to and from appointments is inconvenient
One partner travels regularly for work
Partners are temporarily living apart
One person has relocated
One partner does FIFO work
You are in a long-distance relationship
Travel, disability, caring responsibilities or other commitments make attending a clinic difficult
You and your partner are unable to coordinate travel to the same location
Is online couples therapy confidential?
Privacy and confidentiality are important parts of psychological practice. Couples Psychology Sydney uses secure platforms designed for healthcare, including Coviu and Halaxy, to ensure that your data and privacy are secure.
It is important to join online sessions from a suitable and private environment. All participants should take reasonable steps to protect the privacy of everyone attending. You should avoid joining from public spaces or locations where other people may overhear the session.
At the beginning of therapy, we will discuss confidentiality, privacy, communication arrangements, record keeping, and the particular considerations that apply when more than one person is participating in relationship therapy.
As with all psychological services, confidentiality has legal and professional limits. These limits will be explained as part of the informed consent process. After booking, you will receive a consent form to review and sign prior to your first session of therapy.
Is online couples/relationship therapy effective?
The suitability of online therapy depends on the people involved, the nature of the concerns and the circumstances in which sessions take place. Research has generally found no significant difference in outcomes when comparing in-person and video therapy.
Online therapy offers many practical benefits, such as:
Greater flexibility around work and family commitments
No travel time to or from a clinic
Access to therapy when partners live in different locations
The ability to attend from a familiar environment
Easier access for people outside major metropolitan areas
Greater continuity when frequent travel is a barrier to attendance
Online therapy is not suitable for every situation. We can discuss whether telehealth is appropriate for your circumstances before or during the initial appointment, or if you reach out via the Contact page.
Who can attend online relationship therapy?
Couples Psychology Sydney welcomes all relationship configurations and significant relationships. Online relationship therapy may be attended by:
Married or unmarried couples
Romantic partners
LGBTQIA+ relationships
Partners considering separation
Former partners who need support with communication or co-parenting
Co-parents and blended families
Siblings or other family members
Business partners
People in consensual non-monogamous or polyamorous relationships
Other significant relationships experiencing ongoing difficulties
The focus of therapy will depend on the relationship, the concerns being discussed, and the goals of the participants.
Online couples therapy across Australia
Although Couples Psychology Sydney is based in Sydney, online appointments are available to people located anywhere in Australia.
Telehealth can make it possible to access relationship therapy without needing to attend a clinic in Sydney. This may be particularly useful for people living in regional or remote areas, people with demanding schedules, or couples who are located in different parts of Australia. For people living in smaller communities across Australia, speaking with a local therapist may raise concerns about confidentiality through mutual connections. Online therapy can remove these barriers and complications by accessing support from a therapist in a completely different location.
Fees and appointment availability
The current fees are:
50-minute session: $260
80-minute session: $390
An 80-minute appointment is recommended for an initial couples or relationship therapy session, as it allows more time to understand the concerns bringing you to therapy and to discuss goals and next steps.
Online appointments are currently offered:
Thursday evenings: 5:30pm–7:30pm AEST
Saturday mornings: 9:30am–12:30pm AEST
Private health insurance rebates may be available depending on your insurer and policy. Medicare rebates are not available when the service is provided as primarily couples or relationship therapy rather than as an adjunct to individual psychological therapy.