Initial Sessions

In our initial session, we are getting to know each other. A good therapeutic relationship is paramount to the success of therapy and an initial session is a great chance for us to build rapport and for me to get to know you and what is going on for you at the time. We go through privacy, confidentiality and informed consent to ensure you feel safe, and informed about the type of care you are receiving in our sessions. We will discuss preliminary counselling goals and develop plans for therapy and ongoing sessions. You can ask questions about the services I provide and how I can best support you.

For couples, an initial session is required for both parties individually, prior to commencing therapy as a group. This can also be helpful when working with children or families as it is often difficult for individual parties to open up and be transparent with the therapist with the other parties in the room.

If you have any concerns about what service is right for you – please contact Life In Colour for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if you feel comfortable, and to address any initial concerns you may have.

Disclaimer: Please note that Life in Colour is not a crisis support centre and we are not available 24/7 to respond to crisis. Counsellors are trained in assessing and responding to risk in session and can provide support and referrals for after-hours support where necessary.

Couples Therapy

Relationships can become strained when partners feel unheard, misunderstood, or caught in repeated arguments that never seem to resolve. Over time, these patterns can lead to emotional distance, resentment, or a sense that the relationship is no longer working the way it once did.
Couples therapy provides a structured and supportive space to slow these patterns down and understand what is happening beneath the surface of the conflict. Rather than focusing on blame, the goal is to help both partners feel heard and understood while learning new ways of communicating and responding to each other.

In our work together, we focus on:

identifying the patterns that keep you stuck
improving communication and conflict repair
rebuilding trust and emotional connection
strengthening your ability to support each other during difficult moments

Couples therapy can help partners reconnect, navigate difficult transitions, and build a relationship that feels more secure, respectful, and emotionally fulfilling.

Individual Therapy

Relationship struggles don’t only affect couples, they can deeply impact how we feel about ourselves and how we show up in our lives.
Individual therapy provides a space to explore your experiences, gain insight into patterns in relationships, and develop healthier ways of relating to others and to yourself.

Some people seek individual counselling because they are:

struggling with relationship conflict or separation
feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or emotional burnout
wanting to understand patterns that repeat across relationships
navigating life transitions or personal growth

Together we work to build greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and clarity about the kind of relationships and life you want to create.

Relationship Intensives

1-Day and 2-Day Relationship Intensives

Sometimes weekly therapy doesn’t provide enough space to fully explore what’s happening in a relationship. When couples feel stuck in painful patterns, a more focused and immersive approach can support meaningful progress.

Couples’ intensives offer extended, dedicated time to step away from daily pressures and focus on your relationship. Over one or two days, we work to slow down conflict cycles, deepen understanding, and rebuild emotional connection.

Drawing on evidence-based approaches, intensives support both insight and practical change, helping couples move forward with greater clarity and connection.

Couples may choose an intensive when they are:

Feeling stuck in ongoing conflict or disconnection
Wanting to make meaningful progress in a shorter period of time
Have limited availability for weekly sessions
Navigating a significant relationship challenge or transition
Seeking a deeper, more focused therapeutic experience

For many couples, the intensive format allows for deeper conversations and breakthroughs that can be difficult to reach in shorter weekly sessions.

Premarital Program

Strong, lasting relationships are built with intention, not left to chance.

In our work, we often meet couples when they are already feeling disconnected, hurt, or stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift. Our aim is to support couples further upstream — helping you build a secure foundation early, before challenges become overwhelming or harder to repair.

Many couples invest significant time, energy, and money into planning a wedding day — but far less into preparing for the relationship that follows. At Life in Colour, we believe the marriage itself deserves that same level of care and attention. We have developed an 8-week pre-marital counselling program designed to guide couples through the key elements of a healthy, secure, and connected relationship.

Pre-marital counselling offers a dedicated space to slow down, deepen your understanding of one another, and strengthen the foundations of your relationship. It’s an opportunity to explore communication, conflict, emotional and physical intimacy, and the values that will shape your future together.

Neurodiverse Couples

Neurodivergent couples experience unique challenges. When one or both partners are neurodivergent, relationship dynamics can sometimes feel confusing or frustrating for both people. A lot of neurodiverse couples have tried traditional couples therapy and report that it was unhelpful and sometimes damaging.

Neurodiverse couples therapy requires specialised training and an understanding that “neurology matters”. Differences in communication styles, emotional expression, sensory needs, and ways of processing information can easily lead to misunderstandings. Therapy focuses on helping partners understand these differences and develop ways of communicating and connecting that work for both individuals.

At Life in Colour we explore:

different communication styles and needs
sensory and emotional regulation differences
ways to reduce misunderstandings and conflict
strategies for supporting each other more effectively
identifying and understanding the impacts of trauma

The goal is not to change who either partner is, but to create a relationship where both people feel understood, respected, and supported.

Session length is 60 minutes however please let us know if you would like to arrange longer intensive sessions (90 mins – 2 hours).

Intimacy and Sex

Emotional and physical intimacy are important parts of many relationships, yet they are also areas where couples often struggle to talk openly.
Difficulties with intimacy can arise for many reasons, including stress, life transitions, communication challenges, pain or medical conditions, past hurts, or mismatched expectations.
Therapy provides a safe and respectful space to explore these concerns without judgement. Together we work to understand what may be affecting intimacy and develop ways to rebuild closeness and connection.

This work may include:

improving emotional communication
addressing patterns that affect desire and connection
rebuilding trust and safety
developing a deeper understanding of each partner’s needs

The aim is to help couples create a relationship where intimacy feels safe, fulfilling, and mutually satisfying.

Telehealth

Telehealth is an online form of counselling and psychotherapy usually performed via phone, zoom or other programs to deliver supports and services remotely to clients. Telehealth is useful to clients who work long hours, struggle to make time for travel or have other difficulties accessing appointments face to face. Some clients prefer telehealth as they can access therapy from the comfort of their own home and/or can find the time to include therapy into their busy schedules.