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Relationship · Family · Workplace conflict

Finding a way through conflict.

When the same argument loops, or the tension never quite lifts, it wears everyone down. Therapy helps you break the cycle and communicate in a way that lands. In Parramatta or online.

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Sound familiar?

The same argument, on repeat.

It is not the disagreements themselves that do the damage. It is the pattern they fall into. When conflict keeps looping, it drains relationships at home and at work.

  • You have the same argument over and over, and nothing resolves.
  • Conversations tip quickly into raised voices or icy silence.
  • You walk on eggshells to keep the peace.
  • You feel unheard, or like you are always the one who gives in.
  • Resentment is building faster than it clears.
  • Tension at work is following you home, or the other way around.
  • Raising something hard feels impossible without it blowing up.
  • The relationships that matter most feel strained and tiring.

Conflict itself is not the problem. The problem is how it plays out, and that can change. With a few well-practised skills, disagreements can become something you move through rather than get stuck in. We work with individuals, and with couples or families through our couples therapy.

How therapy helps

New skills for old patterns.

Your psychologist draws on evidence-based approaches for communication and conflict, and tailors the work to your situation.

Communication skills

Saying the hard thing clearly and kindly, listening to understand, and being understood in return.

CBT

Spotting the assumptions and hot thoughts that turn a disagreement into a fight, and choosing a different response.

Staying regulated

Keeping your cool in the heat of the moment, so you can problem-solve instead of escalate.

Conflict resolution

A practical framework for working toward solutions where both people get some of what they need.

If anger is the main driver, our anger management support may fit better. Your psychologist will help you find the right starting point.

Fees & funding

Know your costs before you start.

We confirm your fee and any rebate in writing before your first session. If a funding body covers you, we bill them directly wherever possible.

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  • Medicare: rebates on up to 10 sessions a year with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
  • NDIS, DVA, Workers Comp & CTP: usually no out-of-pocket cost when approved.
  • Private health: claim through your extras cover, with no referral needed.
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JournalThe prisoner’s dilemma: 5 powerful lessons for strengthening your relationshipJournalFamily dynamics and mental health: Breaking unhealthy patternsJournalSetting boundaries: A psychologist’s guide to saying no
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Fact sheet: Healthy relationships

A plain-language guide with practical steps. Free to download.

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Try this week

  • Take a break when an argument heats up, and agree when you will come back to it.
  • Start with "I feel..." rather than "You always..."
  • Listen to understand, and repeat back what you heard.

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Common questions

Things people ask before booking.

Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can book directly at any time. A GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan is only needed if you would like Medicare rebates on your sessions.
Do we have to come in together?
Not necessarily. Some people come on their own to work on how they handle conflict; others come as a couple or family. We will help you choose what fits, and couples therapy is available if you would like to work on it together.
Is this the same as anger management?
They overlap but are not identical. Conflict work focuses on communication and resolving recurring disputes; if anger is the main driver, our anger management support may be the better fit, and your psychologist can help you decide.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes. What you discuss stays confidential, with narrow legal exceptions such as a risk of serious harm, which your psychologist explains up front.
Can I do sessions online?
Yes. Telehealth is available Australia-wide. You can switch between in-person and online at any time.
Can I get Medicare rebates for help with conflict?
Medicare rebates apply when your GP prepares a Mental Health Treatment Plan, which they do when it's clinically appropriate for you. With a plan, rebates cover part of a set number of sessions each calendar year. You can also start privately and add a plan later. We confirm your fee and any rebate in writing before your first session. How Medicare works
Can you help with conflict at work?
Yes. Tension with a manager, colleague or team often follows people home. Sessions focus on staying regulated in the moment, saying hard things clearly and setting limits. If your workplace offers an Employee Assistance Program, it may cover sessions. Employee Assistance Program
How many sessions will I need?
Often fewer than people expect. Communication and regulation skills can make a difference quickly, and many people come for a short block, then return if a new challenge comes up. You review progress together and decide the pace.
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A calmer way forward

The same argument doesn't have to keep winning.

Tell us what is going on and we will match you with a psychologist who works with conflict and relationships, usually after a free triage. No referral needed to begin.

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