Family Theraphy
Get the Most Value Out of Your Family Therapy Sessions
At Port Philip Psychology, we provide professional and confidential family therapy. Our qualified and highly trained psychologist can assist with a wide range of concerns including, yet not limited to, anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, grief and more. Our counselling sessions can provide your family with the techniques and skills that you need to improve group dynamics, resolve conflicts and achieve better communication.
Prepare for Your Visit to Port Phillip Psychology
Visiting a family psychologist for the first time can be nerve-racking. Consider our tips to be better prepared for your counselling session.
● Explain to your children why you’re getting therapy: You children may be confused or resist the idea of therapy, yet explaining what to expect can help them to have a better understanding of why you are seeing a psychologist. Be positive and emphasise the fact that you are seeking solutions; for example, you can say that therapy will help improve your group’s communication.
● Write down topics to discuss before each appointment: Writing down the points you want to talk about as a group is a useful starting point at the beginning of your session. You can then refer to your notes when you have a hard time remembering topics at the moment. Older children can also make a list of matters they would like to discuss.
● Ask your therapist how to improve communication at home: Every family dynamic is complex and unique. Your therapist can provide you with helpful tips and techniques that you can use to improve communication in your family. These suggestions may include tasks, activities, or certain adjustments that can improve your family situation.
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In Chelsea and St Kilda or
via Video or Phone (03) 8774 2150
EMAIL : help@portphillippsychology.com.au
Benefits of Family Counselling
There are numerous benefits to family counselling that include:
● Improving communication: Effective communication is an essential aspect of healthy family relationships. As a family usually has multiple members, it is easy for misunderstandings to occur or for some people not to openly share their feelings. Therapy can provide your family with tools and insights that can help each member to speak and be understood more efficiently.
● Strengthen group dynamics: A trained and qualified psychologist can give you insight into your group dynamics. They can highlight unhealthy behavioural patterns that exist and then teach you new and healthier ways of interacting as a family.
● Support during life transitions: Whether life transitions are positive or negative, both can be stressful and put a strain on family relationships. Therapy can help your family process and understand life changes by providing the necessary support to help with communication, grief and adjustment to new circumstances.
About Port Phillip Psychology
We provide a warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere with exceptional and confidential therapy sessions. Our counselling practice has been serving the community for more than 15 years. Our excellent and professional team of qualified and registered psychologists are highly experienced with a wide range of skills. We provide counselling sessions for couples, families, and children at a time that best suits you. Contact us today, and our friendly reception team will match you the ideal counsellor for your needs.