by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Sep 18, 2025 | Couple Therapy, Gottman Method, Relationships, Therapy
For most people, their intimate partnership is the most significant relationship in their life. It’s where we experience our deepest vulnerability, intimacy, and companionship. Together, couples ride the highs and lows of life — and at its heart, a healthy...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Sep 18, 2025 | Relationships, Couple Therapy, Gottman Method, Therapy
When one or both partners are on the autism spectrum, relationships can face a unique mix of strengths and challenges. Qualities such as introversion, a need for predictable routines, passion for special interests, or differences in social energy, communication, and...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Sep 18, 2025 | Couple Therapy, Gottman Method, Relationships
When one or both partners experience ADHD, relationships can face a unique set of challenges. Distraction, forgetfulness, impulsivity, hyperactivity, restlessness, and time-management chaos are just a few of the difficulties couples may navigate together. The good...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Sep 18, 2025 | Couple Therapy, Gottman Method, Relationships, Therapy
Marathon Couples Therapy is a specialised form of relationship counselling where the bulk of treatment takes place in an extended block of time rather than in shorter weekly or fortnightly sessions. Developed from the work of Drs John and Julie Gottman, this approach...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Jun 24, 2025 | Relationships, Couple Therapy, Gottman Method, Therapy
Feeling More Like Housemates Than Lovers? When couples stop spending intentional time together, emotional distance starts to grow. You may feel lonely, unimportant, or like you’re just co-parenting or sharing a house, not really connected as partners. This is...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Jan 28, 2025 | Couple Therapy, Gottman Method, Relationships, Therapy
What is Marathon Couples Therapy? Marathon couples therapy is an intensive style of couples therapy where, following a thorough assessment of the relationship, the treatment phase is usually done over two full consecutive days. Issues within the relationship are...
