by leisa@retrohex.com.au | May 11, 2025 | Couple Therapy, Coercive Control, Domestic Violence, Relationships
Awareness about domestic violence has expanded a lot in recent years, such that many governments now recognise the problematic nature of coercive controlling behaviours. While one person having more control in a relationship, based on gender, was thought to be normal,...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | May 10, 2025 | Relationships, Betrayal, Couple Therapy, Trauma
Betrayal trauma is the natural trauma-like response a person experiences when they find out their partner has been unfaithful, either sexually or emotionally. Betrayal trauma can include symptoms like intrusive images in one’s mind about their partner with another...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Feb 26, 2025 | Couple Therapy, Relationships, Therapy
If you’ve been in a relationship for any length of time, you will know that, despite all good intentions, eventually, an interaction will go side-ways and stress levels will rise. All couples will have difficult moments, particularly when one or both partners are less...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Feb 26, 2025 | Couple Therapy, Relationships, Therapy
The beginning of a relationship is blissful and joyous. As time goes on, we get to know our partner more deeply and become more committed to the relationship. While small things might become a bit annoying, more fundamental differences can become difficult to...
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...
by leisa@retrohex.com.au | Dec 11, 2024 | Couple Therapy, Holidays, New Years, Relationships, Therapy
As work winds up and the year comes to a close many begin to reflect on the year past and the year ahead. If there have been any challenges within your relationship, you may be particularly focused on this facet of your life and contemplating what you would like for...
