Counselling at Shine is a boutique counselling service for couples and individuals to help strengthen relationships and overcome any challenges you may face. Located in Gateshead NSW, face to face available and online sessions Australia wide.
Hi there I'm Jackie, I am a Registered Professional Counsellor and I work with individuals and couples . I offer a safe , confidential and supportive environment . I specialise in Relationship and Couples Counselling using the evidence based Gottman Method and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). I have worked with many couples to help them navigate their relationship and create stronger bonds. My sessions are relaxed and supportive to help get your relationship back on track.
Individual counselling sessions for Adults, children ,adolescents and NDIS participants for depression, anxiety, grief and loss and life challenges- face to face, phone or zoom. After hours and Saturdays .
We use the Gottman Method and Emotion Focused therapy to help couples work through their issues and improve their relationship
Face to face and ZOOM available. After hours and Saturdays.
This two hour relationship coaching session is great for couples that are about to marry, move in together, just starting out or even for single people that want to ensure their next relationship is the best one. Face to face and ZOOM available.
Marathon couples counselling is an intensive, short-term therapy format designed for couples who require immediate, focused intervention. Unlike traditional counselling, which is spread over several weeks or months with one-hour sessions, marathon counselling compresses months of therapeutic work into a few days—typically six hours of therapy each day for 2 consecutive days.
· Couples in crisis who cannot wait for gradual, weekly progress
· Partners with busy schedules who cannot commit to regular appointments
· Those facing urgent issues such as infidelity, communication breakdowns, or looming separation
· Couples wanting to make rapid, significant progress in a short time frame
Marathon sessions are typically conducted in a private, distraction-free setting, allowing couples to dedicate their full attention to each other and to the therapeutic process. The therapist guides the couple through intensive exercises, deep conversations, and personalised interventions, all while providing a safe space to express emotions, rebuild trust, and create actionable plans for the future.
· Assessment and goal setting
· Identification of core issues and patterns
· Skill-building for communication and conflict resolution
· Repair and reconnection exercises
· Customised strategies for sustaining progress post-marathon
· Efficiency: Address months' worth of issues in just a few days
· Immediate Relief: Get fast support when your relationship is at a breaking point
· Focused Attention: Eliminate distractions and delve deeply into your partnership's unique challenges
· Lasting Impact: Intensive work can jumpstart healing and set you on a path to lasting change
Marathon couples counselling may be the best fit if you:
· Need urgent support to stabilise your relationship
· Are unable to commit to ongoing, weekly sessions
· Desire a concentrated, transformative experience
However, it may not be suitable for couples experiencing ongoing abuse, untreated mental illness, or situations where one partner is unwilling to participate.
If you recognise your relationship in the questions and are seeking rapid, effective support, book a 20 minute free enquiry call to speak to a counsellor for more information and eligibility.