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Evening Sessions
Online & In-person Options
Couples Therapy.
Strong relationships are built, not born.
How We Can Help
Conflict Management
Disagreements are natural — how you handle them matters. Our therapy helps you turn conflict into opportunities for growth and deeper understanding. We guide you to communicate with empathy and listen with intention. By learning new strategies together, couples can strengthen trust and deepen their connection.
Communication
Communication is the foundation of a strong relationship, yet it’s often where couples struggle most. When it breaks down, frustration and distance can grow. Our therapists help you recognise unhelpful patterns, improve listening, and express yourselves in ways that build connection. Together, we create a shared language that supports clarity, respect, and emotional safety.
Rebuild Connection
Life’s stresses and unresolved conflicts can create distance between partners. Rebuilding connection isn’t about going back — it’s about creating something stronger. Our therapists help couples strengthen emotional bonds, foster trust and intimacy, and reconnect in ways that honour their shared journey.
Sex Therapy
Intimacy can be one of the most vulnerable and rewarding aspects of a relationship — and also one of the most complex. Whether you're facing mismatched desires, communication difficulties, or challenges related to identity, trauma, or life changes, sex therapy provides a respectful and open space to explore and reconnect. Our therapists support couples in fostering healthy, consensual, and satisfying sexual relationships that reflect both partners' needs.
Infidelity
Discovering or disclosing infidelity can be one of the most painful experiences in a relationship. Whether you’re seeking to repair the relationship or understand what’s next, our therapists provide a compassionate space to process the hurt, rebuild trust, and explore the deeper issues beneath the rupture. Healing is possible — and we’re here to guide you through it with care and honesty.
Couples in Crisis
When things feel like they’re falling apart, couples therapy can help you slow down, make sense of the chaos, and find a way forward — even if that path isn’t clear yet. In moments of crisis, we offer calm, supportive guidance to help you navigate intense emotions, make decisions with clarity, and reconnect with what matters most to each of you.
Diverse Relationships
We welcome and celebrate couples of all backgrounds, identities, and relationship structures — including LGBTQIA+ partnerships, culturally diverse couples, and polyamorous relationships. Our therapists offer inclusive, affirming support that respects your values and lived experiences. We work with you to strengthen your connection and address challenges in a way that reflects the uniqueness of your relationship.
Pre-marriage Counselling
Preparing for marriage is more than planning a wedding — it’s about laying a strong foundation for a lifetime together. Pre-marriage counselling helps couples explore expectations, values, communication styles, and potential areas of conflict before they become issues. Our therapists guide you through honest conversations that build understanding, strengthen connection, and equip you with tools for a resilient, fulfilling partnership.
Intimacy
Intimacy is more than physical closeness — it’s the feeling of being truly seen, known, and valued by your partner. Over time, daily stresses, miscommunication, or unspoken needs can erode this vital connection. In therapy, we help couples rekindle emotional and physical intimacy, foster vulnerability, and create safe spaces for closeness to grow. Together, we work towards a relationship where intimacy is not just maintained, but deepened, bringing renewed warmth and understanding.
Financial Conflict
Money is one of the most common sources of tension in relationships — and often, it’s about more than dollars and cents. We help couples uncover the values, fears, and histories behind financial disagreements, and build healthier ways to manage money together. Whether you’re struggling with spending habits, budgeting, or financial power dynamics, therapy can help you move from conflict to collaboration.
Navigating Attachment Styles
Our early experiences shape how we connect — and sometimes, different attachment styles can create confusion or conflict in adult relationships. Whether you’re dealing with clinginess, avoidance, or emotional disconnection, we help you and your partner understand each other’s needs and respond with greater empathy and security. Therapy offers a space to shift from reactive patterns to intentional connection.
The Gottman Method
Couples Therapy Backed by Science
Struggling with communication, trust, or feeling distant from your partner?
You’re not alone, and there’s a proven path forward.
Here at Home Psychology, we use the Gottman Method for couples therapy, a practical and research-based approach developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman after over 40 years of studying what makes relationships work — and what breaks them down.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, arguing too much, or simply want to strengthen your connection, the Gottman Method helps you rebuild your relationship with tools that work in real life.
Why It Works
The Gottman Method isn’t just theory, it’s based on decades of research with real couples. It’s helped thousands of partners reconnect, rebuild trust, and feel closer again.
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Super Simple 3 Step Process
Step 1
Understanding Your Relationship
We start with a thorough assessment so we understand what’s happening — and how to help:
A joint session to hear your story as a couple
One-on-one sessions with each partner
An online questionnaire to identify strengths and challenges
This gives us a clear picture of your relationship and helps us create a personalised plan for therapy.
Step 2
Learning Tools that Last
The heart of couples therapy is learning how to:
Manage conflict without escalating
Repair past hurts and build trust again
Strengthen your friendship and emotional bond
Support each other’s goals and dreams
You’ll learn practical skills you can use every day — not just in therapy.
Step 3
Practice &
Progress
Each session builds on the last. You’ll try out new tools in session and get simple exercises to use at home. You’ll leave therapy with:
A stronger emotional connection
Healthier ways to navigate disagreements
A roadmap for continuing to grow together
Deeper understanding of each other
Couples Therapy does not mean that your relationship is broken —
It means that you care enough to invest in it.
Meet the Team
Karlina Panagiotaros
Director & Principal Psychologist
Karlina is a warm, compassionate psychologist (PSY0002192271) who helps couples reconnect, communicate better and navigate their relationship challenges with confidence and care. With experience across both public and private sectors—and a strong background supporting families and carers—Karlina brings deep empathy and understanding to her work with partners facing stress, conflict or major life transitions.
Her approach centres on building trust and creating a safe, accepting space where both partners feel heard and valued. Karlina draws on evidence-based strategies tailored to each couple’s needs, supporting them to strengthen their bond, improve communication and work toward shared goals.
Outside the therapy room, Karlina loves spending time at the beach and has recently taken up ocean swimming—bringing her calm, grounded energy into her work with couples.
Chanelle Tarabay
Psychologist
Chanelle is a registered psychologist (PSY0002410294) who specialises in helping couples strengthen their connection, improve communication and navigate relationship challenges with confidence and compassion. She brings a warm, collaborative approach to therapy, supporting partners through conflict, life transitions, intimacy concerns and rebuilding trust.
Drawing primarily on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as CBT, DBT and IPT, Chanelle tailors each session to the couple’s unique needs and goals. Her focus is on creating a safe, inclusive space where both partners feel heard, respected and empowered to move forward together.
When she’s not supporting couples, Chanelle loves losing herself in a good novel, playing netball and practising Pilates.
Therapy Your Way
Experience compassionate and tailored couples therapy.
Why Choose Home Psychology?
Professional Expertise
Our team consists of highly qualified and experienced psychologists who specialise in various areas of couple therapy, ensuring that you receive the best possible care and support.
Evidence-Based Practices
Our treatments are rooted in evidence-based practices, which means we rely on scientifically proven techniques and interventions to help you achieve positive outcomes. We stay up to date with the latest research and integrate it into our therapeutic approaches.
Holistic Approach
We believe in addressing the whole person rather than just focusing on specific issues. Our holistic approach considers every couples physical, emotional, and social well-being to provide comprehensive and personalised treatment.
Holistic Approach
We believe in addressing the whole person rather than just focusing on specific issues. Our holistic approach considers your physical, emotional, and social well-being to provide comprehensive and personalised treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should we expect on our first appointment?
During your initial appointment, you can expect a warm and supportive environment where you can freely express your thoughts and concerns. The session will begin with introductions, allowing you both to meet your clinician. Together, you will engage in an intake session, where your psychologist will ask questions to gain a better understanding of your relationship.
This information will help in setting specific goals for therapy. They will address any questions or concerns you may have and explain the boundaries of confidentiality and ethical guidelines. Your first session is an opportunity to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship and collaboratively embark on your journey towards personal growth and well-being.
Should both individuals come to the session?
Yes, both individuals will need to attend couples therapy (except for individual sessions which your psychologist will discuss with you).
How long do sessions go for?
Our sessions are 1 hour and 15 minutes.
How many sessions will we need?
The duration of therapy sessions varies for each couple and depends on several factors. Factors such as the nature of your concerns, your goals, your commitment to the therapeutic process, and your progress will influence the length of therapy. Some couples may find that a few sessions are sufficient while others may benefit from longer-term therapy. Your clinician will regularly assess your progress and collaborate with you to determine the most appropriate duration for your therapy.
Are you inclusive in the clients you see?
We welcome and support clients of all backgrounds, including those from the LGBTIQA+ community, people with disability, and culturally diverse backgrounds. We work with both heterosexual and queer couples, in addition to supporting individuals in open relationships.
Can we book a session after standard business hours?
Yes, we have sessions at 5pm and 6pm on weekdays. This makes it more accessible ensuring that you can find a time that suits you as a couple.
Can we do online sessions?
Yes, we do therapy your way and understand that everyone's lifestyle and needs are different.
Get In Touch
Email:
Address:
Suite 11 / 1 Box Road, Caringbah NSW 2229
Assistance Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8am to 6pm
Phone:
Directions, from Taren Point Road
- Turn onto Box Road - Continue straight on Box Road for about 1.5 km.
- Arrive at 1 Box Road - The destination will be on your right, marked as "1 Box Rd Caringbah".
Directions, from Captain Cook Drive
- Turn onto Cawarra Road
- Continue straight on Cawarra Road for approximately 1.2 km.
- Turn left onto Box Road
- The destination will be immediately on your right, marked as "1 Box Rd Caringbah".
Please find suitable parking on the street. Once parked, enter the office building where you will find us on Level 2.
Do not hesitate to call us on 0451 871 706 if you have any difficulties finding us.
