What will I get from counselling?
For couples the key resource is a structured and safe way to talk about issues.  Other outcomes vary from client to client but include better self-understanding and acceptance, an increased sense of peace and personal power.   Practical tools to change self-destructive behaviours.  A lot of clients noticed a significant change in their home and work environments it is not uncommon for people to get promoted or find themselves a lot more effective in their work environments.  
How long before I can get an appointment?
That depends on your personal availability.  Late and early appointments tend to be more sought after. If you are flexible most counsellors can often see you within a week.  If you want the last appointment of the day it may take a fortnight to a month.
What will it cost?
Counsellor's rates vary between $120-$150 per hour.  Often Couples sessions are 1,5 hours long.  Most of REST Counselling's Counsellors are all Family Court approved which provides the opportunity to access up to 6 hours of counselling funded by the Family Court (Apply here).  This will provide an opportunity to experience the impact of the counselling process.  This process is taking increasingly long so we are trailing a discounted first session rate with online bookings.  Book Now 
How long will it take?
To bring about any lasting lifestyle change be it exercise, diet, budgeting or relating in new and loving ways requires different behaviour over a period of 6-9 months.  You will often start to see benefits within a month but to rewire the brain takes that longer period.  Counselling support can be an important part of supporting that lasting change.   In Getting what you want from Counselling we look at how you can be an active participant in this process. 
Is it possible to fall in love again with my partner
This question is answered well in this video by Hedy Schleiffer.

This funding was made available back in the 1980's to provide alternatives to couples becoming embroiled in the court process in recognition of the social, emotional and financial costs of litigious separations.  Traditionally proactive work on improving the relationship has been a much smaller percentage of the work.  At REST Counselling we believe that our society and our children have vested interest in couples learning how to love well.  Consequently we promote this service to encourage couples in distress to get help before it is too late.  Please note this funding is currently being reviewed by the National government.  They are questioning whether it represents good investment of your tax dollars.  We encourage you to share your views with your local MP's. 

Do you work with Individuals?
All our Counsellor's work with individuals.  Steven runs groups for individual's, Alastair runs groups for men.
Do you work with Families? 
Ask your particular counsellor if this is something they do. 
What if my partner doesn't want to come?
It is normal in a relationship that one person is more reluctant to attend counselling than the other.  It is important to realise that you cannot force your partner to attend.  Some things that may help are a direct request to attend for your sake e.g. "I know you are not keen to attend counselling or don't think we need counselling I would really appreciate it if you would attend one session with me for my sake."  If there is a particular problem and they are resistant to counselling ask them, "How do you think we could resolve this?"  Agree to try their plan and ask them to support your plan of counselling as well. Get a couple of therapist profiles and ask them which person they would prefer to see.  Guys in particular are much more likely to commit to one trial session to test out the therapist and frankly I think its a pretty good approach.  What is unlikely to work is getting mad, threatening, saying, "you need to get help" etc.
I have another question?
Contact one of our counselling team (here).