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Family Therapy in Wollongong

 

Two experienced clinicians passionate about making mental health practical, accessible, and evidence-based.

Rebuilding Connection, Safety & Understanding

With Laura Marett, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
The Psych Collective Clinic, Wollongong


Family life can be deeply rewarding, and it can also be complex, emotional, and at times, overwhelming. When communication becomes strained, tensions rise, or family members feel misunderstood, even small moments can spiral into conflict.

Family therapy offers a structured, supported, evidence-based way to reconnect. At The Psych Collective, Laura uses a Gottman-informed, attachment-based, and trauma-sensitive approach to help families understand patterns, repair relationships, and build a more connected home environment.

Please note that all family members must be over the age of 18 to participate.

What Is Family Therapy?


Family therapy looks at the entire family system, not one “problem person.”

It recognises that when one family member is struggling, everyone is affected.

Sessions help your family:

  • Understand each person’s perspectives and needs
  • Identify unhelpful communication and interaction patterns
  • Strengthen emotional safety
  • Develop new ways of relating, supporting, and resolving conflict

At its core, family therapy is not about blame. It’s about curiosity, compassion, and learning to work as a team again.

A family in wollongongexperiencing happiness after going through family therapy

Our Gottman-Informed Family Therapy Process


Just like our couples therapy process, family therapy follows a multi-session assessment and mapping process, adapted to work with multiple family members.

This approach gives every person a voice while giving Laura the information she needs to understand the deeper patterns shaping the family dynamic.

Note: All family members must be over 18 years of age to participate.

When Family Therapy
Can Help


Families seek support for many reasons, including:

  • Ongoing conflict or frequent misunderstandings
  • Parent and adult-child disconnect
  • Neurodivergent family needs (ADHD, autism, sensory profiles)
  • Support for LGBTQI+ family members
  • Supporting a child or teen with emotional or behavioural challenges
  • Mental health concerns impacting the household
  • Grief, loss, or trauma
  • Challenges with boundaries, roles, or communication dynamics

Family therapy can involve the whole family or different combinations of family members, depending on what is most supportive.

Why Families Choose
The Psych Collective


At The Psych Collective, families are supported with:

  • A non-judgmental, trauma-informed environment
  • Evidence-based frameworks including attachment-focused and Gottman-informed methods
  • A clinician experienced in both individual and family systems
  • A warm, compassionate, collaborative approach
  • Flexible options including telehealth

When families begin to heal and reconnect, every member benefits. Home becomes calmer, communication improves and relationships feel safer and stronger.

Important Information 

  • Private health rebates may apply depending on your fund.
  • Medicare rebates do not apply to family or relationship therapy.
  • Payment is required at the time of each session.
  • Evening sessions may be available upon request.
  • May be funded via Open Arms for Veterans and Families. Call 1800 011 046 to request an appointment with Laura. 

Book a Family Therapy Session

You don’t have to have all the answers before reaching out. Many families come to us simply because something doesn’t feel right and they want a safe place to start understanding each other again.

Wollongong in-person sessions
Telehealth for families across Australia
 

Enquire below to learn more or call us on 0449949181

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