Last updated on 21 December 2025 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic Editorial Team
Relationship Counselling Brisbane: Build a Stronger Relationship with your Loved One
Professional Relationship Counselling with Alicia Kent-Rooney at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights)
Relationship Counselling Brisbane – Your First Step
Our Brisbane Relationship Counselling provides a safe space to work through relationship difficulties, understand each other, and take the first step toward building a healthier relationship, including before you take the step towards marriage or other commitment.
Every relationship faces challenges, from communication breakdowns and emotional disconnection to family strain or trust issues. These difficulties can affect daily lives and cause disconnection with loved ones.
That’s where Relationship Counselling comes in, for Brisbane-based couples and partners around Australia.
At Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights), Alicia Kent-Rooney offers family therapy, individual counselling and couples counselling / couple therapy. She draws on evidence-informed approaches including the Gottman Relationship Model, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Motivational Interviewing.
Key Takeaways
- Relationship Counselling Brisbane focuses on communication, trust, and conflict resolution to support healthier relationships.
- Alicia Kent-Rooney creates a calm, structured space where patients feel supported, gain clarity, and leave each session with practical strategies they can use straight away.
- Brisbane Livewell Clinic offers in-person and online sessions to suit your schedule and preferences.
- Tailored Wellness Plans help address your unique relationship challenges and goals.
- Get professional Family Counselling and Relationship Counselling with Alicia Kent-Rooney at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights)
What is Brisbane Relationship Counselling?
Relationship Counselling at Brisbane Livewell Clinic helps patients explore relationship problems and find effective ways to strengthen connection.
Sessions are structured around:
Identifying destructive communication patterns and developing healthier relationship skills.
Developing or improving emotional connection
Improving trust, intimacy and relationship satisfaction
Helping family members resolve tension and restore balance
Many Brisbane couples, including sex couples experiencing tension around intimacy, benefit from structured therapy
Supporting individuals during life transitions, identity shifts or when starting a new relationship.
These approaches are based on evidence-based therapies, with the Gottman Institute’s research often called the gold standard of relationship therapy. Patients often see positive impact when they apply these tools with consistency and hard work under Alicia’s gentle guidance.
Why Patients Choose Alicia Kent-Rooney
Patients often choose a counsellor based on safety, connection and approachability. Alicia is known for creating a safe space where people can discuss even the most tense situations without judgement. Her patients describe her as warm, attentive and calm under pressure. She is valued because she:
Brings over 20 years of combined experience in education and counselling.
Uses clear, structured sessions that balance insight and practical strategies.
Tailors each session to the patient’s situation rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Helps patients leave each session with tools they can use immediately in their daily lives.
Is skilled at supporting couples, families and individuals through a wide range of issues, including identity shifts, communication breakdowns and relationship challenges.
Patients choose Alicia because they feel she offers the right support, combining evidence-based therapies with a practical, compassionate style.
Benefits of Relationship Counselling Brisbane
Improved communication skills for stronger connection.
Effective ways to manage conflict and prevent communication breakdowns.
Strategies to build a strong relationship foundation and improve relationship satisfaction.
Deeper understanding of each other and renewed intimacy.
Positive impact on mental health, family relationships and overall wellbeing.
What to Expect in Your First Session
Patients attending their first session often feel relief at having a structured, safe space to talk. Alicia typically begins with private check-ins and then brings the partners together for a clear, practical discussion. Her patients leave with clarity, direction and a tailored plan to begin working toward positive change.
Example Patient Experiences
A Brisbane couple dealing with trust issues used Gottman Method Couples Therapy to replace destructive conflict with effective ways of problem solving, building a stronger relationship over time.
A woman navigating career changes and family strain worked with Alicia through Individual Counselling, focusing on identity and boundaries, which gave her confidence and direction in daily life.
A family facing recurring conflict between members found that family therapy sessions provided structure and space for each voice, helping them create stronger connection at home.
How is Relationship Counselling Different from Couples Counselling?
Relationship Counselling and Couples Counselling are often used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences. Couples Counselling usually focuses on the partnership between two people, helping partners address relationship problems such as trust issues, intimacy challenges, or communication breakdowns. The aim is to create stronger connection with your partner, improve relationship satisfaction and build a strong relationship foundation.
Relationship Counselling, by contrast, has a broader scope. It may involve couples, but it also includes family members, individuals preparing for a new relationship, or patients dealing with relationship difficulties outside of a partnership. A relationship therapist like Alicia can help with family therapy, individual counselling, and a wide range of issues that affect how patients connect with loved ones.
For Brisbane couples, families or individuals, the choice often comes down to whether the goal is to work solely on the couple relationship, to address relationship dynamics across different areas of life, or to undertake individual therapy. Both approaches can provide the right support, but Relationship Counselling in Brisbane may offer more flexibility and effective ways to make positive impact across daily lives.
Services at Brisbane Livewell Clinic
Brisbane Relationship Counselling for partners of all types (including those in non-traditional relationships)
Couples Counselling Sessions with an experienced couples therapist, relationship counsellor or marriage counsellor.
Family Therapy to help family members improve communication and reduce conflict.
Individual Counselling for women and young people navigating life transitions or emotional overwhelm.
LGBTQIAP+ Counselling for those navigating gender, sexuality and belonging.
Career Counselling to explore direction and reduce ambivalence.
Counselling for Husband and Wife and Same-Sex Couples
Online sessions available for Brisbane couples who prefer counselling from their own home, as well as person appointments at Brisbane Livewell Clinic in Wavell Heights.
Counselling Locations We Service
Book Your Relationship Counselling Brisbane Session Today
Take the first step toward healthier relationships and stronger connection.
Call Brisbane Livewell Clinic on (07) 3861 5881 or book online by clicking the button below to arrange your first session with Alicia Kent-Rooney.
In Our Experience
In the Experience of Our Counsellor
Alicia Kent-Rooney shares: “I’ve worked with many couples and individuals who want to improve their relationships but feel unsure where to start. My goal is to provide tailored strategies that empower them to reconnect, communicate effectively, and strengthen their bond.” Alicia Kent-Rooney, Counsellor at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights)
In the Experience of Our Patients
“My partner and I kept yelling at each other, we just couldn’t break through and communicate. With Alicia’s guidance, we’ve learned to listen to each other and work together toward our goals.” Sarah and Tom R.
“After going through a breakup, I wanted to understand my patterns in relationships and my Attachment style. Alicia helped me gain clarity and confidence to build healthier connections moving forward.” Alex W.
Locations We Service
Discover the range of nearby suburbs we service with our Counselling therapies.
Book Your Relationship Counselling Brisbane Session Today
Strengthen your relationships with professional Relationship Counselling Brisbane at Brisbane Livewell Clinic. Call us on (07) 3861 5881 to schedule your session or book by clicking the button below.
FAQs About Relationship Counselling Brisbane
1. What is Relationship Counselling Brisbane, and how can it help patients?
Relationship Counselling Brisbane helps patients work through relationship challenges, improve communication skills, and develop stronger relationships through structured therapy.
2. Who provides Relationship Counselling Brisbane at Brisbane Livewell Clinic?
Counselling is provided by Alicia Kent-Rooney, a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association. She brings over 20 years of experience as a teacher, relationship educator and counsellor.
3. What happens in the first session?
The first session involves private check-ins followed by structured discussion. Alicia uses evidence-based therapies such as the Gottman Relationship Model and Emotionally Focused Therapy to guide the process.
4. Is Relationship Counselling Brisbane available for families?
Family therapy sessions are available as part of our Relationship Counselling in Brisbane. Alicia helps family members improve communication, reduce conflict and strengthen family relationships.
5. Is Relationship Counselling Brisbane suitable for individuals as well as couples?
Individual sessions are available for patients wanting to explore identity, boundaries, life transitions or preparation for a new relationship.
6. Can patients attend counselling from their own home?
Online sessions are available via videoconference, giving Brisbane couples and individuals access to counselling without needing to travel. We have many patients who drive the short distance from the Brisbane CBD, Spring Hill or the Fortitude Valley to our Wavell Heights Clinic, while others drive from Kenmore, Clayfield, Strathfield, or other locations near us or from as far away as Logan, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast, and Moreton Bay Region.
7. How does Relationship Counselling Brisbane help with intimacy issues?
Sessions focus on trust, emotional reconnection and intimacy issues, helping patients create stronger connection and healthier relationship dynamics.
8. What evidence-based therapies does Alicia use in her counselling?
Alicia is trained in the Gottman Relationship Model, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Motivational Interviewing.
9. What kinds of relationship issues can counselling address?
Counselling may assist with communication breakdowns, trust issues, relationship problems, identity shifts, family strain, and a wide range of issues that affect strong relationships.
10. What makes Alicia’s approach different from a Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist?
While Clinical Psychologists and Registered Psychologists often focus on diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders, Alicia’s counselling focuses on relationship therapy, practical strategies, and creating positive change in family and couple counselling.
11. How does Relationship Counselling Brisbane support Brisbane couples specifically?
Brisbane couples often juggle career stress, parenting and fast-paced daily lives with few support services. Counselling provides a safe space for patients to reflect on life's challenges, reconnect and find effective ways to create healthier patterns.
12. How can I book a Relationship Counselling Brisbane session?
Patients can call Brisbane Livewell Clinic on (07) 3861 5581 or book online to schedule a session with Alicia Kent-Rooney at Wavell Heights in North Brisbane.
13. Who is Dr Julie Gottman and what is the Gottman Method?
Dr Julie Gottman is a Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of the The Gottman Institute. She developed the Gottman Method with John Gottman, which is based on decades of research observing real couples. The method is known for practical tools like the “Love Maps” exercise that helps partners build deeper understanding and is considered a gold standard in couples counselling worldwide.
14. What is an evidence-based approach in Counselling?
An evidence-based approach in Counselling means using therapies and strategies that are supported by clinical research and proven outcomes. Rather than relying only on theory or intuition, counsellors draw on established models such as the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, many of which are used by Relationships Australia. This ensures patients receive structured support that has been tested across a wide range of issues and shown to create positive change in relationships, family dynamics and mental health.
