12 Points Psychology
Couples Counselling
At 12 Points Psychology, we offer collaborative, practical, and evidence-based relationship support—whether you’re looking for preventative support, help with a specific challenge, or a relationship reset. Couples therapy isn’t just for relationships in trouble—it’s for relationships that want to thrive.
Did you know that, on average, couples will spend about 6 years feeling unhappy in their relationship before seeking support?—Don’t Wait That Long!
It’s no secret that relationships take work. But too often, couples struggle in silence for years before reaching out for help. Research shows that, on average, couples spend six years feeling unhappy in their relationship before trying couples therapy. That’s six years of, at best, not enjoying your life or your partner as much as you could be and, at worst, frustration, miscommunication, and feeling disconnected.
You don’t have to wait for a crisis to invest in your relationship. Whether you’re facing serious challenges, want to strengthen your connection, or have identified issues that might cause future potholes to form, couples therapy can help you communicate better, navigate conflict more effectively, and build a relationship that feels AND IS good for both of you.
How Couples Therapy Can Help
Every couple is different, and therapy isn’t just about fixing problems—it’s about building a relationship that works for both of you. Couples therapy can help you:
✔ Improve communication and reduce misunderstandings before they escalate.
✔ Rebuild trust and connection after conflict, emotional disconnection, or betrayal.
✔ Navigate life transitions together, whether that’s moving in together, marriage, parenthood, career changes or health challenges.
✔ Understand and work through differences in values, goals, and needs.
✔ Develop better ways to manage conflict, so disagreements don’t turn into damaging fights.
✔ Keep intimacy alive—emotionally and physically.
✔ Strengthen your relationship foundation, whether you’ve been together for two months or twenty years.
Meet Our Couples Therapist – Mathew
Our lead couples therapist, Mathew, has extensive experience supporting couples from all walks of life. He takes an integrative, research-backed approach to relationship therapy, with a particular interest in working with neurodivergent couples.
As a late-identified neurodivergent therapist in a neurospicy relationship himself, he understands firsthand the unique challenges and strengths of those relationship dynamics—and how to navigate them in ways that foster connection, rather than conflict.
Whether you need ongoing support or a relationship tune-up, Mathew brings a down-to-earth, non-judgemental approach that helps couples feel heard, respected, and empowered.
Mathew draws from a range of evidence-based approaches, including:
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The Gottman Method
A structured approach based on decades of relationship research.
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Animal-Assisted Therapy & Attachment-Focused Work
Helping couples build trust, emotional safety, and deeper connection through relational and experiential techniques (as well as providing a low-pressure focus for those harder moments in sessions!)
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Schema Therapy for Couples
Understanding how past experiences shape relationship patterns and emotional responses.
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for Couples
Supporting individuals and couples in processing past wounds that impact their relationship today.
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Communication & Conflict Resolution Coaching
Practical, hands-on tools to break unhelpful cycles and improve connection.
Want a Deeper Relationship Reset? Try a Couples Therapy Intensive!
For couples looking for in-depth support, we offer Couples Therapy Intensives—longer, focused sessions designed to tackle key relationship challenges and make real progress in a short time.
✔ Run by Mathew & Danielle – A Couple of Couples Counsellors!
✔ Tailored to your relationship goals, whether you need crisis intervention or a proactive relationship boost.
✔ Perfect for busy couples who want deeper work without weekly sessions.
Want to see us in action? Watch our FREE 1-hour webinar: Common Couples Challenges Webinar.
What to Expect When You Contact Us
If you’re considering couples therapy, the first step is to get in touch. You can either complete our Online Intake Form or give us a call—whatever works best for you.
One of our highly trained admin team (who have a deep understanding of our clinicians and all available therapy options) will reach out via phone or email to:
✔ Listen to your concerns and understand what’s been happening.
✔ Explore what kind of support might be most helpful based on your relationship’s needs.
✔ Match you with the right therapist and approach—whether that’s regular sessions or a Couples Therapy Intensive.
If therapy feels like the right step, we’ll book an initial session where we can begin exploring your relationship dynamics, communication styles, and goals for therapy.something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.
Get in Touch
Your relationship deserves time, attention, and care. Whether you’re looking to reconnect, repair, or strengthen your bond, we’re here to help. Don’t wait six years—start now!