Has your relationship got you a little stumped? Can’t figure out why it’s not working, but the connection feels fried?
Are you and your partner prepping for a huge life transition (aka makin’ babies or have one in the oven) and want to keep your relationship rock solid as you transition from two to three?
Or maybe you’ve just put a ring on it and you need a relationship roadmap to future-proof what you’ve already got?
Most couples want to know how to make love last a lifetime, but the truth is, relationships are challenging and being in it for the long term takes work.
While bumps in the road are both normal and expected, feeling unhappy, bored, unappreciated or even plain lost shouldn’t be anyone’s status quo.
Maybe you’ve considered therapy, but it just felt too drastic.
*News flash* - it’s not.
Couples therapy isn’t just for when things go sideways. It’s for couples who really love each other, who want the manual for matrimonial bliss and for those who want to start a family.
It’s also for those who need a hand with all that stuff no-one taught us before. You know, like creating and maintaining a romantic connection.
That’s where I come in.
Natalie Claire King, Naarm (Melbourne) Relationship Counsellor.
I’m Natalie
I’m a qualified and certified Couples Counsellor specialising in Emotionally Focused Therapy - one of the most well researched and empirically-validated models of therapy, specifically for relationship problems and patterns. For this reason I use this approach exclusively and continue to study and learn the model daily.
So many couples struggle to address the core issues in their relationship. With a fresh and caring approach, I guide you through difficult and delicate conversations - while arming you with practical tools. This empowers you to build a secure and loving future together.
As someone who’s been through couples therapy personally, I understand what it’s like to be on the other side of the couch (and screen). I’ve been a client and I know how vulnerable it can feel.
Practicing what I preach has made me the therapist I am today - but that doesn’t make me any better, smarter or more important than you. You’re the experts in your relationship and I’m the guide with the skills and training to help you get to where you want to go and bring out the best in each other.
I specialise in working with all types of relationships - married, living together, dating or engaged - and run an inclusive therapy practice working with clients representing a wide range of ethnicities, religions, cultures, identities and LGBTQ+ couples.
I work online and am based in Naarm (Melbourne).
How I Can Help…
Navigating modern love can be tricky. Major life transitions (for example, the birth of a child), communication issues, infidelity, unmet emotional needs, relationship neglect or even just the impact of daily life can produce a sense of disconnection within your partnership. I’ll help you work through these (and other issues) in a way that builds trust and closeness, leading to more understanding and stability within the relationship.
The best thing you can do before the big day is to set up a solid and secure foundation to last a lifetime. This service is built on science-based principles that are proven to decrease divorce and significantly improve marital satisfaction. Win-win! I’ll arm you with tools that help build a powerful, fulfilling and intimate life-long relationship together - while strengthening your bond in the process.
Starting a family together is both exciting and terrifying. Parenthood causes a monumental shift in the relationship and often brings up a lot of complex feelings. This service is designed to help you express any concerns about becoming a parent and everything that goes with it (different parenting philosophies, communication struggles, sex and intimacy and who’s changing nappies at 3am). I’ll guide you through getting on the same page and deepening your relationship now - before bub arrives - keeping the quality of your relationship intact.
“Natalie helped us find the ability to navigate the un-navigable in our relationship. The difference is palpable. We are enjoying our relationship and each other more than ever before. It feels as if we now have the loving and kind relationship we knew we were capable of. We would recommend Natalie in a heartbeat. You are lucky to have found her!” ”
Want a sneak peek of my approach to couples therapy?
Relationship Counselling can help you ...
When you work with me, you’ll see the ‘secret to success’ isn’t figuring out how to do it all perfectly, but instead gaining clarity on your unique goals as a couple and discovering the real power of vulnerability and attachment, together.
Ready to get started? You can get in touch with me now.
“Natalie is warm, collaborative and non-judgemental. Her approach to counselling really normalised our experiences, but also supported us to do better with and for each other.””
