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re·pair starts with one conversation.

COUPLES & INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
GREENSLOPES, BRISBANE & ONLINE
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COUNSELLOR & COUPLES THERAPIST

I'm Tim Southwell, counsellor and therapist for individuals and couples, Gottman Method trained. A big decision, a new chapter, a relationship that's lost its footing, or something heavier you're ready to put down, whatever brings you here, therapy with me is warm, practical and grounded in clear steps that work.

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Tim Southwell, couples therapist and counsellor, Greenslopes, Brisbane
TWO WAYS TO BEGIN

Whichever door you come through.

FOR COUPLES

Couples therapy,
structured, warm and practical.

Gottman Method couples therapy: knowing each other's inner world, handling conflict well, feeling like a team again.

Most couples wait years longer than they should. Gottman therapy is about far more than managing conflict. It's a blueprint for a relationship you're both glad to be in: knowing each other's inner world, saying the appreciative thing out loud, backing each other's dreams, and feeling like a team again.

WHAT BRINGS COUPLES IN+
The same argument, again
IVF and the strain of fertility
Addiction and recovery
Affairs, trust and repair
An empty nest, a new chapter
A rough patch that won't lift
If it's between you, it belongs in the room.
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FOR INDIVIDUALS

Individual counselling, for every reason.

Anxiety, trauma, low mood, or a decision you keep circling: steady, practical support at your pace. Medicare and health fund rebates where eligible.

I see individuals for all referral reasons, whether or not there's a relationship in the picture. Anxiety, low mood, stress that won't lift, a decision you keep circling, or something heavier you've carried a long time. The work is goal oriented and strengths focused, at your pace, towards change that actually holds.

WHAT BRINGS INDIVIDUALS IN+
Anxiety and worry that won't settle
Low mood and depression
ADHD symptoms and overwhelm
Stress, burnout and adjustment
Trauma and what it left behind
A decision you keep circling
Seeing new clients now.
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Tim Southwell in his Greenslopes, Brisbane counselling rooms
COUPLES THERAPIST & INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLOR · MEDICARE & HEALTH FUND PROVIDER · GOTTMAN METHOD · OPEN ARMS · WORKCOVER QLD · GREENSLOPES, BRISBANE · TELEHEALTH AUSTRALIA-WIDE
ABOUT TIM

I sit with people through their hardest moments.

Eleven years in practice has taught me one thing above all: the argument is rarely about the thing itself. Underneath the communication that's broken down, the distance that's crept in, the stress or worry that follows you home, there's a pattern, and patterns can change. We set goals that matter to you, build on what's already strong, and keep it warm, direct and practical. No blame, no sides, whether you come as a couple or on your own.

"You're the expert in your own life. My job is the process, knowing what might be useful and when."
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re·pair
noun · counselling
Changing the pattern, not the person.
When life feels complicated, relationships feel strained, or decisions feel overwhelming, understanding brings perspective and direction.Therapy provides space to gain clarity.
FEES

Simple, upfront pricing.

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Couples session
IN-ROOM OR TELEHEALTH
$275
Individual session
IN-ROOM OR TELEHEALTH
$240
REBATES AVAILABLE
Medicare rebates are available for eligible individual sessions with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. Private health fund rebates may apply depending on your cover. Open Arms (Veterans & Families Counselling) and WorkCover QLD referrals are also welcome. Unsure what applies to you? Email us and ask.
REBATES AVAILABLE+
Medicare rebates are available for eligible individual sessions with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. Private health fund rebates may apply depending on your cover. Open Arms (Veterans & Families Counselling) and WorkCover QLD referrals are also welcome. Unsure what applies to you? Email us and ask.
HOW IT WORKS

Thoughtful conversations,
for complex moments

However you arrive, as a couple or on your own, hopeful, uncertain, or somewhere in between, the process is built to feel safe from the first minute.
01

Book an appointment

Pick a time that suits. No referral needed to start. Online from anywhere, or in my Greenslopes rooms.
02

The first session

A full picture of what’s brought you here, its history and its strengths. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation. Couples can start alone if a partner isn’t ready.
03

A plan you own

Then we build, with practical tools you take home and use between sessions. You set the pace, and you’ll feel it working.
THE THREE STEPS+
01 · Book an appointment
Pick a time that suits. No referral needed to start. Online from anywhere, or in my Greenslopes rooms.
02 · The first session
A full picture of what’s brought you here, its history and its strengths. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation. Couples can start alone if a partner isn’t ready.
03 · A plan you own
Then we build, with practical tools you take home and use between sessions. You set the pace, and you’ll feel it working.
Counselling room at Southwell Counselling Greenslopes, Brisbane: sofa, cushions and warm lamp

THE ROOMS AT GREENSLOPES, BRISBANE

FAQS

Wondering how it all works?

Is online as good as in-room?+
For most people, yes. Online sessions follow the same structure and cover the same work, without the commute. Some prefer meeting in the rooms; both options are available.
How many sessions will I need?+
It varies with your circumstances and goals. We review progress openly as we go, so the work stays purposeful from start to finish.
Is it confidential?+
Yes. Sessions are confidential, within the standard legal limits around safety, which I explain clearly in the first session.
Do I need a referral?+
No referral is needed, you can book directly. For Medicare rebates on eligible individual sessions, ask your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan; health fund rebates may apply depending on your cover. Open Arms and WorkCover QLD referrals are also welcome.
Do we both need to come to the first session?+
Ideally, yes. Couples work is about the pattern between you, and hearing both perspectives from day one gives us the strongest start.
What if my partner won't come (yet)?+
You're welcome to start alone. One person changing their side of a pattern changes the pattern, and a hesitant partner often joins once they see what the process actually involves.
MORE QUESTIONS+
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed, you can book directly. For Medicare rebates on eligible individual sessions, ask your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan; health fund rebates may apply depending on your cover. Open Arms and WorkCover QLD referrals are also welcome.
Do we both need to come to the first session?
Ideally, yes. Couples work is about the pattern between you, and hearing both perspectives from day one gives us the strongest start.
What if my partner won’t come (yet)?
You’re welcome to start alone. One person changing their side of a pattern changes the pattern, and a hesitant partner often joins once they see what the process actually involves.
CONTACT

Ready when you are.

Whether you're ready to begin or simply have a question, you're welcome to get in touch from Greenslopes, Brisbane or anywhere online. Send a note below, or book a time directly.

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