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Counselling for Couples, Families, Adolescents and Individuals. Get the relationship you need with help from couple and relationship family therapists. Don’t stay trapped with painful, difficult feelings when you could get the help you need to change them – and transform your life for the better. Sign up to our Newsletter for regular blog posts on mental health, relationships, dealing with breakups and practical tips for couples.

If you have ever wondered whether couples therapy can work if there are symptoms of NPD in your relationship - please re...
15/09/2026

If you have ever wondered whether couples therapy can work if there are symptoms of NPD in your relationship - please read the blog here.

https://sydneycoupleandfamily.com/blog/couples-counselling/

First, I just want to say I am not here to diagnose Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). I hear the term “narcissist” thrown around rather a lot in my couple and family therapy work. I can’t tell you the number of times I …

A lot of couples who are experiencing high conflict do not realise the role of stress in their relationship.In this blog...
12/06/2026

A lot of couples who are experiencing high conflict do not realise the role of stress in their relationship.

In this blog I talk about the different types of stress and actions to take so you and your partner remain connected.

In this blog Jacqueline McDiarmid highlights the leading factors of stress that are harming your relationship.

Are you and your partner constantly arguing, bickering or in high conflict? If you would like to know why and some ways...
18/05/2026

Are you and your partner constantly arguing, bickering or in high conflict? If you would like to know why and some ways to stop this please read this blog.
https://sydneycoupleandfamily.com/why-some-couples-fight-over-and-over/

In this blog couples therapist Jacqueline Mcdiarmid talks about the issues that cause many couples to bicker all the time.

Many people wonder (and sometimes worry) about what will happen in the first couples counselling session. In this blog ...
22/04/2026

Many people wonder (and sometimes worry) about what will happen in the first couples counselling session. In this blog I outline what you can expect.

In this blog, Sydney C*D couple's counsellor Jacqueline Mcdiarmid explains what to expect in your initial couples Counselling session.

When an affair is discovered, couples often enter counselling in deep shock and pain. Some relationships recover — but m...
16/03/2026

When an affair is discovered, couples often enter counselling in deep shock and pain. Some relationships recover — but many struggle to rebuild trust.
In this blog I share some of the common reasons affair recovery can stall, and what needs to happen if couples want to heal and move forward.


In this blog, couples therapist Jacqueline McDiarmid discusses reasons why some couples struggle to recover from an affair.

Happy new year to you all. Let's hope it's a good one for all of us.In this blog I talk about how trauma can impact a c...
28/01/2026

Happy new year to you all. Let's hope it's a good one for all of us.

In this blog I talk about how trauma can impact a couple and the types of therapy to look for if this is what you need help with in couple therapy. Please read the blog here.

As always, please contact the practice on 02 8968 9397 if you would like to book in with one of our trauma informed couple therapists. We have two very good ones here - Ramsay Everingham and Claudia Chakar. Both highly trained in trauma work.

In this article Couples therapist, Jacqueline McDiarmid discusses the impact of trauma on relationships and how therapy can help.

Affairs and cheating.....it's a theme in my practice right now and I felt compelled to write some of my thoughts down. ...
18/12/2025

Affairs and cheating.....it's a theme in my practice right now and I felt compelled to write some of my thoughts down. It's a very difficult time of the year for many people who are facing extreme challenges in their relationship - perhaps looking down the barrel of separation.

In this blog I discuss some of the common themes I see in my work about why people cheat.

https://sydneycoupleandfamily.com/couples-counselling/coping-with-betrayal-following-an-affair/

In this article, couples therapist Jacqueline Mcdiarmid discusses why people have affairs and how to cope with the betrayal.

As we head towards the end of the year, I’ve been thinking a lot about the growing number of young couples I see. More a...
22/10/2025

As we head towards the end of the year, I’ve been thinking a lot about the growing number of young couples I see. More and more are seeking couples therapy to future-proof their relationships — which is impressive. If you’re interested in learning more, please read the blog here.
https://sydneycoupleandfamily.com/articles-by-jacqueline-mcdiarmid/couples-therapy-for-young-couples/

Jacqueline Mcdiarmid discusses the benefits of young couples seeking couples therapy in the early stages of the relationship.

Wondering what you need to look out for to book a properly trained couples therapist? Please read this blog
30/05/2025

Wondering what you need to look out for to book a properly trained couples therapist? Please read this blog

When couples first reach out to me, they’re often feeling overwhelmed and unsure if counseling can really help, but above all, they’re hoping to find a way to save their relationship. As someone who has supported couples in Sydney for over 25 years, I know that choosing the right counsellor can ...

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