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Expert Relationship Counselling and Neurodivergent Couples Specialists

Working together to build a stronger foundation for your future.

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THE COUPLES THERAPY CLINIC

Specialised support for overcoming your relationship challenges

Guiding you in
IMPROVING
COMMUNICATION
and
RECONNECTING

Helping you
RESOLVE
CONFLICTS
and
STRENGTHEN YOUR
UNDERSTANDING

Fostering a
STRONGER
BOND
built on
MUTUAL RESPECT
AND COMPASSION

ABOUT US

Heart Sunrise

We specialise in relationship counselling and have expertise in working with and understanding the unique needs of neurodivergent couples.

When one or both partners in a relationship are neurodivergent, it can add an extra layer of communication challenges. Overlooking these differences is neither helpful nor respectful.

Meet Sharon Weingarten, our expertly trained relationship therapist.

Sharon has a Masters Degree in Counselling, specialising in relationships. She is passionate about providing a safe and supportive environment for her clients using a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapy approach.

Sharon brings a wealth of experience to her work with both couples and individuals, skilfully navigating a diverse array of issues that can strain relationships. This includes helping clients to improve communication, strengthen connection, de-escalate conflict, navigate life transitions, address parenting concerns, and manage discrepancies in sexual desire.

Her goal is to not only provide immediate support but help her clients and their relationships to flourish into the future.

Employing evidence-based approaches, she customises therapy to the unique goals and needs of each client and their relationship.

Sharon is highly skilled working with clients from a broad range of backgrounds and communities including intimate relationships where one or both partners are neurodivergent. In addition, Sharon has extensive experience in supporting parents/carers whose children have been diagnosed with ASD/ADHD.

Prior to working exclusively in private practice, Sharon enjoyed working as a Family Peer Specialist at Alfred Child and Youth Mental Health where she worked as part of a multidisciplinary team which supported caregivers of children who have difficulty in emotional, social, and developmental areas. Additionally, Sharon enjoyed a career in Human Resources where she developed the skills to remain impartial during workplace disputes and help mediate respectful resolutions between staff members.

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Qualifications and Professional Memberships
  • Master of Counselling - Swinburne University, Melbourne
  • Specialist Course in Integrative Couple Therapy - Relationships Victoria, Melbourne
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity, Relationships and Sex - The Hart Centre
  • Trauma Responsible Practice with Families Workshop – Australian Childhood Foundation, Melbourne
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship – Emotionally Focused Therapy and Training Australia
  • Bachelor of Law and Arts – Deakin University, Melbourne
  • Australian Counselling Association
  • The Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA)
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OUR SERVICES

With a rich background in both couples and individual therapy, our skilled therapist addresses a wide variety of challenges that can affect relationships. For your convenience, we offer both in-clinic and telehealth sessions.

Couples Therapy

Supporting you in overcoming your relationship challenges, helping to improve your communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your emotional connections.

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Neurodivergent Couples Therapy

Providing tailored support for you and your partner, embracing the unique dynamics and challenges that arise when one or both of you are neurodivergent.

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Couples Intensives

Exploring your relationship challenges intensively in a focused setting to break through barriers, shift longstanding dynamics and accelerate progress.

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Individual Therapy

Assisting you in navigating a breakup, breaking free from old habits and providing you with tools to make positive changes in your life.

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"We came to The Couples Therapy Clinic feeling stuck and unsure of our future. From the very first session, we felt supported and guided with warmth and expertise. The hands-on approach gave us real tools we could use straight away, and over time we’ve rebuilt trust, improved our communication, and found a deeper connection than ever before."

"Before coming to The Couples Therapy Clinic, we were on the verge of giving up. We felt more like strangers than partners and didn’t know if anything could change. Sharon helped us slow down, really hear each other, and rebuild step by step. Today, our relationship feels alive again — something we never thought possible."

"Before coming to The Couples Therapy Clinic, we were on the verge of giving up. We felt more like strangers than partners and didn’t know if anything could change. Sharon helped us slow down, really hear each other, and rebuild step by step. Today, our relationship feels alive again — something we never thought possible."

"From almost breaking up to an engagement - Thank you!"

"Working with Sharon came at one of the hardest points in my life. She created a space that felt safe and supportive, while guiding me with real wisdom and compassion. Through her skill and care, I was able to make sense of my relationship struggles and find a way forward. I can’t recommend Sharon highly enough to anyone wanting to heal and strengthen their relationship."

WHY CHOOSE US?

Sexual intimacy

We recognise that differences in sexual desire, sexual function, emotional well-being, and self-image can affect your relationship. We aim to provide a safe and supportive space to help you explore and achieve your sexual intimacy goal.

Uncovering underlying causes of your distress

We are passionate about uncovering the underlying causes of your distress and unhelpful relationship behaviours. Once these root issues are addressed, they no longer have power over you or your relationship.

Evidence based therapy

We're committed to using up-to-date, evidence-based couples therapy when working with you. We attend regular professional development seminars and receive ongoing clinical supervision.

Targeted goals that support you now and into the future

Sessions aim not only to provide immediate support but also to help clients and their relationships flourish into the future.

Affair Recovery Counselling

Supporting couples in processing the impact of the affair, rebuilding trust, enhancing communication and transparency, and providing a safe space to make informed decisions about their relationship.

Expertise in working with diversity and intersectionality

Highly skilled in working with clients from a broad range of backgrounds and communities.

We understand the unique challenges that neurodivergent couples can face

Our support is tailored specifically to the unique challenges faced by neurodivergent couples. We work with you to gain a deeper understanding of each other, free from judgment or blame, which leads to a greater connection and a fulfilling, healthy relationship.

OUR VALUES

Strengths Focus

We work collaboratively to emphasise the individual strengths and unique perspectives of both partners, fostering appreciation and connection within the relationship.

Effective Goal Setting

We help set realistic, achievable, and meaningful goals that take into account the distinct traits of each partner, promoting growth and understanding.

Prioritising You

We get to know you, your partner and your relationship by exploring each of your individual experiences, differences, commonalities, strengths and sensitivities. This enables us to customise our approach and address your relationship and individual needs more effectively.

Tailored Support

We provide insights and strategies designed to help both partners develop effective communication techniques that respect neurodivergent and neurotypical traits.

Enhanced Communication

We don't use a 'one size fits all' communication strategy approach. This enables partners to express themselves clearly and understand each other better.

Safe & Inclusive Environment

We are a respectful, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, neuro-affirming and LGBTQIA+ friendly clinic. Our space welcomes all identities and experiences.

Contact Us

The Couples Therapy Clinic is a private clinic in Brighton East and Malvern. We offer both in-clinic and telehealth sessions, and our services can be claimed through private health insurance. We look forward to helping you build a stronger and better-connected relationship.

Let us know how you'd prefer to hear back from us. We want our first interaction to be a positive one.

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