Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Marriage & Couples Counselling Services in Point Cook
Founded in 2008, Kardinya Counselling specialises in evidence-based relationship therapy for couples seeking to strengthen their partnerships. Our founder Andrew Iggleden transitioned from a 15-year IT career to pursue his passion for marriage counselling after discovering the transformative potential of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. We focus on equipping couples with practical tools to navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and cultivate lasting intimacy through approaches grounded in over 40 years of relationship research.Our services address both immediate relationship challenges and long-term relationship health, serving clients in Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, and Point Cook. We maintain a client-centred approach that avoids creating therapeutic dependency, instead empowering couples to implement positive changes in their daily lives. Our commitment to professional development ensures our practice remains aligned with the latest advancements in couples therapy research.
Services
Marriage Counselling
Couples Coaching
Discernment Counselling
Pre-marriage Therapy
Gottman Method Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Founder Andrew Iggleden combines 15 years IT experience with dedicated counselling practice
- Specialists in Gottman Method Couples Therapy with proven relationship improvement outcomes
- Focus on practical tools for home implementation rather than ongoing therapeutic dependency
- Discernment Counselling specifically designed for couples considering relationship endings
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in evidence-based relationship therapies
Services
Marriage Counselling
Specialised therapy for couples seeking to improve their relationship dynamics. Utilises Gottman Method techniques to address communication breakdowns, conflict patterns, and emotional disconnection. Focuses on rebuilding trust and intimacy through evidence-based strategies developed from 40+ years of relationship research.
Discernment Counselling
Structured process for couples facing potential relationship endings. Helps partners clarify their options through individual and joint sessions. Designed for situations where one partner is uncertain about continuing the relationship while the other seeks reconciliation.
Couples Coaching
Proactive approach to relationship improvement focusing on communication skills and conflict resolution. Teaches practical tools for maintaining connection during daily stressors. Emphasises mutual understanding over blame through Gottman's relationship framework.
Pre-marriage Therapy
Counselling for couples entering committed relationships. Addresses future planning, conflict management strategies, and expectation alignment. Covers both traditional marriage and de-facto relationship preparations using evidence-based frameworks.
Gottman Therapy
Specialised application of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Focuses on the seven principles of healthy relationships including love maps, conflict management, and shared meaning creation. Based on decades of empirical research into relationship success factors.
People
Andrew Iggleden
Founder & Counsellor
Andrew transitioned from a 15-year IT career to become a specialist in couples therapy. He established Kardinya Counselling in 2008 after discovering the Gottman Method's effectiveness. His approach focuses on empowering couples with practical relationship tools rather than creating therapeutic dependency.
Questions
What happens during initial marriage counselling sessions?
Initial sessions focus on understanding relationship history, identifying key issues, and establishing therapy goals. We use Gottman Method assessments to identify strengths and areas needing improvement.
How does discernment counselling differ from regular therapy?
Discernment counselling specifically helps couples considering separation make informed decisions. It includes individual sessions to explore personal motivations alongside joint sessions to discuss relationship possibilities.
Which areas do you service?
We primarily serve Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, and Point Cook areas with both in-person and remote counselling options available for regional clients.
What makes Gottman Therapy unique?
Gottman Therapy is research-based, developed from 40+ years of studying successful relationships. It provides concrete tools for improving communication, managing conflict, and rebuilding emotional connection.
Are pre-marriage sessions beneficial?
Yes, pre-marriage counselling helps couples establish strong foundations by addressing future planning, conflict resolution strategies, and expectation alignment before commitment.
