Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Relationship Counselling in Ballina & Online
Clinton Power has dedicated over two decades to helping individuals and couples build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Specialising in evidence-based approaches like PACT and the Gottman Method, the practice focuses on resolving relationship conflicts, rebuilding trust, and fostering emotional intimacy. With advanced training in Feedback-Informed Treatment (FIT), Clinton ensures measurable progress through systematic tracking, offering tailored solutions for communication breakdowns, trauma recovery, and pre-marital counselling. The practice combines clinical expertise with a compassionate understanding of relationship dynamics, serving clients both in-person in Ballina, NSW, and online globally. Clintons background as a former professional musician and his postgraduate qualifications in counselling inform a unique, holistic approach to therapy.The practice maintains strict adherence to professional ethics, prioritising client confidentiality and privacy. Services extend to NDIS participants, with a focus on trauma-informed, person-centred care. Regular professional development ensures ongoing enhancement of therapeutic techniques, while flexible session formats accommodate diverse client needs. The practices commitment to E-E-A-T principles is demonstrated through verifiable experience, transparent methodologies, and documented client success stories. Clintons work has helped thousands overcome relationship challenges, with many reporting significant improvements within the first few sessions.
Services
Couples Counselling
Individual Therapy
Online Relationship Therapy
NDIS Counselling
Pre-Marriage Counselling
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We use Feedback-Informed Treatment (FIT) to track progress and ensure measurable results.
- Specialised training in PACT and Gottman Method for advanced couples therapy.
- 20+ years of experience working with diverse relationship challenges.
- Tailored therapy for NDIS participants and online accessibility across Australia.
- Proven outcomes: Clients report improvements in communication within early sessions.
What people say
Improved communication
Renewed intimacy
Effective conflict resolution
Overcame infidelity
Transformed relationships
Services
Couples Counselling
Specialised therapy for couples experiencing communication breakdowns, trust issues, or intimacy concerns. Using evidence-based methods like PACT and the Gottman Method, sessions focus on rebuilding emotional connections and resolving conflicts. Tailored to address affairs, parenting differences, and pre-marital concerns, with measurable progress tracked through Feedback-Informed Treatment.
Individual Therapy
Support for individuals navigating relationship challenges, trauma, or self-esteem issues. Techniques include Feedback-Informed Treatment to address past hurts and develop communication skills. Focuses on overcoming emotional blocks, improving self-awareness, and fostering healthier relationship patterns through personalised therapeutic strategies.
Online Relationship Therapy
Secure video sessions for clients Australia-wide and internationally. Delivers the same evidence-based approaches as in-person therapy, including PACT and Gottman Method techniques. Ideal for remote clients or those preferring the convenience and privacy of home-based sessions with flexible scheduling options.
NDIS Counselling
Tailored mental health services for NDIS participants, focusing on emotional resilience and relationship challenges. Trauma-informed, person-centred therapy addresses anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Available in-person in Ballina or online, with support for self-managed and plan-managed participants across Australia.
Pre-Marriage Counselling
Preparatory sessions for couples before marriage, addressing communication styles, conflict resolution, and shared goals. Uses structured frameworks to strengthen foundations and prevent future conflicts. Focuses on building trust, understanding emotional needs, and developing strategies for long-term relationship success.
People
Clinton Power
Relationship Counsellor
Clinton Power is a clinical relationship counsellor with over 20 years of experience. He specialises in evidence-based therapies like PACT and the Gottman Method, helping clients overcome relationship challenges. His background includes postgraduate qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy, with advanced training in Feedback-Informed Treatment. Clinton has worked with diverse clients, including NDIS participants and same-sex couples, and maintains memberships with professional bodies like PACFA and GANZ. He previously worked as a professional classical musician, influencing his holistic therapeutic approach.
Questions
What types of relationship issues do you specialise in?
We specialise in communication breakdowns, trust issues, infidelity recovery, pre-marital counselling, and trauma-informed therapy for individuals and couples.
How does online counselling work?
Online sessions use secure Zoom videoconferencing, with flexible scheduling and the same evidence-based methods as in-person therapy, available Australia-wide and internationally.
Can counselling help if my partner refuses to attend?
Yes, individual sessions can help you address relationship patterns and improve communication, often positively influencing your partner's behaviour and the overall dynamic.
Do you work with NDIS participants?
Yes, we offer NDIS-compliant counselling for self-managed and plan-managed participants, focusing on emotional resilience and relationship challenges with trauma-informed care.
What if we're in crisis?
We don't handle immediate crises like domestic violence or suicidal thoughts. For urgent support, contact Lifeline (131 114) or 1800-RESPECT for safety and stability assistance.
How are payments handled?
Payments are processed via Ezidebit for credit card or bank transfers, with invoices provided for NDIS reimbursement or private payments after each session.
