Business Details
27 Years
experience
Relationship Counselling Brisbane Experts
Established in 1999, Brisbane North Counselling has dedicated itself to providing comprehensive therapeutic solutions for individuals, couples, and families. Our practice, led by Francis Borg, an Advanced Certified Imago Therapist with over 20 years of experience, specialises in relationship counselling, grief support, and evidence-based workshops. Combining expertise from nursing, midwifery, and pastoral care backgrounds, we offer tailored interventions including Imago Dialogue, communication training, and trauma-informed approaches.Our commitment to ethical practice, client empowerment, and measurable outcomes has solidified our reputation as a trusted mental health provider in Brisbane's northern suburbs. With a focus on creating safe spaces for personal growth, we utilise both traditional counselling methods and innovative therapeutic frameworks to address modern relationship challenges and emotional wellbeing.
Services
Relationship Counselling
Imago Therapy
Grief Support
Family Therapy
Couples Workshops
Individual Counselling
Bereavement Services
Communication Training
Marriage Counselling
Anxiety Management
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 20+ years delivering Imago-certified relationship therapy
- Specialised training in trauma-informed counselling approaches
- Proven communication frameworks for lasting relationship change
- Holistic integration of mental health and relationship expertise
- Personalised therapeutic strategies for individual and couples' growth
Associations and certifications
- Imago Relationships International
What people say
Effective communication tools
Supportive and warm
Deeper connection achieved
Life-changing insights
Professional and empathetic
Services
Relationship Counselling
Our relationship counselling helps couples rebuild communication and trust through evidence-based techniques. Specialising in conflict resolution and emotional connection, we address recurring patterns that undermine relationships. Clients develop practical skills to transform arguments into opportunities for deeper understanding and intimacy.
Imago Therapy
Imago Therapy utilises structured dialogue to help couples understand childhood influences on current relationships. This approach fosters empathy and breaks destructive communication cycles. Clients learn to transform criticism into compassionate connection through guided therapeutic exercises.
Grief Counselling
Specialised grief counselling addresses loss through individual and group sessions. We help clients navigate emotional responses to bereavement and life transitions. Our approach combines emotional processing with practical strategies for rebuilding meaningful post-loss lives.
Couples Workshops
Imago-certified weekend workshops provide intensive relationship skill development. Participants learn communication frameworks and emotional regulation techniques in a supportive environment. These programs offer structured learning for couples seeking significant relationship transformation.
Individual Counselling
Private counselling sessions address personal challenges including anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. Our holistic approach combines solution-focused techniques with emotional exploration to support individual growth and mental wellbeing.
People
Francis Borg
Counsellor
Advanced Certified Imago Therapist with 20+ years in relationship counselling. Former nurse and midwife with specialist training in trauma-informed care. Facilitates evidence-based workshops and provides individualised therapeutic support for relationship and mental health challenges.
Questions
What is Imago Therapy?
Imago Therapy is a structured approach to couples counselling developed by Drs. Hendrix and Hunt. It uses dialogue techniques to transform relationship conflicts into opportunities for emotional connection and personal growth.
How can relationship counselling help us?
Our counselling provides practical communication tools and conflict resolution strategies. Clients learn to understand relationship patterns, express needs effectively, and rebuild emotional intimacy through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
What happens in a couples workshop?
Workshops combine education and practice sessions teaching Imago Dialogue techniques. Participants learn to transform criticism into compassionate communication, understand childhood influences on relationships, and create deeper emotional connections through structured exercises.
Do you offer individual counselling?
Yes, we provide individual sessions addressing anxiety, grief, depression, and personal development. Our holistic approach combines emotional exploration with practical strategies for improving mental wellbeing and relationship skills.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Boondall, we serve Brisbane's northern suburbs including Redcliffe, Chermside, Sandgate, and Petrie. Clients travel from across Queensland for our specialised relationship therapy and counselling programs.
