Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Relationship Counselling Partner in Camden
Macarthur Relationship Counselling is a specialist practice dedicated to fostering healthier relationships through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. With over 30 years of clinical experience, we provide tailored counselling services for couples, individuals, and families, addressing complex relational dynamics, infidelity, sex therapy, and trauma recovery. Our practice integrates advanced methodologies such as Relational Life Therapy, Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques to address both interpersonal and intrapersonal challenges.We prioritize client-centered care, offering flexible session formats including face-to-face and Zoom consultations. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures our expertise remains at the forefront of the field, as evidenced by our 2025 Quality Business Award for Marriage/Relationship Counselling in Camden. We serve clients with a focus on compassion, communication, and breaking generational cycles of dysfunction.
Services
Relationship Counselling
Sex Therapy
Individual Counselling
Infidelity Recovery
Conflict Resolution
Communication Skills
Separation Counselling
Boundary Work
Family Dynamics
Trauma Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialized clinical experience in relational therapy.
- Our practice is certified in Relational Life Therapy (Levels 1-3).
- We provide flexible session options including Zoom and face-to-face consultations.
- Our expertise extends to trauma-informed care and sex therapy certifications.
- We utilize evidence-based approaches like Schema Therapy and mindfulness integration.
Associations and certifications
- Quality Business Award 2025
- Relational Life Institute
- The Couples Institute
- Institute for Relational Intimacy
- Academy of Wisdom Therapy
What people say
Professional and knowledgeable
Easy to talk to
Made such a difference
Helped us communicate better
Empathetic and productive environment
Services
Relationship Counselling
Our relationship counselling helps couples navigate communication breakdowns, rebuild trust after infidelity, and develop healthier conflict resolution skills. We use evidence-based approaches like Relational Life Therapy to address emotional disconnection and foster intimacy. Clients learn practical tools to improve dialogue and strengthen their partnership through structured sessions tailored to their unique needs.
Sex Therapy
Specialized sex therapy addresses desire discrepancies, erectile dysfunction, and sexual anxiety while improving relational intimacy. We provide psychosexual education and trauma-informed care in a non-judgmental space. Our approach integrates mindfulness techniques to help couples and individuals overcome barriers to fulfilling sexual relationships and enhance emotional connection.
Individual Counselling
Individual sessions focus on trauma recovery, depression management, and breaking generational patterns of dysfunction. We employ Schema Therapy and TIST (Trauma-Informed Stabilisation Therapy) to address childhood abuse impacts. Clients develop self-compassion through mindfulness practices and gain tools to improve self-esteem and navigate life transitions effectively.
Infidelity Recovery
This specialized program helps couples heal from emotional and physical infidelity using trauma-informed approaches. We address betrayal trauma and rebuild trust through structured therapy sessions. Our practice incorporates training from Gary Katz and Jennifer Acker to help couples establish new relational boundaries and restore emotional safety in their partnership.
Conflict Resolution
Conflict resolution training teaches couples to break destructive argument cycles and practice constructive dialogue. We use techniques from The Couples Institute's Developmental Model to identify dysfunctional patterns. Clients learn to express needs effectively while maintaining respect, creating lasting improvements in relational dynamics and problem-solving capabilities.
People
Karen Kennedy
Principal Counsellor
Karen Kennedy is a seasoned counsellor with over 30 years of clinical experience in relational therapy. She holds qualifications including BSocSc, GradDipCouns, and Dip. Relationship Counselling. Karen specializes in Relational Life Therapy, Schema Therapy, and trauma recovery, with ongoing training from leading experts in the field.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide relationship counselling, sex therapy, individual therapy, infidelity recovery, and trauma-informed care using evidence-based approaches like Relational Life Therapy and Schema Therapy.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, we offer flexible Zoom sessions alongside face-to-face consultations at our Camden practice for client convenience.
How experienced are your therapists?
Karen Kennedy has over 30 years of clinical experience and holds certifications in Relational Life Therapy, Schema Therapy, and trauma recovery techniques.
What are your session fees?
We offer reasonable session fees. Please contact us directly for specific pricing information and availability.
Do you work with domestic violence cases?
No, we do not provide counselling for domestic violence situations. We recommend contacting RESPECT (1800 737 732) or MensLine (1300 787 978) for specialized support.
