Many couples seek therapy feeling stuck in repeating patterns of conflict, emotional distance, or frustration. Often, these patterns are not about a lack of love, but about how each partner relates to closeness, safety, and connection. Understanding attachment styles and push-pull dynamics can be a powerful step toward healthier, more secure relationships. At Calming The Circle Therapy, we regularly support individuals and couples to recognise these patterns and develop pract

Have you ever found yourself thinking: “My partner doesn’t compliment me enough.” “Why don’t they do more for me?”“ "If they loved me, they’d know what I need.” Self esteem starts with self. No partner can give you it, nor should they be able to take it away. What if the real question isn’t what your partner is or isn’t doing - but how you’re showing up for yourself? The Mirror in Your Relationship We often enter relationships hoping our partner will fill our emotional gaps:

Healthy communication is the foundation of a strong relationship, yet for many couples, conversations quickly turn into conflict. Small misunderstandings escalate, emotions run high, and the same arguments repeat without resolution. Over time, this pattern can create emotional distance, resentment, and disconnection. At Calming The Circle Therapy, couples counselling focuses on helping partners understand why communication breaks down and how to rebuild safe, respectful conve

In today’s world, technology keeps us constantly connected, to work, friends, social media and entertainment. Yet for many couples, this digital connection has come at the cost of emotional connection. Phones at the dinner table, late-night scrolling, and the constant pull of notifications can quietly erode intimacy and presence. At Calming The Circle Therapy , we see more couples than ever struggling to find balance between screen time and quality time. The good news? Awaren

It’s a question that many couples quietly ask themselves, why don’t I fancy my partner anymore? At Calming The Circle Therapy on the Sunshine Coast, we often work with couples who describe their relationship as feeling more like housemates or siblings than romantic partners. They care deeply for one another but notice the spark has faded, often staying together for the sake of family or stability. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t necessarily mean you

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