Therapy with Steven
I am passionate about working with people to navigate the messy, but beautiful, reality of relationships and love. Every relationship hits points where communication breaks down, trust feels strained, or the distance between you and your partner feels difficult to bridge. As a couples counselor, my goal is to provide a steady, neutral, and deeply compassionate space where both of you can show up exactly as you are.
My therapeutic style is relaxed, collaborative, and focused on creating a safe space where you can both drop the armour, be vulnerable, and work on the relationship’s current challenges. I help both partners identify the underlying emotions, unmet needs, and historical patterns that drive these challenges. Whether you are navigating a major life transition, healing from a rupture in trust, managing intimacy issues, or managing complex external stressors that impact your partnership, we will work together to build tangible strategies that work for you.
In my practice, I draw heavily on the Gottman Method—an evidence-based approach that focuses on building friendship, managing conflict effectively, and creating shared meaning. However, I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all framework. My primary focus is always on being flexible and adapting my approach to match your unique dynamic, pacing, and goals, ensuring our sessions feel relevant and tailored specifically to your needs.
Steven’s Qualifications & Experience
Steven is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist that holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology from the University of Technology Sydney. He has experience working with wide range of relationship challenges including ruptures in trust, sex and intimacy issues, emotional disconnection, communication difficulties, navigating life transitions, self-esteem and self worth issues, and managing grief.
Steven brings a well-rounded perspective to his practice, drawn from his work within private practice and NSW Health sectors—including inpatient medical rehabilitation, community mental health, palliative care, and specialist alcohol and other drug services.
Registered practitioners at The READ Clinic are independent practitioners who engage The READ Clinic to provide administrative support. All decisions regarding client treatment and care are the responsibility of the individual practitioners.
LOCATION
Steven is at READ Clinic Erina only.