Individual Counselling
Get the 1:1 support you need around relationships, intimacy, sex & love.
Ready to develop your confidence and relationship skills so you can create the partnership you've always wanted?
Let me guess... you are ready to do intimacy (with yourself and others) differently.
You're tired of it all feeling critical, negative, oppressive, stuck and old. You want things to change, but you can't seem to figure out how.
I'm Nicole Mathieson, a qualified relationship therapist, trauma-informed counsellor and author.
I can offer you a range of practical skills and tools to help develop your own inner connection and a deep trust in who you truly are.
From this powerful place, you can rebuild thriving, safe and deeply connected relationships with other humans too.
Individual relationship counselling can help if you:
- Are in a partnership that feels numb, tumultuous or disconnected.
- Have lost your passion, attraction or libido.
- Want to stop feeling angry, resentful and overly sensitive.
- Want to be able to share your needs with your partner without conflict.
- Want support and guidance while looking for love or navigating a break up.
- Want to feel more connected to your true self and finally love who you really are.
I can help you understand and nurture your own needs, boundaries and desires — and then help you effectively communicate this to your partner, creating more loving, connected and harmonious intimate relationships.
We'll draw from a wide therapeutic toolkit:
I left my toxic relationship and became healthier: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Since working with Nicole, I have taken responsibility for my happiness and well-being.
Anika Lister // Artist
My relationship with my husband is deepening and we are a lot closer. I feel that I also have a better relationship with my children too, because I have a better relationship with myself since working with Nicole.
Leanne Stockwell // Naturopath
Are you ready for more in your relationships?
More (deep) connection.
More freedom to be truly you.
More intimacy (in the true sense of the word, with your partner, with other humans and most of all with yourself).
More resilience tools and better communication skills.
And much better sex (even though you convince yourself you don't need it).
Individual counselling options
Online 1:1 counselling — Australia-wide
Held via Zoom for clients located across Australia and beyond.
50-minute session — $200
In-person counselling — Brisbane, QLD
Available Tuesdays & Thursdays at 68/283 Given Terrace, Paddington
50-minute session — $200
In-person counselling — Samford, QLD
Available Wednesdays at Vera Women's Wellness, 132 Foggs Road, Mt Samson
50-minute session — $200
Nicole helped shift my views around men and relationships, some of which had shaped my psyche since childhood. She helped me forge a new way of thinking about relationships and self-love that has changed my life in amazing ways. I am forever grateful for Nicole's guidance and support.
Tess Martin // Life Coach
Frequently asked questions
The choice you make here is dependent upon your context and preferences. It may also change over time.
- A psychologist may be the best choice if there are more complex or serious issues within the partnership such as: serious mental health issues, addiction, PTSD, bipolar, trauma, domestic violence, etc.
- Couple therapy is an effective choice for many, especially if both parties feel ready and engaged.
- Individual relationship counselling may be the best choice for you if you want more understanding and control over yourself, your reactions and emotions, you will be able to understand and have a positive impact upon your relationship and your partner.
There is no fixed time that is best; however, if you are feeling negative towards your relationship, my general advice is to see someone as early as possible.
If things are generally okay, one-to-one relationship coaching or couple therapy can still be a very powerful and transformative opportunity to create change, and take your relationship to the next level.
This counselling and coaching cannot promise to save your relationship or marriage. The therapy will aim to hold a safe space for you to explore your truth, it will help you learnt he skills needed to communicate better, stay out of conflict and find more joy in your partnership. However, through this process it might become clear to you that the best outcome for everyone is to end the relationship.
Yes, while I am based in Brisbane, Australia, I see clients from around the world via Zoom. As long as your time zone meets my schedule, we can work together.
My role is to support you wherever you find yourself in your relationship journey. I use the three pillars framework, but I do not have fixed method or a process that I box you into. Instead, I meet you where you are currently at and together we go where you are ready and comfortable to explore and expand.
Feedback from a new client: “Thank you, Nicole. I have never done anything like this before. I was a bit scared, but you made that so easy for me.”
My approach is heart based, therefore fully accepting of who you are, non-judgemental and present.
Some of the ways we may explore things within a session are:
- exploring your concerns, issues and goals
- practices to tune in to and process feelings
- raising awareness of beliefs, narratives or fears that are holding you back
- looking at where idealism and expectations are creating tension
- examining where any unhealthy behaviour patterns come from
- learning practices to interrupt patterns that are not helpful
- comforting and offering support and comfort to the upset parts within
- communication skill building and practice
Yes. Please do the following:
- Fill in the forms provided
- Think about your aims and goals for the work
- Be ready for and committed to your own growth and healing
- Be drug and alcohol free
This is dependent on the individual or couples involved. It can vary but generally I would suggest you start with the aim of 4 sessions to give it a good chance and then see how you go from there.
Yes! The level to which you work on the homework between sessions makes all the difference. I give my clients focus tasks to complete as homework.
The best way to confirm if you would like to work with me is to see if you resonate with my words and style. Feel free to send me an email with any questions to hi@nicolemathieson.com
I am not able to offer you healthcare rebates and I'm afraid couple therapy is not eligible for medicare rebates.
Or get in touch if you have any questions.
I loved my time with Nicole. She really helped me deepen my relationship with my partner and connect with my vision for our future together. I’d highly recommend Nicole. She is a wonderful listener who offers profound guidance.
Che Johnson // Brisbane
I can't recommend Nicole highly enough! She is amazing at what she does, and I had some big breakthroughs with my relationship after working with her. Highly recommend her course as well, you won't regret investing!
Ngaire Jones // Brisbane
Other options for improving your relationships:
A short course for couples on how to use communication to find your way back to safety and connection.
The Beauty Load: "This book provided me with the conviction I needed to accept myself just as I am."
Practical exercises, free downloadables and guided meditations to help you get smarter in your relationship.