Business Details
Australia's Leading Relationship Counselling Experts
The Hart Centre has been Australia's leading relationship counselling service for over two decades, dedicated to fostering healthy, loving relationships through expert therapeutic support. Our mission focuses on delivering high-quality relationship and marriage counselling, backed by an in-house training program and ongoing professional development. With 230+ certified therapists and a 93% customer satisfaction rate, we combine rigorous therapist vetting with a 100% satisfaction guarantee to ensure optimal client outcomes. Our nationwide network spans 145 locations, offering both in-person and online telehealth counselling for accessibility.We specialise in evidence-based modalities including The Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, addressing issues from communication breakdowns to trauma-informed care. Our team includes registered psychologists, clinical psychologists, and relationship specialists committed to continuous improvement through feedback monitoring. The Hart Centre's unique matching process connects clients with therapists suited to their specific relationship challenges, while our advisory team ensures clinical excellence across all services.
Services
Relationship Counselling
Couples Therapy
Sex & Intimacy Counselling
Family Counselling
Trauma Informed Therapy
Online Telehealth Counselling
Pre Marriage Counselling
LGBTQIA+ Counselling
Anger Management Program
Grief Counselling
Highlights and features
- We have 230+ Hart Centre Certified therapists with 20+ years of combined experience
- Our 100% satisfaction guarantee covers your first session with any therapist
- We match clients with specialists in 145 locations nationwide
- Our therapists undergo rigorous vetting and ongoing professional development
- We offer evidence-based modalities including The Gottman Method and CBT
What people say
Easy booking process
Professional and helpful staff
Life-changing therapy outcomes
Immediate response times
Effective therapeutic approaches
Services
Relationship Counselling
Our relationship counselling addresses communication breakdowns, infidelity, and trust issues through evidence-based approaches. Specialised services help couples rebuild connection and intimacy using techniques like The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. With 230+ certified therapists nationwide, we provide tailored solutions for diverse relationship challenges including neurodiversity differences and financial stress.
Family Counselling
Family counselling resolves parenting conflicts, blended family challenges, and generational tensions through structured therapeutic interventions. Our specialists use systemic approaches to improve communication patterns and address family dynamics. Services include parent-child relationship building and conflict resolution strategies for extended family networks across Australia.
Sex & Intimacy Counselling
Specialised sex and intimacy counselling addresses mismatched desire, sexual anxiety, and performance issues through a non-judgmental framework. Therapists employ evidence-based techniques to restore physical closeness and improve sexual communication. Services cater to diverse relationship configurations and address medical-psychological intersections affecting intimacy.
Online Telehealth Counselling
Our online telehealth platform provides accessible relationship support across Australia through secure video conferencing. Certified therapists deliver the same evidence-based modalities as in-person sessions, with flexible scheduling options. This service extends our reach to remote areas while maintaining clinical standards and confidentiality protocols.
Pre Marriage Counselling
Pre-marriage counselling helps couples build strong foundations through communication skills development and conflict resolution training. Therapists use structured assessments to identify potential areas of growth before marriage. Sessions focus on financial planning, expectation alignment, and long-term relationship sustainability strategies.
People
Angelica Bilibio
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist with B Psych (Hons) and M Clin Psych qualifications, providing evidence-based relationship therapy with a focus on cognitive behavioural approaches.
Stuart Naughten
Registered Psychologist
Experienced registered psychologist with D Psych and MAAPi credentials, specialising in relationship dynamics and therapeutic interventions for couples and individuals.
Dr Christine McKee
Registered Psychologist
PhD-qualified psychologist with expertise in relationship counselling, combining academic research with practical therapeutic approaches for couples and family therapy.
Melinda Hart Penten
Director
Director with strategic leadership experience in relationship services, overseeing clinical operations and quality assurance across The Hart Centre's national network.
Michelle Longden
Operations Manager
Operations Manager responsible for service delivery coordination, ensuring efficient client matching and therapist support across 145 locations nationwide.
Questions
What types of counselling does The Hart Centre offer?
We provide relationship counselling, couples therapy, family counselling, sex & intimacy counselling, trauma-informed therapy, and pre-marriage counselling through 230+ certified therapists.
How do I find the right therapist?
Our matching process connects you with suitable therapists based on your specific needs, location, and scheduling preferences through our national network of 145 centres.
Are sessions covered by health funds?
We match you with therapists registered with major health funds to maximise potential rebates for your counselling sessions.
Do you offer online counselling?
Yes, our telehealth platform provides secure online therapy sessions with certified relationship specialists across Australia.
What is your satisfaction guarantee?
If your first session isn't satisfactory, we'll rematch you with another therapist and cover the cost of your next session.
How experienced are your therapists?
All therapists undergo rigorous vetting, with 230+ certified professionals offering combined experience of 20+ years in relationship counselling.
