
Liz Paul
FAQs
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Are my sessions confidential?
Yes. I am bound by the Privacy Act to maintain confidentiality with clients unless I believe ... READ MORE
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How long will I be in therapy?
This will depend on the nature of your issues. For some people, the required change and understanding can be achieved ... READ MORE
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How long are the appointments?
My psychotherapy sessions are 50 minutes in duration.
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Can anyone benefit from your psychotherapy?
Our therapy benefits individuals, couples and families who would like to ... READ MORE
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How will you work with me?
To me, psychotherapy means working closely with each client to develop solutions which will lead them to a happier life. ... READ MORE
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How much do therapy sessions cost?
The cost of my sessions is in line with industry standards. Please contact us for further information. ... READ MORE
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Which types of therapy do you use?
I am not limited to using one particular type of therapy ... READ MORE
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How can I make an appointment?
To inquire about therapy with Liz in Dee Why, please contact her at:
Sydney Individuals and Couples Counselling
Phone: 0422 306 679
[email protected]
The Sydney Individuals and Couples Counselling blog
Keep checking in for informative posts on relationships
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Are you suffering from a broken heart this Valentine’s Day?
February 11, 2018Most people experience the pain of a broken heart after the break-up of a relationship, especially if they are the one who is given the bad news ... READ MORE
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The danger a passive aggressive partner can present to your relationship
December 11, 2017It is not uncommon to come across the dilemma of one partner’s passive aggressiveness and the challenge that presents to the relationship. ... READ MORE
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Will unrealistic expectations for Christmas ruin your day? Again?
December 7, 2017Everyone has their own stresses at Christmas time ... READ MORE
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Radio interview: Study finds parents may have gender bias
October 10, 2017Liz Paul, family & couples therapist, chats with Ben Fordham from Radio 2GB’s ratings-topping program Sydney Live about parents who unintentionally favour one child over another... ... LISTEN HERE
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A strong marriage is one of the best things you can give your kids
August 22, 2017We love our kids and want the best for them. And we know it is our job as parents is to love, nurture and protect them. ... READ MORE
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Radio interview: What it’s like to be dumped after an affair with a narcissist
May 20, 2017Liz Paul, family & couples therapist, chats with Jono and Melissa from radio 2UE’s program ‘Talking Relationships’ about what it's like to be dumped after a love affair you thought was forever... ... LISTEN HERE
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Regular deposits in your partner’s ‘emotional bank account’ is the key to a sound relationship
May 4, 2017I like to talk to my couples about their emotional bank account. It’s a way of explaining how happiness ebbs and flows in a relationship. ... READ MORE
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Radio interview: Tired of trying to find love online and getting absolutely nowhere?
March 17, 2017Liz Paul, family & couples therapist, chats with Jono and Melissa from radio 2UE’s program ‘Talking Relationships’ about tactics for making online dating work. ... LISTEN HERE
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Why do some single thirty-something women have recurring relationship problems? Is it their fault… or are they just choosing the wrong partners?
March 10, 2017Lisa (not her real name) sought therapy after a string of unsatisfactory relationships with men she had met at various functions. ... READ MORE
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Tired of dating websites and apps? Ready to give up on love? Maybe it’s time for a new tact?
February 23, 2017Are you exhausted from trying to find the ‘right’ partner on dating websites and apps? You are not alone. ... READ MORE
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Sometime’s your partner’s feelings get hurt by something (trivial) you did unintentionally. Why is that?
February 13, 2017When you are in a relationship, it’s normal for each other’s feelings to be hurt occasionally ... READ MORE
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Five steps to initiate and survive a divorce
January 17, 2017After years of fighting, neglect and disagreements, you and your partner finally agree on one thing: the best decision is for the two of you to no longer be a couple ... READ MORE
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Dumped at the end of an affair you thought was forever? Maybe you fell for a narcissist?
December 8, 2016Jane (not her real name) was reasonably happily married and enjoying a successful career. Unfortunately, all the working-late nights ended up with her having an affair with the big boss (also married). He was exciting and intoxicating… he was her ‘soul mate’. She couldn’t believe that she had found ‘the one’. He was perfect for ... READ MORE
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Radio interview: How parents can support adolescents during and after a divorce
November 23, 2016Liz Paul, family & couples therapist, chats with David and Melissa from radio 2UE’s program ‘Talking Relationships’ about the challenges of raising adolescents after a divorce. ... LISTEN HERE
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Radio interview: Can people amicably co-parent after a divorce?
November 2, 2016Liz Paul, family & couples therapist, chats with David and Melissa from radio 2UE’s program ‘Talking Relationships’ about tips for co-parenting after a divorce. ... LISTEN HERE
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So you have decided divorce is your best option – But what about the kids? What to say and how to support them when you are co-parenting.
August 16, 2016Never underestimate how confusing a parent’s decision to divorce is for young children. They frequently blame themselves as they try hard to work out a reason for the separation. This is why both parents have to give them a clear, non-blaming explanation. This can be particularly hard as it is more than likely one if ... READ MORE
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Surviving the affair
February 14, 2016If your partner has an affair you will no doubt feel betrayed. You will feel hurt. And confused. And you will torture yourself thinking about how someone you love had secret moments with someone else. And how they lied to you so easily so they could conceal their affair. You may even blame yourself for ... READ MORE
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Four helpful tips for increasing intimacy in your relationship
August 31, 2015Whether you are looking to reconnect with your partner, or to strengthen what you already have, here are four tips to help you create a more intimate relationship: Be physically affectionate during the day. This may include sex, or it may just be holding hands or hugging. Being physically affectionate not only feels good but ... READ MORE
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Your little person is growing up! How can you support them on this marvelous journey?
May 28, 2015Your child is starting to become less dependent on you to meet all of his/her needs. Sometimes this comes as a great relief and yet at the same time letting go can be so hard… it can be a time of great anxiety for both you and your child. Your child is about to discover ... READ MORE
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Are you worried your child is not making friends?
May 27, 2015We all want the best for our children. And that includes them having healthy friendships with other kids. But what is ‘normal’ when it comes to our kids and friendships? Here are the key points I discussed in a recent presentation I gave to parents regarding kids & friendship. ... READ MORE
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Is your boss making your life a misery?
May 4, 2015Robert (not his real name) sought therapy because he wasn’t coping at work where he was a middle manager. He felt undermined and under-appreciated by his boss, and Robert’s natural anxiety tendencies made matters worse. Robert looked like he was close to a breakdown. On closer examination it became apparent that Robert’s problems stemmed directly ... READ MORE
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Is an eating disorder destroying your family?
April 14, 2015Jenny (not her real name) is an all-too-common sufferer of anorexia nervosa. Although smart and social, Jenny is weighed down by what she calls her ‘passenger’ – that is, her illness. It’s an insidious condition which overwhelms her personality, her natural happiness and her ambition – it has literally ruined the past two years of ... READ MORE
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How to regain the love in your relationship… and reconnect with your partner
March 9, 2015Falling in love is a wonderful thing and when we finally find ‘the one’ and make the decision to commit we believe it will last forever. However, inevitably, every couple will experience relationship difficulties, most of which we will be able to deal with and move on. Sometimes though these challenges are just too much ... READ MORE
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Worried about your child’s poor behaviour?
February 17, 2015When Billy (not his real name) and his parents came to see me, the young boy came presented as likeable, energetic and respectful. But his parents told a different story. They said, at home, Billy was argumentative, prone to tantrums and fought tooth & nail with his older sister (who was, according to the parents, ... READ MORE
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Three simple tips to help you better manage stress & anxiety
January 28, 2015Learn your triggers – what is it that sets off your anxiety? It might be something like certain memories, or specific people or types of people. Or it might be certain situations at work or school. Every time you feel anxious, make a note in your diary identifying what the triggers were for each episode. ... READ MORE
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What to do when your partner becomes a stranger in your home
January 7, 2015Couples go through rough patches, as we all know. But what happens when the relationship has eroded so much that you no longer know the other person. I’m talking about where intimacy and meaningful discussions have been almost non-existent for years, and where you no longer have common interests or friends, and as a result ... READ MORE