Dr Karin Du Plessis, PhD

Registered Counselor

“Specialising in couples counseling, I use the Gottman Method (Level 3) in working with couples in Australia to build greater intimacy, create a deeper understanding, enhance the fun, and revive the spark. I am also a clinical supervisor and offer supervision to other mental health professionals.”

About Me

I guide couples in Australia to deepen their connections. Using the Gottman Method, I help partners build greater intimacy and understanding. We work together to enhance the fun and revive the spark in your relationship. If you seek to strengthen your bond and navigate challenges, I offer a collaborative space. My aim is for you to feel more connected and joyful, finding practical ways forward.

Approach

Sessions move from curiosity to practical shifts: we map recurring patterns, practise short behavioural experiments and rehearse kinder, clearer ways to ask for what you need. From my Carlton North office or via secure online sessions in English or Afrikaans, meetings are paced to suit busy lives with focused check-ins and small between-session steps. I help couples facing addiction, parenting strains, sexual and transition-related challenges to break blame cycles and try concrete alternatives that build trust. Couples ready for steady, down-to-earth change usually find this approach helpful.

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Basic Information

Carlton North, Australia

In-person & Online

Services

Couples counselling Pre-marital counselling

Services Offered:

Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
Online Counseling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

Couples
Adults
Parents
Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Forgiveness
The psychological process of releasing resentment or anger toward someone who has caused harm, a complex emotional journey rather than a simple decision.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Sexual Issues
Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.
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