“The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.”
Esther Perel
Talitha Newton
Relationship Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Talitha is a deeply knowledgeable and compassionate relationship counsellor who creates a safe haven for couples, individuals or families to discuss the problems they are experiencing in their lives and their relationships. She believes it is a privilege to support her clients and to witness transformation and change in their intimate relationships.
An accredited relationship counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Talitha has practiced as a counsellor and mindfulness and wellbeing practitioner for over 15 years.
Relationships are precious gifts that provide both the opportunity and the potential for growth. Talitha knows that healing does exist for couples and individuals experiencing relationship crises. Her therapeutic aim is to help people find more productive and useful ways to connect through improved relationship dynamics, communication, conflict management skills, increased intimacy and shared goals and meaning. She utilises a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottmans Model, Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support clients in their healing.
Talitha also has a background in nutritional medicine and enjoys being a guest speaker at events around Melbourne, where she discusses a variety of mind-body and wellbeing-related topics.
Credentials
Throughout the last two decades, Talitha has honed her expertise by learning from renowned leaders in psychotherapy, couples therapy, health and wellness modalities. She applys this extensive and diverse skillset to deliver personalised and effective therapy. Her training includes the following:
Master of Counselling (Couples): Swinburne University
Graduate Diploma of Counselling: Swinburne University
Bachelor Health Science of Nutritional Medicine: Australian College of Natural Health
Diploma of Hypnotherapy: Academy of Hypnotic Science
Specialist Course of Integrative Couple Therapy: Relationships Australia (Victoria)
Emotion Focused Therapy: Core Skills A,B and Externship: International Centre for Excellence in Emotion Focused Therapy
Transforming Trauma in Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFiT): International Centre for Excellence in Emotion Focused Therapy
Autism in Couple Relationships: Attwood & Garnett
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Psychwire
Conflict Influencer Training for Co-Parents and Blended families – The High Conflict Institute
Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework: Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
Suicide Prevention Training: Wesley Lifeforce
Eating Disorder Essentials: The Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour
Anti-Diet approach for health professionals: The Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour
Memberships
Talitha is a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
Client Testimonials
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“Talitha has always had a high level of professionalism and compassion for my situation and has helped guide me on my road to recovery. She has gone above and beyond at times to help assist me in my toughest times and for this I am truly thankful.”
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“Talitha Newton is a fantastic counsellor that I would highly recommend. I struggled with mental health illnesses, past trauma and was emotionally overwhelmed with many aspects of my life. Talitha was recommended to me by my family and from the first session I knew that Talitha was going to do everything she could to get me back to full health. Through talking therapy and many emotional sessions we were able to work together, and I could understand new perspectives which allowed me to have control over my emotions and overcome anxieties. Talitha was always available to me and extremely understanding over the years. She provided a personal understanding to me and my health issues which ultimately contributed to me being where I am today. Thankyou Talitha.”
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“Talitha was lovely to work with - she is kind, warm and genuine and has helped me immensely with social anxiety and feeling confident again - I can't thank her enough.”
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“I highly recommend Talitha. She is an incredible counsellor who is compassionate, gentle and understanding. Her ability to tap intuitively into my needs allowed her to support me on so many levels.”
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“Talitha assisted me through a very difficult time. When I started seeing Talitha, I was under a lot of stress and experiencing issues with anxiety and chronic pain. Through counselling, Talitha was able to help me to reduce these symptoms until they were no longer having an impact on my life. I am so grateful to Talitha and would highly recommend her to anyone.”
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“If you are looking for a safe space to feel heard, seen, nurtured and believed in, this is where you need to be. Her soothing, wise and validating ways will leave you feeling lighter and stronger at the same time. I couldn’t recommend more highly.”
Our Rates
Couple Counselling
Designed for heterosexual, LGBTIQA+ and neurodiverse couples. Online or in-person.
80 mins | $240
60 mins | $180 Get started
Family Counselling
Designed for conflicted family members (limited to two people). Online or in-person.
80 mins | $240
60 mins | $180 Get started
Individual Counselling
Designated for individuals who are struggling with a relationship dynamic or breakdown. Online or in-person.
60 mins | $160 | Get started
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