Therapy Room

with Aicha Boumenir, Ma.Dc, B.Soc.Sc., Dip.Couns.

Welcome! If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely that you’re facing challenges in your relationship. Rest assured, you’re not alone. I’m here to support couples through those difficult times. My name is Aicha, and I’m a dedicated French Couple Counsellor based in Newcastle, Australia, offering face to face as well as online services nationwide.

Think of relationships like gardens; they need care, patience, and sometimes, a little help. Whether you’re having trouble talking, trusting each other, being close, dealing with cheating, recovering from betrayal, or navigating major life transitions such as getting married, having kids, or changing jobs, Couple Therapy can help you get unstuck and rediscover the beauty within your partnership.

With a blend of empathy, humor, and evidence-based techniques, I’m committed to helping couples find their way back to each other. My approach is holistic, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities and personal experiences.

If you’re ready to embark on this journey, I invite you to take the first step and schedule a discovery call or a counselling session. Together, we can navigate the complexities of your relationship, celebrate your strengths, and address the challenges you are facing with care, compassion, and dedication.

What is Couple Therapy?

Couple Therapy is like a helpful guide for couples facing tough times in their relationship. It offers a safe space where you can talk about your issues, heal from past hurt, and learn new ways to understand and support each other.

Couple Therapy uses proven methods to improve how you communicate, handle disagreements, and deal with changes together. It’s all about giving you the tools and insights to make your relationship stronger and more fulfilling. So, if you’re feeling stuck, struggling, or alone in your relationship, Couple Therapy can be a game changer, helping you find your way back to a happier and healthier partnership.

We have communication issues. We are fighting all the time. Can Couple Therapy help?

Absolutely! Communication issues and constant fighting can take a toll on even the strongest of relationships, but Couple Therapy offers a transformative path toward healing, growth and healthier ways to connect. In therapy sessions, couples are provided with a supportive environment to explore the underlying triggers and unresolved issues fueling their conflicts. Through a combination of various evidence-based techniques tailored to their unique needs, couples learn to break free from destructive patterns and cultivate new ways of relating to each other. Whether it’s addressing past traumas, improving conflict resolution skills, or rebuilding trust and intimacy, Couple Therapy offers a roadmap toward a more harmonious and fulfilling relationship. By investing in therapy, couples not only resolve current conflicts but also lay the foundation for a future characterized by greater understanding, resilience, and love.

We are having sexual problems. Can you help us?

Yes. Sexual problems can significantly impact a couple’s relationship, affecting intimacy, trust, and overall satisfaction. As a certified Couple Counsellor with expertise in Emotion Focused Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapeutic Approach, I’m well-equipped to help couples navigate these challenges. In Couple Therapy sessions we can address a range of sexual issues, including desire discrepancies (mismatch of libido), performance anxiety, and past traumas. I offer a holistic approach by addressing both the emotional and physical aspects of intimacy.

Couple Therapy can provide a safe space for couples to explore their sexual concerns without judgment, allowing them to work collaboratively toward finding solutions that work for both partners. Ultimately, Couple Therapy can help couples overcome sexual challenges, rebuild intimacy, and strengthen their relationship bonds.

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One of us had an affair. Could Couple Therapy help with that?

Absolutely. Discovering infidelity can trigger a whirlwind of intense emotions such as anger, betrayal, grief, or confusion. It is a profoundly challenging experience for any relationships. It can leave both partners feeling hurt and lost. Trying to sort it out alone often leads to arguments, separation or ignoring the problem altogether. Couple Therapy provides a structured framework for couples to address the aftermath of infidelity in a supportive environment, and help couples navigate the journey toward recovery and reconciliation.

Rebuilding trust after infidelity is a gradual and challenging process that requires commitment from both partners. By fostering open dialogue and empathy, I assist couples in processing their emotions, healing and developing strategies to move forward. Together, we identify and address the underlying issues that may have led to the infidelity, such as communication breakdowns or unmet needs. My goal is to support couples in rebuilding their relationship on a foundation of honesty and mutual respect, ultimately fostering a stronger and more resilient partnership.

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We are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Would you be able to help us?

At The Couples’ Therapy Room, every love story is honored and understood, including those within the LGBTQIA+ community. In all my sessions, I recognize and embrace the unique dynamics and subculture that each relationship brings. Couple Therapy can serve as a compass for navigating the complexities of love and identity, offering tailored approaches that respect and validate your experiences.

Together, we can explore how your relationship intersects with your individual journeys, addressing not only common relationship issues but also the specific challenges and triumphs that arise within the LGBTQIA+ community, including navigating family acceptance, managing societal pressures, exploring identity dynamics within the relationship, and addressing unique challenges related to gender roles and expectations. With empathy, insight, and a deep respect for diversity, I’m here to guide you toward deeper connection and fulfillment in your relationship.

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