Couples counselling with Michael Zoupa
Online Couples Counselling
On Zoom, anywhere in Australia. I make sure both of you feel heard, including the partner who didn't want to come.
Sound familiar?
- You keep having the same argument, just about different things.
- One of you pushes to talk, the other goes quiet or leaves the room.
- You feel more like housemates than partners.
- Trust has been broken and you don't know how to rebuild it.
- You love each other, but it's started to feel hard.
How I work with couples
The fight isn't the problem. The pattern underneath it is.
My work is attachment-based. Together we find the cycle you get caught in, what each of you is really reaching for, and new ways to respond when things get hard.
Attachment-based
Understand why you react the way you do, and why your partner does too.
Acupressure/EFT
Practical tools to calm your nervous system when an argument starts to spiral.
Both of you heard
I don't take sides. The relationship is the client.
For the partner who isn't sure about this
Maybe you're here because your partner asked. Maybe you don't see the point of talking to a stranger.
That's fair. A big part of my work is with men who find it hard to open up, so I know how to keep things practical and pressure-free. You can start with a 15 minute call and see how it feels.
Book a free 15 min callWhat to expect
Every session is on Zoom, so you can join together from home. Here's how it usually goes.
01
Free call
15 minutes to ask questions and see if we're the right fit.
02
Individual sessions
One session each, so you both have space to explore what you're feeling.
03
Coming together
Joint sessions where we look at the pattern between you.
04
Ongoing work
Regular Zoom sessions to change the pattern and make it stick.
Meet Michael
I help couples stop circling and start reaching for each other.
I'm Michael Zoupa, a Melbourne-based relationship therapist working with couples across Australia on Zoom.
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Master of Counselling
- Acupressure/EFT
- PACFA/ACA member
Fees and sessions
Free discovery call
$0
15 minutes · Zoom or phone
Individual session
$180
60 minutes · Zoom
Couples session
$250
60 minutes · Zoom
5-session pack
$750
Use any of them as couples sessions
All sessions are on Zoom, anywhere in Australia. There are no Medicare rebates for sessions. Cancel or reschedule free with 24 hours' notice (full policy).
Questions couples ask
My partner won't come. Can I start on my own?
Yes. Many couples start with one person. Changing how you respond can shift the whole dynamic, and often the other partner joins later.
Do you take sides?
No. My job is to help you both understand the pattern you're caught in, not decide who's right.
Is it too late for us?
If you're both still willing to show up, there's usually something to work with.
Is Zoom counselling as good as in person?
For most couples, yes. Many find it easier to open up from home, and there's no travel to organise. All you need is a quiet room and a laptop.
How many sessions will we need?
It's different for every couple, but most notice a shift within 6 to 7 sessions. We'll review progress together as we go, and the 5-session pack is an easy way to get started.
Ready to feel like a team again?
Book a session, or start with a free 15 minute call. I reply within one business day.