Welcome to
My Relationships
Compassionate,
Professional Counselling
For individuals, couples and families.
In-person in Melbourne’s South-East or online, to suit your lifestyle.
Need Support In Any
Of The Following?
We can help!
Individual Therapy
Couples Counselling
Family & Parenting Support
Dilek Yucel (MAPS)
Senior Psychologist
“My Relationships is all about learning how to show up in YOUR life in the way that you have always wanted and more importantly how to be more present in your significant relationships.”
Individual Therapy
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, major life changes or simply want to find clarity, our one-on-one counselling offers a safe, confidential space to explore and heal.
What we help with
- Anxiety, stress & burnout
- Depression & low mood
- Grief, loss & trauma
- Self-esteem, identity, life transitions
- Emotional overwhelm, burnout, life changes
What to expect
- Private 60 – 90 minute sessions
- Safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and emotions
The cost of putting it off
- Mental-health issues (anxiety, depression, trauma, stress) often worsen over time rather than simply “go away.”
- Without support, problems may impair your day-to-day functioning: work/study, energy, motivation, decision-making, sleep, relationships — making everything harder.
- You risk emotional withdrawal, isolation or strained relationships as mood issues and stress affect how you connect with others.
- Left unaddressed, mental health problems may contribute to long-term risks — physical health issues, substance misuse, or worse mental-health crises.
- You might lose the chance to heal before things become more difficult — making recovery longer, more painful, and more disruptive.
Couples & Relationship Counselling
Struggling with communication, trust, conflict, parenting stress or life transitions together? Our couples therapy can help you reconnect, communicate better, and rebuild intimacy.
We offer
- Structured, evidence-informed couples counselling
- Safe space for honest, compassionate communication
- Guidance through relationship difficulties: conflict resolution, life changes, trust, intimacy, parenting, etc
Why sooner is better
- Small misunderstandings or recurring conflicts often escalate gradually: what might have been a manageable issue can become deep resentment, emotional distance, or constant arguments.
- Unaddressed issues erode trust, intimacy, connection — over time, partners can feel unheard, unloved, or disconnected.
- Without intervention, relationship problems can bleed into other aspects of life — mental health, parenting, day-to-day wellbeing — creating a negative spiral rather than giving space to grow together.
- The longer resentment and patterns persist, the harder it becomes to rebuild — therapy is probably more effective when issues are still relatively fresh and patterns not yet entrenched.
Family & Parenting Support
Whether you’re navigating parent–child issues, intergenerational conflict, cultural pressures, or simply want to strengthen family bonds — our family counselling offers support, understanding, and communication tools.
Support with
- Parenting challenges, cultural or generational tensions
- Communication breakdowns within families
- Trauma or grief affecting family relationships
- Rebuilding trust and connection at home
Why acting now matters
- Family conflicts, parenting challenges or intergenerational stress — when left unaddressed can lead to ongoing tensions, communication breakdowns, emotional distance or misunderstandings between family members.
- Children and adolescents can be especially vulnerable; untreated family-level stress or dysfunction may affect their wellbeing, emotional development, behaviour, and long-term mental health.
- Problems often compound: without resolution, small issues grow more complicated — resentment, unresolved grief or trauma, poor communication — making repair harder later.
- Emotional distance or neglect may become normalised — people may “just live with it,” which often means a lower quality of family life for everyone.
Why My Relationships?
Experienced clinicians
Decades of psychological & counselling expertise.
Evidence-based therapies
CBT, trauma-informed care, family therapy, couples therapy…
Flexible delivery
Choose between confidential online sessions or welcoming face-to-face therapy.
Located in Melbourne
Convenient for locals living in or near Sandhurst, Carrum Downs, Cranbourne, Frankston, Chelsea, and surrounding areas.
In-person therapy
Our comfortable, private counselling space in Melbourne’s South-Eastern suburbs.
Online therapy sessions
Secure, confidential video- or phone-based therapy, ideal for busy schedules, distance, or privacy needs.
No referral needed
You can book directly.
Support for all ages
Adults, teens, children, couples, families.
Ready To Take The First Step?
You don’t have to wait until things get worse. Early support can transform stress, anxiety & disconnection before they spiral.
A Better Tomorrow Begins With One Conversation Today…