Diana Anderson
Diana is an expert relationship Therapist and Counsellor with more than four decades of experience professionally. She is passionate about her work and ensures that she provides a safe space for the people who come to see her.
Personally, Diana has the rich experience of a long-term marriage and re-partnering, as well as the joy of bringing up children, and being actively involved with grandchildren and the knowledge of family life.
She works with clients to heal attachments, strengthen relationships and transform lives.
Diana started Imago Relationships Australia 30 years ago, after training in Imago Relationship Therapy with Dr. Patricia Love, a Master Trainer in both Imago Therapy and Hot Monogamy, which addresses couples’ sexual relationships.
About Imago Relationships Australia
What Is Imago Relationship Therapy?
The term "imago" refers to the unconscious image of love that individuals develop during childhood, influenced by their early relationships with caregivers. This image shapes adult partner selections and relationship dynamics.
Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) is a form of psychotherapy designed to help couples improve their relationships through better communication and understanding.
Here are the key points:
Imago Concept:
Understanding Triggers
Understanding Triggers: IRT emphasizes that partners often trigger each other's unresolved childhood issues. Recognizing these triggers allows couples to understand their emotional responses better.
Healing Past wounds
Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) encourages couples to explore and heal from past traumas and unmet needs. By addressing these issues together, partners can create a more stable and nurturing relationship.
Communication Skills
The therapy focuses on developing effective communication techniques, particularly the "Imago Dialogue." This structured process involves mirroring, validating, and empathizing, which fosters deeper understanding and connection.
Conscious Relationship
Imago Relationship Therapy promotes the idea of creating a "conscious relationship," where partners actively work towards growth, understanding, and emotional safety, rather than falling into reactive patterns.
Role of the Therapist
The therapist acts as a facilitator, guiding couples through processes of empathy and understanding rather than taking sides or providing direct solutions.
Transformation Potential
Imago Relationship Therapy aims for transformation, helping couples move from conflict to connection, ultimately improving both the individual's and the couple's overall well-being.
Focus on Growth
Focus on Growth: The therapy fosters personal and relational growth, encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their emotions and develop healthier ways of relating to one another.
Overall, Imago Relationship Therapy helps couples to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships by understanding their emotional history, improving communication, and fostering deeper connections.
Diana Anderson has over forty-five years’ experience in counselling of individuals, couples, families and group work.
One of her specialties is couples & sexual counselling.
Diana provides a safe and supportive space in which you can grow at your own pace.
Qualifications & Training
DIANA ANDERSON
Registered Counsellor with Medicare rebates
Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist
Trained Mental Health Professional
Trained Sexual Therapist
Family Therapist- Clinical Member of AAFT
Trained Group Therapist
Trainer – Certificate 4 in Workplace Training
Supervisor of Professional Therapists
Psychotherapy
Psychodrama
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Gestalt Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Training
Tony Robbins Training
Specialist in Family Violence Prevention
Diana can help you learn how to improve your relationship with your partner, yourself and others.
Learn how to lead a more authentic, fulfilled life and to communicate more effectively with the people that matter to you.
Principle Counselling Services
Couples and Marriage Counselling
Healing After an Affair
Enhancing Sexual Intimacy & Sexual Counselling
Relationship Counselling
Same Sex Relationships
Family Therapy
Mother-Daughter Counselling
Healing Generational Family Rifts
Healing Fractured Relationships with Family & Friends
Individual Therapy - specialising in childhood abuse and addictions
Couples
Diana values a collaborative process, encouraging couples to set goals and work together towards resolving their differences, enhancing their emotional bonds, and developing effective communication strategies. She also provides tools and exercises for couples to practice in their daily lives, helping to sustain positive changes beyond therapy sessions.
Diana’s extensive experience equips her with the insights and strategies necessary to guide couples through life's challenges, helping them to build and maintain fulfilling and lasting relationships.
Diana is an experienced couple, relationship, and marriage counsellor with more than 45 years in the field and possesses a wealth of knowledge and practical skills in navigating the complexities of interpersonal relationships. She emphasizes the importance of communication, empathy, and understanding in fostering healthy connections between partners.
She uses various therapeutic methods, such as Imago Relationship Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Model, allowing her to tailor solutions to the unique dynamics of each couple she works with. With decades of experience, she is adept at recognizing patterns and issues that often arise in relationships, including conflict resolution, intimacy challenges, and trust-building.
All couples are welcome regardless of sexual orientation.
Individuals
The main objectives of individual therapy include understanding and managing feelings, improving relationships, developing coping strategies, and fostering personal growth.
Diana uses various therapeutic methods, including psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, skills from Imago Relationship Therapy, and others, depending on the client's needs.
Diana provides a safe and confidential environment for clients to explore these issues, gain insights, and develop strategies for growth and healing. Each person's experience is unique, and Diana tailors her approach to meet the specific needs of her clients.
Diana Offers individual counselling to address a wide range of personal, emotional, & psychological issues,
such as:
1. Relationship Issues
2. Trauma and PTSD
3. Grief and Loss
4. Life Transitions.
5. Identity Issues: Exploring personal identity, cultural identity, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
6. Substance Abuse and Addiction
7. Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence & Stress Management
8. Anger Management: Learning to express anger appropriately.
8. Mental Health Conditions like depression and anxiety.
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(61) 04 09 34 5588
(61) 04 09 34 5588
187 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield North, VIC, 3161