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URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/

Introduction

Over 30 years helping couples reconnect. Whether you're navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, or simply feeling disconnected, I offer a warm, experienced presence to help you find your way forward.

I work with couples in-person at my Tewantin practice and online via Zoom across Australia and worldwide.

What I Help With

• Communication breakdown
• Repetitive conflict patterns
• Emotional distance and disconnection
• Trust and infidelity recovery
• ADHD and neurodivergent relationship dynamics
• Life transitions and decision-making

Services

• Marriage, Relationship & Couples Counselling
• ADHD Couples Counselling
• Individual Counselling
• Communication & Conflict Counselling

Why Work With Me

• 30+ years clinical experience
• 30,000+ therapy sessions completed
• Lived experience with ADHD and dyslexia
• Evidence-based approaches (Gottman, EFT, ACT)
• Warm, practical, results-focused

Featured Speciality: Conflict, Communication & Emotional Safety

Most couples don't fall apart because of one big event — they fall apart because they get stuck in repeating conflict patterns they don't know how to break. I specialise in helping you slow reactive communication, navigate shutdowns and overwhelm, reduce defensiveness, understand your conflict cycle, and talk about hard things without hurting each other.

Service Areas

• In-person: Tewantin, Noosa, Noosaville, Sunshine Coast
• Online: Australia-wide and worldwide via Zoom

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer online sessions?

Yes! I offer secure video counselling via Zoom for clients anywhere in Australia and worldwide. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person — and often more convenient for busy couples.

Do I need a referral to book?

No referral is needed. You can book directly through my online booking system. If you'd like to claim Medicare rebates, you will need a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.

What should I expect in the first session?

The first session is about understanding your situation and goals. I'll ask questions to learn about your relationship history and current challenges, then outline how we might work together. It's a safe space to share.

How many sessions will we need?

Every couple is different. Some find clarity in 4-6 sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. I'll give you an honest assessment after our first meeting.

What are your fees?

Individual and couples sessions are $230 for 50 minutes or $330 for 90 minutes. Medicare rebates may apply with a GP referral for individual sessions. Visit my Fees & Rebates page for full details.

About Linda Thomson – Marriage & Couples Counsellor in Noosa

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/about

Linda Thomson, MCouns, MSW, GradDipEntrep
Marriage, Relationship and Couples Counselling
Based in Noosa • Online Australia-Wide & Worldwide

My Story

For more than thirty years, I've dedicated my career to helping individuals and couples find clarity, connection, and courage in the face of life's most complex challenges. Across over 30,000 sessions, I've witnessed the extraordinary strength of the human spirit — our ability to grow, heal, and love more deeply when given the right support and direction.

But this work is also personal.

I was diagnosed with dyslexia well into my professional life, after years of wondering why I needed to work twice as hard to do what others seemed to manage with ease. Then, in 2024, came another turning point — a formal diagnosis of ADHD. That discovery brought relief and understanding, but also a wave of grief for what might have been if I'd been recognised and supported earlier.

Through that journey, I learned that compassion and insight — not perfection — are what allow us to heal. I no longer see my neurodivergence as a limitation; it's a source of creativity, empathy, and resilience that shapes how I connect with others and guide them through their own challenges. This lived experience directly informs my work with ADHD couples.

My practice blends evidence-based approaches such as the Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My style is warm, grounded, and practical — offering both emotional insight and clear direction. I work with couples rebuilding after infidelity, individuals learning to communicate without fighting, and neurodiverse clients seeking self-acceptance and relational harmony.

Many couples come to me caught in repetitive conflict patterns — having the same fight over and over without resolution. Others struggle with destructive communication habits that erode trust over time. My role is to help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface and build new ways of connecting.

Qualifications

• Master of Counselling (QUT) – specialising in trauma and relationship counselling
• Master of Social Work – Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW)
• Graduate Diploma in Collective Entrepreneurship
• Bachelor of Human Services
• Member, Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Clinical Supervisor in Marriage, Relationship and Couples Counselling and Social Work

Personal Life

When I'm not working, I recharge by being outdoors, at the gym, and by sharing good food and conversation with family and friends, enjoying live music, or spending time with my therapy dog, Lexi, whose calm presence reminds me daily that healing often begins with connection.

I believe that with the right understanding, compassion, and guidance, it's never too late to heal, to grow, and to rewrite the story of your life — with courage, clarity, and hope.

Fees & Rebates

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/fees-rebates

Transparent pricing and clear information about available rebates.

Session Fees

Individual Counselling:

• 50 minutes: $230
• 90 minutes: $330

Couples / Marriage Counselling:

• 50 minutes: $230
• 90 minutes: $330

Medicare Rebates

Medicare rebates are available for individual counselling sessions when you have a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. The rebate is processed automatically through Halaxy and deposited into your bank account within 24 hours.

Note: Medicare does not cover couples counselling sessions.

Private Health Insurance

Many Australian private health funds offer rebates for counselling and relationship therapy, depending on your level of cover. Check with your fund about psychology or counselling cover. I can provide receipts for you to claim directly.

FAQs

Can I claim couples counselling with Medicare?

Medicare covers individual therapy sessions only. Couples or relationship counselling is not eligible unless the session focuses on one partner's mental health under a valid MHCP.

How are rebates processed?

Medicare rebates are handled automatically through Halaxy and paid to your bank account within 24 hours. Private health rebates can be claimed using the invoice emailed to you the next morning.

Book an Appointment

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/booking

Support In-Person (Tewantin, Noosa) or Online via Zoom

I'm Linda Thomson (MCouns, MSW, GradDipEntrep), a Marriage, Relationship & Couples Counsellor with more than 30 years' experience and over 30,000 people supported.

You can choose in-person sessions in Tewantin or online via Zoom. Phone sessions are also available if preferred.

My approach is warm, steady and practical. I support individuals and couples through conflict and communication issues, ADHD and neurodivergent patterns, emotional overwhelm, decision-making and infidelity recovery.

Session Options & Fees

Individual Counselling (In-person in Tewantin, via Zoom, or by phone):

• 50 minutes: $230
• 90 minutes: $330

Couples Counselling (In-person in Tewantin or via Zoom):

• 50 minutes: $230
• 90 minutes: $330

Book Your Session

All appointments are booked securely through Halaxy.

Book Now: https://www.halaxy.com/profile/ms-linda-thomson/social-worker/348125

What to Expect

Clients describe my style as calm, grounding and deeply experienced. You can expect:

• A warm, steady, non-judgemental space
• Help to understand what's happening beneath the surface
• Practical tools you can use immediately
• Support for emotional intensity, ADHD patterns and relationship cycles
• Clear guidance through sensitive or complex issues

Online sessions via Zoom are just as effective as in-person work.

Location – In-Person Sessions

Rescheduling & Cancellations

If you need to reschedule, please provide 24 hours' notice to avoid a cancellation fee.

Questions?

If you're unsure which session type or length suits you best, email: [email protected]

Contact Linda Thomson – Couples Counsellor Noosa

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/contact

Marriage, Relationship & Couples Counselling Based in Noosa

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/marriage-counselling

With Linda Thomson, MCouns, MSW, GradDipEntrep
Over 30 years clinical experience. Lived experience with ADHD and dyslexia.

Signs Your Relationship Needs Help: Is It Worth Saving?

Healthy relationships don't fall apart overnight. They unravel in the quiet moments—the conversation you didn't finish, the bid for connection that went unnoticed, the same argument surfacing for the hundredth time until you both stopped trying to resolve it.

You're lying next to someone you once couldn't wait to see, and somehow you feel more alone than if you were actually alone.

You're not failing at your relationship. You're caught in patterns neither of you chose. And with the right guidance, those patterns can shift.

When Should We Seek Couples Counselling?

Warning signs that indicate it's time to seek help:

• The same arguments keep repeating without resolution
• You feel emotionally distant or disconnected
• Communication has become defensive or hostile
• Trust has been broken (infidelity, dishonesty)
• You're considering separation but unsure
• Major life transitions are creating stress
• ADHD or neurodivergence is affecting your relationship

How Couples Counselling Works

Couples counselling provides a structured, safe space to understand each other's perspectives, break destructive patterns, and rebuild connection. Using evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples:

• Identify and interrupt negative interaction cycles
• Develop healthier communication skills
• Rebuild trust and emotional safety
• Navigate difficult conversations productively
• Reconnect emotionally and physically

ADHD Couples Counselling

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/adhd-couples-counselling

Specialised support for couples where one or both partners have ADHD.

Understanding ADHD in Relationships

ADHD doesn't just affect the person who has it—it affects the entire relationship dynamic. Common challenges include:

• The non-ADHD partner feeling like a "parent" or "manager"
• The ADHD partner feeling criticised or controlled
• Misunderstandings around forgetfulness, time management, and follow-through
• Emotional dysregulation creating conflict escalation
• Different needs for stimulation, structure, and spontaneity

My Lived Experience

As someone diagnosed with ADHD in 2024 (after a lifetime of wondering why I thought differently), I bring deep personal understanding to this work. I know what it's like to feel misunderstood, to struggle with things that seem easy for others, and to grieve for what might have been with earlier support.

This lived experience, combined with 30+ years of clinical practice, allows me to help ADHD couples with genuine insight and practical strategies that actually work.

How I Help ADHD Couples

• Reframe ADHD as a difference, not a deficit
• Develop communication strategies that work with ADHD brains
• Address the "parent-child" dynamic that often develops
• Create systems and structures that support both partners
• Rebuild emotional connection and mutual appreciation

Individual Counselling

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/individual-counselling

One-on-one support for personal growth, mental health, and relationship challenges.

Who This Is For

Individual counselling is for you if you're experiencing:

• Anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm
• Relationship difficulties (even if your partner won't attend)
• Life transitions (divorce, career change, retirement)
• Grief and loss
• ADHD or neurodivergent challenges
• Self-esteem and identity issues
• Decision-making and life direction

What to Expect

Individual sessions provide a confidential, supportive space to explore your thoughts and feelings, gain clarity, and develop practical strategies for change. I use evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and attachment-based therapy.

Medicare Rebates

Medicare rebates are available for individual counselling with a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. The rebate is processed automatically and deposited into your bank account within 24 hours.

Communication & Conflict Counselling

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/communication-conflict-counselling-noosa

Specialised support for couples caught in destructive communication patterns.

Common Communication Issues

• Arguments that escalate quickly and go nowhere
• One partner shuts down while the other pursues
• Criticism, defensiveness, contempt, or stonewalling
• Feeling unheard or misunderstood
• Avoiding difficult conversations entirely

How I Help

Using approaches like the Gottman Method, I help couples understand their unique conflict pattern and develop healthier ways of communicating. This includes:

• Identifying your "negative interaction cycle"
• Learning to slow down reactive responses
• Developing skills for calm, productive dialogue
• Understanding the emotions beneath the conflict
• Creating safety for vulnerable conversations

Relationship Counselling Noosa

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/relationship-counselling-noosa-conflict-communication

Local relationship counselling services in the Noosa region, including Tewantin, Noosaville, and the Sunshine Coast.

In-Person Sessions in Tewantin

My practice is located at:

Online Sessions via Zoom

If you're not in the Noosa area—or if online is simply more convenient—I offer secure video sessions via Zoom. Online counselling is just as effective as in-person work and allows you to attend from anywhere in Australia or worldwide.

Service Areas

• In-person: Tewantin, Noosa Heads, Noosaville, Sunshine Beach, Peregian, Coolum, Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast
• Online: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, all of Australia, and worldwide

Relationship Insights Blog

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/blog

Expert insights on relationships, communication, and connection from Linda Thomson.

Article: Why Couples Keep Arguing About the Same Things (And How to Stop)

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/blog/same-arguments

Every fight feels the same because it's not about the dishes—it's about unresolved emotions. The pursuer-withdrawer dynamic is one of the most common patterns I see: one partner seeks connection through conversation (pursuing), while the other needs space to process (withdrawing). Neither is wrong, but without understanding this cycle, couples get stuck having the same argument over and over.

Article: The Four Horsemen: How Conflict Turns Toxic

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/blog/four-horsemen

Dr. John Gottman identified four communication patterns that predict relationship breakdown with over 90% accuracy: Criticism (attacking character, not behaviour), Defensiveness (refusing responsibility), Contempt (expressing disgust or superiority), and Stonewalling (shutting down completely). Recognising these patterns is the first step to changing them.

Article: How Unresolved Feelings Keep Relationships Stuck

URL: https://lindathomson.com.au/blog/unresolved-feelings

Unprocessed emotions don't fade—they store in the body and re-emerge when triggered. A three-part framework can help complete what's unfinished: (1) Acknowledge the feeling without judgment, (2) Understand its origin and meaning, and (3) Express or release it safely. Only then can you respond to the present moment clearly.