Written by Dr Scott Terry
Registered Psychologist in Australia
This page is for educational purposes and does not replace individual clinical advice.
Why more couples in Australia are turning to telehealth to reconnect, repair, and move forward—together
You’re lying in bed next to someone who feels miles away.
The tension is there. The conversations are shorter. Or louder. Or not happening at all. Maybe you’re exhausted from trying—or afraid to even begin. You’ve thought about getting help, but something always stops you.
“We’re too busy.”
“There’s no one near us.”
“We don’t have time for weekly appointments.”
“I don’t want to sit in a waiting room and talk about our private life with a stranger.”
And then you wonder:
“Would online couples therapy even work for us?”
The answer—backed by growing evidence, psychological expertise, and lived experience—is yes.
Yes, online couples counselling can work.
Yes, even for complex dynamics.
Yes, even if you’ve never done therapy before.
The real question isn’t whether it works. It’s whether you’re ready to show up—and let it work for you.