Frequently Asked Questions

The role of the therapist in this particular type of therapy is to focus on the emotional process post-separation, and the transition parents make from ending a relationship to developing a co-parenting relationship for the best interests of the children. The therapist relates to each person in their role as a parent and holding visible co-parenting responsibilities that privilege children's wellbeing. The therapist is similar to a sports coach, calling a time out from the intensity of everyday life and taking time to settle, think, plan and then return to life with new focused areas to work at.

If your circumstances change and you are unable to attend the appointment and need to reschedule, you need to email admin on admin@kbfamilyconsultation.com.au 48 hours or more prior to your appointment start time. No cancellation fee will be charged if you advise prior to 48 hours of your appointment. If you do not attend the appointment or cancel within 48 hours full appointment fee will apply.

Katherine uses Heidi AI medical note taking system to ensure accuracy and quality of notes. Information about storage of information is available on the Heidi AI website. Heidi operates in accordance with all relevant privacy and record keeping legislation in Australia. Katherine reviews each note to ensure all important information is captured. No recording of sessions on personal devices is permitted. Katherine provides written updates of progress to all engaged members for the purpose of the ongoing FLC process, and all efforts are made to transparently discuss the content of written updates with all engaged members prior to releasing. Katherine is committed to transparent and collaborative practice. 

The nature off post separation family therapy is challenging. Therapy works with those family members who are motivated to work on their role within the family system. Family therapy works to provide ongoing opportunities for all members to engage or re-engage in line with their willingness to work on their co-parenting relationship for their children. 

Court directed family therapy aligns to the FCFCoA parenting orders and can also provide the Court with information on the capacity of parents to uphold their co-parenting responsibilities if the Court is in the process of determine the most appropriate parenting arrangements. 

Individuals wanting to work on their post-separation co-parenting relationship can self-refer without any FCFCoA involvement. If there is Court involvement, solicitors and the Court often direct families to seek out family therapy and individuals are often responsible for initiating the family therapy post orders.   

Katherine provides both telehealth family therapy sessions and face to face sessions in both Maryville, Newcastle and Cremorne, Sydney. Sessions can be predominantly online however face to face session/s may be recommended as part of the intervention phase and logistics are discussed on a case-by-case basis.