Dagmara Rowlands

Relationships Counsellor she/her

MSc Social Work

 BA Social Sciences 

Relationships Australia Specialist Couples Therapy Training

Services

Couples Counselling

Background and Experience:

Dagmara is a compassionate Mental Health Social worker with 15 years of experience working in a variety of settings, including family violence services (supporting both men and women), drug and alcohol services, forensic adult services, public hospital settings (gynecology and oncology), EAP counselling, specialist couples services, and private practice. She also has experience leading groups for couples, helping them create lasting relationships through effective communication and connection.

Relationship Counselling:

Dagmara has completed the Specialist Course Integrative Couples Therapy from Relationships Australia. Her couples' work is guided by the teachings of Esther Perell, with a focus on relational dynamics and the work of Sue Johnston (Emotion-Focused Therapy), who recognizes and works with emotional bonds and attachment in relationships.

She works with couples at all stages of their relationships, including those who are just starting, those in long-term partnerships, and those navigating separation and reconciliation. She has an interest in assisting couples who struggle with negotiations around culture, race and religion.

Dagmara supports couples through a range of underlying issues, including trauma, addictions, bereavement, and anger problems, acknowledging that each couple is unique.

In her practice, Dagmara offers a safe and confidential space where individuals can be heard and feel respected, exploring issues of their choice at their own pace. Her focus is on drawing outyour unique strengths and abilities to foster positive change and manage expectations. Dagmara implements several approaches to therapy, including Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Self-compassion.