Terry Goodier

Practical counselling for relationship and intimacy issues

PACFA Australia

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Terry

Terry Goodier is a counsellor who helps people work through relationship pain and intimacy problems. She supports people facing infidelity, communication breakdowns, anger, low self-esteem and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Her approach aims to make talking about hard things feel safer and more useful. Terry uses practical tools from several approaches.

She draws on the Gottman Method alongside Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help couples and individuals understand patterns and reconnect. Sessions focus on simple steps you can try between meetings, not just talk about feelings.

She holds a Masters in Counselling (MCouns) and is a clinical member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Terry has worked in counselling for ten years and brings that experience to everyday problems like jealousy, commitment questions and blended family stresses.

Terry plans sessions around each person’s needs. That means clear goals, tailored exercises and honest conversation about what is working.

She aims to create a respectful space where people can practise new ways of relating. Many clients come for help with family of origin issues, abandonment and attachment concerns, control and impulsivity, or the fallout from separation.

Terry offers straightforward guidance and tools for rebuilding trust and improving communication.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Gottman Method work focuses on practical communication skills and rebuilding connection by identifying harmful interaction patterns and replacing them with healthier habits. It is often used for recurring relationship problems, trust repair and improving everyday interactions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking values-based action. It is useful for managing anger, low self-esteem and unhelpful avoidance that can get in the way of relationships.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current ways of relating. This approach helps people understand patterns like fear of abandonment, jealousy and difficulties forming intimacy.

Terry will treat approach selection as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan if something is not helping. The aim is to find a mix of tools and conversation that actually makes a difference for the client.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for in-depth work, phone calls suit quick check-ins or lower bandwidth situations, live chat is useful for shorter focused conversations, and messaging lets people reflect between sessions. These choices make it easier to fit therapy around work, school and family commitments while keeping continuity of care with an appropriately qualified therapist.

Frequently asked questions

What relationship concerns does Terry work with?

Terry helps with relationship problems, intimacy-related issues, infidelity, communication breakdowns, anger and low self-esteem. She also supports people with related concerns like attachment difficulties, jealousy and commitment issues.

What is Terry's therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative with an emphasis on clear steps to try between sessions. Conversations aim to identify patterns and build small, sustainable changes rather than only focusing on past events.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Terry has ten years of counselling experience working with relationship and trauma-related issues. That background informs her use of several therapeutic approaches suited to different problems.

What credentials and location information are relevant?

She holds a Masters in Counselling (MCouns) and is a clinical member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Practice location is in Australia.

Which languages and international arrangements are offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available online?

Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options let people choose the format that fits their schedule and comfort level.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.

How do I begin therapy with Terry?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session based on therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences with the right approach.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Intimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issues Blended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Family of origin issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Jealousy Mood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stress Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexuality

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Registered with

PACFA

Languages

English