In this episode, Dr Shauna is joined by Angelica Bilibio - Clinical Psychologist, Couple’s Therapist and Founder/Director of Bilibio Psychology Clinic. With over 15 years of experience, Angelica has counselled hundreds of couples and helped them to overcome emotional distance, intimacy issues and affairs.
In this episode, Dr Shauna and Angelica discuss:
Who should see a couple’s therapist? What are some of the reasons people come to you?
Sexual desire: how does this differ from males to females? What can you do if you have a mismatched libido with your partner?
The differences in arousal for males vs females.
A role play of theoretical patients going to see a couple’s therapist.
The importance of being vulnerable in a relationship.
How to develop intimacy and the difference cultural and social factors that come into play.
Should you see a couple’s therapist together, or separately?
Affairs and infidelity: can you fix a relationship when a partner has been unfaithful?
Common feelings and emotions that arise after an affair, and how to process them.
What is non-sexual intimacy?
How can you maintain intimacy if you’re feeling good and secure in your relationship?
Modern marriage and how it differs to the traditional concept of marriage.
How can you rebuild trust where it’s been lost in a relationship?
Conflict between partners: money, parenting and communication.
Linear vs relational conversations: what’s the difference?
Tips for how to navigate parenting with your partner.
What are the top two things to avoid to maintain a healthy relationship?
Why do some men not want to see a female psychologist especially for couple's therapy?
Pornography, addiction and how this impacts relationships.
What are the most important things for having a happy and healthy long-term relationship or marriage?
What if you feel, deep down, that the relationship is over? What does the term ‘consciously uncoupling’ mean?
A piece of advice for her 20-something self.
For more information and resources from Angelica:
Visit her website, or book an appointment and visit her clinics in Sydney or the Gold Coast.
Participate in a Couple’s Workshop (next occurring Saturday 18th May 2024) which includes 2 Masterclasses on Communication and Intimacy.
You can also check out the Cool Kids Program which includes group work for pre-teens with anxiety, the next kicking off in Term 2.
To find the additional resources Angelica mentioned, check out Esther Perel, Us: How Moving Relationships Beyond You and Me Creates More Love, Passion, and Understanding by Terry Real, The Practice of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy: Creating Connection by Susan Johnson and Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski.
Angelica Bilibio has an Honours degree in Psychology and a Masters in Clinical Psychology.
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