(03) 9820 5577
Carlos Schäfer provides telehealth appointments and face to face sessions at 1227 Malvern Rd, Malvern VIC 3144.
PERSONAL DETAILS AND INTERESTS
Carlos Schafer is a registered psychologist in Melbourne specialising in couples counselling and relationship coaching. Committed to helping partners build stronger, healthier, and more connected relationships, Carlos offers a supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic environment designed to enhance emotional connection and communication.
Carlos primarily uses Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based, research-supported approach developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. EFT is highly effective in increasing relationship satisfaction, emotional intimacy, and attachment security. This method addresses the emotional roots of relationship distress by helping couples recognise, understand, and express underlying feelings driving negative interactions.
Research consistently demonstrates EFT’s effectiveness, showing over 70% of participating couples experience significant improvements in their relationships, lasting beyond therapy sessions. Couples who engage in EFT often report deeper emotional connections, improved communication, and increased resilience against future conflicts.
Carlos is also trained in the Gottman Method, developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. These additional evidence-based approaches allow him to flexibly address diverse couple dynamics, providing a comprehensive toolkit to foster lasting relationship success.
Carlos’s therapeutic process enables partners to respond compassionately to each other’s emotional experiences, replacing defensive reactions and withdrawal with openness and empathy. Through this emotionally focused exploration, couples become equipped with healthier communication skills and develop a stronger, lasting emotional bond.
Carlos is deeply dedicated to helping couples in Melbourne foster compassionate and meaningful relationships. His professional approach integrates proven therapeutic techniques, including experiential psychology and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside EFT, to effectively address diverse relationship dynamics.
Carlos’s therapeutic style empowers partners to understand themselves and each other more profoundly, nurturing mutual trust, empathy, and lasting emotional connection. His sessions offer practical tools and insights couples can apply across all stages of life, supporting enduring relationship satisfaction and emotional wellness.
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
- Bachelor Degree in Psychology
- Master of Psychology (6 years study)
- EFT Attachment Science in Practice (Dr Sue Johnson)
- Emotion Focused Therapy – Level 1, 2 and 3
- Couples Emotion Focused Therapy – Level 1, 2 and 3
- Gottman Method – Level 1 and 2
AFFILIATIONS
- Psychologist Registration with Australian Health Practitioners Agency (AHPRA)
- Member of The Australian Institute of Emotion Focused Therapy
AVAILABILITY
Carlos provides telehealth appointments and face to face sessions in Malvern.
** Medicare rebates available through the ‘Better Access to Mental Health Care’ Initiative. Apply for a referral under the Mental Health Care Plan with your GP.
