Hi, I'm Iman Iskander.
“Your intimate relationship is like a delicate plant.
Attend to it and it will grow.
Nourish it and it will blossom.
Neglect it and it will wither and die”.
Iman Iskander
Meet Iman Iskander
Couples or individuals who come to me for counselling want the best possible outcome. I know that the confidence you have in me is paramount to our work in couples relationship therapy. My philosophy is; because you choose to take the time to work on your relationship and you share your personal relationship concerns with me, then I owe you the best service.
If your confidence in me is low, you can easily dismiss the counselling sessions as unhelpful or without value. However, if your confidence in my methods is high, you are more likely to follow any resolutions the sessions yield.
That’s what delivers the better future we all want.
It was many years of hard work earning all my qualifications. University degrees in applied science, human factors/ ergonomics and ina social work( hons) have equipped me well to launch my career in understanding the dynamics between people and our interpersonal connections. My published research on women and musculoskeletal disorders, taught me that our human relationships are one of the most important factors in health and wellbeing. The quality of your relationships has everything to do with your happiness. Yet some people carry extraordinary relationship burdens around for long periods of time and are unaware these contribute to poor mental and physical health outcomes.
Even the work with children ( Many years ago) showed me the value of pausing to create intentional mindful relationships.
Many years in the Corporate world leading mental health strategy, wellbeing culture and safety and health have piqued my insatiable curiousity on human relationships, team work and connection.
Though I shifted out of the corporate environment many years ago, I view ongoing learning and skill building as a life long Journey.
That’s why I have been trained in 6 different couples therapy methods…
I have achieved the Gottman therapy badge as a Certified Gottman Therapist and the highest level of attainment as a Certified Discernment Counsellor,
My studies are ongoing. I’m the only Australian-based practitioner who has hopped on a plane to the USA for a year to be personally mentored by Dr Ellyn Bader and Dr Peter Pearson- Gurus and pioneers in the Developmental approach to couples therapy.
I have tutored groups of students at western Sydney University and I am a therapist supervisor for those counsellors wanting to take the next step from individual therapy to working with couples.
When I see the trust that develops between myself and my clients because I practice what I’ve learned, I know all the hard work is worth it. I know they are going to be in a better position to overcome their obstacles and find their better future.
I love what I do because it frees people from relationship burdens and emotional loads and grants them another shot at a better life with peace and passion.
We only get one shot at life and if you’re shouldering a bad relationship weight that you believe can only be lifted by the passage of time, know that this is not true. Modern couples counselling techniques can ease your interpersonal burdens and accelerate you into a better life.
We only get one shot at life and if you’re shouldering a bad relationship weight that you believe can only be lifted by the passage of time, know that this is not true. Modern couples counselling techniques can ease your interpersonal burdens and accelerate you into a better life.
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