Relationship Support for FIFO Couples – Creating Balance at Home and Away

I offer support for FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out) couples who want to build a stronger and more balanced relationship. FIFO life brings unique challenges, with long periods apart and the constant need to adjust when coming back together. These changes can affect communication, closeness, and family routines.

In our sessions, you’ll find a safe and supportive space to talk openly, reconnect, and create strategies that work for both partners and children. The goal is to help you feel more united, share responsibilities fairly, and keep your relationship strong even across distance.

Together, we focus on:

  • Building stronger communication and connection.

  • Sharing responsibilities in a way that feels fair.

  • Supporting reintegration after time apart.

  • Strengthening family bonds so everyone feels included and valued.

  • These sessions are ideal for couples who want to :

    Smoothly reintegrate routines when the FIFO partner returns home.

    Maintain emotional and physical closeness, even when apart.

    Help children feel secure and connected to both parents.

    Communicate better, reducing misunderstandings and resentment.

  • My Approach

    Focused on communication strategies for couples separated by work rotations

    Provides practical tools and exercises to maintain connection, intimacy, and understanding

    Sessions are directive and structured, helping couples identify actionable steps

    Support is online, flexible, and designed around FIFO schedules

  • What to Expect

    50-minute video sessions that fit around rotating schedules

    Guidance on managing conflicts, transitions, and long-distance challenges

    Exercises and strategies to strengthen trust, intimacy, and emotional connection

    Personalized support for the unique challenges faced by FIFO couples

FIFO Couple Tips for a Stronger Relationship

  • Create simple routines before leaving and after returning home to strengthen your emotional bond and ease transitions.

  • Schedule video calls and messages to stay close, connected, and emotionally present despite the distance.

  • Set clear joint goals for the FIFO/DIDO period, such as saving for a house or paying off debts, so both partners see value in the decision.
    Avoid over-committing financially to keep flexibility.
    Having a defined timeframe ensures you can step away from FIFO if the relationship becomes strained.

  • Show consideration in small ways your partner appreciates, like thoughtful gestures that make them feel valued.
    These simple acts strengthen connection, especially after time apart.
    Stay aware of your own triggers and emotions when distance creates tension.
    When frustration arises, communicate calmly and honestly with your partner.

  • Seek guidance through FIFO couple counselling in Perth or online to navigate challenges and maintain a healthy relationship.

  • Keep kids connected with the FIFO parent by talking about feelings, planning activities for when Dad returns, and ensuring quality time together.

  • Agree on rules, discipline, and updates so parenting feels like a joint effort, even if one parent is away most of the time.

  • Make space for individual time and activities, even when together. A little independence keeps the relationship balanced and energised.

Benefits of FIFO Couple Counselling

Stay emotionally connected despite physical distance
FIFO couples often face long periods apart, which can weaken emotional bonds. Counselling helps partners maintain intimacy and connection through structured strategies, regular check-ins, and guided communication exercises, so the relationship stays strong even when miles apart.

  • Build tools to manage conflict and reintegration stress
     Time apart can create tension when partners reunite. FIFO couple counselling provides practical tools and techniques to navigate reintegration smoothly, manage disagreements constructively, and reduce the stress associated with adjusting to being together again.

  • Strengthen trust, communication, and shared understanding
    Trust can be challenged in FIFO relationships due to distance and uncertainty. Counselling helps couples develop clearer communication, set mutual expectations, and build understanding, ensuring that both partners feel heard, respected, and secure in the relationship.

  • Maintain long-term relationship resilience and intimacy
    By working on emotional awareness, problem-solving skills, and proactive strategies, couples gain the resilience needed to thrive over the long term. Counselling supports partners in cultivating intimacy, maintaining closeness, and sustaining a fulfilling, lasting relationship despite the challenges of FIFO living.

FAQ – FIFO Couple Support

How does FIFO support work if we are in different locations?

FIFO support is fully online and flexible, allowing both partners to attend video sessions from anywhere, fitting around FIFO rosters and schedules.

How many sessions are usually required for FIFO couple?

The number of sessions depends on your relationship needs. Many FIFO couples benefit from 3–10 sessions, but some may need fewer or more. Each session builds skills in communication, trust, and intimacy.

Is FIFO couple therapy effective online?

Yes! Online FIFO couple support offers the same structured support as in-person sessions, with guided exercises and communication strategies designed specifically for couples separated by distance.


How long is each FIFO couple session?

Sessions are typically 50 minutes, designed to fit around FIFO schedules and allow focused, actionable guidance.

Are sessions flexible around FIFO rosters?

Absolutely. Sessions are scheduled online with flexibility in mind, so you can attend during shifts, days off, or while away from home.

Can we start FIFO support if only one partner is willing?

Yes, individual sessions can still help you develop strategies to improve communication, manage reintegration stress, and strengthen the relationship, even if your partner joins later.