The Diagnosis and Treatment of Intimate Relationships

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Intimate Relationships is a compelling and compassionate guide to understanding, nurturing, and restoring long-term relationships. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, Richard Johnson blends psychological insight with real-world wisdom to help couples navigate the emotional terrain of love with clarity and care.

With a rare combination of scientific depth and heartfelt empathy, this book explores the key forces that build connection—and those that quietly erode it. Richard’s engaging style makes complex psychological principles easy to grasp, while his practical strategies offer real help for real problems.

What sets this book apart is its structured focus on diagnosing relationship challenges and treating them with proven, actionable tools. From enhancing communication and rebuilding trust to sustaining emotional intimacy, Richard offers a roadmap for couples seeking deeper understanding and lasting connection.

Whether you’re in a long-term relationship, or preparing for one, this book is an essential companion—thoughtful, wise, and refreshingly honest. Richard’s insights will not only illuminate the path forward, but also inspire the courage to walk it.

About the author
Richard Johnson is an experienced counsellor, mediator, and former executive with over three decades of leadership in health, aged care, disability, and community services. He holds postgraduate qualifications in counselling and psychotherapy, alongside professional accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Clinical Supervisor. Richard’s career spans key leadership roles, including oversight of diverse services such as mental health, aged care, family counselling, domestic violence support, and aged care assessment. Notable achievements include leading disaster recovery programs, pioneering telehealth counselling services, establishing quality assurance frameworks, and driving organisational change in culturally inclusive practice.

Richard currently operates Fairshare Mediation Services, continuing his commitment to family and community wellbeing. He has been actively engaged in multiple boards and advisory committees, and maintains memberships with leading professional counselling and psychotherapy associations. www.fairsharemediation.com.au.