Couples Intensives

1-Day and 2-Day Relationship Intensives

Sometimes weekly therapy sessions don’t provide enough space to fully explore what’s happening in a relationship. When couples feel deeply stuck in painful patterns, a more focused approach can help create meaningful progress in a shorter period of time.

Couples intensives offer extended, dedicated time to work on your relationship without the usual interruptions of daily life. Over one or two days, we slow down the conflict patterns that keep couples stuck and work toward deeper understanding, emotional connection, and practical strategies for moving forward.

Intensives draw on evidence-based relationship approaches, helping couples understand the emotional dynamics beneath conflict while also learning practical tools for communication and repair.

For many couples, the intensive format allows for deeper conversations and breakthroughs that can be difficult to reach in shorter weekly sessions.

Who This Service Is For

Couples intensives can be particularly helpful for partners who:

feel stuck in repeated arguments or communication breakdowns
experience emotional distance or disconnection
want to rebuild trust and strengthen their relationship
prefer a more focused alternative to weekly therapy
have limited availability during the week
want to make significant progress in a shorter timeframe

Some couples choose an intensive when they feel their relationship is at a crossroads and they want dedicated time to focus on understanding each other and deciding how to move forward.

NOTE: Intensives can be a lot for neurodiverse couples, we recommend giving us a call to discuss shorter intensives (90 mins – 3 hours) for our neurodiverse couples.

What You Can Expect From Sessions

Intensives are structured but also flexible depending on each couple’s needs.

Prior to the intensive, couples typically complete a brief intake process so we can understand the history of the relationship and the main areas of concern.

During the intensive, sessions include a combination of:

guided conversations to understand your relationship story
identifying and mapping patterns of conflict or disconnection
exploring the emotional experiences beneath those patterns
practicing new ways of communicating and responding to each other
developing strategies to strengthen connection and prevent recurring conflict

Many couples find that the extended format allows them to slow down conversations that normally escalate quickly and approach them with greater clarity and understanding.

The goal is not only to understand the difficulties in the relationship but also to help couples leave with practical tools and a clearer path forward.

Intensive Options

One-Day Intensive

Approximately 6 hours of focused relationship work with breaks throughout the day.

This option is often suitable for couples who want to:

address specific relationship challenges
improve communication and conflict resolution
build emotional connection
reconnect after a period of stress or distance

Two-Day Intensive

Approximately 12 hours of therapy across two days.

This format allows more time for deeper exploration and is often recommended for couples who:

feel significantly stuck in conflict patterns
want to rebuild emotional connection
targeted focus on improving emotional and physical intimacy
are navigating more complex relationship challenges

Frequently Asked Questions

Are intensives suitable for all couples?

Intensives can be very helpful for many couples, but they may not be appropriate in situations involving ongoing domestic violence, coercive control, or situations where one partner feels unsafe. If this is a concern, we can discuss alternative support options. Intensives can be a lot for neurodiverse couples, we recommend giving us a call to discuss shorter intensives (90 mins – 3 hours) for our neurodiverse couples.

Is an intensive better than weekly therapy?

Both approaches can be effective. Some couples prefer the focused nature of an intensive because it allows them to dedicate uninterrupted time to their relationship and make progress more quickly. Others prefer the gradual pace of weekly sessions.

Will we solve all our problems in one intensive?

The goal of an intensive is not necessarily to solve everything immediately, but to create meaningful progress in understanding the relationship patterns and developing healthier ways of communicating and connecting.

Many couples continue with follow-up sessions after the intensive to support ongoing change.

What happens after the intensive?

Couples may choose to continue with periodic therapy sessions to build on the work completed during the intensive and maintain the progress made.

Pricing

Pricing includes preparation time, the intensive sessions themselves, coffee and snacks, and a brief follow-up summary with recommended next steps.

Optional Premium Add-On: For an in-depth understanding of your relationship, you can include the Gottman Relationship Assessment and personalised report. Together, we’ll create a Relationship Blueprint that guides your next steps and strengthens connection beyond the intensive.

One-Day Intensive:
$1,500 + $350 optional add – on = $1,850

Two-Day Intensive:
$2,800 + $350 optional add-on = $3,150

How to Book

Relationship intensives require preparation and scheduling in advance and are held at our Springwood Clinic, QLD (accommodation not included for inter-state clients).

Intensives are held on weekends only and must be booked well in advance.

To discuss whether an intensive is suitable for your relationship and to check availability, please contact the clinic directly. Our team will guide you through the intake process and help you determine the most appropriate format for your needs.

Full payment is required upon booking to secure your date. You will be emailed all details at the time of booking.

Rescheduling your intensive

If you need to change your date, you are welcome to reschedule provided you give us more than 14 days’ notice. Please contact us asap to discuss alternative dates.

Cancellation & Refund Terms

Notice of 14 days or more: If you or your partner cancels more than 14 days before the intensive you will receive a 75% refund.
Notice of 14 days or less: Because our intensives require significant preparation and have limited availability, cancellations made by either partner within 14 days of the start date are not eligible for a refund and cannot be rescheduled. We understand that unexpected situations arise; however, within this 14-day window, we have already committed resources and likely turned away other clients.