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Supporting relationship growth, healing and change
Couples Therapy Intensives
An accelerated program developed to meet your particular needs, delivered at a time to suit you. Take time away from the day-to-day and focus on your connection.
Who This Is For
Couples therapy intensives are ideal for couples who:
- Want to make significant progress in a concentrated timeframe and find weekly sessions unsuitable
- Have experienced the pain of disconnection or wish to create a solid foundation for the future
- Are committed to doing the deep work required for change
The EFT Approach
Emotionally Focused Therapy is the gold standard for couples therapy, with over 30 years of research showing:
- 70% of couples recover from relationship distress
- 90% show significant improvement
- Changes tend to be stable over time
- Effective for diverse couples and relationship issues
What Happens in an Intensive
Over several extended sessions, we will:
- Map your cycle: Understand the negative patterns keeping you stuck
- Access emotions: Connect with the feelings beneath the surface arguments
- Express needs: Learn to share what you really need from each other
- Create connection: Build new, positive patterns of interaction
- Strengthen your bond: Develop lasting intimacy and security
Why Intensives Work
- Sustained focus without long gaps between sessions
- Deeper exploration and focus
- Immediate practice of new skills and patterns
- Concentrated time away from daily distractions
- Accelerated progress and lasting change
Intensive Details
- Location: Sorrento, Victoria
- Format: Extended couple sessions
- Structure: Multiple sessions over 1-2 days
- Follow-up: Additional support sessions or ongoing referrals available
Investment
Couple intensives represent a significant investment in your relationship. Contact me to discuss pricing and package options that work for your situation.
Enquire NowHold Me Tight Workshops
Educational program based on Dr Sue Johnson's EFT research
About Hold Me Tight
Hold Me Tight is an educational program developed by Dr Sue Johnson, the founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy. This workshop teaches couples the science of love and provides practical tools for creating lasting connection.
Who Should Attend
These workshops are perfect for couples who want to:
- Strengthen their relationship proactively
- Learn evidence-based relationship skills
- Understand the science behind love and attachment
- Break negative patterns before they become entrenched
- Connect with other couples on a similar journey
- Complement their therapy work
What You'll Learn
The Hold Me Tight workshop covers seven transformative conversations:
- Recognising the Demon Dialogues: Identifying negative patterns
- Finding the Raw Spots: Understanding emotional triggers
- Revisiting a Rocky Moment: De-escalating conflict
- Hold Me Tight: Creating emotional connection
- Forgiving Injuries: Healing relationship hurts
- Bonding Through Sex and Touch: Physical intimacy
- Keeping Your Love Alive: Maintaining connection long-term
The Experience
The workshop combines:
- Research-based education about relationships
- Practical exercises and conversations
- Private couple work time
- Group discussions and insights
- Take-home resources and tools
Upcoming Workshops
- Next Date: 27–29 March 2026
- Venue: Glen Isla Homestead, Cowes (Phillip Island)
- Led by: ICEEFT Certified EFT Therapists and Supervisors – Gail Hawking MACA and Sue Coonan, M.A. (Couns. Psych.) MAPS
- Price: $2,000 per couple
- Duration: 2 full days (2 nights accommodation included)
- Includes: Breakfasts, morning + afternoon tea, workshop materials
- Deposit: $1,000 due on or before 15 January 2026
- Balance: Due 22 March 2026
- Capacity: Limited to 6 couples
Which Service Is Right for You?
Couples Intensives
Best for: Couples ready for intensive, focused therapy work
Focus: Deep relationship awareness, experiential change
Format: Extended private sessions, concentrated timeframe
Hold Me Tight Workshops
Best for: Couples wanting education and preventive relationship skills
Focus: Learning relationship science and practical tools
Format: Group workshop, weekend intensive
Ready to Get Started?
I'd be happy to discuss which service might be the best fit for your needs.
Contact Me