Couples Intensives
Focused Time. Deep Healing. Lasting Change.
Sometimes weekly or bi-weekly sessions just aren’t enough. Life, distance, the urgency of a relationship in crisis, or just being ready to take a big step forward with making changes can make weekly sessions feel too slow. A couples intensive offers a dedicated, uninterrupted space that spans several immersive hours over a few days to experience meaningful breakthroughs and renewed connection in a short timeframe.
An intensive is intense and is a big commitment, not so dissimilar from the choice to put your heart and soul into your current relationship. Your relationship is precious. We know you won’t trust just anyone to help you with something this important. You need someone who can understand you both quickly and gently, and who can get right to the heart of what’s keeping you apart.
At the core, you love your partner and your partner loves you. And when it doesn’t feel that way, it’s nothing short of heart-wrenching. The distance, the conflicts, or the silence can start to cover over that love. Wouldn’t it feel good to experience that closeness more often?
We use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), a research-backed approach designed to help couples move past the blocks that get in the way of safety and connection. In the private and focused space of an intensive, we can create traction in days that might take months to build in weekly sessions.
Many couples come to an intensive not because things are “in crisis”, but because they want to nurture their bond, stop feeling stuck, and get back to each other sooner. Love doesn’t have to wait until things fall apart.
AVAILABILITY:
Please note that there are no remaining
spots in October; there are 2 spots
available in November.
If you’re ready for deep connection and meaningful change, let’s arrange your no-fee consultation to explore options.
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Jump-start your relationship and build emotional momentum quickly.
Move past stuck cycles and rebuild trust, safety, and closeness.
Resolve conflict or emotional drift with focused, personalized attention.
Prevent separation or divorce by creating real change—fast.
Benefit from a “retreat” experience, away from daily demands, allowing insights to settle in.
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Intensives are for couples who:
Struggle to maintain weekly therapy due to scheduling or distance.
Feel stuck in routine sessions and want deeper movement.
Are in crisis or considering separation/divorce, but want to work things through.
Crave more emotional connection, deeper understanding, and the ability to navigate difficult conversations.
Spending personalized, private time together allows you to rediscover closeness and feel emotionally held again.
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Well-suited for couples who:
Both want fast and meaningful change.
Feel emotionally drifted or triggered by physical distance or scheduling.
Need clarity and healing quickly, beyond what weekly therapy can offer.
Not recommended if:
One or both partners are struggling with active addiction.
There is an ongoing affair or betrayal without commitment to repair.
Both partners are not fully invested in relationship healing.
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We bring warmth, compassion, and deep expertise in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). My goal is to guide couples toward secure attachment by helping partners feel truly seen, understood, and emotionally connected. We’ll be there for you throughout—before, during, and after your intensive—to ensure your breakthroughs land with care and clarity.
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Equivalent to approximately four months of therapy in just two days.
Day 1
Morning: Assessment session — 2 to 3 hours
Break for lunch
Afternoon: Therapy session — 2 to 3 hours
Day 2
Morning: Therapy session — 2 to 3 hours
Break for lunch
Afternoon: Therapy session — 2 to 3 hours
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Inquiry – Reach out to express interest in a couples intensive.
Screening Call – A pre-intake consultation to help determine fit and readiness.
Preparation – Intake questionnaires and optional pre-reading or workshops.
Intensive – One to three consecutive days of focused therapeutic work.
Integration & Follow-Up – Personalized integration plan, connection to ongoing support, and mini-intensives if desired.
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In-Person Intensives: Held at our Appleby location in Burlington, Ontario. If you are travelling from out of town, we’ll provide recommendations for local accommodations and dining so you can rest and reflect between sessions.
Virtual Intensives: Also available. We’ll offer tips for creating a calm, private, and emotionally conducive space at home.
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Rates
A couples intensive is a powerful investment in your relationship. Because intensives provide the equivalent of months of therapy in just a few days, the structure and cost are different from traditional weekly sessions.
1-Day Intensive (5-6 hours): $1750
2-Day Intensive (10-12 hours total): $3500
3-Day Intensive (15-18 hours total): $5250
Note: your insurance may cover part or all of your intensive; please specifically inquire about this at your consultation if relevant.
Cancellation Policy
Intensives provide multiple hours of therapy per day, which means we set aside entire days exclusively for you and your partner. The cancellation policy for intensives is as follows:
7+ days notice: no charge
5-6 days notice: 25% fee
3-4 days notice: 50% fee
Less than 72 hours notice: 100% fee
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Are intensives better than weekly therapy?
Not inherently better, they are a different, immersive option. Many couples find the shift they need in a short time through focused work; others combine intensives with follow-up sessions.Do virtual intensives work?
Absolutely. With intentional preparation, virtual sessions can be just as emotionally powerful as in-person work.What if one partner is unsure?
That’s okay. The consultation call is low-pressure, giving you both time to ask questions and explore whether the format feels right for you.Is this a retreat?
This is not a group retreat. It’s a deep, private, and personalized therapeutic experience tailored to your partnership.