Invest in your relationship with a deeply, focused experience
Couples Immersive Therapy
Working with people in Anglesea, Torquay, Geelong and Surf Coast & Australia-wide.
Couples Immersive Therapy
A Space to Reconnect and Renew
Every relationship carries a story - seasons of joy, chapters of struggle, and the quiet spaces in between where love waits to be heard again. Sometimes, what’s needed is not more pushing through, but the gift of slowing down.
A couples immersive therapy offers just that. Over two or three weeks, you and your partner step into a dedicated space - away from the noise of daily life - to listen, to feel, and to find new ways of being together.
With time, presence, and guidance, old patterns begin to soften, and space opens for greater connection, clarity, and hope.
Beyond the methods, my focus is creating a space where your relationship can breathe again - where you can remember not only why you came together, but what still wants to grow.
You may notice familiar dynamics returning in your relationships, even when you long for something different. : Why your relationship patterns keep repeating
I’ve spent many years working as a Social Worker and Family Therapist, supporting individuals, couples, and families through complex relational and emotional experiences.
My work brings together Family Therapy, Schema Therapy, and EMDR, creating a space where deeper patterns can be understood and gently changed.
About Your Therapist
“Love is a vessel that contains both security and adventure, and commitment offers one of the greatest luxuries of life: time. Marriage is not the end of romance it is the beginning ”
Before we Begin
To make the most of your time together - you’ll complete a workbook and questionnaire that help me understand your story, your patterns, and the moments that matter most in your relationship.
From there, we’ll explore how past experiences, family dynamics, and protective patterns show up between you. Together, we’ll uncover what keeps you stuck, and open space for new ways of relating, communicating, and reconnecting.
Couples immersive therapy draws on a blend of systemic insights, Schema Therapy, and EMDR, supporting you to:
Understand the patterns that shape your connection.
See how past experiences influence emotional activation and responses
Practice new ways of repairing, relating, and being present with each other.
For couples navigating complex trauma individual EMDR therapy may be suggested - you may wish to explore the Couples EMDR Intensive or work with another EMDR Therapist to support lasting growth and emotional safety through additional individual therapy.
Yes, we are both ready to do something different for our relationship - tell us more…..
When Might Couples Immersive Therapy not be the Right Fit?
A couples immersive works best when both partners feel emotionally safe, committed, and ready to engage fully. It may not be suitable if:
There is ongoing emotional or physical abuse, as a sense of safety is essential for connection.
One partner isn’t able to commit the time, energy, or resources needed for an intensive experience.
In some situations, where safety or readiness is still emerging, beginning with individual work may be more supportive.
A Couples EMDR Intensive can offer a way of working individually first - creating space to understand what each person is carrying, and processing what may be impacting the relationship.
This can be particularly important where there has been hurt, rupture, or patterns that feel difficult to shift, helping to build a greater sense of internal stability and readiness before coming together in couples work.
This ensures that the space remains nourishing, supportive, and effective for both of you.
Stepping away together can create the space for something different to emerge in your relationship. : Stepping Away : The Power of a Couples Retreat
What your Couples Immersive Therapy could look like
Couples Immersive : Foundation
A focused relationship experience that condenses three months of therapy into two weeks.
What’s Included (Total: 10.5 Contact Hours):
90-min Couples Assessment & Systemic Formulation
2 x 90-min Individual Sessions (one per person)
3 x 90-min Couples Therapy Sessions
Pre-program questionnaire & assessment workbook
Digital Schema Couples Therapy Workbook
Free 30-min Discovery Zoom
Digital Integration Guide & Resources
1 × 60 min Follow-Up session 4 weeks after last session.
Delivery Format (2 Weeks):
Week 1:
Tuesday: 90-min Couples Assessment
Wednesday & Thursday: 90-min Individual Sessions
Week 2:
Tuesday–Thursday: 3 x 90-min Couples Therapy Sessions
Program Fee: $3355 (incl. GST)
Deposit: $500 non-refundable (secures all appointments)
Couples Immersive: Deepening
A powerful three-week program that condenses six months of therapy into focused relational work.
What’s Included (Total: 15 Hours):
90-min Couples Assessment & Systemic Formulation
2 x 90-min Individual Sessions (one per person)
6 x 90-min Couples Therapy Sessions
Pre-program questionnaire & assessment workbook
Digital Schema Couples Therapy Workbook
Free 30-min Discovery Zoom
Digital Integration Guide & Resources
1 × 60 min Follow-Up session 4 weeks after last session.
Delivery Format (3 Weeks):
Week 1:
Tuesday: 90-min Couples Assessment
Wednesday & Thursday: 90-min Individual Sessions
Week 2:
Tuesday–Thursday: 3 x 90-min Couples Therapy Sessions
Week 3:
Tuesday–Thursday: 3 x 90-min Couples Therapy Sessions
Program Fee: $4770 (incl. GST)
Deposit: $500 non-refundable (secures all appointments)
Yes, we are loving all of this - we want to get started…..
There are times when love is still present, but the way you’re relating begins to feel strained or difficult to sustain : Couples Therapy: When Love Feels Tested
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. I only offer immersive couples’ programs and a follow up session 4-6 weeks after.
It’s unusual for a couple to require ongoing weekly or fortnightly sessions after an immersive program but this can be discussed (subject to availability).
If you're curious about whether the immersive is right for you both, feel free to book a free Discovery Zoom – this is to be attended by both partners.
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Yes. You can both join me for a free 30-minute Discovery Zoom.
Here’s how it works:Book via my website through a link on the Couples Immersive page
Complete a short pre-call questionnaire
I’ll send a Zoom link once booked
After the call, take time to reflect and confirm if it feels like a good fit
I’ll also let you know if I believe this is the right starting point for you both.
When ready, email me to finalise and secure your program dates
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Yes.
You’ll receive a pre-program workbook and questionnaires to complete before our first session.
You’ll receive a dedicated Schema Workbook to deepen your understanding of each other’s core beliefs and inner parts of self.
You’ll also receive post-immersion resources to support continued growth and integration.
Ongoing change also requires real-life practice - showing compassion, adjusting boundaries, and integrating new relational insights beyond the therapy space.
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I will email an invoice for a:
Deposit: A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your appts.
Balance: Full payment is due one week before the assessment session.
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available upon request. If you'd like to explore a payment option that suits your needs, please feel free to bring it up during our free Discovery Zoom — I’m happy to discuss what might work best for you. -
Yes and No. Unfortunately, Medicare rebates do not apply to couples’ sessions.
However, if you have a current Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), rebates are available for the individual assessment sessions ($87.25 per person).
If you provide a copy of your MHCP I will process those rebates after the attended sessions.
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Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy
Booking an EMDR Intensive Program involves reserving dedicated time in my calendar across multiple sessions. This time is held exclusively for you. To support a clear and contained process, the following policy applies.
Payment
A non-refundable deposit of $250 or $500 (program dependent) is required to secure your program dates.
The remaining balance is due 7 days prior to the first assessment session.
Rescheduling
You may reschedule your intensive once, ideally with 14 days’ notice, without additional fees (subject to availability).
If less notice is given, I will always do my best to accommodate changes where possible.
In the case of unexpected or significant circumstances, I will approach this with care and offer flexibility where appropriate. This flexibility is intended for genuine situations and is not ongoing.
Further changes may require a new booking and deposit.
Cancellations
The deposit is non-refundable and is retained in all cases.
If cancellation occurs before the remaining balance is due (more than 7 days prior to commencement), no further fees are payable.
If cancellation occurs after the remaining balance has been paid (within 7 days of commencement), I will approach this with care and consider what is appropriate. This may include retaining part of the program fee, depending on the timing and circumstances, or offering rescheduling where possible.
Please note
EMDR Intensives involve significant preparation and dedicated time held across multiple sessions. Late changes impact the ability to offer this work to others.
Thank you for your understanding.
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In the unlikely event that I need to reschedule a session, I will provide as much notice as possible and offer an alternative time as close as possible to your original booking.
Couples Immersive Programs are structured pieces of work, and continuity is important. For this reason, sessions are rescheduled rather than refunded.
If a suitable time cannot be found within the same week, we will work together to find the earliest appropriate alternative to maintain the flow of your process.
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Yes, please see the fees and rebates page for the structure of a payment plan.