Transform your Relationship with Couples Immersive Therapy

Invest in your relationship with a deep, focused experience

Couples Therapy located in Anglesea, Surf Coast -working with people in Torquay, Geelong and Surf Coast & Australia-wide.

Couple embracing closely, representing safety and trust in immersive couples therapy

Please note: Couples Immersive Therapy is only available on request and where there is availability, whilst I’m focusing on the EMDR Intensive Programs and EMDR Consultation for Therapists.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Love is a vessel that contains both security and adventure, and commitment offers one of the great luxuries of life: time. Marriage is not the end of romance, it is the beginning.
— Esther Perel

What will this look like? - Great question…

With 16 years’ experience, as a Social Worker and Family Therapist, I draw on skills from Social Work, Family Therapy, Schema Therapy and EMDR.  

I’m deeply passionate about supporting couples to create meaningful change in their relationships and family systems. It’s a privilege to witness the transformations that unfold.

What is a couples immersive program:

  • I offer an immersive experience over two or three weeks, allowing you to focus deeply on your relationship and achieve lasting changes.

  • Traditional therapy can lose momentum due to sickness, holidays, work stress, and other interruptions, which can affect motivation.

  • My goal is for you to achieve lasting improvements in both you and your relationship.

Same-sex couple smiling, playfully holding hands over each other's eyes, celebrating connection after couples immersive therapy

Before we meet in person…

  • You will both complete a workbook and questionnaires before our first session. This helps me understand your relational challenges and family background, including childhood and adult traumas.

  • We’ll explore relational patterns, core beliefs, and protective behaviours learnt within your family system.

  • My goal is for you to gain a deep understanding of each other, identify what keeps you stuck, and learn how to move forward.

    The immersive couples therapy will incorporate various effective methods for meaningful change, including:

    • Systemic ideas and relational intelligence.

    • Neurological insights into how past experiences, including trauma and attachment, affect your nervous system.

    • Schema Therapy to understand how deeply held beliefs and protective behaviours from childhood impact conflicts and repair in your relationship.

    • EMDR therapy to address current triggers linked to past events, aiming for lasting improvements in your relationship.

    • For complex trauma, additional EMDR therapy may be needed, either with me (if available) or another EMDR therapist.


When would a couples immersive not be right for us?

  • A couples immersive may not be suitable if:

    • There is ongoing emotional or physical abuse, as safety and emotional vulnerability are essential.

    • Either partner isn’t fully committed or lacks the necessary time, energy, or financial resources for this immersive experience.

Couples Intensive : Program One

A focused relationship experience that condenses three months of therapy into two weeks.

What’s Included (Total: 9.5 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 questionnaires & assessment workbook

  • Free 30-min Discovery Zoom

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 Intensive : Program Two

A powerful three-week program that condenses six months of therapy into 14.5 hours of focused relational work.

What’s Included (Total: 14.5 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 questionnaires & assessment workbook

  • Free 30-min Discovery Zoom

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)

 FAQs

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Booking a Couples Immersive Program involves reserving significant time in my calendar exclusively for you both. To ensure fairness and allow for others to access this work, the following policy applies:

    Deposit

    • A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your program dates.

    • This deposit is retained in the case of cancellation, regardless of notice given.

    Re-scheduling

    • 14 days or more notice: You may reschedule your intensive once without additional fees. Your deposit will be carried over to new dates (subject to availability).

    • Less than 14 days’ notice: Rescheduling is possible, but your original deposit will be retained, and a new deposit may be required to secure alternative dates.

    • Less than 72 hours’ notice: Due to the time set aside, your deposit is retained and 50% of the remaining balance may be invoiced unless your spot is filled.

    Cancellations

    • More than 14 days' notice: You may cancel, but your deposit is non-refundable.

    • Less than 14 days' notice: Deposit is retained, and 50% of the total program fee may be charged unless your spot is filled.

    • Less than 72 hours' notice or no-show: Full program fee will be charged.

    Please Note

    Couples Immersive Programs require considerable preparation and time blocked off in my calendar. While I’ll always do my best to accommodate changes, last-minute cancellations impact the ability to offer this work to others on the waitlist.

    Thank you in advance for your understanding.

  • ABSOLUTELY TRANSFORMATIVE

    “Absolutely transformative! Rachael's therapy sessions have been a game-changer for my partner and I. From the very first session, we experienced profound insights that continued to deepen with each session. Rachael's unique approach provided us with invaluable strategies to navigate and strengthen our relationship.”

    - Program Participant

  • INCREDIBLE THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

    “I first saw Rachael as part of couples therapy after discovering my husband had an affair. Her calm and empathetic style made me comfortable to book some solo EMDR sessions with her to reprocess invasive thoughts and imagery. I was doubtful at the start to be honest as I didn’t understand how it could work. But it has been an incredible therapeutic approach for me as I was experiencing symptoms of PTSD and anxiety.”

    - Program Participant

  • HELP THROUGH HARD TIME

    “Rachael helped us work through an incredibly hard time in our relationship.  Her sessions supported us to talk through our problems, develop a better understanding of each other and of ourselves, and to grow.”

    - Program Participant