Couples therapy
Our intense couples retreat
Your opportunity to heal
A couples retreat led by Rivers Assist’s relationship experts offers a much-needed escape from everyday stresses, providing a dedicated space to reconnect and rediscover each other in a beautiful, serene setting. The luxurious amenities allow couples to relax and enjoy time together without the usual distractions. This retreat is not just a getaway; it’s an opportunity to reignite the connection, enhance communication, and develop the skills needed to navigate relationship hurdles with renewed understanding and commitment.
Transform your relationship
A couples counselling weekend retreat is ideal for various types of couples who are looking to enhance their relationship or work through challenges. River’s Assist’s couples retreat can benefit:
- Couples in crisis: Facing issues such as infidelity, communication breakdowns or conflict
- Long-term couples: Together for years, feeling stagnant, and seeking to reconnect and re-energise their bond
- Premarital couples: Engaged couples aiming to strengthen their relationship and develop communication skills before marriage
- Couples facing life transitions: Dealing with changes such as a new child, an empty nest, or retirement, and needing support to navigate these together
- Couples seeking deeper connection: Wanting to enhance emotional, physical, or spiritual intimacy
- Structured guidance seekers: Needing more depth and immersive experiences beyond regular counselling
Why you should put your trust in us:
Our couples retreat is guided by Patricia Williams, MA, MBACP, MHFA, a renowned relationship expert with over 26 years of professional experience and 31 years of personal marriage insight. Patricia is a skilled relationship coach, trauma specialist, and international well-being trainer, combining her expertise with real-life understanding to enrich the therapeutic journey. Our team of facilitators, coaches, and therapists are all highly qualified and dedicated to helping couples strengthen their bond.
We tailor our approach to your unique relationship needs, using proven therapeutic methods:
- Emotion-focused therapy
- Solution-focused therapy
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Person-centred therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Gestalt therapy
What to expect at the couples weekend retreat:
- Initial consultation: Begin your journey with a personal consultation to identify your unique relationship needs and set the focus for your retreat experience
- Two or three-day retreat: Featuring couples therapy sessions, interactive workshops, reflection and sharing sessions and dynamic bonding exercises tailored to help you reconnect
- Couple’s alone time: Enjoy private moments together to explore the beautiful surroundings of the venue, relax, and reconnect without distraction
The lasting benefits
By the end of the weekend retreat, couples can expect to walk away with a deeper understanding of each other and a renewed sense of emotional connection. You will gain practical tools and techniques to improve communication, resolve conflicts more effectively, and nurture your relationship in everyday life. Our expert-led sessions are designed to help you identify and break negative patterns, enhance intimacy, and build a stronger, more resilient bond. You’ll leave with a personalised action plan tailored to your unique needs, ensuring that the progress made during the retreat continues to thrive long after you return home. This experience is not just a temporary escape but a transformative journey that equips you with the skills and insights needed to maintain a healthy, fulfilling relationship for years to come.
Venue and prices
We’ve thoughtfully selected Horwood House as the first venue for our retreat, a picturesque setting designed to help you step away from daily stress and reconnect with what truly matters: your relationship.
Please note: the cost of accommodation is not included in our pricing, but our dedicated staff will gladly assist you in finding and booking the perfect room.
2-day retreat
£2,000
- Initial consultation
- 2-day workshops
- 5 counselling sessions
- Set in Horwood House
- Time to reflect
- 1 follow-up session
3-day retreat
£2,500
- Initial consultation
- 3-day workshops
- 7 counselling sessions
- Set in Horwood House
- Time to reflect
- 3 follow-up sessions
3-day retreat plus
£3,500
- Initial consultation
- 3-day workshops
- 8 counselling sessions
- Set in Horwood House
- Time to reflect
- 6 follow-up sessions
FAQ
How does intense couples weekend therapy differ from regular couples therapy?
Is the therapy customised to our relationship?
What if we need to take a break or pause during the therapy?
Is accommodation included in the cost?
Accommodation is not always included in the base cost, but many programs offer packages that include lodging, meals, and additional amenities. If accommodation isn’t included, the therapy provider can often help you find suitable options nearby.
What should we bring to the therapy weekend?
What if we need additional therapy after the weekend?
Many couples find that a weekend of intense therapy is just the beginning of their healing journey. Your therapist may recommend follow-up sessions, either in person or online, to continue the progress made during the weekend. They may also provide you with resources or exercises to practice at home.
Will we see results after just one weekend?
Can we combine this with other forms of therapy?
Yes, intense weekend couples therapy can be combined with other forms of therapy, such as individual counselling, ongoing couples therapy, or group therapy. Discuss your overall therapeutic needs with your therapist to ensure a cohesive approach.
