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Hanna Watkins Psychotherapy

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Introducing: Couples and Relationship Therapy Intensives

When your relationship feels stuck in painful cycles, focused time can create powerful change.

Couples therapy intensives offer an immersive alternative to weekly sessions, providing a dedicated space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the conflict, and rebuild emotional safety. Grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and IFIO (Intimacy from the Inside Out, i.e. IFS for couples), these intensives help couples move out of reactive patterns and into deeper connection. By doing 5-6 hours of therapy across 2-3 days, we stay in the deep work which allows for more insight, growth and healing in a condensed period of time. Read my blog post for more information of how intensives work and the potential benefits 

Format & Structure

  • Length: 5–6 hours per day with regular breaks, including a longer one for lunch
  • Duration: 2–3 days - typically 2; single day intensives are offered to existing clients only
  • Setting: In-person or virtual
  • Cost: $1300 per day which covers the cost of therapy and the preparation ahead of time


As scheduling allows, intensives can be booked Monday-Friday during the day, with select weekend availability. 

Is a Couples Intensive Right for You and Your Relationship?

 A couples therapy intensive may be a good fit if both partners are:

  • Committed to showing up honestly and openly
  • Willing to slow down and do deeper emotional work
  • Looking for meaningful change, not quick fixes
  • Struggle to align schedules to make weekly sessions work and would prefer a more      intensive format
  • Are looking for more immediate support and don’t want to wait months 


Couples therapy intensives would not be appropriate if: 

  • If one or both partners are not ready for intensive, deep work
  • If there is active alcohol and/or drug addiction in one or both partners
  • If there is active intimate partner violence within the relationship, fear of violence, or coercive control 
  • If there is an undisclosed current affair that you are not willing to disclose
  • If either partner is currently experiencing suicidal or homicidal thoughts, or has a history of serious harm inflicted on him/herself or another person


If any one of the above apply, please reach out and I’d be happy to offer support in figuring out appropriate treatment options. 

Next Steps

Want to read a bit more about intensives? Check out my blog post! 


If you’re curious whether a couples therapy intensive is a good fit, I invite you to schedule a consultation. We’ll explore your goals, your relationship history, and whether this format best supports the work you want to do together. Because couple intensives involve a significant commitment of time, money and emotional resources, I want to ensure this process is right for you before you make the investment. Due to the nature of the intensives, these are not bookable online. Please contact me via email to arrange. 

When couples feel emotionally safe, change happens naturally

 Ready for support? Feel like we could be a good fit? Please reach out! Complimentary 15 minute phone consults available. 

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