Why Try A Relationship Assessment?
A relationship assessment is an ideal solution if you and your partner are not quite ready to jump into marriage counselling, but are still feeling the need to make some meaningful changes in your relationship.
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Interested? You're not alone! Many couples want to do the work themselves, at their own pace, but still wish they had a professional’s eyes on their relationship - someone who can help identify what’s going well, what’s feeling stuck, and where to focus their energy. That’s exactly where the Relationship Assessment comes in.
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Grounded in the renowned Gottman Method, this process offers a valuable way forward for couples who are curious about strengthening their relationship but aren’t ready - or don’t feel the need - for regular counselling sessions. It offers the best of both worlds: the autonomy to work together at home, combined with the benefit of a professional’s insight into what your relationship uniquely needs and what skills to put into practice to help you reach your goals.
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The Relationship Assessment is based on over 50 years of research by Dr. John & Julie Gottman, world-renowned leaders in the field of couples therapy. It’s detailed, evidence-based and designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of the key pillars of your relationship - from friendship and emotional connection, to conflict management, trust, values and more.
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Relationship Assessment
Make your own start on improving your relationship
Relationship Assessment - Online
Session 1
A dedicated 90 minute couples session where I take the time to understand each of your perspectives - what’s brought you to counselling, what’s felt painful or stuck and what kind of change you’re hoping for. This session creates space for both of you to feel seen and heard right from the start.
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An in-depth online relationship assessment, using a science-backed questionnaire to enable us to explore your relationship’s unique strengths and the areas that need care.
Session 2 & 3
Two 60 minute individual sessions to gently explore each of your personal perspectives. A chance to feel heard and supported without pressure or interruption.
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To understand how past hurts or emotional wounds may be showing up in your relationship today - especially during conflict or moments when you feel distant or misunderstood.
To reflect on your early experiences and relationships to see how they may be shaping your needs, reactions and emotional responses now.
Session 4
A 90 minute couples session where you’ll receive practical tools, skills and resources tailored to your specific relationships goals - designed to help you make positive changes on your own and in your own time. This is followed by an email providing the resources.
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This package is ideal for couples who are generally doing well but want to strengthen certain areas or make small improvements to how they connect.
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There is no pressure to commit to ongoing therapy but if you find the support helpful, additional sessions are available whenever you're ready to continue - if you request.
Terms & Conditions:
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Payment Plan Available (select manual payment during registration to receive an invoice)
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Sessions 1–3 take place over a 4-week period (please check your availability)
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Session 4 is held in weeks 5–6 (please check your availability)
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A written email summary and report will be sent during the week following Session 4
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For payment plans, Session 4 and the final report are provided once full payment has been received
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Please note: This is not suitable for couples experiencing domestic violence, addiction, infidelity or trauma. These situations require specialised support. You’re welcome to contact me if you have any questions.
"Thanks for all your help Debra.
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I was surprised at how much the results resonated with me and am looking forward to utilising the tools you provided. Seeing the strengths was just as useful as identifying the struggles. ​I feel much more confident knowing we have the Gottman strategies to follow.
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If we need couples counselling in the future, we would be happy to do this with you.
Many thanks for your ability to hear both of our experiences and help us to work through our issues."
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~ Lisa ~
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