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Relationship Counselling

Relationships take trust & commitment. Let me help you steer in the right direction

Research-based couples counselling in Nelson and online, helping you reconnect, communicate and build a relationship that lasts.

Relationships take trust & commitment.

Every relationship goes through difficult seasons. Reaching out for support isn't a sign of failure. It's a sign of how much you value what you have together.

Using the world-renowned, research-based Gottman Method, I'll help you and your partner understand each other more deeply, navigate conflict, and rebuild warmth and connection.

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For couples

Relationship Counselling

Reconnect, rebuild and move forward

Whether you're feeling distant, stuck in the same arguments, or recovering from a breach of trust, counselling gives you the tools and the space to find each other again.

Communicate without conflict escalating
Rebuild trust, intimacy and friendship
Understand recurring patterns and break them
Navigate big life decisions together

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Pre-marriage

Pre-marriage Preparation

Start your marriage with strong foundations

The best time to invest in your relationship is before the challenges arrive. Pre-marriage preparation gives you a shared language and practical skills to thrive together for the long haul.

Explore expectations, values and goals
Learn proven tools for handling conflict
Deepen friendship and shared meaning

Evidence-based

The Gottman Method

Backed by five decades of research

The Gottman Method is one of the most thoroughly researched approaches to couples therapy in the world. As a Gottman Relationship Checkup Approved Member, I use these validated tools to understand exactly where your relationship is strong and where it needs care.

A clear, structured assessment of your relationship
Practical, proven interventions, not guesswork
Focus on friendship, conflict and shared meaning

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Course

Seven Principles Course

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Based on Dr John Gottman's best-selling book, this practical weekend course distils decades of research into seven clear principles you can use straight away, for any couple at any stage.

Two Saturdays of guided, practical learning
Workbook and materials included
Strengthen your relationship for years to come

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