Relationship gone flat? Want to learn and grow together?
Your relating style dictates the quality of your relationship.
For it to really fly you’ll need:
Clear open communication
Active listening
To enquire empathically
Emotional intelligence - understanding your patterns, triggers and attachment style.
Want some help? Why couples join our retreat...
Relating better
"I've always struggled to let go. I am a bit of a control freak. I feel like this might be holding us back. I still love him and feel we want the same things, but I get frustrated about things not getting done, and anxious sometimes."
Missing something?
"I often wonder if we're missing something...more connection, deeper connection perhaps? We're happy enough but curious; perhaps there's more to a relationship than this. Are we even on the right path? We're OK as we are, but I'm sure there's more potential..."
Lost?
"After a series of challenging life events, something shifted. We've kind of lost our mojo. What's happening to us?"
Nearly one in five British couples are in a “distressed relationship” - that’s about 18% - regularly arguing, regretting being together, or considering separation.
And...
Over 20% of UK adults report experiencing a complete breakdown in a personal relationship in just one year.
What will my retreat involve?
We want to make sure you feel our Couples Retreat is a good fit for where you're at. We invite you first to a Discovery Call with one of our practitioners to explore, then we welcome you to our country home for your experience to begin...
Welcome to our family home
Green rolling fields, a rose garden, lawns and orchards. A new horizon with space to be you, to learn and explore your relationship.
You'll arrive in time for elevenses, group introductions and agreeing team rules. Then we begin.
- Why are you here, how do you relate, and what sort of relationship do you want?
We'll introduce you to Transactional Analysis - the art of choosing how we interact, with our self and with our partner.
Workshops in the Panelled Room
We'll reveal a new model for understanding yourself and your partner. Covering the essentials of your personal relating style - your Drivers, Blockers, stress reactions - and the building blocks of a fulfilling relationship. We'll share a new model - "the Ok-way" - for creating a positive, lasting relationship based on respect, clear communication and empathy.
Let the music begin...
The highlight: The London Mozart Players join us for a unique, interactive and immersive exploration of teamwork.
The classical orchestra is a powerful metaphor for how we relate and operate as a team. Immersing yourself in this unique live experience brings the principles you're learning to life, allowing you to see what it takes to achieve a close fulfilling relationship - and hear the difference.
The Fireside
After a shared dinner, the roaring fire of the library awaits.
- Reflect on your learnings from the day.
- Apply to your own relationship, identifying your strengths as a couple and your unhelpful patterns.
- Set your goal for the next 3 months, and commit to change...
What makes The Couples Retreat special?
A close thriving relationship is what many dream of. Changing old patterns of relating might require a lot from you at first; until it becomes second nature. It can be a liberating, exhilarating, creative journey. And it can be challenging. But we believe the outcome is worth it.
We are qualified Transactional Analyst psychotherapists offering a powerful framework for creating the relationship you want.
Philippa Richardson
Founder & Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist
“Relationships are essentially a giang string of interactions. The quality of your interactions will influence the quality of your relationship, and probably your life. Master the art of the transaction and the world is your oyster.
Enter "Transactional Analysis" (TA) - psychology's best kept secret. I discovered it during my own divorce and it immediately appealed. What I discovered changed my life."
See your self in the round - the experience is like your own couples 360 review, with a framework to really "get" your relationship with your self and your partner.
Develop more effective communication, understanding your partner's personality and behaviours.
Discover when you're occasionally more hindrance than help
Continually build more confidence in your relating style and abilties
Will Daniel-Braham
Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist
"I have over 25 years counselling and psychotherapy experience helping people who are dealing with a wide range of issues, including confidence, relationship problems, marital breakdown, sexual problems, problems arising from childhood experiences, abuse, bullying, feelings of emptiness, loneliness, and more.
My clients have ranged from children working through issues around their parent's divorce through to CEO's of large organisations. I am Transactional Analysis trained and have interests in many other approaches and tailor my approach to suit the clients. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is fundamental to change and work in a relational manner."
What's included?
An all-inclusive price for an intimate and exclusive group experience with 5 fellow couples:
1. Stay in our haven in Herefordshire - your own room, most with en-suite bathroom.
2. Group workshops with Pip & Will and your fellow couples.
3. London Mozart Players demonstration.
4. All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and drinks.
5. Transfer from the train station, if required.
6. 6 private 1:1 video sessions with a Circle Line therapist of your choice. Take them at a time to suit you, before, during or after the retreat.
So enquire now for what could be one of the most transformational experiences you and your partner will have...