1-Day Couples Intensive
Is your relationship in crisis? Maybe there’s been betrayal or you can barely speak without fighting. Maybe all physical intimacy has completely disappeared? Maybe you’re sleeping in separate rooms, considering divorce, or wondering if you’ve already waited too long. Weekly therapy can feel impossibly slow when your relationship deteriorated this far.
A 1-Day Couples Intensive gives you what weekly sessions can’t: concentrated, purposeful intervention designed to identify precisely what’s going wrong and create a clear path forward.
What’s a Couples Intensive?
A couples intensive gives you dedicated time to work through the heart of your struggles without the usual distractions between weekly sessions.
Here, we use a full day to get straight to the core of your issues, uncover the patterns driving the conflict, and build a clear, practical way forward together.
• Talk openly and honestly about your issues.
This approach allows you to make progress within hours that might otherwise take weeks or months.
• Learn specific strategies to break unhelpful cycles.
• Identify where change is possible now.
• Leave with a tailored plan for what comes next.
Who It Helps
You might choose a couples intensive if:
- There’s been a crisis like betrayal.
- You relationship has become stale or unfulfilling.
- You’ve tried weekly therapy and nothing has changed.
- Communication has broken down and you feel stuck..
- You’re unsure about staying together but want to give it one last shot.
- You need urgent, meaningful change now.
How it Works
Your intensive can be online from home or in person in Axbridge, Somerset. The structure is simple:
The intensive is structured in two clear halves.
Morning: Discovery (3 Hours)
We focus on understanding your relationship history, the current issues, and the patterns that are creating conflict or distance.
Afternoon : Recovery (3 Hours)
This is solution-focused work. We identify what needs to change, practise new ways of relating, and create a clear plan for moving forward.
Following the intensive, I will prepare a tailored, detailed but easy-to-follow PDF action plan.
This will include:
- Individual guidance for each of you.
- Clear agreements and next steps for you as a couple.
- Practical recommendations and techniques you can apply immediately.
The action plan is sent after the session, once I’ve had time to reflect on the full day.
Online intensives take place via Zoom. International clients are very welcome, and the booking system works in your local time zone.
In-person intensives follow the same structure. If you’d like, I can arrange lunch for you at a local pub during the break.
The Comprehensive Action Plan (Included)
Unlike traditional therapy where you rely on memory and notes, every intensive includes a detailed, personalized PDF action plan delivered within 48 hours.
Each plan is crafted specifically for your relationship after I’ve reviewed the full recording of your session, analysed your patterns, and identified the precise leverage points for change.
Your action plan includes:
- Individual guidance tailored to each partner’s specific role in your relationship dynamics
- Clear, actionable agreements you’ve both committed to during the session
- Practical techniques and strategies you can implement immediately
- My professional observations and recommendations based on the full day’s work
- Follow-up suggestions for maintaining momentum
The action plan transforms a single day of intensive work into a roadmap you can reference for months to come.
I record the entire session (with your written consent), then spend hours reviewing every detail, analysing patterns, identifying turning points, and noting exactly what each of you needs to work on. The recording is used solely for creating your plan and is permanently deleted within 7 days of delivery. See our privacy policy for full details.
Every couple leaves with a structured 90-day action plan. Here’s an example.
(This is simplified with fake text for illustration. Your plan would be built specifically around your relationship.)
Investment: £1500
This includes:
- 6 hours of focused, in-depth couples therapy (Discovery + Recovery sessions)
- Complete session recording and analysis
- Comprehensive personalized PDF action plan (delivered within 48 hours)
- Follow-up email support for clarification questions about your plan
- The equivalent depth of 8-10 weekly sessions, but with concentrated momentum
Why this investment? Fridays are reserved exclusively for intensives. This isn’t time taken from regular scheduling but dedicated space that allows me to fully commit to your situation. The intensive format, combined with extensive post-session analysis and action plan development, represents a premium intervention for couples who need accelerated progress.
Due to demand from my YouTube community and limited Friday availability, intensives typically book 4-6 weeks in advance. If you’re in crisis, check availability immediately.
What My Couples Say
“Laura was our last hope as a couple. We were in such a bad place that we even fought on the way to our first session. As a couple, we found it impossible to communicate… Laura came into our lives at a very difficult time but I leave our sessions with a feeling of hope, self worth, reflection and love.”
Susan
“Initially we considered Laura to be our couples counsellor from the reviews, then after meeting with Laura for an initial chat, we knew that Laura would be our choice, based on how she just got what was going on for us so quickly and what needed to change for us to move forward in our relationship.”
Julie
“Had couples counselling with Laura which exceeded our expectations. She guided us on the right path with warmth and empathy and we are and will be forever grateful for that experience.”
Yanka
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IN-PERSON Couples Intensive
- Session format: In-Person (Axbridge)
- Session Structure
This intensive runs for a total of 7 hours, delivered in two working blocks with a lunch break in between.
Morning ‘Discovery Session’: 3 hours (9am-12pm)
Lunch break: 1 hour
Afternoon ‘Recovery Session’: 3 hours (1pm-4pm)
Let me know if you would like a table booked at a local pub for lunch. - Investment: £1500
Online Couples Intensive
- Session format: Online (Zoom)
- Session Structure
This intensive runs for a total of 7 hours, delivered in two working blocks with a lunch break in between.
Morning ‘Discovery Session’: 3 hours
Lunch break: 1 hour
Afternoon ‘Recovery Session’: 3 hours
You will re-join using the same Zoom link after lunch. - Investment: £1500
Location for In-Person Intensives
My practice room in Axbridge, Somerset offers a calm, private space where couples can feel safe, relaxed, and supported as we work together for the full day.
My practice room in Axbridge, Somerset is 20 minutes from the M5, very easy to find and has dedicated parking for two cars. If this is too far or you are unable to travel please consider setting up an online booking.
1 Mendip View Gardens
Axbridge
Somerset
BS26 2FS
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Travelling from Further Afield?
If you’re travelling from outside The UK or Somerset, here’s what you need to know:
Bristol Airport is the closest airport, approximately 20 minutes from my practice in Axbridge. Direct flights connect Bristol to major European cities and hubs worldwide.
Accommodation: There are several options nearby depending on your preference:
- The Old Manor House, Axbridge (5 minutes from the practice)
- Compton House, Axbridge (2 minutes from the practice)
- Gordons, Cheddar (10 minutes from the practice)
- Airbnb options throughout the Mendip area
Many couples choose to stay locally the night before and after the intensive, giving themselves time to decompress without the pressure of travelling the same day.
Lunch: I recommend The Lamb in Axbridge as you’ll be able to enjoy a meal and return easily within the hour lunch break.
Driving from London or other UK cities? Axbridge is just off the M5 motorway — around 2.5 hours from London, 1.5 hours from Birmingham, and easily accessible from most major UK cities.
If you’re travelling internationally and need help planning your visit, feel free to get in touch and I’ll do what I can to help you coordinate logistics.
Common Questions About 1-Day Intensives
Below you’ll find answers to the most common questions we’re asked about working with a therapist online. If your question isn’t covered here, please feel free to get in touch and we’ll be happy to respond, even if you’re just exploring whether counselling is right for you.