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Couples Therapy Intensives in London and across UK

Focused, accelerated support to help you break painful patterns and rebuild emotional connection - without waiting months for change.

For conscious, growth-oriented couples who feel disconnected or stuck, but deeply want to heal and reconnect.

You love each other-but something’s felt off.

Maybe communication has broken down. Maybe you’re stuck in painful patterns, or feeling more like roommates than partners.

You’re not looking for a quick fix. You want real change.

Honest connection. Lasting growth.

and a relationship that feels alive again.

When you're caught in the same arguments or painful silence, weekly therapy can feel too slow - or not deep enough. You might spend half the session calming down from the last fight, then barely scratch the surface before time runs out.

An EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) Intensive is designed for couples who are in crisis, feeling distant, or locked in painful patterns - and want real movement.

How an EFT Couples Therapy Intensive Is Different from Weekly Therapy

Most traditional couples therapy happens in 50-minute sessions once a week. While this format can be helpful, it often means you’re just getting into something important… when the clock runs out.

Progress can feel slow, especially when you’re dealing with deeper patterns or high-stakes issues.

Your relationship could change in a weekend.

An intensive is specifically designed for busy professionals or individuals who find weekly sessions hard to commit to.

What to Expect from Your EFT Couples Therapy Intensive

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1. Intake Session with Couple (60 minutes)

We’ll begin by exploring your goals and challenges, clarifying what you want to focus on during the intensive.

2. Two Individual Sessions (60 minutes each)

I’ll meet individually with each of you to understand your personal and relationship history, helping uncover the emotions and patterns shaping your dynamic.

3. Extended Couples Sessions (2 hours each)

Following the intake and individual sessions, we’ll have in-depth couples sessions designed to create breakthroughs and foster deeper connection. Each session is 2 hours long to allow ample time for meaningful work.

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Investment

Total therapy time: 7 hours of therapy (including intake, two individual sessions, and two couples sessions) across 2 days

Overall investment: £1,260

Flexible payment plans are available upon request.

  • 3-Month Plan: at just £420/month

  • 6-Month Plan: at just £210/month

No additional fees. Payment is securely processed via Stripe.

Unlike weekly sessions that can stretch progress over months, this intensive format offers 7 hours of condensed therapy over just 2 days, helping you break patterns, deepen connection, and create lasting change

Couples Therapy Options: Standard Sessions vs. Intensives

Standard Couples Therapy

  • Weekly or bi-weekly 60-minute sessions

  • Typically across 4–6 months or longer

  • Investment upwards of £2,250 (usually 15 sessions x £150)

  • Weekly time commitment.

  • Ideal for gradual progress.

  • Best suited for couples navigating ongoing issues, rebuilding after rupture, or needing structured support

Couples Therapy Intensive

  • 60 - 120 minute sessions

  • Typically across 2 days

  • Total investment £1,260, with flexible payment plans available

  • Short-term, immersive. Ideal for focused breakthroughs

  • Accelerated change in one weekend

  • Best suited for couples who are committed, looking to work through a specific block or issue, and ready for focused progress.

  • Ideal for those who may have had couples therapy before.

Intensives are not recommended for couples in active crisis (e.g. high conflict, emotional dysregulation), recent or ongoing infidelity, or where one or both partners are unsure about staying in the relationship.

These situations typically require a slower, trust-building approach over time. Weekly therapy is better suited to create the safety and structure needed in these cases.

This Is for You If…

  • You’re both committed to staying connected, growing together, and doing the hard—but life‑changing—work your relationship needs.

  • You’ve lost your way in communication or conflict

  • You’re both hurting, but still care deeply

  • Either of you struggles to ask for—and accept—deeper emotional connection

  • You believe your bond matters more than your patterns

If you’re in pain, disconnected, or constantly fighting—

You don’t need more months of surface-level sessions.

You need a breakthrough.

That’s what intensives are for.

Testimonals

  • "After years of battling with anxiety, depression, and relationship troubles, I decided to seek professional therapy. I’m so glad I did since my sessions with Raisa have changed my life. She has been important in my personal growth and recovery as I take control of my life and become the person I always wanted to be. I heartily suggest her services to anyone looking for high-quality therapeutic care".

  • "From the outset, Raisa's warmth and empathy created a safe and welcoming space, allowing me to comfortably share personal thoughts and concerns. I left each session feeling not only heard but also equipped with practical tools to implement positive changes in my life. 
I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist."

  • "I consulted with Raisa for issues around low confidence, social anxiety, and depression. Throughout the process, Raisa was empathetic towards my issues, while also providing clear and direct feedback on the changes I should make in my life to achieve my therapy goals. I have benefitted considerably from my sessions, and would definitely recommend seeking therapy from her.”

  • "I began therapy during a time when my life felt like it was falling apart. After nearly a year of therapy with Raisa, I’ve seen remarkable improvements in myself. Overall, I can’t recommend therapy enough. It has been the single most valuable investment in my mental health, and I’m incredibly grateful for the growth and understanding I’ve gained through these sessions."

  • "In mid-2022, I found myself at rock bottom, barely hanging onto life. A friend recommended Raisa, and her therapy sessions became a major turning point for me. I never expected to process and accept grief, rediscover myself, and realize my untapped potential. I'm profoundly thankful to Raisa for guiding me through what may have been the worst period of my life."

  • “Her unique combination of empathy, patience, and practical guidance sets her apart, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those fortunate enough to work with her. I am truly grateful to have had the opportunity to benefit from her expertise, and I want others to experience the same transformation and growth that she has facilitated in my life.”

FAQs about therapy intensives

  • Therapy intensives are extended therapy sessions designed to help you process and heal from distressing or traumatic experiences in a focused, concentrated way. Instead of weekly sessions, intensives allow us to dive deeper over 90 minutes- helping you make meaningful progress in a shorter timeframe.

    I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) as the primary modality during these intensives, allowing for targeted and effective trauma reprocessing in a safe, supported space.

    They’re ideal if you’re feeling stuck, want to work through a specific issue more efficiently, or prefer a more immersive approach to trauma healing.

  • If you're ready for deep work and have a clear goal or trauma you'd like to address, an intensive may be a good fit. It's also great for busy professionals or individuals who find weekly sessions hard to commit to. A consultation call will help us decide the best approach for your needs.

  • You can schedule a free 20 minute consultation through my website. We’ll discuss your goals, assess whether EMDR or an intensive format is right for you, and go through what to expect in the process.

  • Yes - we can tailor the structure based on your needs. For example, you may start with weekly therapy and integrate a trauma intensive late

  • If price is the only barrier, don’t worry, I offer flexible payment plans for intensive packages. I am also registered with several insurers across the UK including BUPA, AXA, Aviva, Cigna and WPA, meaning you may be able to claim back almost 100% of your therapy costs. Please reach out to discuss.

  • Yes, in most cases, clients who pay for therapy through insurance are able to get between 60 - 80% of the cost covered. Reach out to me to discuss.