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Couples

Two Hearts, One Journey

Guiding Couples Towards a Stronger, More Loving Partnership

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Strengthen Your Relationship
Reignite the Spark, Rebuild the Connection

Every relationship is different. Every couple's journey is unique.

Therefore I’m offering 3 ways of working with me:
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What ever your situation and which ever way you choose to work on your relationship, you will receive tailored expert guidance grounded in over a decade of experience and research based methods.
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Our work will support you on your journey to a conscious relationship where you'll work on understanding your opportunities for growth and healing together.

Regular  Sessions
Intensive Couples Retreat
Couples Workshops

Regular Sessions

Path A : Transformation Packages
Specialised Programmes for Specific Challenges

Supported by evidence based couples coaching which address Attachment, Parts Work, Trauma-Informed Communication, and offer practical tools

Programme 1: Heal & Reconnect
12-Week Transformation Programme for Couples Who've Grown Apart

A structured 12-week journey to rebuild emotional intimacy, break the cycle of disconnection, and rediscover why you chose each other—using the best tools from attachment science, parts work, and relationship research.

Investment: XXX

Programme 2: Rebuild & Restore
20-Week Transformation Programme for Infidelity Recovery

Not generic couples coaching. Specialised betrayal trauma repair.From betrayal trauma to secure attachment.
From chaos to a new, stronger relationship.

Investment: XXX

Programme 3: Addiction & Relationship Recovery
20-Week Programme for Couples Healing From Addiction

Addiction affects both partners.Recovery is a shared journey. This programme addresses both the addiction AND the relationship—healing wounded parts, rebuilding trust, and creating a Self-to-Self recovery relationship.

Investment: XXX

Path B - Session by Session
Flexible, as-needed sessions

Book sessions on a as you go basis, without entering a programme.

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Intensive Couples Retreat  

Enrol in a 2-Day Integrative Couples Therapy Intensive Programme

The gold standard of couples work—increasingly popular when regular weekly sessions are difficult to manage.

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What It Is

16 hours of focused, undivided support over a weekend or weekdays (your choice).

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What to Expect

Immersive, extended sessions following the same research-based approach, with intensive focus on Stage 1: Assessment & De-escalation—the most critical (and challenging) stage.

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By the end of 2 days, you'll experience renewed safety and trust, ready to strengthen emotional and physical intimacy.

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This Is For You If:

  • You want significant progress in a short timeframe
  • You don't live in Dubai and prefer in-person over online
  • Life commitments (children, work, travel) make weekly sessions difficult
  • You're in crisis (infidelity, breach of trust) and ready to jumpstart healing
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Couples Workshops

Heal & Grow Together:
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Monthly online 2 hour couples workshops
Deepen connection, improve intimacy, strengthen your bond.

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Hold Me Tight:
7-week EFT workshop series for couples (in Dubai & Online)
Based on Dr. Sue Johnson's work. Break negative cycles, rebuild attachment.

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Bringing Baby Home:
2-day Gottman workshop for new/expecting parents (in Dubai & Online)
Stay connected through the transition to parenthood.
Join one of the workshops or take the programme on your own.

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As A Couple You Might Want To:

Rebuild Connection:

Create emotional closeness, restore intimacy, and feel like partners again—not just roommates living parallel lives

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Communicate Effectively:

Feel truly heard and understood, navigate difficult conversations without escalation, and break cycles of repetitive arguments

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Heal & Rebuild Trust:

Recover from infidelity or broken promises, learn to be vulnerable again, and create a stronger foundation moving forward

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Navigate Life Transitions Together:

Thrive through becoming parents, empty nest, relocation or expat adjustment, career changes, or shifting life goals

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Deepen Intimacy & Connection:

Bridge differences in sexual desire, increase emotional and physical vulnerability, and feel accepted rather than criticized

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Transform Conflict Patterns:

Move beyond pursue-withdraw or demand-withdraw cycles, reduce defensiveness and stonewalling, and fight fair when disagreements arise

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Gain Clarity at a Crossroads:

Decide whether to stay or separate with confidence, explore what divorce might mean, and find clarity about your relationship's future

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What You Can Expect
In Couples cCoaching:

We'll create a safe space where both of you can be heard without judgment. You'll learn to communicate in ways that bring you closer rather than pushing you apart. You'll understand the deeper emotions and needs driving your conflicts. And you'll develop practical tools to manage differences, repair after ruptures, and rebuild trust and intimacy.

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In our work together, you'll learn to:

  • Recognise your patterns before they escalate (who pursues, who withdraws, what triggers the cycle)
  • Communicate beneath the conflict—what you're really asking for
  • Repair effectively when things go sideways
  • Rebuild trust and emotional safety step by step
  • Turn toward each other instead of away
  • Create the partnership you both want

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Why Couples Coaching Requires Specialised Training:

Couples coaching isn't just individual coaching with two people in the room. It requires specialised training to work with the relationship system—not just two individuals.

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In working with couples, I focus on the relationship system—the patterns between you, not just what's happening within each individual. I help you understand how you trigger each other, how protective patterns play out, and how to break the cycles that keep you stuck.

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I draw from evidence-based couples approaches:

  • ‍Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - Understanding and reshaping the emotional bonds between you‍
  • Imago Relationship Therapy - Exploring how your past shapes your present relationship patterns‍
  • The Gottman Method - Building friendship, managing conflict constructively, creating shared meaning‍
  • Discernment Counselling - When you're unsure whether to work on the relationship or separate

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Let's Talk About Sex!

Looking to enhance your sexual relationship with your partner? Let me guide you through the journey towards deeper intimacy and connection.

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How it Works

What to Expect When Working With Me

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Free Video Call:

Before we begin, you can book a complimentary 20-minute Zoom call. This is a relaxed space to discuss what's bringing you here, answer your questions, and see whether we're the right fit to work together. No pressure, no commitment—just an honest conversation about what you need and how I might be able to help.

Pre-Work:

Before our first session, I’ll send over a questionnaire to help me better understand your situation and then challenges you’re facing.  This will give you space to reflect and set the stage for deeper, more focused work from the very first meeting.

Booking & Scheduling

Once you receive your preparation email, you'll have access to my online booking system to schedule and manage your session timings. I can work with you online via Zoom or in person, depending on your location and preference.

Our Session

A blend of conversation, insight, and real change in your experience. Alongside emotional exploration, I'll share frameworks and tools you can use in everyday life. This isn't just about understanding—it's about building skills that create lasting change.

Client Library

Between sessions, your growth will be supported by an exclusive online collection of worksheets, guides, and resources.

In a Crisis?

Urgent Support Available

If you're in crisis or need to begin immediately, you can send me a message I will send you the link to book a first session directly without the preparation form.

We'll use that time to stabilize the situation and decide together what next steps will be most helpful.

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Testimonials

What People Say

We were in a negative cycle of communication, constantly battling to be understood. Evelyne helped us  see each other’s perspective; we have more empathy and we communicate better.

T & J, Dubai

Evelyne was instrumental in helping me understand my own issues and trauma and understanding our cycle as a couple. I have never felt so understood or safe exploring our issues. I wholeheartedly credit Evelyne for helping us get to a loving and healthy place in our marriage and become more grounded as individuals.

S, Dubai

My work with you has been extremely supportive and helpful! It taught me to be more true to myself and my feelings, and to always remember that whatever my inner child went through does not define how the adult me should think or behave.

A. , Dubai

I decided to visit Evelyne on my own and worked on  healing my inner child and address some of the misbeliefs and insecurities from my childhood that are affecting me as an adult and influencing behaviour. As a result, I’m softer and more empathetic with my partner

C. , Dubai

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If something here resonates—if you see yourself in my story, or if my approach feels like what you've been looking for—I'd love to talk with you.

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The Journal

Insights & Inspiration

Read my latest blog posts for inspiration, guidance, and support in navigating life's challenges.

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"I don't like seeing her cry" sounds like care—but it's often about YOUR discomfort. When her emotions trigger your threat response, intimacy dies. Here's what's really happening and how to heal it.
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Love without safety is pretty packaging around pain. This Valentine's, ask hard questions: Do I feel safe? Does my partner? What do I do when afraid? What can I change? Creating safety is mutual work—learn how.
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Your Questions, Answered

Find answers to common questions about my practice, my approach, and how I can support you in living a more conscious and fulfilling life. Can't find the answer you're looking for? Contact me directly.

What is Mental Health & Relationship Coaching?

I provide Mental Health & Relationship Coaching to support couples or individuals, families or groups/teams.

What are your rates & are your fees covered by Insurance?

Please check my rates here. My fees are not usually covered by Insurance. You can check with your Provider for further information.  

 Are sessions & Coaching confidential?

Yes, everything is confidential. Therapists and coaches are bound by ethical and legal obligations to protect your privacy. However, there are exceptions to confidentiality, such as when there is a risk of harm to yourself or others.

Do you work only with married couples?

No, I work with any type of committed relationship, including dating, engaged, cohabiting, or married couples. My clients come from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds too. The focus is on improving the quality of the relationship and resolving conflicts.

When should a couple consider professional help?

Clients consult when they are facing challenges or conflicts that they cannot resolve on their own. Common reasons include communication problems, infidelity, trust issues, intimacy concerns, and frequent arguments. I also see couples who want to strengthen their relationship prior to getting married or clients who want to separate but don’t agree on the logistics nor parenting issues.

What to expect during couples sessions

During the first session, partners help me understand their current situation, their relationship history and how they've arrived where they are today. During subsequent sessions, partners uncover what they subconsciously bring to their relationship. I support them in their transformation goals. Gradually partners transform and connect emotionally. The goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for open emotional communication: 'The key to forever lasting change'. I follow a Structured Roadmap to Couple Counselling which is inspired by my extensive training in Couple coaching.

How many sessions do couples need?

The duration of our work varies depending on the complexity of the issues and the progress made. I have worked with couples who have seen improvement in a few sessions, and others who have benefited from longer term coaching. Some clients prefer to choose pay-as-you-go sessions, whereas others choose the commitment of a 6-Sessions Package.

What about if one of us is not sure about staying in the relationship?

If one of you is ambivalent about the relationship, we would work with Discernment Counselling (DC) so that you and your partner have the space to discuss your concerns. DC helps couples decide to 1. Stay in the Status Quo; 2. Quit the relationship or 3. Start Couple coaching.

Does couple coaching guarantee that our relationship will improve?

Couple coaching can be highly effective, but there are no guarantees. Success depends on the willingness of both partners to engage in the process, the severity of the issues, and the compatibility of the couple. It's essential to approach couple coaching with an open mind and a commitment to working on your relationship.

Still have questions?

Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any concerns or questions. I’d be more than happy to hear from you.

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