Attachment-focused, emotionally-focused and research-based couples therapy
With flexible opening times including evenings and weekends. In English, German and French.
Intensive Couples Therapy
Emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT) is suitable for intensive therapy
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A few examples
Re-connecting on vacation with daily sessions
This couple came to me with a sense of disconnection. We planned a re-connection retreat where they went on their vacation and did daily online sessions for 10 days on their vacation. This made them feel nurtured again, helped them find each other on a deep emotional connection, to develop connecting habits in their day to day life in order to feel seen and joyful and excited again, instead of lonely and disconnected. After their vacation with the session, they restarted their sexual connection.
A trial to see if this approach works for you
A couple came to me in a highly escalated crisis and the typical exhaustion from fights and long periods of silent disconnection. They started their core therapeutic work on an intensive session schedule several times a week for 10 sessions. The goal was to notice if EFCT works for them and 10 sessions helped them notice a deescalation and a deeper emotional openness for one another. We ended the therapy with another 16 sessions on a weekly basis. The intense jumpstart helped them see a path forward.
Marriage preparation twice a week
This couple was getting married, but they both grew up in disconnected homes as children. They noticed an overwhelm and some patterns forming, so they came to sessions twice a week for 2 months before their wedding in order to plan for success. These 16 sessions would usually have taken 4-5 months, but the deeper understanding of one another and learning of a solid emotional dance that creates safety for each partner took only 2 months and they could get married with confidence, authenticity, safety and empowerment.
Dating support
During the dating phase, this couple noticed that the love was deep, but that some emotional patterns started that challenged them. One partner needed a lot of reassurance through deep closeness while the other felt threatened by the fast moving pace. It took 4 sessions for them to understand the other's inner world, and to move towards safety with one another. We did those 4 sessions over 2 weekends.
For most couples, 10 sessions are enough for noticeably felt change. It might not be enough to complete the therapy, but you should be able to notice a difference.
If there are factors that might make EFCT longer (attachment injuries, addictions, trauma or mental illness, specifically challenging circumstances such as severe illness of a partner or child etc...), I will let you know early.
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Traditionally, weekly or bi-weekly sessions are done and, of course, I also offer and do plenty of couples therapy on such a schedule.