Where clarity begins, and connection deepens..
Private couples therapy retreat in the South Downs of Hampshires
Bold work in the quietest corner.
Our Retreat
Couples Therapy in the Heart of Hampshire.
Are you:
We are not a fit for every couple.
Healing takes courage. We work best with couples ready to show up with heart, honesty, and effort.
Thatâs what our Hampshire relationship therapy retreats offer:
Time. Focus. Privacy.
A way to begin againâtogether.
These private retreats donât just help you talk differently. They help you live differentlyâwhile youâre still in it.
Youâll explore the roots of conflict, rebuild trust, and live new patterns in real time. Itâs immersive, powerful, and designed for couples who need change nowânot someday.
Deeper healing. Less time. The support youâve been waiting for.
“It wasn’t easy-but it was transformative.”
Why a Retreat?
Because real connection takes more than good intentions.
In a one-hour session, you might barely scratch the surface.
Then itâs back to the kids, the inbox, the to-do list.
A retreat is different.
No rush. No distractions.
Just time to see each other clearly, speak truthfully, and begin againâwith support.
âBehind every âIâm fineâ lies a story waiting to be heard.â
More time = deeper work.
More focus = faster insight.
More privacy = fewer defenses.
This isnât therapy as usual. Itâs a reset.
One designed for couples who are ready to stop spiralingâand start rebuilding.
Meet Your South Downs Couples Therapist
Fiona Herbert
Fiona Herbert is a seasoned couples and family therapist with over 20 years of experience in the health and social care sector. Her approach is grounded in systemic psychotherapy, enriched by her international experience in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Fiona believes that no issue is too small or too big to be discussed in therapy if it impacts the quality of the intimate relationship. She is known for her warm, welcoming nature and her ability to create a safe space where clients feel at ease. Fionaâs practice is characterised by her use of creativity and humour to balance the intensity of therapy sessions, helping couples move forward with comfort.
Liphook, Hampshire
Nestled in the heart of the South Downs, Liphook offers a tranquil retreat just over an hour from London. This historic village, once a coaching stop between London and Portsmouth, now provides a peaceful setting for couples seeking focused, transformative work. Fionaâs practice is located in a beautiful Grade II listed building, surrounded by lush gardens, offering a serene environment conducive to deep emotional connection and healing.
âI find that generally speaking, there is no issue too small or too big that cannot be discussed in couples therapy if it impacts the quality of the intimate relationship.
I especially love to work with those therapy cynics out there and win them over!!â
â Fiona Herbert, conducting intensives with Couples Therapy Inc.
The Unseen Cost of Relationship Distress
Living in a city that never stops doesnât mean your relationship should feel constantly in motion, too. Behind the pace, the pressure, and the curated snapshots of city life, many couples are quietly unraveling.
Conflict shows up not just in the yellingâbut in the silence.
The scrolling.
The sleeping back-to-back.
You may live side by side, yet feel worlds apart.
The truth? Relationship distress impacts your health, your work, your sleep, even your sense of self. And it rarely resolves on its own. Thatâs why we do something different.
âRelationships donât collapse in a moment.
They fade in the spaces where we stop reaching.
Thatâs where our work begins.”â Dr. Kathy McMahon, Founder, Couples Therapy Inc.
Is an Intensive Retreat Right for You?
Maybe youâve tried weekly therapy. Maybe you havenât.
Either way, the patterns are back. Or never left.
In our Brooklyn intensives, we go beyond surface talk.
We help you identify whatâs actually going onâand how to change it.
Expect honesty. Expect effort. Expect to leave with tools, insight, and clarity.
If youâre coping with untreated mental illness, active addiction, or domestic violence, those concerns deserve specialized careâand weâre happy to refer you to professionals who can help.
In the heart of Hampshire, find the courage to reconnect.
After the Retreat
Your retreat may be over, but the shift doesnât stop there.
We offer structured support to help you maintain the gains youâve made:
Weâre here for your growth.
Weâre not just here for your crisis.
How is all of this done?
Youâre not supposed to know.
Thatâs why weâve mapped the pathâstep by step, human to human.
No guessing. No âchoose from a list of strangers.â
Just a clear, guided process that starts with listeningâreally listeningâand ends with a match that actually fits.
Weâll walk you through what working with us looks like, how we choose your therapist, and what to expect every step of the way. Whether youâre arriving with doubt, hope, or just a deep sense that something needs to changeâweâll help you take the first real step.
Letâs Begin
Every journey starts with a single step.
Letâs take that step together towards a stronger connection.