Question 1

Do we have to share our personal issues in front of the group?

Accepted Answer

No. All personal exercises are done privately with your partner. The workshop includes teaching, demonstrations, and guided exercises, but you will never be asked to discuss your private relationship issues with the group.

Question 2

Is this workshop only for couples in crisis?

Accepted Answer

Not at all. Many couples attend simply because they want to strengthen an already good relationship. Others come because they feel stuck in recurring conflicts or want to reconnect. The workshop is designed to support couples at many different stages.

Question 3

What if we argue during the workshop?

Accepted Answer

That is completely normal. In fact, many couples arrive with tension or unresolved conversations. The workshop teaches you structured communication tools that help transform conflict into understanding, so difficult conversations can become productive rather than painful.

Question 4

Will we actually practice the tools during the weekend?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The weekend is very practical. You will learn the concepts and then practice them immediately with your partner, with guidance available if needed. This helps couples leave the workshop with tools they already feel comfortable using.

Question 5

Is this group therapy?

Accepted Answer

No. This is an educational couples workshop, not group therapy. You will be learning relationship skills together with other couples in the room, but all personal work happens between you and your partner.

Question 6

What if my partner is hesitant about coming?

Accepted Answer

This is very common. Many partners arrive a little unsure, especially if they worry it might feel confronting or uncomfortable. However, most couples report feeling relieved, encouraged, and surprisingly hopeful once the workshop begins.

Question 7

How many couples attend?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere, the workshop is limited to a small group of couples. This allows for personal attention and a calm learning environment.

Question 8

Is the workshop inclusive?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The workshop warmly welcomes all couples and relationship structures. It is a sexually inclusive environment and is multi- and biculturally welcoming, respecting the diversity of cultures and identities present in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond.

The space is also neurodiversity-friendly, and we warmly welcome participants who are ADHD, autistic, or otherwise neurodivergent. The workshop is designed to be respectful, structured, and supportive for different communication styles and ways of processing information.

Question 9

What if we’re not sure whether it’s right for us?

Accepted Answer

You are welcome to book a free 15-minute call to ask questions and see whether the workshop feels like the right fit for your relationship.

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Getting the Love You Want: Piha & Ponsonby Couples Workshops

A focused Auckland weekend couples workshop that helps couples communicate more clearly, reconnect emotionally, and build lasting relational tools in a practical, structured setting.

What This Workshop Is

Other Available Workshops

Relationship work offered in different settings, with the same structure and depth.

The Whangārei Workshop

The Berlin Workshop

Who This Couples Workshop Is For

Kia Ora!

Advanced Certified Imago Relationship Therapist

Gottman Couples Therapy

Full Member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors

25+ Years Experience

What You Will Learn

Over the weekend, you will learn practical tools that change the way you communicate and respond to one another.

What Couples Say

These reflections come from couples who have worked with me in structured relationship programmes and therapeutic settings.

What to Expect

The Piha workshop runs across two full days, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.

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