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OUR RETREAT

Reignite your relationship: A couples therapy retreat in British Columbia.

Come to a private healing space to foster trust, friendship, and a profound bonding experience. Learn to manage conflict effectively and renew your intimacy. In couples therapy, the length and consistency of sessions matter.

With our intensive counseling format, you can focus on each other to heal the hurt without the distractions and disruptions of your busy schedule. Our fully registered therapist conducts this marriage retreat in British Columbia.


Meet your Vancouver, BC marriage retreat specialist

All of our therapist are crossed trained and have advanced training from some of the top institutes in the country. Our therapists have a wide range of experience with all types of couples.

Registered Clinical Counsellor

My goal is to help couples communicate more openly and develop more intimate partnerships while helping individuals find their voices and redefine themselves within their relationships.

Jenny has been conducting couples therapy retreats for Couples Therapy Inc. for the past ten years. She speaks four languages.

CERTIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced Gottman Training
- Advanced Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
Mandarin & Japanese speaking

Registered Clinical Counsellor

My goal is to help couples communicate more openly and develop more intimate partnerships while helping individuals find their voices and redefine themselves within their relationships.

Jenny has been conducting couples therapy retreats for Couples Therapy Inc. for the past ten years. She speaks four languages.

CERTIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced Gottman Training
- Advanced Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
Mandarin & Japanese speaking

Our relationship was strained with the weight of resentment and we each thought divorce would bring relief ..


"We tried couples therapy with a psychotherapist and it was unsuccessful.

The idea that an intense retreat, in which we could delve deep into our issues with guidance from an experienced therapist (in both couples and sex therapy), could provide us with the desperate relief our relationship needed? I just wasn't sure how effective it would be and whether it would help resolve our issues.

I liked how the administration and coordination of the therapy was handled. It was very organized, professional, and communication via email kept us informed from beginning to end. Couples Therapy Inc. provided us with a cleansing of our issues. Although the work was draining, I felt heard, understood, and emotionally healed afterward. It was as if a re-start button was pushed and we could begin again as a couple. Our hope was renewed.

The therapy is hard work and pricey, but it's absolutely worth your time and money. Like anything in life that's of high quality and true great value, it comes at a cost.

Recent client report

OUR RETREAT

Reserving your couples retreat


1.  Connect With Us

01. Schedule A Call

Learn more. Our administrative team is here to assist you. They're well-versed in science-based couples therapy and know our team thoroughly. They'll answer all your questions and help you find the right couples therapist.

Jessica Hufnagle, MBA

Elizabeth Hovanec, B.A. 

Olivia Meissner, B.A.

2.   Meet Your Therapist

Directly speak with the therapist. Discuss your situation, and ask any questions. We offer this service at no cost.

3.   Complete The BIG BIG Book Assessment

This is a comprehensive assessment instrument of unparalleled depth. Our couples say it was the start of their therapeutic experience.


Each clinician undergoes at least six hours of training to effectively interpret your every word. This window into your relationship saves you valuable clinical time and improves our effectiveness.

4.   Attend Your Intensive Therapy Retreat

Attend the Intensive Therapy Retreat: This weekend exclusively focuses on you and your partner, and we give you our undivided attention. Live locally? Booking a nearby hotel room can enhance your experience.

5.   Keep Momentum With Follow-Up Services

Participate in our free enhancement course ("Inbox Intensive") to reinforce your learning. Additional guidance is readily available, whether in-person or through online sessions. Your therapist has an in depth understanding of each of you and your relationship dynamics. Don't hesitate to reach out.

 THE APPROACH

THE APPROACH

Why our approach works

Couples Therapy Inc. has a reputation for successfully impacting the most challenged couples through our comprehensive approach. We offer extensive assessment, concrete feedback, the time to reinforce science-based skills-building and re-establish broken bonds.

Looking for a particular model? Holding a certification in one couples therapy model is unique, but still doesn't meet our stringent requirements. You'll have an expert with multiple approaches, to provide you cutting-edge, innovative practice.  

  • Evidence-based practice

  • Comprehensive Assessment

  • Innovation Through Collaboration

Cross-trained to work well with all couples

The most well-known evidence-based therapy includes the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused, Solution Focused, and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy. For couples where one partner is considering divorce, Discernment Counseling is increasingly well known. But even being certified in one of these methods isn't enough. While we require Level III (advanced) training in the Gottman Method, and pre-certification in Discernment counseling, we hire life-long learners. Your clinicians strengthen their expertise by training in multiple models to help troubled couples. 

 RETREATS IN-PERSON OR ONLINE

What makes us different?

We don't juggle weekly clients with the occasional intensive. All we do is conduct therapeutic retreats with aftercare and after more than a decade of helping thousands of couples, we've become very good at it. Experience matters, and some of our clinicians have over 40 years working with couples. Half are doctoral level psychologists, and they know how to help. The benefit to you is an exceptional team of mature professionals available to help your relationship.

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Countries Served

10

Languages spoken

33+

Experienced Clinicians

242+

Client Reviews

Your couples retreat location in North Vancouver, BC

224 Esplanade West, North Vancouver, BC V7M

Enjoy your romantic couples get-away in Vancouver, BC.

Where to stay

Some couples ask us to suggest a romantic location for their Massachusetts couples retreat. If they plan to enhance their sexual intimacy, they want the right setting. They ask for a weekend with a hot tub or whirlpool, massage, and great food. They want to combine a romantic weekend with the work of improving their marriage in expert couples counseling.

 BC Retreat Lodging

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver

845 Burrard Street,
Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2K6
Phone: 604.682.5511
Email: info_vancouver@suttonplace.com

Book Online

Experience the unparalleled elegance and European charm of The Sutton Place Hotel, a beacon of sophistication nestled in downtown Vancouver. Embrace the cosmopolitan vibe against the stunning backdrop of the North Shore Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. The hotel is one of Canada's two five-diamond hotels and made the 2004 Conde Nast Gold List and more recently Expedia Insiders' Select list of the best hotels in the world.

Luxury knows no bounds at The Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver. Lavish guest rooms, the indulgent Vida Spa, a well-equipped fitness center await. Indulge in Pacific Northwest cuisine at the multi-award-winning Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, a true culinary delight.

Renowned as a Conde Nast Traveler Gold List favorite and a fixture on Travel and Leisure’s Top 500 list, the hotel stands amidst Vancouver’s arts and entertainment hubs, steps away from the chic boutiques on bustling Robson Street, a shopaholic’s paradise. 

Moreover, within La Grande Residence tower, discover 164 exquisite one and two-bedroom apartments, each a luxurious haven with ample amenities. From spacious balconies to well-equipped kitchens and advanced entertainment systems, these units redefine comfort.

Notably, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster at The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver received esteemed accolades at The 2023 Vancouver Magazine Awards, solidifying its status as an essential dining destination in the city. Experience elegance, luxury, and exceptional dining – all at The Sutton Place Hotel, Vancouver.

A 20 to 30-minute ride to your couples retreat BC location.

Fees for the Intensive

Intensive retreat prices for a weekend are between $3500 and $7000 US depending upon the education, location, and experience of your therapist. Additional days can also be arranged. Payment is due at the time of booking and paid for by credit card. We regret not being able to hold dates without payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are our most frequent inquiries about our couples therapy retreats.

Is there a question that remains unanswered?

What do you do at a couples retreat?

While some retreats are group experiences, ours is one-to-one couples therapy. There are no games or group sharing. This is a science-based intensive one-on-one retreat addressing your relationship issues head on.

After a thorough relationship history and individual meetings, the therapist provides you evidence-based feedback about your relationship. This includes a detailed "map" of your strengths and areas that need enhancement. We implement this tailored treatment plan over the remaining time.

Do you work with all types of couples?

Yes! We work with all couples. This includes couples married long term or newlyweds, GLBTQ+ or straight, or ethically non monogamous. 

Our intensives are non-religious. However, Christian couples can work with our specialized clinicians for a biblically informed perspective. You need not be married to participate.

I am not in Vancouver, BC; Do you hold intensive retreats near me?

Yes. We have therapists across the border in Bellingham, WA and up and down the West Coast and across the USA, in Canada, Germany, the UK & serving Singapore.


Does insurance cover this?

Insurance companies seldom cover couples counseling, as they usually do not categorize it as "medically necessary." Intensive couples therapy retreats are no different.

There are clinicians who will provide a psychiatric diagnosis and documentation to your insurance company for reimbursement, usually for a single hour of therapy on each day. We believe that labeling one partner as "the problem" is counterproductive to effective relationship counseling.

Please note:

Couples therapy, especially when done intensively, is a specialized service that is appropriate for only select couples. Having the interest and motivation to examine your contribution to the state of your marriage is essential for this work to succeed. Both of you must be open and willing to change.

There are two situations where a Discernment Counseling retreat is the preferred approach. The first is if either of you has little to no motivation to work on your marriage. The second is if either of you is seriously questioning whether divorce is the preferred path. 

You do not need to know this ahead of time. With your input, your therapist will determine the most appropriate method for your situation.

Science-based Couples therapy does not work with the following: domestic violence, suicide prevention, personality disorders, or alcohol and drug abuse that requires in-patient care. Instead, seek professional individual mental health services and find a mental health professional with specialized training.

Do it for yourself. Do it for each other.

Schedule a complimentary consult with our team and start on
your path to reignite your relationship.

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