Break the Patterns
That Keep Your Relationship Stuck
The Synergy Relationship Reset is a structured, in-person intensive designed for couples who want clarity, change and a way forward. Led by a therapist and performance coach working together. This process helps couples to understand what is actually happening beneath recurring conflict, emotional distance, or uncertainty and shift it in a focused and contained way. Designed for those who value discretion, efficiency, and meaningful change.
When Conversations Are No Longer Enough
There are moments in a relationship where the usual conversations are no longer enough. You may find yourselves repeating the same arguments, struggling to communicate clearly, or feeling increasingly disconnected, despite genuine effort. In some cases, the question is no longer simply how to improve the relationship but whether to continue it at all. For many couples, this can create prolonged periods of uncertainty — emotionally, practically and financially
The purpose of the work we do, is to bring clarity to that space, before these patterns set in, escalate further or start to make decisions reactive, rather than constructive.
A Different Way Of Working
This is not open-ended weekly therapy, and it is not generic relationship coaching. The Synergy Relationship Reset is a bespoke, focused intervention designed to help couples address what is happening for them, directly. Rather than circling the same issues over and over. You will work with both of us, together, throughout the process — combining therapeutic depth with practical, real-time change. This helps to create a joint, balanced approach that allows emotional patterns, communication dynamics, and underlying assumptions to be explored and shifted within a mutually agreed, contained structure.
The Process
The work begins with an initial Zoom session, with all four of us present. This is where we establish why you are here, what has brought you both to this point and what each of you wants in moving forward. This is followed by an in-person, full intensive day. This is usually delivered in your home. The day is structured to identify recurring patterns, uncover blind spots, improve communication and create clear, workable agreements. We then continue with follow-up integration sessions to support the changes made during the intensive and help ensure they translate into everyday life. The structure is intentionally focused. Couples often experience more movement in this process than they have through months of ongoing conversations elsewhere.
What This Creates
The aim is not simply to talk about the relationship differently, but to change how the relationship functions.
Couples often leave with:
Clearer communication
Reduced emotional reactivity
A deeper understanding of each other
Renewed trust and connection
Greater confidence in the decisions ahead
For some, this leads to rebuilding the relationship with greater honesty and stability. For others, it provides the clarity needed to separate with respect, reduced conflict, and a more grounded sense of direction. Addressing these patterns directly often prevents a far more difficult and costly process later on.
Why Couples Work With Us
What makes this process different is the combination of perspectives within the room. You are working with a vastly experienced therapist and an elite performance coach, together — not a single viewpoint or approach and over forty five years of combined experience. This allows emotional depth and practical change to happen simultaneously. Our work is designed for couples who want a discreet, structured, and effective process rather than prolonged uncertainty or endless discussion. Sessions are delivered privately and all work is handled with complete confidentiality
About Us
Irène is BACP – accredited counsellor and integrative supervisor with more than twenty years experience of supporting individuals and couples through periods of change, uncertainty and emotional challenges. Her work combines therapeutic depth with warmth, emotional intelligence and a grounded understanding of relationships and family dynamics.
Before training at the esteemed Metanoia Institute, Irène worked internationally in the music industry for Polygram and Universal Music. Working closely with artists and creatives from around the world gaining a stronger understanding of communication, identity, pressure and human connection.
Alongside a private practice, Irène has worked as a core member of the counselling service at Brunel University, London and has had extensive training in couples counselling, somatic trauma work, Cognitive Hypnotherapy, NLP and integrative supervision.
Al has a background rooted in behavioural change. Trained in Cognitive Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and as a therapist supervisor, alongside a successful earlier career in the music industry as a record producer and mix engineer. Developing a deep interest in communication, human behaviour, and the patterns that shape how people relate to one another.
After studying at the Quest Institute at Regents University London, Al went on to build a boutique coaching and hypnotherapy practice working with individuals, business leaders, therapists, and couples. His work focuses on helping people recognise recurring dynamics, uncover blind spots, and create meaningful and lasting change.
Al brings a calm, direct, and practical approach to the work, helping couples move away from cycles of reaction, assumption, and disconnection towards clearer communication and greater understanding.
Together
WE met by chance in Switzerland whilst both working in the music industry and have now been together for more than twenty five years. Over that time, we have built a life together, navigated change, supported one another through challenges, and continued learning what it truly means to work as a partnership.
Like many couples, we both entered this relationship having experienced previous marriages, family transitions, and the realities that long-term relationships can bring. That lived experience shapes the way we work.
We understand that relationships are rarely simple. Beneath conflict or disconnection there are often layers of history, expectation, fear, grief, pressure, and misunderstanding. We also understand how quickly unresolved patterns can escalate into prolonged emotional, relational, and financial strain when couples lose the ability to communicate clearly.
Together, we bring two perspectives into the room, therapeutic depth alongside practical behavioural insight. This creates a balanced process that helps couples not only understand what is happening between them, but begin changing it in real time.
For some couples, this work leads to rebuilding the relationship with greater honesty, trust, and connection.
For others, it creates the clarity needed to separate more consciously, respectfully, and with less unnecessary conflict.
Either way, our aim is the same: to help couples move forward with greater understanding, clearer communication, and a more grounded sense of direction.
What Couples Say About The Process
“We had reached a point where we could no longer communicate without conflict. The intensive helped us understand what was actually happening beneath the surface and changed the way we relate to each other completely.”
“What stood out was how focused and contained the process was. We gained more clarity in a short period of time than we had through months of trying to work things out ourselves.”
“This gave us a calm and structured way to make important decisions about our future, rather than continuing to react emotionally.”
Investment
Most couples invest between £3,500 and £5,000 depending on the level of support required.
Each program is tailored and may include:
– an initial clarity session
– a full-day in-person intensive
– follow-up integration sessions
– additional individual or couples support where appropriate
Some couples choose to continue with further intensive days or individual sessions depending on their needs.
Support is always tailored according to the couple and the stage they are navigating.
Start With A Conversation
If you feel this may be the right next step, you are welcome to arrange an initial conversation. The purpose of the call is simply to explore whether this approach is appropriate for your situation and what support may be most useful moving forward.
To arrange a free intial consultation, please use the confidential form below.