At Vaughan Relationship Centre, we offer Couples Therapy Intensives and Individual Therapy Intensives for those who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like therapy isn’t moving fast enough. Whether you’re in a cycle of conflict with your partner or carrying years of unspoken pain, intensives give you the space and time to finally unpack what’s holding you back—and begin the work of healing and reconnection.
Therapy intensives are extended, customized sessions, often lasting a full day or spread over 1 – 2 days (2 days maximum) that help you dive deep into the issues that matter most. Whether you’re attending as a couple or on your own, intensives are ideal when:
Think of it as months of therapy condensed into focused, high-impact time—with a therapist dedicated entirely to you.
For couples who want clarity, connection, or to repair their relationship—fast.
Whether you’re recovering from betrayal, stuck in the same fight, or just feeling like roommates, a Couples Therapy Intensive can help. We’ll look beneath the surface to explore your emotional dynamics, attachment styles, and interactional patterns so you can truly hear and understand each other again.
You’ll leave with tools to communicate more effectively, reconnect emotionally, and build intimacy—even if things have felt distant for a long time.
For women who give everything to others—but need space to rediscover themselves.
These intensives are designed for strong, insightful women who are burned out, anxious, and stretched thin by caregiving, work, and expectations.
If you’re feeling lost, unmotivated, or unsure of your next step, this is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself—on your terms.
What you’ll explore:
Step 1: The Foundation Session
Before beginning, we meet for a 90-minute assessment session (virtual or in-person) to ensure the format is a fit and align on your goals.
Step 2: The Intensive
Sessions are typically full-day (6 hours) or can be broken into 3–4 hour blocks. Couples begin with individual interviews before working together. Individuals dive into mapped dynamics, triggers, and emotional clarity.
Step 3: Integration
Most clients leave with a clear path forward and choose to book follow-up sessions monthly or as needed.
My partner is not sure about doing therapy or an intensive.
This is why we meet for 90 minutes before we schedule the intensive. Ask your partner to attend the first session, and you can discuss whether it’s a good fit. Please inform them that they are agreeing to one session, and kindly notify us at the time of booking. Inform your partner that they will have the opportunity to meet the therapist and get a sense of them before committing.
I am worried we will fight for the entire session.
Your therapist is trained to manage these arguments and help you de-escalate. However, you need to be willing to take direction. Remember, you are investing time, energy, and money; you can fight for free at home.
What if we choose to break up? Can the discussion from the session be used in divorce proceedings?
Therapy needs to be a safe space to be effective. When engaging in an intensive, the intention should be to move forward or gain clarity about the direction of the relationship, without worrying about potential negative repercussions. That being said, the therapist does not have control over how someone wants to behave. The therapist will not release any notes from the session without the consent of both parties.
Do I need to be married to attend an intensive?
No. Not all couples are married, but it is beneficial for those who have been in long-term committed relationships.
When are appointments held?
Due to the intensive nature of the work, you want your therapist to be in their optimal state to support you. As such, appointments are held during the daytime on weekdays. Weekend appointments are currently unavailable.
