While my experience biases didn’t have me eager or confident in giving couples therapy another go, I was both relieved and pleased to find my own judgment proved wrong. Our sessions with Rachel saved our relationship. Rachel has worked with us through the best of times, the worst of times, and even a handful of unscheduled times. Regardless of which time it was, she was always composed, patient, compassionate, and above all invested. There has not been a second of this journey that I felt like my relationship and my well-being as a person weren’t her top priorities. Through Rachel’s diligence and guidance, my partner and I are communicating on an entirely different level. With the problems we were having, her resources and knowledge turned what looked like an impossibly rocky relationship into a winding road with recognizable and navigable speed bumps. I will always be grateful for the help she’s given my partner and I in finding each other again. 

I had been working with Rachel for 2+ years as a leadership coach, when she offered the option to help with couples coaching, Sam (my wife) and I jumped at the opportunity. Rachel often gave me the same advice as Sam, so she was naturally keen to work with her and I already had a high level of trust, so it seemed like a no brainer.
Some of the things we have gotten out of the process are:
- Ability to have hard conversations that would typically break down into arguments previously/without Rachel present
- Rachel being able to see both sides of conflicts and bridge the gaps in our understandings of each others perspectives
- A routine, safe space where the context is to be able to bring up tough topics for discussion.
- An understanding of some of our existing negative patterns, why they happen and an ability to detach from them “ah, that’s that pattern happening again – rather than continuing further down the negative pattern”

Rachel creates a warm and safe space to be honest and vulnerable with yourself and your partner. 

Rachel holds a space for us that feels very freeing and very comfortable. We look forward to our sessions and whatever the tone or outcome, we always come out feeling like we’ve worked hard and achieved productivity in our partnership. It feels like a team of three and we’re all on the same side. 

I wish every relationship could receive such wonderful support. 

Though the space is shared I always feel very heard and seen. I always feel understood. 

As a young family going through so many new transitions, I can’t imagine where we would be without Rachel. Her knowledge, insight and guidance is such a gift.

As a couple working with Rachel, she has given us a safe space to slowly become more open and more honest with each other And to build lasting methods of communication that work for us as individuals. It’s so nice to not feel rushed and to be able to practice over and over again the skills that we need to improve our communication and connection. I think deep down, we know how much we love each other. Working with Rachel has just helped to pull some of the weights that have been blocking the view.