“We approached the retreat with a marriage nearly on the rocks after too many years of complacency. It was crunch time but after an uncomfortable few days I and I think we are in such a better place. I feel happy for the first time for a long time. I think we both do and this weekend has reminded us how much we love each other with a rekindled desire. Looking forward to ‘date night’!”

“Debs provided invaluable support to us at an extremely uncertain time in our relationship. The retreat provided an opportunity to express our thoughts and feelings in a more constructive way. It also gave us structure and tools to support us in working through our difficulties along with a meaningful plan for the future. Debs remained balanced and objective whilst also showing great compassion and empathy for the emotional challenges we faced.”

“Debs has been a wonderful therapist for us. We came to her as a newly married couple who are generally very happy, but who had some communication difficulties which were causing conflict that was at times very painful. As well as being kind, wise, empathetic and a great listener, Debs has equipped us with some invaluable skills and tools which will serve us for years to come. We feel stronger in our marriage than ever before, and amongst other positive changes, the awful arguments that prompted us to seek couples therapy seem to be a thing of the past. We have no hesitation in recommending Debs in the highest possible terms.”

“Talking to each other in any relationship is really important, but sometimes it can be very hard for one of you to really open up and express your inner feelings. This can result in very damaging behaviour. Having an expert help you to do this, is one of the best things you can do and has probably (definitely!) saved our marriage. The way the sessions are run is excellent, at the right pace with time to reflect and process the information. We would wholeheartedly recommend it to any couple and are truly grateful that we discovered Reconnect UK.”

“Dan was a great facilitator. He put us at ease quickly and I felt relaxed talking to him. He was knowledgeable and came across as very experienced. The sessions were tailored to us and focused on what we needed. It was a very positive experience that I’d happily repeat. We’ve come away with new skills and the resources to support us. I’d recommend the retreat to any couple.”

“Dan was a great therapist, she kept really calm throughout and wasn’t there to help us score points off the other person but instead just wanted to give us useful strategies to improve our relationship. The weekend was very thought provoking and the activities were really effective.”

“Although we didn’t feel like our relationship was in any sort of trouble, we wanted to seek out guidance before we married to ensure we were as strong as possible. Working with Debs, we managed to improve our communication with one another, which has improved our relationship overall. We feel stronger, more connected and better prepared for whatever life brings us. Debs was great at explaining the different techniques available to use, and was patient, extremely knowledgeable and great at getting to the root of the issue. We would definitely recommend Debs to anyone thinking of going to couples therapy.”

“The retreat was an excellent experience. Dan was very fair, uncritical and nonjudgmental but incredibly helpful at helping us see the patterns of behaviour that we had become stuck in within our relationship. We came away from the 3 day retreat with lots of practical tools and techniques to help us change our interactions and behaviour. We both feel very positive following the retreat and are looking forward to a new chapter in our lives. Thank you so much Reconnect UK!”

“We both felt very comfortable with Dan. We thought the sessions were extremely well thought out and very well structured. Dan also had a great way of explaining things and we felt we connected well with her. We couldn’t rate our experience enough.”

“Dan made us feel completely at ease and as a result we were open to the process, which was extremely useful and relevant to us as a couple. We came away with plenty of useful information and learned a lot about each other and about how we can reconnect further during out time at the retreat.”

“ I had really high expectations (or hopes!) when I signed up for this and I am so happy that it lived up to my expectations. Dan is very knowledgeable and empathetic and enabled us to see things differently. He said two things that completely changed my mind-set; “Why does it have to be your way?” and “Relationships are a skill we are not born with, we work at it”. It suddenly all made sense. It is still early stages but I am very happy with how things are going and so is my husband! Thank you Dan!”

“An unexpected fulfilling weekend that rekindled the spark after an awful period in our marriage - just what we needed. Thank you!”

“We really enjoyed meeting with Dan. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and was able to help reconnect me with my husband. I am extremely glad that I picked Reconnect UK and would recommend to everyone.”

“I wish my wife and I had found this and tried this years ago (mending the roof while the sun shines, so to speak). It really helped clarify aspects of our own behaviour that were potentially problematic, often things which we might have felt but had never quite articulated before. Doing so allowed us to identify and tackle issues more usefully. Dan was an incredibly knowledgeable, but also engaging facilitator. He ran the sessions expertly, always keeping us on track and allowing us to speak directly and freely, yet never putting words into our mouths. He used his huge base of experience, but tailored it to our own situation. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone and would certainly use him again myself.”

“Dan’s focus and energy was extremely helpful. His commitment to helping us affirmed our commitment to each other and made it clear how worthwhile it is to work on our relationship. We were both somewhat apprehensive before we started, but Dan put us both at ease right away with his warm yet professional demeanor. We would highly recommend him. He’s given us several tools, and ways of communicating which we can put into practice on our own. We left feeling excited to invest in us and our future.”

“Dan tailored the entire retreat in a way that would suit us and our unique situation making sure every minute was relevant. We both feel more self aware now, and our communication has improved massively since the retreat, as Dan really helped us learn to listen and really hear what each other was saying. We would absolutely recommend Dan, who is very passionate about helping people and is friendly, yet remains neutral and focuses on what is best for each individual.”

“Very useful marriage preparation course that has set us up for a bright start, we would highly recommend for any couple!”

“Dan was very personable, engaging and interesting to talk to. He was well-prepared with relevant exercises that got us thinking about talking along useful line.”

“Dan, our counsellor, was sensitive and engaging, as well as challenging when needed. He inspired confidence with his knowledge of the field and was able to guide sensitive discussions in a confidential and professional manner. We would have no hesitation reaching out to Dan in the future and would also recommend him to friends and family.”

“We felt like we needed some help to reconnect after being together for several years. Communications had broken down and we struggled to articulate what was important to us as individuals and as a relationship. This was having a negative impact on many parts of our relationship. As a gay couple we found it difficult to find the right assistance. Dan was very understanding and his methods and approach seemed very relevant to us. The retreat concept was great since it allowed us to accelerate our progress towards improving our relationship. I’d recommend his retreat to other couples.”

“Dan listened carefully to all we said and was able to refer back to earlier conversations with ease. He enabled us to talk to each other openly, which we have not been able to do for some considerable time. We left the retreat emotionally exhausted but with a positive attitude towards each other and our relationship that we have not experienced for years. Most importantly, we were given practical advice to allow us to face the future together.”

“The whole experience was very useful and fulfilling. It has helped our marriage now and I hope going for in the future. Dan is a great facilitator.”

“My husband and I did a three day intensive counselling session with Dan. On Day 1, we walked into the session with the idea of working on closure in our relationship. My husband had an affair that I felt I could not forgive him for. At the end of the three days I had a better understanding of my husband’s reason for embarking on an affair and we decided to give a relationship a trial period to see if we could improve our communication and respect each other. We looked in to our core values and beliefs with in our selves and within our relationship. Dan listened, interjected when necessary, helped us understand each other better and gave us tools to continue to use after the therapy had ended. Whether we stay together or not is to be seen, but either way we have come away knowing the roles we played in our marriage and ways in which we can grow and improve in our interactions in future.”

“The weekend was emotionally tiring and extremely valuable at the same time. Dan’s experience, sensitivity and non-judgemental approach made it possible for us to hear each others’ perspective, laugh together, and reconnect as a couple. We took the Monday off work but would have benefited from having a few more days to ourselves before returning to the fray.”

“I cannot recommend Dan highly enough. Our relationship was in crisis and I was exceptionally cynical about the value that could be added by this experience. Thankfully I was wrong, he got to the point in an empathetic, non-patronising way and was extremely professional and human throughout. We worked with Dan to put together a bespoke plan that we continue to work to and things are going really well for us. The man is a miracle worker!”

“It was as though Dan had waved a magic wand and suddenly made my husband and I listen and communicate with each other like we did when we first met. If I’m honest I wasn’t holding much hope for our future together but now it’s stronger and so much happier than it has been in years!”

“Neither of us were sure what to expect with couples therapy but with Dan’s professionalism, patience and guidance my husband and I certainly felt that the personally tailored therapy really helped with our complex situation. We came away with the tools and reassurance that we can handle whatever life throws at us in the future. Thank you Dan for all your help.”

“Dan is fantastic. He picked up key issues and focused our discussions each day on the right things. He has an ability to quickly recognise the problems and calmly and clearly guide you both in honest and open conversation. He provides the tools to move forward positively. Being away for a weekend helps you act immediately and keeps everything in focus.”

“Without doubt we would recommend Reconnect UK, it is amazing how much it’s possible to learn, develop and connect over a weekend. We felt a real shift in our relationship, both during and after the sessions - and on top of that it was actually an enjoyable experience to share. Perhaps the best way to convey how beneficial it was, is to say that my husband and I have already spoken about a possible “top up” session one day in the future!”

“This retreat, while intense, was INVALUABLE for repairing, strengthening, and rebuilding my relationship with my husband. I am so grateful to Dan for his support.”

“This experience was literally life changing for us! The environment, pace of sessions and content were absolutely on point!! We learned techniques to use in our relationship that have made a significant difference and we couldn’t have asked for more.”

“Dan is a strong, very emphatic coach. Being in this business myself I can absolutely recommend him as a professional. My partner and I are super happy that we did this weekend.”

“Dan was very friendly and put us at ease very quickly. He is extremely knowledgeable, and we feel much better equipped to communicate effectively and take the next big decisions in our life in a way that works for both of us. The format of the retreat in a romantic cottage in Suffolk is a total win, I would recommend without hesitation!”

“The experience was profoundly useful. Although we have been married for over forty years and communicate quite well, the exercises on communicating and truly listening were valuable and would benefit anyone at whatever point in their relationship they were. The material provided on behavioural feed-back loops were fascinating and Dan was extremely easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. The build up over the week-end was carefully orchestrated and at no time felt threatening, despite the difficult nature of our problems. The environment was cosy but also business-like and Dan was punctual and discrete and he had a lively sense of humour! I am writing this review some weeks after the week-end and I say that our relationship and the levels of trust have improved enormously.”

“This retreat has really changed the way that my husband and I regard each other, it is like making a fresh start. The retreat was intense but there was such a feeling of release and happiness by the end of the weekend. It felt sad to say goodbye to Dan, like saying goodbye to a gentle friend who took the time to help and support us both equally.”

“I’d highly recommend an intensive retreat with Dan for any relationship that is seriously struggling. We learned so many valuable tools and covered so much critical ground in three days, as opposed to taking months with typical couples counselling. When you don’t have the luxury of time or patience and your relationship needs attention now, this is the only way to go. Dan is smart, kind, and empathetic. He sees both sides and helped guide us with tools and insights to get to a much better place. I’m so appreciative of the opportunity to have him work with us.”

“We have been together for 44 years and happily married until 10 years ago. Our relationship struggled over those 10 years until infidelity finally broke us - or so we thought. That’s changed now because of Dan’s interventions. He clearly is an expert psychologist, but with such a talent for translating that knowledge into a very human interaction, shinning a light on our relationship, supporting us through some difficult revelations for both of us. We see it all so differently now, he also gave us some valuable techniques to support us on our reconciliation journey. He guided us, supported us, taught us and then set us off to carry through on all the strategies he’s enabled us with. We can not recommend him highly enough either at the point of marriage breakdown or just to reconnect along the way. We wish we had done this 10 years ago before we had lost our way!”

“This is the best gift you could give yourself and your loved one! A safe space, a practical approach that gives you the superpowers you need to make your relationships work. Dan is the most gracious, knowledgeable facilitator. Just the best!”