Relationship Coaching for Couples.

BRISTOL & ONLINE

Reflective, practical support to help you understand what’s happening between you, break reactive patterns, and feel like a team again.

When you reach a tipping point in your relationship.

Most couples don’t seek support because they’ve stopped caring about each other—they come because the way they’re communicating isn’t working anymore.

Trapped in the same argument: Small disagreements quickly escalate, or one partner pushes to talk while the other shuts down and pulls away.
Feeling more like roommates: You’ve become an efficient team at managing life, work, or children, but the emotional closeness and intimacy have quietly faded.
Walking on eggshells: Communication feels so loaded that it seems safer to stay silent than risk another fight.

Things don't need to be in crisis to get support. You just need a neutral space to slow down and find your way back to each other.

What shifts when we work together.

Real relational change happens in small, everyday moments:

Constructive Communication: Disagreeing without the conversation turning defensive, loud, or shutting down.
Feeling Heard & Valued: Expressing what you actually need while truly understanding where your partner is coming from.
Fast Repair: Catching arguments before they gather momentum and knowing how to reconnect quickly after things go wrong.
Shared Alignment: Navigating major life decisions, parenting, and responsibilities as partners rather than opponents.

Where insight meets practical momentum.

We look beyond the surface topic of your latest argument to understand the deeper dynamics at play. What triggers each of you? What are you trying to protect or ask for in those moments?

But understanding the pattern is only half the work. Between sessions, you’ll have simple, practical strategies to practice—helping you step out of reactive habits and build healthier ways of relating in real-time.

The goal isn't to create a relationship where you never disagree—it's giving you the tools to navigate the difficult moments together with grace and care.

Common reasons couples come to coaching.

having the same arguments again and again

Breaking circular arguments: Stopping the same recurring fights that never seem to get resolved.
Feeling, misunderstood, or like you're taking each other for granted: Moving past defensiveness so you can actually listen to each other.
Shifting out of "roommate" mode: Rebuilding emotional closeness, intimacy, and genuine connection.
Handling conflict safely: Learning how to express frustration without hurting each other or shutting down.
Navigating major transitions: Adapting together through parenthood, career shifts, or life changes.
Learning how to repair: Knowing what to do after an argument to reconnect quickly instead of staying distant.

You don’t need to arrive agreeing on exactly what the problem is.

Part of our work is understanding what is happening between you - together.

A clear shape to our work together.

We begin with an initial container of 8 weekly or fortnightly sessions (60 minutes each) to build momentum and embed new communication habits.

Session 1: We explore your relationship history, current challenges, and what you both want to be different.
Session 4: We pause to review what’s shifting and adjust our focus.
Session 8: We evaluate progress, consolidate your toolkit, and decide on next steps.

Investment:

£800 when paid upfront in full (£100/session)
£110 per session if paying as you go

Sessions take place in person at my practice in Bedminster, Bristol (BS3) or online.

What Clients Say

"Working with Vivien gave us space to slow down and actually hear each other properly for the first time in a long time. We’d fallen into the same arguments over and over again and couldn’t seem to break the pattern. Vivien helped us understand what was really happening underneath those conversations and gave us practical ways to communicate differently. Things feel much calmer between us now, and we handle disagreements in a much more constructive way.

James & Laura
"We came to Vivien at a point where we felt quite distant from each other and weren’t sure how to get back on track. The sessions helped us understand each other’s perspectives in a way we hadn’t managed on our own. Vivien created a space where both of us felt heard, and we began to see the patterns that were keeping us stuck. It helped us reconnect and feel like we were working as a team again."

Sophie & Daniel
"What stood out about working with Vivien was the balance between insight and practical tools. We didn’t just talk about problems — we learned ways to approach conversations differently and understand what was driving our reactions. That’s made a real difference in everyday life. Our relationship feels much more stable and supportive now."

Anna & Mark
"We started sessions with Vivien when we were struggling to make some big decisions about our future and felt stuck in constant discussions that went nowhere. She helped us step back, understand what really mattered to each of us, and approach those conversations in a much clearer way. The process helped us make decisions together with far more confidence and understanding."

Rachel & Tom

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Hello, I’m Vivien.

For over a decade, I’ve supported hundreds of couples & individuals through periods of change, conflict, and emotional disconnect.

My approach combines therapeutic depth with practical coaching tools. I believe relationships don’t need to be perfect to be deeply fulfilling—but it helps immensely when you can understand the patterns between you, take ownership of your part, and learn how to navigate disagreements safely..

Ready to strengthen your relationship?

You don’t need to arrive agreeing on everything that needs to change.

We can start with a relaxed 20-minute conversation to talk about what’s happening between you and see if working together feels like the right fit for both of you.

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