Hauwa's Comprehensive Couple Therapy:

A 4-Step Approach with Two Modalities

I offer an extensive 4-step approach to relationship support, offering two modalities for couples seeking transformative experiences.

Modality One: The Marathon Session Approach

Embark on a life-changing adventure with the Marathon Session Approach – a popular and highly successful way for couples navigating distress to stabilize, redesign, reimagine, and rebuild a more satisfying and joyful life together.

The Approach Consists of 4 Phases:

Phase 1 - ASSESSMENT: What sets my approach to couples counselling apart? It's my commitment to a thorough and personalized assessment process, laying the groundwork for targeted and effective treatment. Instead of stumbling through weekly sessions without clear direction, the assessment allows me to tailor interventions precisely to each couple's unique needs. Similar to how an MRI provides more insights than an X-ray in physical injuries, the "MRI" assessment delves deep into a couple's functioning. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology mirroring Gottman's original research

So, a deep understanding of your circumstances and individual needs is crucial. The "MRI" Assessment includes:

• A 90-minute to 120-minute joint session: Couples share current concerns and their relationship history, exploring pivotal moments. The session concludes with the Love Lab experience, replicating Gottman's research methods.

• Confidential online questionnaires by the Gottman Institute identifying strengths and challenges, bundled into the Love Lab fee.

• One individual session with each partner to share personal histories and perspectives.

• A 90-minute feedback session: The therapist shares observations, develops goals for couples therapy, and provides a detailed report outlining assessment and Love Lab findings. (You will receive a pdf copy of the report.)

All this happens in a day marathon assessment session; the online questionnaire is completed before the session. The couple then meets me for the initial session, Love Lab experience, individual sessions, and feedback session, all in one day.

Phase 2 - THREE DAY MARATHON: If an intensive approach is deemed beneficial and you wish to continue, three full-day therapeutic sessions (10 am to 5 pm) are scheduled, usually one week apart. Focused on therapeutic interventions like moving past conflict, repairing old hurts, and enhancing understanding, these sessions equip you with new relationship skills and ideas for how to keep working on your relationship. Progress is discussed, and ongoing needs are assessed for Phase 3.

Phase 3 - INTEGRATION: Take the newfound skills, strategies, and behaviours home. Most couples engage in fortnightly follow-up appointments to ensure consistent application. The goal is to reinforce learning and establish lasting habits.

Phase 4 - RELAPSE PREVENTION: As confidence grows, couples continue rebuilding independently. Monthly check-ins for a few months, fading to 3-monthly and perhaps 6-monthly, provide ongoing support akin to dental check-ups. This ensures a solid foundation for continuing relationship growth.

Cost Estimates:

• - Assessment Phase: N500,000 (paid at booking)

• - Intensive Therapy Phase: Approx. #1,080,000 (# 360,000 per day) (paid after assessment)

• - Integration Phase: Approx. #500,000 (pay only if and as needed)

• - Relapse Prevention Phase: Approx. #360,000 (pay only if and as needed)

Hauwa's approach is a holistic journey, offering tailored support at each step. It's not just about addressing immediate concerns but building a foundation for a resilient and thriving relationship.

Modality Two: The Traditional Session Approach

The traditional session approach has the same content as the marathon approach; however, it is done at a normal pace. You still get to learn to navigate distress to stabilize, redesign, reimagine, and rebuild a more satisfying and joyful life together.

The Approach Consists of 4 Phases:

Phase 1 - ASSESSMENT: What sets my approach to couples counselling apart? It's my commitment to a thorough and personalized assessment process, laying the groundwork for targeted and effective treatment. Instead of stumbling through weekly sessions without clear direction, the assessment allows me to tailor interventions precisely to each couple's unique needs. Similar to how an MRI provides more insights than an X-ray in physical injuries, the "MRI" assessment delves deep into a couple's functioning. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology mirroring Gottman's original research

So, a deep understanding of your circumstances and individual needs is crucial. The "MRI" Assessment includes:

• A 90 - 120 minute joint session: Couples share current concerns and their relationship history, exploring pivotal moments. The session concludes with the Love Lab experience, replicating Gottman's research methods. (Day 1) Cost: #120,000* plus an additional #150,000* for the Love Lab, covering the initial and follow-up questionnaires.

• Confidential online questionnaires by the Gottman Institute identifying strengths and challenges, bundled into the Love Lab fee. (Done after the joint session)

• One individual session with each partner to share personal histories and perspectives. Each session: #45,000*. (Day 2)

• A 90-minute feedback session: I share observations, develop goals for couples counselling, and provide a detailed report outlining assessment and Love Lab findings. Cost: #150,000*. (Day 3)

Phase 2 - 4 Therapy Options

Following the assessment, couples can choose the therapy option that suits them:

Weekly Sessions:

- 50-minute sessions: #60,000*

- 100-minute sessions (recommended): #120,000

- 150-minute sessions #180,000