Programmes for Couples Who Need More Than Weekly Sessions
Some situations need concentrated, deep work, not months of weekly conversations. These programmes are built for that.
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The Phoenix Protocol™
When you can't wait months for change.
The Phoenix Protocol exists for one reason: sometimes a marriage reaches a point where the usual pace of weekly sessions isn't enough. Something has broken open. An affair, a disclosure, a moment where one partner says they're done. What's needed isn't a slow and careful process. It's something that goes deep, fast, and gets to the source of what's actually happening.
That's what the Phoenix Protocol does. It works in days and weeks, not months. Not because it's a shortcut, but because it works at a different level entirely. We're not managing the surface of the problem. We're shifting the dynamic underneath it.
What is The Phoenix Protocol?
The Phoenix Protocol is an intensive marriage crisis intervention programme designed by Grant and Christine Wattie for couples on the brink of separation. Rather than managing the symptoms of a crisis, it goes to the source: the pattern underneath the breakdown. Across concentrated days and weeks, couples move further than they would in months of traditional weekly therapy. Available in person in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, and online for couples across New Zealand including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and beyond.
Who it's for
- An affair has come to light and you're in free fall
- One partner has said they want to leave, or has already emotionally left
- The relationship has completely shut down
- You've tried other approaches and nothing has moved
- You're facing a decision point and need clarity fast
What to expect
The Phoenix Protocol is intensive by design: concentrated sessions over a short period, with support between them. We work with both of you together and, where it helps, individually. The focus is on shifting the pattern at its source, not just managing the fallout.
It's available in person in Havelock North and online for couples anywhere in New Zealand. If you're in crisis right now, the free call is the right next step.
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A systematic 90-day approach for couples ready to go deep.
The Million Dollar Marriage programme is our flagship 90-day online couples transformation programme. It's designed for high-achieving couples who want a structured, systematic approach to rebuilding. Not crisis intervention, but serious, committed work over a sustained period.
The name isn't about money. It's about the value of what you're protecting. A great marriage is worth everything, and this programme treats it accordingly.
Who it's for
- Couples who are serious about lasting change, not just getting through the week
- High-achieving, driven people who respond well to structure and accountability
- Couples who want depth, not just techniques, but a real shift in the dynamic
- Those who need the flexibility of online sessions to fit their schedule
What it includes
Regular sessions with Grant and Christine across 90 days, working through The Aroha Rapid Transformation Method in a structured sequence. Between-session tools and support. Accountability built in from the start. A gameplan that's designed for your specific situation, not a generic curriculum.
Find Out If This Programme Is Right for YouPrivate Two-Day Intensive
Two days with Grant and Christine, in a private room, for one couple at a time.
Weekly sessions stop and start, and the old pattern has six days to rebuild between them. Two days without interruption go further. You stop repairing the old relationship and start building a new one with the same person.
We close version one, find the pattern you are both inside, learn to stop it mid-fight, and design version two together on small, clear agreements you both keep.
Particularly suited to
- Couples who are stuck, close to giving up, or going round the same fight
- Couples who have tried weekly counselling and need something that goes further
- Couples travelling to Havelock North from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or further afield
- Couples who would rather do it properly, in one go, than drag it out for a year
Format
In person in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay. We take a small number of couples, one at a time. One fee, quoted in your own currency, including two full days with us, a call before, the Same Two. New Love. video series, a follow-up session, and three months of email support. By application.
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That's exactly what the free 15-minute call is for. Tell us where you are and what's happening, and we'll help you find the right fit. There's no pressure and no commitment, just an honest conversation about what would work best for your situation and your schedule.
Book Your Free 15-Minute CallQuestions About Programmes
The Phoenix Protocol is specifically for couples in acute crisis: an affair has just come to light, one partner is threatening to leave, or the relationship has shut down completely. It's designed for urgency. Million Dollar Marriage and the Private Two-Day Intensive are for couples who are ready to do deep, transformational work. They're not in the same acute crisis, but they know something significant needs to change.
Absolutely. Many couples travel specifically for the Private Two-Day Intensive. We have people who come from Auckland, Wellington, and further afield. Some stay locally for the duration. If travel is involved, we'll help you think through the logistics on the call.
In our experience, yes, for the right couple. The methodology is identical. Some people find being in their own environment actually helps. The main thing that affects results isn't the format, it's the commitment you both bring.
We can work with that. One person shifting changes the dynamic, often more than the person who isn't yet on board would expect. We'll talk through your specific situation on the free call and be honest about what we think is possible.
That's what the free 15-minute call is for. You don't need to figure that out before you contact us. Tell us where you are and what's happening, and we'll help you find the right fit.
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