Is this retreat for people whose marriage is in trouble?

A luxury couples retreat welcomes couples at very different points. Some arrive in real crisis, wanting focused time to work through something painful. Others have a fundamentally good relationship and simply want to strengthen it, deepen their connection, or address a specific pattern before it grows. Difficulty in a relationship is common and not a sign of failure. Whatever your starting point, the retreat provides dedicated space to understand one another and move forward together.

What can I expect from a couples therapy retreat?

An intensive couples therapy retreat centers on private sessions with Andrew Sofin and structured days built around your goals. Instead of squeezing conversation into a single weekly hour, you get concentrated, uninterrupted time to focus on each other, free from daily distractions. Mornings generally hold couples work, afternoons allow individual reflection, and the pace adjusts to what you need. The aim is genuine understanding and steady progress, guided at every step by an experienced clinician.

What if my partner isn't sure about this?

Hesitation is completely normal, and no one should feel pushed. Many couples begin with one partner more certain than the other, and that is fine. Rather than pressing for a decision, you might simply share this page so your partner can read about the format and the private, one-on-one approach at their own pace. A luxury couple retreat works best when both people feel they arrived by choice, so there is time and room to consider it together.

How far in advance should I book?

Lead times vary based on schedules and your preferred setting, so it helps to reach out early to discuss timing and availability for your retreat. Because each retreat is private and led personally by Andrew Sofin, planning ahead gives you and your partner the widest range of dates and locations to choose from. There is no rush and no deadline pressure attached to any of this. The right time is whenever you and your partner feel ready to begin the conversation together.

Are there situations you don't work with?

Every couple’s circumstances are different, and fit is best understood through a direct conversation rather than assumptions. Some situations may call for specialized care, and Andrew Sofin can talk through whether luxury couples retreats are the right approach for you both or another path would serve you better. The clearest next step is a consultation to discuss your goals and circumstances, so you can decide together, with honest, informed guidance, what will help most.

Same-Day Marriage Crisis Consultation

Reaching out for a same-day marriage crisis consultation when things feel unsteady is a natural impulse. At Couples Retreat, that first conversation is a private step toward understanding what you and your partner are facing, not a sales call. Andrew Sofin leads every retreat, and this conversation is an invitation to explore whether that format truly fits your situation together.

What a Same-day Marriage Crisis Consultation Covers

A same-day marriage crisis consultation is a private conversation about what is happening in your marriage and the timeline you are working with. The focus is steadying communication together before deciding on any next steps. The conversation stays focused on what you and your partner need, at a pace that feels workable. The goal is simply understanding, so you both feel genuinely heard before anything else is considered or any decision is weighed.

What a Same-day Marriage Crisis Consultation Covers

Who Should Reach Out Today

This same-day option is built for couples in acute distress, in the middle of a crisis, or standing at a genuine decision point. If you need to talk something through before committing to a full retreat, an urgent marriage counseling consultation gives you that space. Reaching out early is reasonable, not premature. This consultation exists to meet you where you are, calmly and without pressure, so you can think clearly and steadily about what comes next together.

What to Expect on Counseling Call

During a same-day marriage crisis consultation, the focus stays on understanding your situation, not moving you through a scripted sales process. Couples Retreat is led by one named clinician, Andrew Sofin, who leads every retreat, so the conversation begins with a clear sense of who you would be working with. Many couples find that this makes a first step feel considerably more human, grounded, and steady from the outset, and it keeps the focus firmly on you.

From Consultation to Retreat Planning

After a same-day marriage crisis consultation, if a retreat fits what you and your partner need, the next steps move naturally into pre-arrival clinical intake and retreat planning. The consecutive-day format is worked out together, never rushed. There is no pressure to proceed, and you decide whether and when to take that step. The consultation and the retreat are best understood as a continuum, so nothing is settled until you both feel ready.

What to Prepare Before Calling

You do not need to prepare much. A general sense of your relationship history and current concerns is helpful. Arriving with a rough picture of what has been happening lets the conversation move where it matters most. Formal, detailed intake happens later, only once a retreat is actually being planned. For now, simply bringing your honest perspective and a willingness to talk openly is more than enough to begin, and you can share at your own pace.

What to Prepare Before Calling

Privacy During an Urgent Reach-Out

Reaching out during a crisis takes courage, and that vulnerability is met with care. Your conversation is treated with discretion. Reaching out does not obligate you or your partner to anything further. Couples Retreat works with one couple at a time, so your situation is never one file among many. You can speak openly and honestly, knowing that discretion and care are a quiet, steady part of how this work is held, at your own pace.

Andrew Sofin and Couples Retreat

Andrew Sofin, MA, RP, TCF, RMFT, leads every retreat at Couples Retreat. With more than 25 years of clinical experience, he brings steady, informed attention to each couple he works with. He is President of the Canadian Association for Couples and Family Therapy (CACFT). Couples Retreat is built on the named-clinician model: one experienced therapist working with your relationship from intake through aftercare, so the approach you learn about first is the one that leads your retreat.

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frequently asked questions

What happens during a same-day marriage crisis consultation?

A same-day marriage crisis consultation is a focused conversation about your current situation and the timeline you are facing. Andrew Sofin listens to understand what is happening between you and your partner and whether a retreat might be a fit. No commitment is required. Think of it as an information and fit conversation rather than a formal assessment. You leave with a clearer sense of your options and how the retreat format could support you both.

How soon can we schedule the call once we reach out?

Because these requests are urgent by nature, we respond promptly. A same-day marriage counseling call reflects the reality that a crisis rarely waits for a convenient moment. Timing depends on availability, and we can’t guarantee a specific hour or day count unless we confirm it directly with you. The intention is always to connect quickly, so you and your partner are not left waiting alone with a difficult situation any longer than necessary.

What information should we have ready before the call?

For a marriage crisis phone consultation, a general sense of what is happening is enough. No forms to complete and no paperwork to gather beforehand. A rough understanding of your relationship history and your most pressing current concerns helps the conversation focus where it counts. Detailed intake comes later, only if a retreat is being planned together. You do not need to organize or document anything in advance to make this first call worthwhile.

What happens after the consultation if we decide to move forward?

If you and your partner decide a retreat is right for you, the next step is pre-arrival clinical intake for a crisis marriage retreat consultation and the retreat itself. This is where the format, timing, and focus are shaped around your specific situation. Everything is worked out together, at your own pace. There is no rush and no pressure. The consultation flows naturally into planning only when you both feel ready to take that step.

Is the same-day consultation private and confidential?

Yes. An emergency marriage consultation is confidential, and the call itself is held privately. Reaching out does not obligate you or your partner to anything further, and no one conversation must become an ongoing commitment. Because the work happens one couple at a time, your circumstances are treated with genuine discretion. You can speak honestly about what you are going through, knowing privacy is foundational to how these conversations are handled.