Couples Counselling Byron Bay with a Difference: Retreat Success at Rise Temple
This past weekend, Rise Temple in the Byron Bay hinterland hosted our very first couples reconnection retreat — Breathe Into Love on 26-28 Sept. It was one of the most beautiful and significant experiences since opening our retreat space, and a powerful reminder of why I am passionate about creating holistic alternatives to couples counselling and marriage counselling in Byron Bay.
Our guests, Amanda and Raj, had already tried couples counselling Sydney without finding the results they hoped for. They arrived ready to explore something deeper — a safe space where they could release stress, soften into presence, and rediscover the spark that had dimmed after years together.
Through slow breathwork, guided meditation, and relationship practices designed to calm the nervous system, they moved past old patterns and into connection. Shared breath, eye gazing, and mindfulness opened space for intimacy they hadn’t experienced in years.
Alongside the breathwork sessions, the retreat included nourishing meals, an infrared sauna, massage, and even a natural dam plunge on the land. Each element was chosen to restore body, mind, and spirit, helping this couple leave feeling renewed, grounded, and reconnected.
Here’s what Amanda and Raj had to say:
Amanda wrote:
“As we leave this retreat, I feel very appreciative and blessed that we found Amanda and her beautiful, homely and welcoming retreat. The surroundings have an almost magical positive energy. The nature - the birds, plants and water - make this place feel alive with promise.
So I feel renewed and grounded. I look forward to bringing these memories and experiences I’ve had back with me to my normal life. We will use our breath to connect with each other on a new level and continue to learning new ways to use it. Amanda has a wonderful gift and a ‘knowing’ - and it’s such a special gift for her to share with us.”
Raj wrote:
“It’s hard to explain breathwork but it definitely works. Slowing your breathing puts you in a meditative state, and then all sorts of magical things can happen.
Amanda’s guidance is key. She really helps you along the journey and helps you get the most from the experience. It’s truly transformative. And the peaceful surroundings, Amanda’s welcoming nature, and the nourishing food all help a great deal also. I highly recommend it.”
For couples searching for relationship counselling in Byron Bay, struggling with communication issues, or wondering “how to fix my marriage”, a private couples counselling retreat offers a gentle but powerful alternative. Whether through our immersive weekend retreats or private 2.5-hour couples sessions, Rise Temple is here to support deeper trust, intimacy, and lasting love.
Couples preparing for marriage often choose breathwork as an alternative to premarital counselling Byron Bay, creating a foundation of trust and presence before their wedding day. For those healing after trust issues, infidelity counselling Byron Bay can sometimes feel clinical; our retreats instead invite compassion, softness, and embodied reconnection.
We are proud to offer couples support Northern Rivers, alongside welcoming couples from Sydney, the Gold Coast, and beyond. And for those searching “couples counselling near me” and wanting something different, Rise Temple provides a sanctuary where love can truly be renewed.
While our primary offering is a private couples counselling retreat, we also hold space for private couples breathwork sessions. These experiences are designed for two people only, and are guided with care to support nervous system regulation, intimacy, and emotional clarity.
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