Book a 20-Minute Exploration Call
A short, confidential conversation to find out whether couples therapy, individual relationship support or a private 2-day intensive is the right next step for you.
Choose your callWhich Exploration Call Is Right for You?
Couples Therapy Exploration Call
For partners who both want to work on the relationship.
Choose this if you are dealing with the aftermath of an affair, a pattern of conflict that never resolves, or a relationship that has become more like a house-share than a partnership. Both partners are welcome on the call. If only one of you can attend, that is fine. Couples therapy takes place in person in Petersfield or online via secure Zoom.
Individual Relationship Exploration Call
For one person, when your partner won't attend or you are not sure what you want.
Choose this if your partner is unwilling to come to therapy, or you are carrying the private feeling that you are unhappy and don't know what to do about it. This call is for people at a crossroads who want to think clearly about their boundaries and options.
Private 2-Day Intensive Exploration Call
For couples in crisis or with limited time.
Choose this if you are considering a private couples therapy intensive in Petersfield. Intensives are in person only, over two days, and begin with a 2-hour assessment by Zoom. This call checks that an intensive is safe, suitable and the right pace for you before anything is booked. Read more on the private couples therapy intensives page.
What happens on the call?What to Expect from Your 20-Minute Exploration Call
The call is a conversation, not a therapy session. In 20-minutes we will:
Hear what brings you here. You describe what is happening in your own words. You don't need to prepare or tell the whole story.
Look at fit and safety. I ask a few questions to make sure the kind of work you are considering is right for your situation. If it isn't, I will say so and, where I can, point you to better-suited support.
Explain how I work. I describe my approach, including the initial session, and what working together looks like in practice. See How We Work.
Cover fees and practicalities. You will know exactly what the next step would involve and what it costs before you decide anything.
Agree the next step, or none. You are under no obligation to book further sessions.
When to Book an Exploration Call
Who is this for?After an affair or betrayal: you are trying to work out whether and how trust can be rebuilt.
Stuck at a crossroads: you don't know whether to stay or leave and want somewhere to think it through.
In a repeating argument: the same conflict keeps coming back, whoever starts it.
On your own: your partner won't attend therapy, and you want support anyway.
Living like roommates: you are polite but distant, and intimacy has faded.
Short on time: work or travel makes weekly sessions hard, and an intensive may suit you better.
Get your questions answeredFrequently Asked Questions:
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An exploration call is a 20-minute conversation with Naomi Light, a couples therapist in Petersfield, Hampshire. It lets you describe your situation, ask questions about how therapy works, and find out whether the work is right for you before committing to anything.
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No. Both partners are welcome, but one person can attend alone. If your partner is unsure about therapy, an individual exploration call is a good place to start.
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The three types are; the couples therapy exploration call, the individual relationship exploration call, and the private 2-day intensive exploration call. Each is 20 minutes and costs £25, payable at booking.
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Yes. What you share on the call is treated as confidential in line with our privacy policy. You can read the privacy policy here.
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No. You choose what to share. The call focuses on what is happening now and what you are hoping for, not on rehearsing the history in detail.
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That is a common reason for booking an individual call. You don't need to have decided anything. The call is a place to think clearly about your options and your boundaries.
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No. It is an introductory conversation to check fit and answer questions. Therapy begins only if you decide to book sessions afterwards.
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Yes. Standard couples therapy is available in person in Petersfield or online via secure Zoom. Private 2-day intensives are in person only, at Cedar Court, Petersfield.
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If we agree to work together, I will explain the next step. If it isn't the right fit, I will say so and, where I can, suggest alternatives. You will never be pressured to continue.
Ready to Take the First Step?
You don't need to have all the answers. You just need to be willing to talk. Choose your call and pick a time that suits you.