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Welcome, both of you. I'm really glad you're here — and I mean that, because reaching out for support takes courage.
Before we start, I want to set up how our sessions work.
My role is not to take sides, ever. I'm not going to tell either of you who's right. My job is to help you both understand each other better, communicate more effectively, and decide together what kind of relationship you want to build.
Everything said in this room stays in this room. I don't have individual sessions with either of you outside of our work together — that's important for keeping things equal.
If at any point you feel unheard, say so. If you need a break, say so. We move at your pace.
Any questions about the setup?
[Pause.]
I'd like to start by hearing from each of you — separately, without interruption — about why you're here today.
[Partner Name 1], would you like to start? Tell me, in your own words, what's happening for you and what you're hoping to get from our work together.
[Listen fully. Then:]
Thank you. [Partner Name 2] — same question. What's happening for you, and what are you hoping for?
[Listen fully. Then reflect both perspectives back without favouring either.]
Here's what I heard: [Partner Name 1] is experiencing [Theme 1 in neutral language], and [Partner Name 2] is experiencing [Theme 2 in neutral language].
Despite coming at this from different angles, you're both here — which tells me you both want this to work.
Let me ask you both: if coaching goes really well, what's one thing that's different about your relationship three to six months from now?
[Let them each answer. Look for overlap — that's your foundation.]
