Couples Therapy (NZ)

Psychotherapist Amanda Cox meets 5 brave Kiwi couples in counseling sessions, usually conducted behind closed doors. Can they find a solution to their relationship struggles?

Emma and Parrish tell Psychotherapist Amanda Cox they feel more like flatmates than lovers, after 20 years Taryn and Stephen aren't communicating and Tino and Johann struggle with approval.

Taryn needs reassurance from her husband Stephen, young mum Tino opens up about needing to feel loved by Johan and Stephen reveals a traumatic childhood to psychotherapist Amanda Cox.

Mary and Paul argue about everyday issues and Mary reveals a traumatic childhood experience. Tino and Johann, Taryn and Stephen return and Emma wonders if her marriage to Parrish can be saved.

Taryn opens about her health issues and Stephen struggles to talk about it. Johann and Tino want things to go back to how they were. But can Johann let his walls come down to allow romance to return?

Recently reunited Zeta and Quentin meet psychotherapist Amanda Cox as they struggle to reconnect. Tayrn and Stephen are conflicted over parenting. Mary feels she's begging for Paul's attention.

Amanda uncovers what could be contributing to Zeta and Quentin's trust issues. Emma reveals how her teenage years shaped how she deals with her relationship issues with Parrish.

Parrish tells psychotherapist Amanda Cox he wants to prove that he can be the partner Emma needs. Taryn struggles to understand why Stephen keeps secrets from her and Stephen reveals why.

Johann reveals how he deals with pressure and why Tino may feel shut out. Zeta wonders if she can keep trying with Quentin and psychotherapist Amanda mediates Mary and Paul's miscommunication.

Psychotherapist Amanda Cox takes stock on how far the couples have come in their relationships. Will they leave couples therapy with new hope in their hearts, or will some decide it's time.