Participants receive full access to Level 1 upon registration. Level 2 begins on September 1, 2026 at 12 noon NZ time / 10 AM Sydney time. See calendar here.
Continuing Education: Approved by the Australian Counselling Association for 10 OPD Points.
Supporting couples after an affair is among the most demanding forms of therapeutic work. Clients may arrive overwhelmed, frightened, ashamed, or defensive, and sessions can shift rapidly. Therapists are required to maintain safety, track multiple emotional states, manage disclosures, guide regulation, and stay clear throughout the process.
This 20-hour Intensive offers a complete, structured framework for guiding clients safely and confidently from the initial shock of betrayal toward repair, reconnection, and secure attachment.
Created and taught by PORT Clinical Director Steven Dromgool, the course integrates:
You’ll leave with greater clarity, structure, and confidence for the moments that matter most.
Designed for practitioners across Australia and New Zealand:
If you work with clients facing infidelity, mistrust, unclear disclosures, emotional volatility, or complex attachment injuries, this training is for you.
By the end of the program, you will be able to:
Three essential primers are included to prepare you for the full 20-hour training:
These resources provide important context for the full framework and help you begin the Intensive grounded and prepared.
Watch real clinical footage of Steven Dromgool working with betrayal dynamics and observe, moment by moment:
These demonstrations are rarely included in betrayal-focused trainings and are consistently described as one of the most transformative parts of the program.
Includes:
Everything you need to support clients immediately.
A practical, easy-to-apply model integrating:
This model turns complex neuroscience into accessible, session-ready strategies.
Supports annual CPD requirements across major Australian and New Zealand professional bodies. Approved by the ACA for 10 OPD points.
Steven Dromgool, Clinical Director, PORT (Presence-Oriented Relationship Therapy)
Steven is a leading clinician in betrayal recovery, recognised for his structured, safety-focused, neurobiologically informed approach to couples therapy. He brings warmth, clarity, and more than 15 years of specialist experience helping couples rebuild connection and secure attachment after affairs.
Is this course suitable for new graduates?
Yes. Early-career practitioners often say this training gives them the clarity and confidence they wish they had from day one.
Is this recognised for CPD/OPD?
Australian Counselling Association: Approved for 10 OPD Points. Most practitioners use this for annual CPD hours; please check your accrediting body's guidelines.
Is it relevant for individual therapy?
Absolutely. Betrayal issues appear frequently in individual work.
How practical is the training?
Extremely. You receive scripts, templates, checklists, and real-session demonstrations.
Do I need the short course first?
It’s helpful, but not required. If you register for the Better After Betrayal Introduction and later register for the intensive, the cost of the introduction course will be refunded.
Founder and Director of RelateThis work is deeply personal to me. When my marriage was struggling, we saw a therapist who was skilled as an individual therapist, but not trained in couples therapy. My ex-partner and I sat opposite him, arguing and getting nowhere; in the end, we decided we could fight at home for free. As hope was fading,...
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Victoria Park Market 19/210 Victoria Street West, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1011, New Zealand
Auckland
Price
$795.00
Tue, Sep 1