Work with me

Coaching for committed couples.

A six-month plan built around your relationship, so you can break the cycle you're stuck in and feel close again.

Is this for you?

For couples who still want this to work.

You still love each other

You're stuck in the same cycle

Maybe you've tried therapy or books

You're ready to start, even on your own

Curious how it all works? See the method

How it works

Getting started is simple.

1

Free MAP call

A 45-minute Marriage Action Plan call, on your own or together. You'll leave with your first moves, whether we work together or not.

2

Your plan

Six months of coaching, built around your relationship.

3

The work

We meet about every two weeks, and you practice at home in between.

Eric MacDougall
You'll be working with me

Every session is with me, not an assistant or a team. I'm a Certified Master Relationship Coach and a Certified Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Coach, trained under Terry Real, and I'll be in your corner the whole way.

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What you get

More than a video call.

Private Zoom sessions

Together, and sometimes one on one when it helps.

WhatsApp support

Message me when you feel stuck. I usually reply within 24 hours.

The Reconnection Workbook

A printed workbook with exercises you do together at home.

A care package

A candle, journals, soaps and a Repair Card, mailed to your door to help you feel closer between sessions.

Tools for home

One simple thing to practice after every session.

Progress check-ins

We measure the change at the start, halfway and the end.

What to expect

Your six months, at a glance.

Halfway check-in
Month 1

See the Pattern

You can both name the cycle and catch it sooner.

Months 2 to 3

Find the Root

You understand your reactions, and fights feel less personal.

Months 4 to 6

Practice the Change

You come back together faster and leave with a plan you'll use.

About the investment

Coaching is a real investment in your relationship, and I want it to feel doable. That's why there are simple payment plans, and why everything is included, from the workbook to WhatsApp support between sessions.

This isn't open-ended. It has a clear start, a clear finish and a halfway check-in, and it's built around one thing: real, lasting change you can see and feel at home.

In their own words

What working together is really like.

Seeing the pattern changed everything
“Because of Eric's program, I have learned about patterns in my relationships that keep leading to disconnection. I've learned how to recognize them so that I can step in and make a change to the way I approach issues. It's helped my wife and me to create a stronger bond and has ultimately led to a stronger sexual connection that has been missing for the last few years.”
Brad
Not married yet, and now she wants his last name
“Last year we were nearly at the point of breaking up, and now she wants to take my last name, which shows how much we've grown together.”
Brandon H.
From almost beyond repair
“My marriage seemed almost beyond repair. My wife and I began enjoying simple things again, like talking, laughing, and taking walks together. Today, our relationship is the strongest it's ever been.”
Seb H.
What the sessions feel like
“I look forward to every session because I know I'll have a gem that is actionable the moment I walk away.”
Marcus R.
Honest about what it takes
“While no one can promise to solve every marriage challenge, Eric gives me the tools, skills, and mindset to show up differently and make real progress.”
Jim V.

Quick questions.

Is this therapy?

No, it's coaching. We focus on what you'll do differently now. If something like depression, trauma or another health issue needs care first, I'll tell you honestly and help you find the right support.

What if my partner isn't on board yet?

That's really common. Book the free call on your own, and we'll talk about how to bring your partner in without another fight.

What happens on the free MAP call?

We spend 45 minutes mapping out the cycle you're stuck in and what you want instead. You'll leave with your first moves and notes from me. No pressure, and no pitch.

Who isn't this a fit for?

It isn't the right fit yet if one of you has already decided to leave. It also isn't right if there's abuse or an active addiction that needs care first. And it won't help if you're looking for someone to decide who's right.

Do we have to be married?

No. I work with married, engaged and unmarried couples, and with couples all over the world, all on Zoom.

How much does it cost?

Every couple's plan is built around them, so I walk you through the investment and payment plans on our free call. If you'd like to know before then, just ask.

When are sessions?

Most couples I work with have pretty full lives, so we work together to find times that fit yours, including evenings, so you can make your relationship a priority over the six months.

What if it doesn't work for us?

We check in halfway. If nothing is moving, we'll talk honestly and decide together what's next. I won't keep you in something that isn't helping.

The first step is a free conversation.

In 45 minutes, we'll map out your cycle and your first moves to change it. No pressure, and no pitch.

Free · 45 minutes · On your own or together

Your partner doesn't have to be on board yet. Most couples start with one person.