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Melbourne's Premier Relationship Practice

Transform Your
Most Important
Relationship.

Boutique counselling & coaching for couples and individuals who demand more than ordinary therapy.

90
Min Sessions
2
Specialists
6
Month Journey

Marriage and relationship counselling in Melbourne

Two therapists in the room, not one. Ninety-minute sessions on St Kilda Road, or online across Australia.

Toby and Sussan Zappia — Renewed Life Coaching and Counselling
Watch Before You Book

Real people.
Real results.
Watch what's possible.

In a few minutes, discover exactly how Toby and Sussan guide couples from the edge of collapse to the relationship they always deserved — and why their dual-specialist approach changes everything.

No Pressure
No Sales Pitch
45 Minutes
Online or In-Person
Couples Therapy · Our Approach
COUPLES THERAPY — Renewed Life
Toby & Sussan Zappia · Renewed Life Coaching & Counselling
Joel Brown
Personal Endorsement
“

I mentored Toby and Sussan for two years and they are the real deal — grounded, powerful and results driven. What they’ve built with Renewed Life delivers deep transformation that lasts. No hype. No theory. Just proven frameworks applied with heart, truth, and excellence.

Joel Brown
Founder · Addicted2Success · 50M+ Monthly Readers
Personally mentored by Joel Brown for two years prior to founding Renewed Life
Credibility
As Featured In
As featured in Forbes, Inc. and Entrepreneur
Client Results

Words from those
who chose to transform.

Real couples. Real stories. No scripts. These are the people who decided their relationship was worth fighting for — and what happened when they did.

★★★★★
5.0
Average Client Rating · Google Reviews
TIM AND DONIKA TESTIMONY
“
Tried traditional therapy before and nothing ever stuck. Having two therapists in the room changed everything for us.
Tim & Donika  ·  Couples Program
★★★★★
JADE & DAMIEN TESTIMONIAL
“
Forgiving myself, that was very releasing. All the tools you gave us have completely changed the tone in our household — along with just a general overall improvement of our relationship.
Jade & Damien  ·  Couples Program
★★★★★
KELLY TESTIMONIAL
“
We tried retreats, but as you said all the resentment has to come out of the nervous system before you can move forward.
Kelly  ·  Couples Program
★★★★★
AMANDA TESTIMONIAL
“
Going into a new relationship I knew I had baggage. After the nervous system release, everything became clear. It was like the light came on.
Individual Client  ·  Coaching Program
★★★★★
SAM TESTIMONIAL
“
When you showed me my past patterns were repeating, it actually made sense. After the release session I felt brand new.
Sam  ·  Individual Coaching
★★★★★
ALISHA TESTIMONIAL
“
I had brought a lot of past hurt into my relationship. Releasing it from my nervous system was the light bulb moment for me.
Alisha  ·  Individual Coaching
★★★★★

Having two therapists — one for each of us — changed the entire dynamic. This is completely different to anything else out there.

Couples Client  ·  Melbourne
★★★★★

After the release session I felt like a weight I had been carrying for years just lifted. I walked out a completely different person.

Individual Client  ·  South Yarra
★★★★★

As a highly sceptical person I didn't think this would work. Three months later it is the best investment we have ever made — in our relationship and in ourselves.

Program Graduate  ·  Toorak
★★★★★
Why Renewed Life

Not ordinary relationship
counselling. Not even
close.

Most therapists meet you once a week, listen to your challenges, and send you home to "think about it."

We don't do that. Every element of our practice is designed for couples and individuals who require real, lasting results — not surface-level conversations that go nowhere.

01
The Dual-Therapist Advantage

You don't get one therapist — you get two specialists working in concert. Sussan works directly with women, Toby with men. Each partner has a dedicated safe space to speak openly while both coaches collaborate behind the scenes to guide the relationship forward.

02
Deep Trauma Release

We don't just talk about your past — we help you release it from your nervous system permanently. Our Forgiveness Framework and trauma-release techniques go far beyond surface conversations to create genuine, lasting emotional freedom.

03
90-Minute Sessions

Our sessions are never rushed. We don't believe in cutting you off when things finally get real. Every session is designed for healing, not hurry — giving you the depth of space that genuine transformation actually requires.

04
Communication Transformation

With our proprietary Healthy Words & Habits framework, couples learn to replace destructive patterns with powerful communication tools that build connection — not conflict — from the very first session onwards.

05
Emergency Crisis Support

Life doesn't wait for your next appointment. Our crisis call support means you are never alone when the moments that matter most arrive. Real support, available when you actually need it most.

06
Daily Accountability

Your growth doesn't pause when the session ends. SMS check-ins and tailored homework delivered through your private group chat keep you accountable and your relationship moving forward every single day between sessions.

Traditional Therapy
  • ✕ One therapist for both partners
  • ✕ 50-minute clock-watching sessions
  • ✕ No support between appointments
  • ✕ Talk about trauma, don't release it
  • ✕ No crisis or emergency access
vs
Renewed Life
  • Two dedicated specialists
  • 90-minute deep-dive sessions
  • Daily SMS check-ins & homework
  • Nervous system trauma release
  • Crisis call support included
Ready to experience the difference?
Book Your 45 Minute Initial Consultation
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Our Signature 6-Month Program
From
On The Rocks
To
Rock Solid.

In six months, we guide couples from conflict and distance to trust, intimacy and lasting connection — turning fragile relationships into unshakeable partnerships.

Release
Let go of what's been holding you both back
Forgive
Our signature forgiveness framework — the turning point
Renew
Build the relationship you always knew was possible

Your marriage counselling journey,
month by month.

Every couple is different. Every month is tailored. This is the proven structure that takes you from where you are to where you deserve to be — guided every step of the way by Toby and Sussan.

Month 1
Foundation & Self-Discovery

We begin where it matters most — with you as individuals. Before we can rebuild the relationship, both partners gain deep clarity on their own values, beliefs, and the patterns that have shaped how they show up. Women work with Sussan, men with Toby. No judgment. Just honest, powerful discovery in a space designed for it.

Month 2
Communication & Connection

Together for the first time in the process, Toby and Sussan bring both partners into the room. You'll learn our proprietary Healthy Words & Habits framework — replacing the destructive cycles that have kept you stuck with tools that genuinely transform how you speak, listen, and connect with each other.

Months 4 – 5
Forgiveness & Rebuilding Trust

Our signature Forgiveness Framework — the most powerful phase of the program. Both partners do the deep work of true forgiveness: not for the other person, but for themselves. Guided by Toby and Sussan, couples rebuild trust from the ground up — creating a new foundation that is honest, conscious, and unshakeable.

Month 6
Vision, Goals & Your Renewed Life

The final chapter is about the future. Together, you'll build a shared vision for the relationship, the family, and the life you want to create — using our VAK Goals Framework to make it real, specific, and deeply yours. You leave not just repaired, but transformed. This is your renewed life.

Program Outcome

What you walk away
with after six months.

This isn't therapy that leaves you reflecting. This is a structured, supported journey that produces measurable, lasting change in the way you relate, communicate, and love.

6
Months of guided transformation
Structured · Progressive · Supported
9+
Deep-dive 90-minute sessions
Individual & joint · with Toby & Sussan
Daily
SMS check-ins & accountability
Between sessions · private group chat
24/7
Crisis call support included
Complimentary · active clients only
Ready to begin your renewed life?
Book Your 45 Minute Initial Consultation
The Specialists

Two Melbourne relationship counsellors.
One shared mission.

Renewed Life was founded on a belief most practices never act on — that both partners deserve their own dedicated specialist. Toby and Sussan bring complementary expertise, lived experience, and a combined approach that addresses each person with equal depth, care, and honesty.

&
Sussan Zappia — Women's Relationship Counsellor
Sussan Zappia
Women's Relationship Counsellor & Therapist

Sussan provides women with a safe, powerful space to explore, release, and rebuild. Her warmth is matched by her clinical depth — drawing on trauma-informed therapy, nervous system release, and the Forgiveness Framework to help women reclaim their emotional freedom and rediscover the relationship they deserve.

Women's Dedicated Specialist
Toby Zappia — Men's Relationship Coach
Toby Zappia
Men's Relationship Coach & Life Specialist

Toby works directly with the men in every program — creating a dedicated space for honest conversation, accountability, and real personal growth. His coaching is direct, grounded, and unapologetically results-focused. Mentored by Joel Brown of Addicted2Success, Toby combines advanced trauma techniques with frameworks that actually stick.

Men's Dedicated Specialist
Our Story
By Couples,
For Couples.

Toby and Sussan aren't just professionally trained — they've lived it. Their personal experience navigating the real challenges of a relationship is woven into every session, every framework, and every conversation. This is what makes Renewed Life different. They know what it actually takes.

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ACA Accredited
Australian Counselling Association
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Trauma-Informed
Nervous system release & forgiveness frameworks
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Joel Brown Mentored
Two years · Addicted2Success · Influential Coach
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LGBTIQ+ Affirming
Safe, inclusive & welcoming practice
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AfterPay Available
Flexible payment · no barriers to support
Meet Toby & Sussan.
Begin your journey together.
45-minute initial consultation · No pressure · No sales pitch
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The Moment Everything Changed

More Real Messages. More Real Results.

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Penny & Jase
Penny & Jase
Coburg, Melbourne · Married 8 years
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Both feeling refreshed. I have a new lease on getting back to where we came from.
★★★★★
Marcus T.
Marcus T.
St Kilda, Melbourne · Individual Coaching
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I feel calm for the first time since I was a kid.
★★★★★
Jamie L.
Jamie L.
Richmond, Melbourne · Individual Coaching
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Woke up calm and grounded two days in a row. I genuinely cannot remember the last time that happened.
★★★★★
David
David
South Melbourne · Couples Program
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I woke up clear for the first time in ages. Like a weight in my chest has finally gone. I feel free. It’s unreal.
★★★★★

These aren’t scripts. These are real people who decided enough was enough.

BOOK YOUR 45-MIN CONSULTATION →
×Penny & Jase
×Marcus T.
×Jamie L.
×David
Common Questions

Marriage counselling questions
couples ask us most.

If you are feeling disconnected, stuck in conflict, or struggling to rebuild trust, relationship counselling in Melbourne can help restore emotional safety and strengthen your partnership. Renewed Life Coaching and Counselling supports couples and individuals across Melbourne and Victoria with trauma informed, nervous system aware relationship support. This FAQ answers the questions couples ask most when searching for couples counselling Melbourne, marriage counselling Melbourne, relationship therapy Melbourne, online relationship counselling Australia, and support for trust repair, conflict patterns, and emotional disconnection.

Supporting couples and families across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, with online sessions available across Australia.

The First Step

Your relationship
deserves more than
thinking about it.

One honest conversation with Toby and Sussan is all it takes to know if this is right for you. No pressure. No obligation. Just clarity.

Your Initial Consultation Includes

45 Minutes with
Toby & Sussan.

  • A dedicated conversation about where you are right now and what's not working
  • Honest insight into what's possible for your specific situation
  • An overview of how our program would be tailored to you
  • Zero pressure — this is a conversation, not a sales pitch
  • Available online via Zoom or in-person at our St Kilda Rd practice
Initial Consultation
45
minutes
Book Your Consultation
Online or In-Person
No pressure  ·  No obligation  ·  No sales pitch
(03) 9088 0895 info@renewedlifecoach.com
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ACA Accredited Counsellors

Professionally trained, accredited, and committed to the highest standard of ethical practice in every session.

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AfterPay Available

We believe no couple should be held back by finances. AfterPay is available across our programs and sessions.

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LGBTIQ+ Affirming

Renewed Life is a safe, inclusive, and fully affirming practice. Every couple and every individual is welcome here.

Find Us
570 St Kilda Road, Level 7
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
(03) 9088 0895
By Appointment
Monday – Saturday
Online & In-Person
Accredited & Trusted
ACA — Australian Counselling Association
Verified by Psychology Today
AfterPay available