PREPARE YOUR RELATIONSHIP FOR THE MOST TRANSFORMATIVE SEASON OF YOUR LIFE.
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A premium relationship preparation program designed to protect your partnership before the transition into parenthood reshapes your marriage
TESTIMONIALS
"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 Coaching & Counselling delivers deep transformation that lasts. No hype. No theory. Just proven frameworks applied with heart, truth, and excellence.”
— Joel Brown, Founder of Influential Coach & Addicted2Success
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“We thought we were prepared for baby, but this program completely changed how we communicate and support each other. The early months were still hard, but we stayed connected instead of drifting apart.”
Clara & Dave
“Learning about our family patterns and nervous systems before birth saved us from so much conflict. This should be standard for every couple preparing for their first child.”
Brian & Steph
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the baby program showed us how many unspoken expectations we were carrying. Learning to talk about roles and stress before baby arrived made such a difference for us.”
Emily & Danny
Understanding how we were both parented changed everything. We entered this next chapter far more aware, patient and connected than we expected.”
Sarah & Michael
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Most couples prepare for a baby. Very few prepare their relationship.
Becoming parents is one of the most joyful transitions in life. It is also one of the most demanding seasons a relationship will ever face.
Before Baby is a guided relationship journey created to prepare couples emotionally, relationally, and psychologically before pressure begins shaping connection, communication, and intimacy.
THE 6 FOUNDATIONS OF BEFORE BABY
WHAT OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES
At Renewed Life, Toby and Sussan understand that the transition into parenthood reshapes both individuals and relationships.
Their unique dual-therapist approach begins with individual sessions, offering each partner a safe space to explore expectations, fears, family patterns and emotional needs from a male and female perspective.
These insights are then brought back into joint sessions, where Toby and Sussan work together to strengthen communication, clarify roles and build emotional safety before parenting begins.
This integrated approach prepares couples not just for having a baby — but for protecting their relationship through one of the most transformative seasons of marriage.
A core component of the program includes nervous system regulation and emotional preparation for parenthood.
This supports:
✓ Emotional regulation during exhaustion
✓ Reduced conflict under pressure
✓ Stronger bonding and attachment
✓ Faster conflict repair
✓ Calmer transitions into parenting roles
Where appropriate, the NSR Clean Slate process is used to release unresolved emotional patterns that commonly surface after children arrive.
To begin, partners are offered individual sessions from a male and female perspective.
Toby works with male partners and Sussan works with female partners, allowing each person to explore:
✓ Personal expectations of parenthood
✓ Fears and pressures
✓ Family of origin patterns
✓ Tress responses
✓ Emotional needs
This creates deeper self-awareness and prepares each partner for healthier communication and teamwork as parents.
Tailored Relationship Strategies & Exercises
Relationship Preparation Journey
Joint Couple Integration Sessions
✓ 6 x Joint Relationship Preparation Sessions
✓ 90 minute in-person sessions at our Melbourne CBD practice or Via Zoom
Each session is guided by both Toby and Sussan and focuses on strengthening emotional safety, clarifying roles, preparing nervous systems and protecting connection before parenthood begins.
Individual Gender Specific Sessions
After individual insights are gathered, couples come together in joint sessions.
These sessions focus on:
✓ Aligning roles and expectations
✓ Strengthening emotional connection
✓ Learning to communicate safely under stress
✓ Building teamwork for early parenthood
Preventing resentment and emotional withdrawal
Toby and Sussan guide these sessions together, integrating male and female perspectives to create clarity, balance and mutual understanding.
Nervous System & Emotional Preperation
Throughout the program, couples receive:
✓ Personalised communication strategies
✓ Conflict repair tools
✓ Emotional regulation techniques
✓ Connection rituals
✓ Role and responsibility frameworks
All strategies are tailored specifically to your relationship, values and upcoming parenting transition.
Ongoing Support & Guidance
Renewed Life is committed to supporting your relationship beyond the sessions.
This includes:
Between-Session Support
Brief email or SMS check-ins where needed to support integration and progress
Priority Support Access
Complimentary short support calls if emotional pressure or relationship strain arises during pregnancy
Optional Follow-Up Sessions
Available post-birth to support early parenting transitions and protect connection in the first months
$2,200
Six premium sessions · Two facilitators · In person Melbourne CBD
Payment plans available · Limited intakes each quarter
SCHEDULE YOUR 45-MIN
Are you ready to take the first step? Let’s start with a 45-minute consultation. This call is an opportunity for both of you to ask any questions and learn about the unique strategies and techniques we can use to help achieve your relationship goals. There’s no pressure and no sales pitch—just clear, helpful information tailored to your needs as a couple.
INITIAL CONSULTATION
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PREPARE YOUR RELATIONSHIP BEFORE PARENTHOOD BEGINS
you are planning a family or currently expecting, book a 45 minute initial consultation to explore whether Before Baby is right for you.
STILL NOT SURE
How long does the program last?
Our program typically spans 6 months, offering a structured approach to help couples rebuild their relationship and develop lasting changes, good news is that you can go faster if you like.
How Much Is The Initial Consultation?
The 45-minute initial consultation is $49. in this consultation It’s an opportunity for us to understand your relationship goals and for you to learn about how our program can help.
Can I book individual sessions?
While our program is designed as a 6-Session journey, we do offer individual therapy for both partners to address personal challenges alongside relationship coaching this is included as part of the program. we also have whats called addictional individual sessions at a reduced rate.
What happens if we need urgent support?
We offer crisis support to our clients. If an urgent situation arises, we’re here to provide the support you need, outside of regular sessions.
How are the sessions conducted?
Our sessions are 90 minutes long, allowing ample time to dive deep into the issues that matter most. We don’t rush the healing process.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FOUNDERS & CEO
TOBY & SUSSAN ZAPPIA
Two therapists. Two perspectives. Stronger results.
We have been where you are. We married after six months and our beginning was turbulent even with all of our qualifications. We know what it is like to fight for connection, communication and healing and we use that lived experience to support you.
We are a husband and wife therapy team and you get both of us in to support you. A male and female perspective means clarity, balance and no bias.
We combine counselling, life coaching and NSR Therapy to help you release stored stress, break old patterns and build real and lasting change. Our approach is warm and practical and we want you to know that we are here for you.