Reconnect Relationships was founded in 2019 by Tina Mathanda and Tracey Quayle. Drawing on their combined experience in psychology, counselling and mental health, they shared a vision of creating an intensive, evidence-based relationship retreat for couples seeking meaningful change.
Since then, hundreds of couples have participated in the Reconnect Relationships program. The retreat continues to evolve through ongoing clinical experience, participant feedback and current relationship research, while remaining focused on providing couples with practical skills and strategies that support lasting change.
Today, Reconnect Relationships is delivered by an experienced team of relationship therapists who are passionate about helping couples strengthen communication, deepen connection and build healthier relationships.
TINA MATHANDA
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years' experience working as a psychologist across government, non-government and private practice settings. Over the past decade, I have developed a particular focus on relationship and couples therapy, helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges and build stronger, more connected relationships.
Throughout my career, I have undertaken training in evidence-based approaches to relationship therapy, including the Gottman Method and the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT). I am passionate about providing practical, compassionate support that helps couples better understand one another, improve communication and create lasting positive change.
In 2019, together with my colleague Tracey Quayle, I co-founded Reconnect Relationships with the vision of creating an intensive, evidence-based retreat for couples seeking meaningful change. Since then, we have welcomed over 200 couples through the program and continue to refine the retreat based on clinical experience, participant feedback and current relationship research.
It is a privilege to walk alongside couples as they reconnect, strengthen their relationship and build a foundation for the future.
tracey Quayle
I am a Social Worker with over 20 years' experience supporting individuals, couples and families across a variety of settings.
I have undertaken extensive training in evidence-based relationship therapies, including the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT). I am passionate about helping couples strengthen communication, deepen understanding and create healthier, more connected relationships.
Being part of the Reconnect Relationships team allows me to work intensively alongside couples as they develop practical skills that support lasting change.
Bronwyn Parkes
I am an Accredited Social Worker with more than 15 years' experience working with couples, families, children and individuals.
I enjoy supporting couples through the Reconnect Relationships program by combining practical relationship strategies with compassionate therapeutic support. It is incredibly rewarding to see couples reconnect, better understand one another and leave the retreat with renewed hope for their future together.
Andrew Norfolk
I am a Psychotherapist and Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years experience of working with couples. I hold a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from Curtin University. I have worked in the public, not-for-profit and private sector as a therapist, supervisor and clinical manager.
I'm proud and excited to be part of the Reconnect Relationships team and assist couples to develop and deepen their relationships.