The UK’s first in-depth training on therapeutic work with clients in polyamorous and open relationships.

A course dedicated to discussion, reflection, experiential learning, client practice and group supervision. Supported by extensive pre-recorded video seminars and written materials.

  • “Highly recommended. Niki & Alex hold a safe and beautiful space and bring their many years of experience to facilitate important conversations. Fun, connecting, and deep learning.”

    Kate -residential course 2024

  • “Opening Up blends the personal, professional and political like no other training I’ve been a part of. I highly recommend!”

    Killian - residential course 2024

  • "Niki and Alex are building a community of therapists able to work confidently and compassionately with open and polyamorous folks. It was a deep, reflective and joyful learning experience."

    Lindsay‍ - ‍online course 2024

  • "Alongside a powerhouse cohort of open-minded, trailblazing peers who I now consider friends, we’ve spent the year exploring the ins and outs of diverse relationship dynamics."

    Jemma - residential course 2024

  • "LOVING the pre-course videos - super thorough and insightful and very wonderful to have access to experts in their field sharing their wisdom. Invaluable resources - many thanks. "

    Danny - online course 2024

  • "I enjoyed the pace and the openness of the rhythm of training, it felt special, engaging and a truly advanced learning space"

    Rima - residential course 2025

  • "The 7-stage Model and the "O&P lens" are so useful for me to think about. And think about thinking about."

    Adam - residential course 2025

  • "Observing Alex and Niki be the therapists was very useful. It was also very useful to have in-depth conversations with colleagues about relevant themes."

    Silva - residential course 2025

  • "I appreciated the way the group was held and the contribution of all participants was valuable. I appreciated everyone's professional experience and personal perspectives.It felt like everyone's contribution added up to a deep and rich resource."

    Kate - Residential course 2025

Alex & Niki offer training, consultancy, relationship therapy, coaching and supervision with an open and polyamorous lens.

Whether you are working therapeutically with ethical non-monogamy, looking for information about how to open your relationship, seeking support with your multi-partnered relationship or want to understand the nuances and variations of contemporary relationship diversity, we welcome you.

The Future is Opening Up!

“Love liberates, it doesn’t bind.”

– Maya Angelou