Why pre-marriage counselling?
Start your journey on solid ground.
When you're caught up in the whirlwind of planning your dream wedding, it's easy to lose sight of the fact that the wedding itself is just one day. Your marriage, on the other hand, is a commitment that may last a lifetime.
As a couples counsellor, I have witnessed so many couples turning to counselling only when their relationship is facing a crisis. Once things reach drastic levels it takes a lot of work to get things back on track, if it’s even possible. But by establishing a foundation of shared values and vision before marriage, and enhancing your communication abilities at the outset, the likelihood of enjoying a thriving and enduring bond in marriage substantially increases.
We’re in love! Why do we need pre-marriage counselling?
Investing in pre-marriage counselling lays a strong foundation for your life together, helping you create a shared vision for your marriage, communicate effectively, and deepen your understanding of each other.
Taking the time to explore your relationship dynamics, values, and expectations before tying the knot, might be the most valuable investment in your long-term happiness as a couple. Definitely more valuable than the paper you choose for your wedding invitations!
How does it work?
My goal is to support you in celebrating and enhancing the special emotional bond you have together, in a way that goes well beyond the bliss and blur of your wedding day.
Through proven and effective strategies, I equip you in solidifying the foundation of your upcoming marriage, so you reap the benefits for decades. I provide a nurturing and supportive space for you and your partner to explore important topics, address any concerns, learn new communication skills and understand how to continually strengthen your connection throughout your marriage. I help you to build a resilient and fulfilling partnership that can withstand the challenges that life will throw at you.
Over three 90-minute sessions, I facilitate a range of discussions in which we cover:
Your expectations for marriage.
Your vision for a fulfilling life together.
What shared finances and parenting might look like.
How difficult emotions or tricky situations can be safely discussed.
How to embrace your differences so they work for you, not against you.
The three different types of conversations you need to have in marriage.
Agreements and boundaries that will help protect the relationship over time, such as the role in-laws will play, division of domestic chores, maintaining intimacy, and healthy work/life balance.
Marriage marks a big step in your lives. It's a good time to think about your life goals, how to support each other, what you want to achieve together, how to talk about your feelings, and how to handle disagreements kindly.
Pre-marriage counselling helps couples develop new relationship skills and build healthy patterns for the road ahead.
