Pre-Marriage Counselling
For couples who are engaged, planning to marry or moving in together. Time to talk about the big things, with someone to help you hear each other.
Who It's For
You don't need to have problems. Most couples come because they want a good start.
Engaged or Planning to Marry
Before the wedding plans take over.
Moving In Together
Sharing a home, money and daily routines for the first time.
Blending Families
A second marriage, or children from an earlier relationship.
Different Cultures, Different Expectations
Intercultural couples, and families with different ideas about marriage.
What You Talk About
Your counsellor helps each of you say what you expect, and notice where you differ, so you can talk it through calmly. Couples often cover:
- how you talk, and how you handle conflict
- money, spending and saving
- your families of origin, parents and in-laws
- whether to have children, and how you would parent
- roles at home and at work
- intimacy and affection
- faith, values and what matters most to each of you
Prepare & Enrich
Many couples start with Prepare & Enrich, a relationship questionnaire that each partner completes online, on their own.
In your sessions, your counsellor goes through the results with you both: the strengths you share, where you see things differently, and what is worth talking about next. It isn't a test you pass or fail.
Counsellors Trained in Prepare & Enrich
Michelle and Carrie work in English and Mandarin, Laura in English or Italian.
Session length, frequency and fees vary by counsellor and by what you are coming for; we confirm these with you before you book.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Tell us a little about what is happening. We can help you explore which service and therapist may suit your needs.