Pre-Marriage Counselling

Pre-Marriage Counselling

Congratulations!

Getting married is one of the biggest steps you will take in life.

Pre-Marriage Counselling can help you…

Assess your strengths and ‘growing edges’ as a couple

Build a strong foundation of intimacy and trust – and know how to reinforce and strengthen this foundation throughout your marriage

Learn tools for Communication and Conflict Resolution that will last a lifetime

Understand your personality similarities and differences – become aware of challenges they may bring, but also the ways you complement one another

Explore your experiences of marriage and family in your childhood and how they shape your expectations

Initiate conversation about many areas of your life together, such as:

  • finances

  • leisure activities

  • relationships with family and friends

  • sexuality

  • relationship roles

  • partner style & habits

  • spiritual beliefs

  • parenting expectations

Every couple is unique. Pre-marriage counselling will focus on the areas you most need to discuss prior to your wedding. The process and number of sessions varies between couples and therapists who offer the service. Pease call for more information.

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meet our pre-marital counsellors

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Alissa Caskey
Pre-marriage counselling is a journey I navigate with couples to build strong foundations for their future together. ...read more
...Leveraging my expertise in communication and relationship dynamics, I facilitate open discussions that foster mutual understanding, helping couples set the stage for a fulfilling partnership.Alissa's Full Bio


Cathy Underhill
Participating in premarital counselling can effectively prepare you and your partner for married life. It helps identify core beliefs, set realistic expectations, plan for the future, and navigate how your lives will merge. Pre-marriage counselling fosters a deeper understanding of your partner's beliefs, values, motivations, and daily routines. ...read more
...It also provides a space to discuss key aspects of marriage, ensuring both partners have a clear understanding of what to expect, while also recognizing each other's strengths and areas for growth. Just as you’d consult a wedding planner for your big day, pre-marriage counselling can help you design a strong foundation for your life together. Cathy's Full Bio


Nicole Imgrund
Some experiences in life touch us so profoundly, that they cause a ripple effect through the whole of our life—affecting us emotionally, mentally, physically, relationally, and spiritually... read more
My experience, training and skill in key therapeutic approaches gives my work with clients both flexibility and depth. While my primary approach is psychodynamic (relational, insight-oriented), I draw on a number of other approaches to meet the diverse needs and goals of clients—including narrative, solution focused, cognitive-behavioural (CBT), mindfulness-based and family systems. The breadth of these approaches will make it possible for me to help you determine whether a more reflective or problem solving, short or longer term approach, will best meet your needs...Nicole’s Full Bio

Rebecca Bonham
You’ve found love! In pre-marriage counselling, I will help you and your partner learn how to make it last through a strong and healthy partnership. ...read more
... I will support both of you in increasing self awareness; building healthy communication patterns; identifying needs, values, and potential conflict areas; and supporting you in nurturing a secure attachment from which to face the joys and challenges of your future life together. Rebecca's Full Bio

Roger Thiessen
I am trained in Prepare-Enrich, an evidence-based approach to pre-marriage counselling that highlights couple strengths and centres on improving communication. ...read more
... I also use the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to help couples understand their own and their partner’s personality style. Roger's Full Bio

the right fit

At River’s Edge Counselling Centre, we work with each new client to ensure they are matched to the right therapist. See how we do it: