Pre-Marriage Counselling Sydney

Premarital counselling helps couples prepare for marriage. It can help you and your partner have a strong, healthy relationship, forming an excellent foundation for a stable and satisfying marriage.

In my years of experience as a therapist, I have seen numerous married couples with longstanding issues that could have been prevented with premarital counselling. This is exactly why I encourage you to explore a number of key relationship questions and share a vision of an ideal future, so you can establish effective communication and sustain loving feelings in the long run.

Imagine the benefits of having someone to help you with common marriage concerns like raising children, dealing with extended family and more. The purpose of proactive pre-marriage counselling is to give you the strong foundation and communication skills to withstand the issues that may pop up and break your marriage.

What is Pre-Marriage Anxiety?

As your big day gets closer, feelings of stress, doubt and ambivalence may overwhelm you. Getting married is a life-changing event: it may bring relocation to a new home, the creation of a completely new family, and many other big and important decisions. It may even cause you to start wondering if marriage is the path you should follow.

You may be surprised to find out that ambivalent feelings are present in every relationship – and it’s okay to have contradictory feelings about our partner. Both partners feel appreciation and irritation, fulfilment and disappointment, all at the same time. The only method to make headway is to acknowledge our concerns. If couples deny frustrations and hope for the best, that will certainly lead to resentment.

The success of your marriage will be determined by how you decide to deal with premarital anxiety. Pre-marriage counselling in our Sydney office is a proven and effective way to beat the inevitable challenges that will come and make your relationship stronger.

How Does the Premarital Counselling Process Look Like?

First of all, we focus on constructively addressing any fears and concerns you and your partner have about marriage. After that, I will teach you essential relationship and communication skills, and then we will proceed to explore questions that are vital for the health of your relationship.

Once we resolve the issues that could undermine your forthcoming marriage, we will have strengthened the bond between the two of you, enabling you to engage with each other with honesty, care and understanding. Premarital counselling will also help you create a shared vision for the future which will lead to a happy marriage.

Pre-marriage counselling can help you identify the issues in Your relationship

Many people think that premarital therapies are only for couples who are already facing challenges and difficulties. However, this kind of counselling is useful even if your relationship is strong: it can help you and your partner learn how to identify the issues and handle the conflict that will inevitably arise at some point in your marriage.

Pre-marriage counselling is a form of family therapy designed to help couples stay connected even during times of crisis. I will work closely with you to provide conflict resolution strategies which will help you realise your partner is not the enemies – even in situations such as financial crises, when partners can blame each other.

If you want to build your marriage on a strong foundation, don’t hesitate to contact From 2 to 3 today to schedule your pre-marriage counselling. Call me on 0412 88 2345 or message me at ginny@from2to3.com.au if you want to prepare you and your partner for your future life together. I look forward to helping you and your partner overcome all your challenges, present and future, and strengthening the love and respect at the core of your relationship.

If so you may want to schedule a visit at our couples counselling Sydney office.
Our methods at couples counselling Sydney are the best way to get your relationship back on track.

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You’ll start to see the changes within yourself and within the relationship
You’ll start to feel better
The relationship will not feel so hard.
It’ll start to feel like it’s moving forward.
Get out of survival mode and into thrive mode.
Learn new skills to work on individually and together – to make a difference to the relationship as whole.

Pre-Marriage Counselling FAQ

Is it normal to have fear before marriage?

A certain level of pre-wedding anxiety is perfectly normal and part of the tremendous life transition that is marriage. You certainly shouldn’t feel anything is wrong with you. But should the stress and anxiety overwhelm you, we are here to help you manage it through a carefully curated program.

What topics can I expect in premarital counselling?

Healthy communication about marital issues like starting a family, finances, religion, intimacy and relationships with other family members.

Are there any signs that we need premarital counselling?

There are no telltale signs that indicate a couple should seek counselling before marriage. We encourage couples to attend at least one counselling appointment, but the decision ultimately rests with you as a couple.

If you have particular concerns or just need reassurance about your relationship before tying the knot, we are here to help.

Should I be concerned if my partner does not want to attend the sessions?

Counselling is not for everyone. Try to understand your partner’s reservations before making a judgement on how you feel about them not wanting to attend. Some people are very private and might feel like they don’t want to share intimate parts of their lives. Perhaps your partner had a bad experience with a therapist. Try talking about counselling in a positive way: remember it is an opportunity to learn helpful skills to deepen your connection and work through any concerns you may have.

How long should I attend premarital counselling?

Most therapists agree that anywhere from eight weeks to six months is sufficient when it comes to premarital therapy. However, it really depends on the issues you (and your partner) want or need to cover within your sessions.

Is premarital counselling really worth it?

Many studies have shown that premarital counselling can be an effective tool before beginning your married life. It can equip you with the necessary skills to improve communication and conflict management, while strengthening the overall quality and satisfaction of your relationship.

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Sean Cunninton

02:04 09 Dec 23

Ginny is amazing! Her guidance has helped us both become more aware of each other’s needs and fostered a greater sense of respect. She brings valuable strategies and advice to help couples navigate their relationships.

Katherine Pochroj

06:17 21 Sep 23

Couldn’t recommend Ginny enough. She is a brilliant relationship councillor with loads of experience. Her calm and kind manner makes it very easy to communicate.

Kaliyann Rath

06:13 09 Aug 23

We came across Ginny nearly 2 years after our son was born and we only wish we found her prior to being pregnant.. Everyone tells you how difficult it is and how your relationship can change but nothing can prepare you for when it actually happens!From our very first meeting, she has always been warm, understanding and empathetic. Her knowledge, expertise and friendly approach made us feel very comfortable and we always knew we were in safe hands.Ginny helped us get to know and understand the new “us”. We often are so fixated on the happiness of our child that we forgot to think about each other’s happiness and our own. We had to learn how to communicate with one another, how to put each other first and build a stronger foundation in preparation for #2. She gave us the necessary tools to strengthen and deepen our relationship as well as how to be loving, inspiring and supportive parents.We can’t thank Ginny enough and we highly recommend her to couples in need of relationship advice and guidance. If you’ve landed here because you are contemplating talking to a professional about your relationship. Then look no further, she’s amazing!

Karen Long

10:19 20 Jul 23

I found Ginny not only extremely professional but warm and friendly. I am truly grateful and thankful for the resulting changes in my life

Nick Fielding

03:11 13 Dec 22

Ginny is an excellent couples counsellor and we would definitely recommend her. She was able to help us pinpoint what things we could work on, showed us how to work on them, and they have been very effective.

Christopher Mendoza

04:40 23 Oct 22

A big thank you to the brilliant work of Ginny and her patient, thoughtful, kind, and inclusive approach to our sessions.Prior to seeing Ginny, my partner was very keen to start couples counselling. I was hesitant to begin due to the stigma and refusal to admit we had any issues.However, as each session progressed and we discussed our difficulties, applied her advice to our relationship, our conversations, how we approached certain difficult scenarios and how looked at life in general, we were able to see an immense positive difference in our relationship and us as individuals.We’ve never been more aligned as a couple and I doubt we would’ve ever been without Ginny. It’s a testament to Ginny that now I’m the one keen to continue our sessions and look forward to working with her..

Asheesh Chacko

04:54 25 Aug 22

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ginny for almost 5 years and she has helped me get through some very difficult times. She “walked” beside me and was not only a great sounding board, but also helped me look within myself to make myself a better person by improving how I relate to my wife, my kids and all those around me.I’ve now flown the nest, but know Ginny has equipped me with the skills I need to move forward…and confident she is always there should I need.Thanks for everything Ginny

Connie W

13:07 12 Aug 21

Ginny was incredibly helpful in allowing myself and my partner to improve our communication, connection and understanding of each other. Our relationship suffered significantly after we had our first child and it was only with the guidance from Ginny that we were able to repair our marriage. Ginny is a very astute and insightful counsellor who respectfully guides our discussions in a way that results in neither myself nor my partner feeling like we were blamed, at fault or uncomfortable. My only regret is not seeking Ginny’s expertise prior to us having our first baby and struggling for so long on our own. I highly recommend Ginny and her services to any couple regardless if they are expecting or have children as I feel that she would be able to help make any relationship more meaningful.

Zara-lee simpson

02:46 05 Apr 21

Seeing Ginny was the life changing, best decision I have ever made. I always look forward to seeing Ginny no matter how difficult the issues are to work through and I now have life skills that are priceless. I cannot recommend Ginny highly enough.

Warwick Levy

10:28 01 Apr 21

We had a great experience and would recommend Ginny :)

Perry James

07:07 30 Mar 21

Cannot recommend highly enough. Well worth it.My fiancé and I have been seeing Ginny several times a month for the past year and it has made an incredible, positive difference in both our relationship and for us as individuals as well.Ginny quickly built a level of trust with us and gradually opened our eyes to what was going on in our relationship and what had occurred in both of our past’s (as individuals) that had an impact on our ability to process tension/conflict and react to things in the present. Once we were able to diagnose what was going on, Ginny began to introduce mental/behavioural tools to allow us to avoid many of the negative patterns we’d created over the years of being together.I would encourage anyone feeling lost, tired or just generally concerned about the future of a relationship with someone they truly love – to seek Ginny out.You won’t regret it, and it might just save your relationship.

Ariana Neuman

01:29 26 Feb 21

Ginny saved us! My husband and I were in a bad place after the birth of our first child, nothing could have prepared us for the challenges ahead (especially the sleep deprivation) and we had to learn how to work on our relationship and put each other first again. Ginny listened, showed us how to communicate again and stressed the importance of meeting each other’s needs, something we’d all but forgotten about. We actually toasted her on our third wedding anniversary. Quite possibly the best investment you will ever make. Thank you Ginny!

FrozengoodsSaidan

11:39 02 Dec 20

Ginny made my partner and I feel extremely welcome from the first consultation and made it very clear that we were able to guide the way and offer feedback if we weren’t getting what we wanted out of the sessions going forward. She was incredibly helpful and transparent with each of us, completely unbiased. We loved every session with her as difficult emotionally as some of those were, we now communicate in a way that we never would have if we hadn’t seen Ginny. I definitely feel that my partner and I have entered a whole new stage of our relationship and are set up to overcome any challenges that come our way.We highly recommend Ginny and could not thank her enough for her help.

GGbear White

07:55 25 May 20

From the first meeting with Ginny I felt instantly relaxed and safe to explore and learn a greater understanding around parenting and the breakdown of my marriage. Ginny supported my journey of healing and inspiring me in connecting to my true self. Ginny opened her heart and expertise guiding me with incredible insights and knowledge to find my own power and my core values in any relationship being with others and more importantly with myself. I left feeling inspired and a toolkit of relating skills. I cannot recommended Ginny enough to the wonderful people in my life. Much gratitude Ginny.

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