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Premarital Counselling

Marriage preparation offers couples an opportunity to explore important topics, strengthen their relationship, and address potential challenges before they become sources of conflict.

Premarital counselling may explore:

  • Communication and listening
  • Conflict resolution
  • Expectations of marriage
  • Emotional connection
  • Intimacy and affection
  • Finances and financial expectations
  • Faith, values, and beliefs
  • Family relationships and boundaries
  • Parenting expectations
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Cultural differences
  • Shared goals and future plans

Your counsellor Dr. Emídio Dimande, Ed.D. · Relationship & family counsellor

Common questions

What does premarital counselling cover?

Premarital counselling may explore communication and listening, conflict resolution, expectations of marriage, emotional connection, intimacy, finances, faith and values, family boundaries, parenting expectations, roles, cultural differences and shared goals.

Is Dr. Dimande a PREPARE/ENRICH and SYMBIS facilitator?

Yes. Dr. Emídio Dimande is a trained PREPARE/ENRICH counsellor and facilitator and a certified SYMBIS facilitator, so structured relationship assessment can be built into your marriage preparation where appropriate.

Can premarital counselling include our faith?

Yes. Faith, values and beliefs are among the topics premarital counselling can explore. Any faith-sensitive approach is respectful, collaborative and never imposed.

Begin with a free 20-⁠minute consultation.

Begin with a free 20-minute consultation to briefly discuss your concerns, ask questions, understand how counselling works, and determine whether the service is appropriate for your needs.

Book your free 20-⁠minute consultation
  • Online sessions available
  • Weekday & evening appointments