Build A Strong Foundation: Pre-Marriage Counselling For LGBTQIA+ Couples

Prepare For A Thriving Marriage With A Therapist Who Understands Your Unique Relationship

Starting your marriage with clarity, strong communication, and shared vision dramatically increases your chances of long-term happiness together. As an LGBTQIA+ couple, having a counsellor who understands the unique aspects of your relationship makes all the difference.

You may be experiencing:

• excitement about your upcoming marriage but concerns about specific relationship challenges
• uncertainty about how to navigate family dynamics or acceptance issues
• differing expectations about finances, living arrangements, or future plans
• communication patterns that lead to misunderstandings or conflict
• desire to strengthen your bond before taking this significant step together
• concerns about how past relationships might influence your marriage
• interest in creating clear agreements around monogamy, openness, or other relationship structures
• desire for a professional assessment of your relationship strengths and challenges as a couple

How I Help LGBTQIA+ Couples Prepare For Marriage

Using the research-based Gottman Method, I help couples identify their unique strengths and growth areas before marriage. As someone with over two decades of experience working with LGBTQIA+ relationships, I understand the specific challenges and considerations same-sex and gender-diverse couples face.

My approach includes:

• comprehensive relationship assessment using the Gottman Connect Relationship Checkup
• identification of your specific relationship strengths and growth opportunities
• practical communication tools tailored to your unique interaction patterns
• strategies for navigating family dynamics and social challenges
• creation of shared meaning and rituals in your relationship
• planning discussions around children, finances, and other major life decisions
• building resilience against external stressors that affect LGBTQIA+ couples

The Results You Can Expect

Through pre-marriage counselling, you and your partner will:

• develop stronger communication skills that prevent future misunderstandings
• gain clarity about expectations for your marriage and life together
• create strategies for managing conflicts before they become serious problems
• deepen your emotional connection and intimacy
• establish a shared vision for your future as a married couple
• feel confident and prepared as you begin this important chapter together
• understand how to keep your relationship strong through life’s inevitable changes

The Pre-Marriage Counselling Process

My pre-marriage counselling program typically includes:

1. Initial Consultation (60 minutes): We discuss your relationship history, current concerns, and goals for counselling
2. Gottman Relationship Checkup (completed independently): Both partners complete a comprehensive online assessment in their own time that identifies specific strengths and growth areas
3. Feedback Session (90 minutes): We review your assessment results together and develop a personalized plan for your remaining sessions
4. Skill-Building Sessions (60 minutes): We address your specific growth areas through targeted exercises and conversations
5. Final Session (60 minutes): We create a relationship maintenance plan to carry forward into your marriage

Ready To Build A Strong Foundation For Your Marriage?

I offer a free 15-minute inquiry session via Zoom or phone to discuss how pre-marriage counselling can benefit your specific relationship.

Call (02) 8968 9323 or book your initial consultation online by clicking the button below.