Pre Marital Counselling

London & Worldwide

Pre Marital Counselling Is A Good Idea

Planning for your marriage can bring up a wide range of feelings. Alongside the excitement, anticipation, and joy, there can be nervousness, stress and perhaps some anxiety. There is evidence that couples who take advantage of pre marital therapy before marriage, report greater marital satisfaction over time. Pre marital counseling offers an opportunity for couples to deepen their connection, explore issues of concern and build a solid foundation moving into the future.

What Happens During Pre Marital Counselling?

All sessions have unique characteristics but in general, here's what you can expect in the first session.

l begin by asking questions to help me get to know you as individuals and as a couple. Some of the things we will explore initially are:

  • What are the key issues you would like to explore?
  • What is your communication like? When you disagree, how do you work through towards a resolution?
  • If pre marital counselling is working for you, what changes would you be seeing and feeling?

 From the first session, couples can begin to sense the value of pre marital counselling. Feeling supported and having the chance to get important thoughts and feelings out in a constructive and well structured environment can be a very positive step towards streengthening your foundation.

Good Communication is a Strong Foundation

Good Communication is Essential To Marital Happiness

A key component of pre marital counselling is exploring the way you communicate as a couple. Begin to identify positive patterns you want to build on as well as, not so helpful patterns, you want to change. In the pre marital sessions you will have a chance to practice valuable, proven communication skills, that can help you get your message across clearly, and be heard by your partner, and also become a more skilled listener, enabling your partner feel heard and understood.

A Safe & Supportive Environment to Explore Your Relationship

In my work with couples I create a safe environment that promotes:

  • Discovery

    Discover and explore the issues that matter most to you

  • Communication

    Learn new, powerful and positive communication skills

  • Gaining Perspective

    See the big picture, where you are and where you want to go. Develop the relationship skills to get there

  • Understanding

    Understand and value your differences, different perspectives can be a source of relational strength

  • Connection

    Build deeper connections through respectful curiosity

  • Self Awareness

    Know yourself better, help your partner know you better

Why work with me?

Over many years, I’ve worked with hundreds of couples in my private practice in Ealing, West London and in Central London at my Liverpool St Office. Since 2018 I have supported and provided guidance to couples and individuals around the world via online relationship therapy and counselling.

I’ve provided relationship counselling and marriage and family therapy as a part of a team of NHS professionals, supporting families in crisis and individuals and couples seeking support to build happier relationships.

In short, I have a lot of experience and specialised training with a focus on relationship issues.

Very Importantly, I’ve been on the other side of the relationship counselling / couple’s therapy process, as a client. I know what it’s like to struggle to communicate well and build consistently strong connections with people I love.

Perhaps most importantly of all, I bring a genuine commitment to helping people have happier, more nurturing relationships. To be honest, it’s my passion. I love the work I do, sharing my expertise and supporting others, to enrich their relationships, enriches my life and gives it greater meaning.

Find out more about my approach to relationship counselling and couples therapy and my specialist training and experience:

  • “My fiancé and I met Gary for pre-marital counselling and I have to say that the experience was beyond what we could have hoped for. Gary offered us great insight into our relationship in a comfortable and professional manner. We still reflect on points that he raised and feel like it was a rewarding and enriching experience.”em

    -D & A, London (Online Pre Marital Counslling)

  • "Pre marital counselling with Gary was really helpful, especially understanding some of our differences, and begining to appreciate how our differences could be a source of strength in our relationship. We both found Gary's concept of "respectful curiosity" really useful in opening up our hearts and minds to a different perspective. Pre marital counselling with Gary was well worth the time and affordable money we invested in the process..

    -H&N, London (Pre marital counselling)

Frequently Asked Questions

About Pre Marital Counselling

  • Sessions are a full 60 minutes and the fee is 90 BPS.

  • Each couple has a unique set of needs. We can discuss your needs in the free 20-minute chat or during an initial first full session.

  • I do not require a predetermined number of sessions or frequency for your sessions. I believe you know best how often you need to attend sessions. I’m certain you know best what you can afford to commit financially to counselling.

    I work on a session by session basis. after each session, if you feel the time has been productive, we can schedule a followup session.

  • I am currently accepting new clients. I schedule sessions all week long, including weekends between the hours of 2pm-9pm UK time.

    If you have questions you want to ask me before deciding if rpre marital counselling with me, is right for you, I offer a free 20-minute counselling intro chat all week, including weekends between the hours of 2pm-9pm UK time.

Three simple steps to setting up your pre marital counselling session:

  • 1

    Fill in the brief form on the contact page.

  • 2

    I respond within 24 hours of receiving your message and offer options to meet, in most cases within 2–3 days.

  • 3

    We confirm your pre marital counselling session, and I email you a Zoom link for the meeting.

Pre Marital Counselling Sounds Right for Me!

Let’s schedule a session. Send a booking enquiry to arrange your first session, or arrange a free 20-minute chat to go through any questions you may have before booking.