{"id":115044,"date":"2019-09-26T11:00:19","date_gmt":"2019-09-26T10:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/?p=115044"},"modified":"2023-03-24T07:54:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T07:54:02","slug":"premarital-counselling-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harleytherapy.co.uk\/counselling\/premarital-counselling-facts.htm","title":{"rendered":"Premarital Counselling – All Your Questions Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Anxious<\/a> about the idea of marriage and not sure why? Or just want to be sure you are making the right decision<\/a>? Premarital counselling is growing in popularity and might be for you. <\/span><\/p>\n

What is premarital counselling?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s just what it sounds like. It\u2019s counselling<\/a> to address all your concerns about making your relationship<\/a> a long-term commitment<\/a> and legal contract.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We aren’t engaged yet.\u00a0 Can we attend premarital therapy?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Of course. You don’t have to already be engaged or have set a date. Any couple who feels they could benefit from talking to someone about their issues<\/a> before making a long-term commitment is free to attend sessions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Is premarital counselling any different than couples counselling?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

You will be working with a couples counsellor. The difference is that you will be focussed on discussing how you want your life together to look, and what your worries<\/a> and concerns are about entering into marriage. <\/span><\/p>\n

But, similar to couples counselling<\/a>, you will find yourself airing and resolving old issues and learning better communication skills<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do we have to do premarital counselling through a religious institution?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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By: JD Hancock<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Absolutely not.<\/p>\n

Any registered couples counsellor can provide premarital counselling.<\/strong> If you want to do counselling through, say, your church, and there is a minister who is trained to offer such a service it is of course your choice.<\/p>\n

If you don’t share a religion, however, it’s not a good idea to do counselling with a church or<\/strong> temple where one partner goes. It means the counselling will be biased against the other partner.<\/p>\n

What kind of things do people talk about in premarital counselling?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

You can talk about anything you want. It\u2019s your decision. You are, after all,<\/strong> paying for the privilege. Common issues are: <\/span><\/p>\n