Relationship counselling is a way of helping you through times of distress or difficulty as a couple or on your own by talking to someone trained to help you explore your concerns. Sessions with a trained relationship counsellor will help you understand your relationship more clearly and support you to make changes for the better. Marriage preparation course takes the form of a one-day workshop fo
r groups of up to 10 couples and is normally held on Saturdays at our local centre. During the course you will become aware of how your relationship grows when you deal with important issues in a constructive and loving way. You will be encouraged to talk about issues you may not even be aware you need to talk about, in a safe and supportive environment. FOCCUS stands for Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding and Study. It is a research-based pre-marriage questionnaire designed to provide you and your partner with a personalised picture of your relationship. The picture that emerges will have been shaped by your own experiences and responses to such issues as family life, how you communicate, how you settle differences, and so on. There are no right or wrong answers, rather it is a tool to help you identify, discuss and work through any sticky issues with your partner before you settle down together.
