Premarital Counselling

The conversations you have now will shape the marriage you build. Start with clarity, not assumptions.

Before "I Do"

You're excited about your future together. You've talked about the big things, or at least you think you have. But have you really discussed how you'll handle money? What happens when your families clash? How you'll navigate conflict when the honeymoon phase ends?

Premarital counselling isn't about finding problems. It's about building a foundation strong enough to handle whatever life throws at you.

The Prepare/Enrich Program

We use the Prepare/Enrich assessment, one of the most researched premarital tools available, with over 40 years of research behind it. It's not a pass/fail test. It's a conversation starter.

Communication Styles

Understand how you each communicate and where your styles might clash.

Conflict Resolution

Learn healthy ways to disagree without damaging your relationship.

Financial Expectations

Get on the same page about money, one of the biggest sources of conflict.

Family & In-Laws

Navigate expectations from your families of origin.

Roles & Responsibilities

Align on who does what, before resentment builds.

Intimacy & Affection

Understand each other's needs for closeness and connection.

What to Expect

Online Assessment

Each of you completes the Prepare/Enrich questionnaire separately (about 30-45 minutes each).

Feedback Sessions (4-6 sessions)

We review your results together, exploring your strengths and growth areas in depth.

Skill Building

Learn practical skills for communication, conflict resolution, and building connection.

Personalized Roadmap

Leave with a clear plan for continued growth as a couple.

Premarital Counselling Across Ontario

Our sessions are available virtually anywhere in Ontario, or in person at our Burlington office for evening appointments. Wherever your wedding is happening, this is easy to fit into a busy engagement season.

This is often just the beginning. Many couples come back for marriage counselling after the wedding to keep building on what they learned, and some start with general couples counselling before deciding premarital work is the right fit. Either way, the goal is the same: a relationship where both of you feel known and supported.

Virtual premarital counselling, or premarital counseling if you searched with the American spelling, happens over a secure video platform, so distance or a packed wedding-planning calendar doesn't have to get in the way. If you're both juggling work, family, and a guest list on top of everyday life, meeting from home can make it easier to actually show up for the conversations that matter.

Your Premarital Counsellor

Sara Tawadros, RP

Registered Psychotherapist • Prepare/Enrich Facilitator

Sara is certified in the Prepare/Enrich program and helps engaged couples build a strong foundation for their marriage. Virtual sessions available across Ontario.

Learn more about Sara