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Overcome the Overwhelm of Marriage Counselling: Insights for Couples

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The Counsellor Behind The Blog
Hey, I’m Alexa! I’m a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver, B.C. I’ve curated this blog specifically for you to answer your most pressing questions about counselling and building healthy relationships.

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I know that the idea of marriage counselling can feel overwhelming. It’s totally normal to worry about being judged or to wonder if you’ll just end up talking in circles without seeing any real progress. But the truth is, counselling isn’t about judgment—it’s about gaining new skills, understanding each other more deeply, and building a stronger, more connected relationship.

Key Insight

Here’s the most important piece of advice I can offer: start counseling early. The sooner you get the support you need, the better. Waiting too long can let problems fester, making them harder to resolve. But by seeking help early on, you’re giving yourselves the best chance to build a lasting, healthy partnership.

Personal Experience

When my husband and I decided to seek therapy before we got married, we were nervous—but we knew how important it was to lay a solid foundation for our future. Taking that first step helped us feel more secure and confident as we entered marriage together.

Featured Article

I recently shared my insights in the article “11 Tips to Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed by Marriage Counselling” on Marriage Counselling’s blog. You can read the full feature here, where I dive deeper into practical advice for couples considering counselling.

5 Communication Mistakes that Keep You Going in Circles

* The 5 most common mistakes that keep couples stuck in the same cycle
* How to shift conversations so you actually feel heard
* Simple, therapist-backed strategies you can start using right away

Tired of going in circles with your partner? See how to have conversations that create connection instead of keeping you stuck including:




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