PreMarital Counselling in Calgary

Private and Flexible Premarital Counselling in Calgary, AB

A Relationship Skill Building Intensive

"Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day." — Barbara De Angelis

Premarital counselling Calgary gives you a clear, practical way to prepare for the next stage of your relationship. Whether you're getting engaged or married, moving in together, or planning a family, this is a chance to build skills, uncover blind spots, and set yourselves up for long-term success.

Flexible. We work on the areas that matter most to you and your partner. No group classes. No generic curriculum.
Real results. The approach is grounded in tools couples actually use, and keep using long after sessions end.
A forward-looking, strength-based approach. We start with what’s working, not what’s broken. We are not digging for problems, and we won't get stuck in the past, we’re focused on building the future you want together.
Key skills covered: Communicating in a way you both feel heard, resolving tension without disconnecting, deepening closeness and intimacy, and creating a relationship that feels fulfilling, playful, and safe to grow in.

Who is this for?

This is specifically designed for people who are:

Engaged or planning a wedding
Moving in together
Starting a family
In a strong relationship but wanting a “relationship check-up” before a big transition
Already noticing small challenges and wanting to address them early
Have been divorced before and want to make sure the next relationship is a success

You don’t need to be in crisis. In fact, most couples who benefit the most are already doing well and want to stay that way.

What It Is

This is a custom, non-religious premarital programme tailored to your relationship. There’s no script, no cookie-cutter lessons, and no assumptions. Every couple gets a personalised plan based on their strengths, differences, goals, and life stage.

This isn’t just about avoiding problems. It’s about building a stronger foundation before life gets more complex - careers, finances, kids, stress, family dynamics, and everything that comes with long-term commitment.

I see so many couples who’ve been waiting for years to start counselling and by the time they do, we’ve got a lot of heavy lifting to do. We can still do it, and we can turn it around, but why wait?

How It Works

Step 1: Consultation (30 minutes, online, free)
We talk about your goals, timelines, and what support you’re looking for.

Step 2: Assessment & Goal Setting
We map out the key areas that matter to your relationship—communication, intimacy, conflict patterns, values, money, family expectations, life plans, and more.

Step 3: Structured Sessions
Typically 6–8 sessions, once a week or bi-weekly. Some couples choose fewer or more depending on needs.

Step 4: Practical Tools & Skills
You’ll learn communication frameworks, conflict tools, intimacy-building exercises, and ways to stay connected long-term.

Step 5: Future Plan
You leave with clarity, agreements, and rituals that support your relationship over time.

Everything is personalised. No two programmes look the same.

Tools & Approaches

Your plan may include:

Gottman Method - evidence-based skills for communication and conflict
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - understanding needs, attachment, and emotional bonds
Tantra-informed approaches - supporting intimacy, connection, and presence
Mindfulness & somatic tools - grounding, calm, connection
Prepare/Enrich - optional structured assessment (full section below)
Love Coaching

You don’t have to know any of these frameworks ahead of time. They’re used only if they support your goals.

Prepare/Enrich Premarital Counselling in Calgary

Prepare/Enrich is a research-based relationship assessment used worldwide for couples preparing for long-term commitment. It gives a clear snapshot of your strengths, growth areas, and how aligned you are on key topics like money, roles, family expectations, stress, intimacy, and lifestyle.

Why couples like it:

It’s tailored to your unique relationship
It highlights strengths, not just problems
It pinpoints areas to work on before they become bigger issues
It gives a structured starting point for sessions
It helps you have conversations you might otherwise avoid

Some couples choose it. Some don’t. It’s fully optional.

Expert Premarital Counseling in Calgary.

My name is Rovena and I’m a therapist who loves helping couples. It's my passion and my purpose. I’m a huge relationship geek and I've studied with some of the best couples therapists, learning and practicing tools from modern Western psychology to Eastern traditions that view relationships as a spiritual practice.

My deepest hope is to help you create a relationship that can weather the hard moments, grow through change, and feel like a safe place to come home to—no matter what life brings.

Rovena Magidin, RTC, Individual and Couples Counsellor

Benefits

Premarital counselling helps you:

Communicate clearly and respectfully
Navigate differences without escalating
Build a shared vision for the future
Strengthen emotional and physical intimacy
Create routines and rituals that keep you connected
Reduce resentment and prevent long-term disconnect
Feel confident about the road ahead

Most couples wait until things get hard. You don’t have to.

Why work with us?

Flexibility. this is not one size fits all course. You’ll start with filing out a questionnaire and I will tailor the course based on your needs and areas or stuck.
I’m a sex therapists, so we’ll talk about intimacy’s sexual and non-sexual and how to make sure you have great sex life for the rest of your life together
We’ll go beyond traditional counseling

It’s Time To Start Premarital Counselling

I’d love to help you. Click here to schedule your free 30 minute phone or online consultation for Premarital Counselling in Calgary. I’d be happy to answer your questions and make sure we are a good fit. My other specialties include Intimacy and Sex Therapy for Couples and Women as well as Individual Counselling and Discernment Counselling.

SCHEDULE MY FREE 30 MINUTE CONSULTATION

See what others have said about Premarital Counselling with Rovena:

“I felt so comfortable and am very excited to practice and for future sessions.”

“Good energy and great environment, we felt very comfortable speaking.”

“I felt supported heard and understood. I think you hit the nail on the head and already understand us so well.”

"Before counselling, we weren’t even sure our relationship would survive. Two years later we’re engaged, bought a home together, and still use the tools we learned, it felt like a miracle."

Contraindications to Premarital Counselling

While I’m able to help so many couples, there are a few situations where I might not be the best fit, including

If there's domestic violence, active addiction or an untreated acute mental illness present in the relationship - you may need specialized help with a licensed professional, and it's likely that you will need individual support before pursuing Premarital or Couples Counselling.

Have questions first? No problem. Please contact me. I’d be happy to talk to you.

ROVENA MAGIDIN, RTC