Sometimes moving forward a relationship to its next stage of public visibility can be incredibly challenging. Here at Equal Rites we have in our team those specially qualified in counselling, relationship coaching and pastoral care, ready to assist with the many issues which can arise where there are complexities layered into the day, such as divorce, step-children, sexuality, health issues, long-distance-relationships or a recent traumatic loss.
We have those in our team who can offer timely counsel and support for those whose relationships are currently experiencing acute stress. The process of moving towards marriage or long term public commitment through a civil partnership can certainly surprise, and on occasion raise significant challenges for both brides and grooms, and those closest to them.
You are not alone. Here at Equal Rites we are fully committed to helping you negotiate these challenges with empathy, listening deeply to each other, and finding a way through the tangled woods. Issues which surface at these times, may have been long buried, or troubled you for years. It is good to start to address these before the ‘big day’ itself is upon you.
So do be in contact if you would like to book an initial conversation with one of our pastoral team to talk over any challenges which you are facing, and disturbing your preparation for your blessing service, civil ceremony or marriage. All conversations are completely confidential, and at all points we retain a supportive stance to you as a couple as you explore through guided crucial conversations, and on occasion the required trauma informed support one of you may need. It is a great opportunity as well to make your intentions, hopes, fears and aspirations known to each other and deeply within yourselves, before expressing them in your more public commitment to one another in your ‘big day’ event.
We are delighted you have found us. Let’s get the planning for your day going, and those all important preparatory conversations on their way.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.