Marriage Councelling? Where to start?

Debt_Free_Chick

If there's a waiting list for Relate and you are willing to pay, you can just go straight to a relationship counsellor. Mine only charged £35 an hour - but their charges vary so call around.

You can find local qualified counsellors who specialise in relationships via the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

donna1987

Thanks to everyone for all your comments. I will definately update on how things go with it. Mum was calling relate today but haven't spoken to her yet so I don't know if they have a waiting list at the one here yet. Fingers crossed its not too long if there is.

Leisasmum wrote:

Me & hubby are also seeing Relate - there is a long waiting list, it costs around £43 per session. We opted for Phone counselling as we have 2 young ones & not always convenient to leave them. Costs £45 and has been helpful for us. No waiting list either!
HTH anyway

I think that might have to be an option for them as my dad can work wierd hours sometimes and he usually gets jobs on short notice. I'm glad your finding it helpful and I hope it all works out for you !

bestpud wrote: »

Has your mum ever seriously threatened, or began, to leave the relationship?

They did actually split up for just under a year 15 years ago. It was hard times for us all and they both dont want that to happen again. They both still feel guilty about it now but us kids are the first to say that at the time it was what needed to happen, and if it hadn't have happened then, they would have either killed eachother or split up for good later on.
My mum says she's feeling now how she did back then and I think that's what made it hit home to my dad and is probably the main reason he's agreed to go. Glad to hear that it worked for the best for you and hope your back on track now.

debt_free_chick wrote:

If there's a waiting list for Relate and you are willing to pay, you can just go straight to a relationship counsellor. Mine only charged £35 an hour - but their charges vary so call around.

You can find local qualified counsellors who specialise in relationships via the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Thanks for the link, I will see what my mum says tonight and will pass on the details if things with relate are a no-go.

k1mmie

As a relate marriage counsellor, I think the phone counselling could be a solution, however both parents would have to agree to this as it is has to be committment from both sides.

Wishing you and your parents all the best.

As a parent, when my husband and I had a problem patch my daughter who is 18 told my husband let me know when you can sort yourself out and I will come back home., (she went to stay at a friends for a few nights). It was a jolt for him as he hadn't thought about the effect it was having on the children.