Discernment Counselling

Your Trusted SW Calgary, Alberta Clinic for Discernment Counselling

At The Relationship Wellness Clinic, we understand how difficult it can be when you are unsure about the future of your relationship. Maybe one of you is considering separation while the other is still holding on. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, or conflicted, and unsure how to move forward without causing more pain.

Discernment counselling offers a supportive and structured space to slow down, reflect, and make a clear, grounded decision about the future of your relationship. This is not couples therapy. It is not about fixing or saving the relationship. It is about helping you both get honest with yourselves and with each other so that whatever decision you make, you can move forward with clarity, respect, and confidence.

What is Discernment Counselling?

Discernment counselling is a short-term, structured therapy designed for couples who are uncertain whether to stay together or separate. It gives both partners the opportunity to explore their feelings, reflect on the relationship, and understand each person’s role in the dynamic without pressure or judgment.

At The Relationship Wellness Clinic, discernment counselling is guided by experienced therapists who support both partners individually and together. The goal is not to push you in one direction. It is to help you explore your options thoughtfully so you can make the best decision for your life, your values, and your emotional wellbeing.

What Can Discernment Counselling Help With?

This form of counselling is ideal for couples who are considering separation or divorce but are not yet certain. It provides:

• A safe, non-judgmental space to explore uncertainty
• Support for partners who feel differently about the future
• Tools for clear, honest, and respectful communication
• An opportunity to slow down and reflect rather than rush into a decision
• Insight into each partner’s contribution to the relationship’s challenges
• A path forward, whether that means working to repair the relationship or parting ways with mutual respect

Discernment counselling helps you choose your next step with intention, rather than reacting from a place of fear, pressure, or confusion.

What Results Can I Expect from Discernment Counselling?

Every couple’s outcome is different. The goal of discernment counselling is not to encourage one specific choice, but to help you gain insight and confidence in whichever direction you decide to take.

With discernment counselling, you can expect:

• A better understanding of what has brought the relationship to this point
• Greater clarity on your own needs, feelings, and future goals
• Respectful conversations, even when the emotions are difficult
• Support for both partners without taking sides
• The ability to end a relationship with grace, or begin the work of repair with real commitment

Even if the relationship does come to an end, it does not have to end in chaos. You can choose to move forward with dignity, healing, and clarity, rather than more hurt.