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Introduction: Mike & Carol Watson have known each other for over 41 years, married for 37 years with 3 grown-up children and 5 grandchildren. They have been involved in relationship training and coaching for more than 20 years. Originally from England, they have lived in Austin since 2001. They have worked with hundreds of couples in community workshops, faith-based groups, and individual coaching. They teach and coach people in the workplace to better connect with and care for fellow employees and customers alike. They love to help people identify and remove the hindrances to fostering more intimate and fulfilling relationships in marriages, families, friendships and the workplace. We love the opportunity to get to know people for who they are, appreciating their different personalities and passions. The privilege of walking with people through sometimes difficult and painful circumstances, whilst also helping them to break free from things that have kept them held back and afraid. We love to see people flourish in life and love.

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Chad J.

Aug 30, 2016

We have known Mike and Carol Watson for some time now. They have been friends, mentors and encouragers to both of us individually and as a couple. When we got engaged in June of 2013, one of the easiest decisions we made in preparation for our marriage and wedding was to give Mike and Carol a call. We connected with them over the course of several weeks as they walked us through pre-marital counseling. Their insight on communicating as a couple and openly sharing our relational needs has been hugely beneficial in strengthening our relationship with one another. They are genuine people with a heart to care for and guide couples. We have seen their positive impact in not only our marriage but in the relationships of others they have connected with as well. Their biblical wisdom coupled with their practical life experiences from their own marriage were both helpful in our times together. They have a real gift for listening, making you comfortable with opening up and sharing and getting to the heart of potential struggles. Their vulnerability to share their own stories and their ability to care for you in the midst of your story is quite unique. You will not regret the time you spend with these two. Chad and Sarah J.

April K.

Aug 30, 2016

“My husband and I benefit tremendously as individuals and in our marriage from knowing Mike and Carol. Spending time with them has given us a vocabulary and tools for relating to each other, as well as to our children, that has enabled us grow and mature in ways we wouldn’t have otherwise. Relationship skills based on honest and vulnerable communication are not easy to teach or to learn, but Mike and Carol are persistent and proficient at bringing their knowledge and experience into real life situations. Even more, they put into practice what they teach. We see them using the very skills they are teaching others in their own personal and work relationships. One of the things we appreciate most about them is how much they genuinely care about others. We’re so grateful to know them and consider them part of our extended family!” (Matt & April Karli)

Stephanie P.

Aug 31, 2016

The Watsons were the ideal marriage counselors for us, and the counseling we received went beyond our expectations. Not only are they compassionate listeners and full of wisdom, they also model in their own relationship the love, sacrifice, and spiritual devotion that they encourage couples to cultivate. Their approach focuses on identifying needs and tendencies in each person, and helping the couple better respond to them. They helped give us a language to communicate where we were both satisfying and missing those desires while always keeping love and respect at the forefront of our communication. The Christian framework they work within provides a rich reservoir of caring and forgiveness which was also blended with the best insights from modern psychology; a mix that is hard to beat. We continue to benefit from the Watson’s counseling in our everyday life, which is a testament to their influence and sincere warmth. (C&S)

Brian M.

Sep 8, 2016

“We began visiting with Mike and Carol shortly after we moved from New York to Austin with our four children. The move, new job and unfamiliar culture began to affect our marriage. After 24 years, we began to miss opportunities to appropriately recognize and engage one another’s deepest needs. Mike and Carol are skilled in helping couples recognize their own and their spouses intimacy needs, recognize strengths and weaknesses in their personality, and identify how to strengthen both in the context of relationship, the most important relationships being with God and then spouse. We highly recommend Mike and Carol Watson to all who want to strengthen these relationships.” (Brian & Tamara)

Jonathan L.

Aug 30, 2016

Mike and Carol are amazing. Filled with wisdom and empathy, they counseled my wife (former girlfriend / fiancée 🙂 ) and me as we discerned what marriage should look like for us. They helped me form a framework for beginning to understand relational needs and that has been tremendously helpful in our relationship.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For marriage coaching sessions with us both, we typically charge $100 per session which could last up to 90 minutes.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
To begin with we would want to listen well to understand the situation and needs of a new client/couple. We would explain our approach and philosophy, and may tailor this somewhat depending upon the particular needs of the client(s).
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Mike is an ordained minister within the Anglican Church. We are also both certified Relational Coaches/Trainers with the Center for Relational Leadership. We are not licensed professional counselors and so our work would not be covered by insurance.

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