Pre Martial Counselling in Johannesburg & Online
Build a Strong
Foundation for Your Marriage.
Foundation for Your Marriage.
The best time to invest in your marriage is before it begins. I’m Kaela Sussman, a HPCSA Registered Counsellor, and in Pre Martial Counselling we explore expectations, communication, and important conversations within your relationship. Sessions start from R1300.
Who It’s For
Is Premarital Counselling Right for Us?
You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. In fact, many couples attend simply to explore important conversations and strengthen their relationship. If any of these resonate, premarital counselling could be a valuable step for your relationship.
Perhaps you want space to explore important conversations before or within marriage.
You’re curious about patterns in your relationship and how they shape your dynamic.
You want practical tools to handle disagreements and differences in a healthy way.
You're wanting to understand each other better and communicate more openly.
You want to talk through expectations and what the future may look like together.
As a couple, you're wanting to build and maintain a solid foundation for your relationship.
Why It Matters
Love Is the Foundation. Skills Are the Structure.
Research suggests couples who complete premarital counselling often report stronger communication and lower divorce rates. It provides space to build a strong foundation and learn how to maintain and grow your relationship over time.
30%
Lower divorce rate for couples who do premarital counselling
4-6
Sessions to cover the essential topics for a strong marriage
100%
Confidential and tailored to the unique needs of your relationship.
What we cover together
Topics We Explore in Premarital Counselling
During Pre Marital Counselling, we explore important aspects of your relationship to help you prepare for a healthy and lasting marriage.
The Relationship Foundation
Communication & Conflict
Roles & Expectations
Money & Finances
Intimacy & Connection
Family & Future Planning
The Process
What to Expect from Premarital Counselling
Overall, premarital counselling offers a structured but conversational space to explore important aspects of your relationship.
01.
Book a Session
Book directly through the online calendar or reach out via WhatsApp to schedule your first premarital counselling session.
02.
Initial Assessment
We’ll explore your relationship, individual backgrounds, and what you want from premarital counselling.
03.
Deep-Dive Sessions
Over 4-6 sessions, we’ll work through key topics like communication, finances, intimacy, and conflict.
04.
Moving Forward Together
Leave with practical tools, deeper understanding, and the confidence to build a lasting partnership.
Client Stories
What Clients Have Shared
“We thought we knew everything about each other after 5 years together. Kaela helped us uncover blind spots that could have caused real problems. Best investment in our marriage.”
— Couple Exploring Marriage, Sandton
“The finance, expectations and family planning sessions were game-changers. We’d never really had those conversations properly. Now we feel genuinely ready.”
— Engaged Couple, Online
“Kaela created such a safe and supportive space for us. We laughed, we cried, and we grew closer through the process. I wish every couple did this before getting married.”
— Pre Marital Counselling Client, Modderfontein
Session fees
Pre Marital Counselling Packages
Sessions are 90 minutes and designed for couples who want to build and maintain a strong foundation for their marriage.
Single Session
R1300
/Session
- 1 x 90-Minute Session
- Focus on specific topics
- Flexible, pay per session
- Guided conversation and insight
Essential Package
R4200
/Package
- 4 x 90-Minute Session
- Covers key premarital topics
- Structured counselling process
- Builds a strong foundation
Expanded Package
R6000
/Package
- 6 x 90-Minute Session
- More in-depth exploration
- Additional relationship topics
- Extra time for reflection and tools
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Pre-marital counselling can be helpful at almost any stage of a relationship. Some couples begin while they are dating and want to build a strong foundation for the future. Others start once they are engaged and preparing for marriage. It can also be valuable early in marriage as you adjust to life together. Even couples who have been together for some time may choose to revisit these conversations to re-explore their relationship, reset patterns, and strengthen their connection.
The Pre Marital Counselling program consists of four structured sessions, completed over a maximum of two months. Sessions are usually held weekly or biweekly, depending on your schedule. Counselling is available in Johannesburg, including Sandton and Modderfontein, or online via a secure platform.
Yes. Pre Marital Counselling is available online through a secure platform, as well as in person in Johannesburg, including Sandton and Modderfontein. Online sessions offer the same structured support and are well suited to busy schedules or couples living in different locations.
Yes. Many couples in Johannesburg choose Pre Marital Counselling even when their relationship feels strong. The program helps clarify expectations, strengthen communication, and reduce the risk of future misunderstandings. It supports proactive and thoughtful preparation for marriage.
Lay the Foundations for a Strong Marriage
The strongest marriages are built on intention, understanding, and the willingness to grow together. You can book your first session below.
Premarital Counselling in Sandton, Modderfontein, Johannesburg & Online · Sessions from R1300