Build the foundation before you build a life.
Premarital counselling for couples who want to start strong — honest conversations now that prevent bigger problems later.
Written by Elza Berk, Founder & registered counsellor · ASCHP WCW/271 · 20+ years’ clinical experience · Updated 28 September 2026
Most couples prepare more for the wedding day than for the marriage. Premarital counselling gives you a structured space to talk about what really matters, before the pressures of shared life test it.
We explore how you handle conflict, money, family expectations, culture and faith, children, intimacy and roles in the home — including the differences you may have been avoiding.
It isn’t about finding problems. It’s about understanding each other deeply and learning skills that keep you close for the long run.
Topics we explore
- Communication and conflict styles
- Money, debt and financial goals
- Families, in-laws and culture
- Faith and values
- Children and parenting
- Intimacy and expectations
You don’t need a diagnosis to reach out.
How we work with you.
Talk honestly
A safe place for conversations that feel hard to start.
Learn skills
Practical tools for listening, disagreeing and repairing.
Plan together
Shared expectations for the life you are building.
Choose who feels right.
Omashree Balie
Specialist Wellness Counsellor
“Seeking counselling is personal, difficult, and sometimes lonely — but the results are life-changing. I aim to make that journey as comfortable as possible.”
- Couples & marriage
- Divorce
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
English · Afrikaans
Mimi Shirindza
Registered Counsellor
“Every person carries the capacity for growth and renewal. My role is to walk alongside you as you rediscover and strengthen those inherent gifts.”
- Trauma
- Grief & loss
- Couples
English · Xitsonga · isiZulu
Megan Andrew
Registered Counsellor
“I offer a safe space where clients feel heard and supported to better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and move towards meaningful change.”
- ADHD & autism
- Perinatal support
- Trauma
English
Risimati Chauke
Social Worker
“I create a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can process their experiences and find practical pathways toward healing and resilience.”
- Addiction (harm reduction)
- Trauma
- Crisis intervention
English · Xitsonga · Tshivenda · isiZulu · Sepedi
Talita Kondlo
Registered Wellness Counsellor
“I take a compassionate, client-centred approach — creating a safe space to explore emotions, heal from the past, and build healthier ways of coping going forward.”
- Trauma
- Couples
- Anger management
English · isiXhosa · isiZulu
Jamie-Leigh Brickles
Registered Specialist Wellness Counsellor
“Counselling is collaborative, and at its core it’s about your heart. I believe we all have the answers deeply rooted within us; sometimes we just need the courage to reach for them.”
- Anxiety
- Grief & loss
- Trauma
English
Elza Berk
Founder & CEO · Registered Counsellor
“I built MyTruth because I needed it then and it didn’t exist. Every counsellor here has been chosen for their capacity to sit with what is real.”
- Addiction (harm reduction)
- Trauma
- Eating disorders
English · Afrikaans
Common questions
How many sessions do couples usually have?
Often three to six. A 3- or 6-session couples package saves 5–10%.
We are in different cities. Can we still do it?
Yes — each partner can join the same online session from anywhere.
Is this only for married couples?
No. Any committed couple — engaged, moving in together or long-term partners — is welcome.
Your truth deserves to be heard.
Choose a counsellor who speaks your language and understands your world. Sessions are online, private and booked in minutes.