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Expert Relationship Support & Marriage Guidance Services
We are a national charity dedicated to supporting adult couple relationships through evidence-based services. With over 70 years of experience, we provide relationship counselling to help couples navigate challenges, marriage preparation programmes to build strong foundations, and educational resources to promote long-term relationship health. Our mission is to share expertise with individuals and couples across England and Wales, equipping them with tools to create lasting, fulfilling relationships while offering crisis support when needed.Operating from 50 local centres with a network of 700+ trained specialists, we serve both religious and secular communities, maintaining our position as the largest provider of Catholic marriage preparation services in the region. As a transparent organisation, we publish annual reports detailing our financial stewardship and operational impact.
Services
Relationship Counselling
Marriage Preparation
Crisis Helpline
Relationship Education
Volunteer Training
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of specialist experience in relationship support.
- Our network includes 50 local centres across England and Wales.
- We employ 700+ trained relationship specialists and counsellors.
- We offer both in-person and online relationship counselling options.
- We operate with full transparency and publish annual activity reports.
Services
Relationship Counselling
Our professional counsellors help couples navigate relationship challenges through structured therapy sessions. Using evidence-based approaches, we assist partners in improving communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding trust. This service supports all relationship types at various life stages, whether facing immediate crises or seeking preventative relationship strengthening.
Marriage Preparation
We provide comprehensive marriage preparation programmes for couples planning their wedding. These structured courses cover essential relationship skills, financial planning, and family building strategies. Particularly serving Catholic couples across England and Wales, our courses combine practical tools with spiritual considerations for long-term marital success.
Crisis Helpline
Our crisis helpline offers immediate telephone support for relationship emergencies. Trained specialists provide urgent guidance during relationship breakdowns, domestic conflict, and emotional distress. Available extended hours daily, this service connects vulnerable individuals with appropriate local resources and professional interventions when required.
Relationship Education
We develop and distribute relationship education resources designed to build relationship literacy. Through workshops, publications, and online materials, we teach effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence skills. These resources benefit both individuals and professionals working in relationship support fields.
Volunteer Training
We offer comprehensive training programmes for volunteers seeking to become relationship specialists. Covering counselling techniques, ethical practice, and crisis management, our training equips volunteers to support couples in community settings. This programme includes ongoing professional development for our nationwide network of relationship workers.
Questions
What relationship services do you offer?
We provide relationship counselling, marriage preparation courses, relationship education resources, and a crisis helpline across England and Wales.
Do you offer online relationship support?
Yes, we offer online relationship counselling and virtual marriage preparation courses alongside our in-person services at 50 local centres.
Are your services free?
We charge modest fees based on ability to pay, with financial concessions available to ensure our services remain accessible to all.
Do you train relationship counsellors?
Yes, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities for volunteers wishing to become relationship specialists across England and Wales.
