Marriage counselling in Lagos is a private, structured conversation with a trained therapist who helps you and your spouse understand what keeps going wrong and what to do differently. A first session covers your story, your goals and a plan. You can meet in Lagos, in Abuja or online; see current prices on the package page.
At a glance (prices checked October 2026; see current prices on the package page)
- Who leads sessions: Temple E. Obike, LMFT
- Where: Oniru, Victoria Island (Lagos), Wuse 2 (Abuja) or online from anywhere
- How to book: through the website only, with at least 24 to 48 hours’ notice
- Packages [CONFIRM before quoting]: Virtual Session ₦50,000. Virtual Series ₦145,000. Sapphire, 3 sessions, ₦225,000. Amethyst, 6 sessions, ₦410,000.
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What does marriage counselling in Lagos involve?
Marriage counselling is a series of private conversations where a trained therapist helps the two of you slow down, hear each other and find a way forward. I do not take sides, and I do not tell you whether to stay or leave. My job is to help you see the pattern between you, so that you can choose your next step with clearer eyes.
People often arrive thinking the problem is one big event. In the room, it is usually a long chain of smaller moments: a conversation that went wrong, a promise that was not kept, a silence that grew. We look at that chain together.
Who comes for marriage counselling?
Married couples come, and so do engaged couples preparing for the wedding. Some arrive after a breach of trust, such as infidelity. Some come because they argue about the same things every week, and some because they feel like housemates. Others come after a move, a new baby, a job loss or a loss in the family.
Some people come alone because their spouse is not ready. That is a valid place to start.
What happens in a first session?
You know what to expect before you walk in, and that helps. A first session usually goes like this:
- We settle in. I explain how the session works and how privacy is handled.
- You each tell your story. I listen to what brought you here and what a good outcome would look like for each of you.
- We name the pattern. I reflect back what I am hearing, so you can see the cycle you are both caught in.
- We set a goal. You decide what you want to work on first.
- We agree on a plan. We decide how many sessions to book and what to try before the next one.
You do not need to prepare a speech. Come as you are, and answer honestly.
If this is where you are right now, you do not have to work it out alone. Book a private session with Temple, in person in Lagos or Abuja or online from anywhere. [Book a session] → https://templescounsel.com/package-and-price/
How much does marriage counselling cost in Lagos?
Our packages are listed below. Prices were checked in October 2026, and the package page shows the current prices.
| Package | What it includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Session | One online session | ₦50,000 |
| Virtual Series | A series of online sessions | ₦145,000 |
| Sapphire | 3 sessions | ₦225,000 |
| Amethyst | 6 sessions | ₦410,000 |
See current prices on the package page. Choose a single session if you want to test the process, or a series if you already know the issue needs steady work.
Should we meet in person or online?
Meet in person if you can. Many couples find that sitting in the same room helps them stay present, and our offices are in Oniru on Victoria Island and in Wuse 2, Abuja.
Online works well when distance, traffic or work schedules get in the way, and it suits couples where one partner lives abroad. You need a private room, a steady connection and headphones if others are at home.
What I see in the counselling room
I have more than 15 years of practice and over 4,000 sessions with individuals, couples and organisations across Nigeria and the diaspora. Google reviews from clients at the Lagos and Abuja offices are available on our profile.
Across those sessions, some patterns repeat. Couples often tell me they talk all the time but never say the thing that matters. One partner pursues and the other withdraws, and each reads the other’s behaviour as rejection.
Take a couple I will call A and B. A wants to talk every evening and B goes quiet and walks away. A hears indifference, and B is trying not to say something harsh. Once they see the loop, the arguments change.
No therapist can guarantee an outcome, and I will not promise one. What I can offer is a steady, honest space where each of you gets heard.
How do you book marriage counselling with Temple’s Counsel?
Every booking goes through the website. Choose a package on the packages and booking page or use the appointment page, pick in person or online, and complete the form. Sessions need at least 24 to 48 hours’ notice, so book before the week gets busy.
If you have a question first, email va***@************el.com or call +234 706 666 3071. You can also read more on our blog.
Not ready for a session? Start with a self-guided course on Mind Academy.
When to get help right away
If your relationship involves violence, threats or you feel unsafe at home, counselling is not the first step. Contact your local emergency services (in Nigeria, 112) or a local crisis line, and reach out to someone you trust. If you are thinking of harming yourself, please contact emergency services or a crisis line now.
A marriage counsellor can help once you are safe and the situation allows. Safety comes first.
Frequently asked questions
Do both of us need to come to marriage counselling? It helps when both of you come, because you each see how the other describes the problem. But if your partner is not ready, you can still begin on your own. Many people start alone, find their footing and then invite their spouse later.
What if my spouse refuses to attend? Do not force it, and do not set it up as an ambush. Tell your spouse plainly why you are going and that they are welcome whenever they are ready. Meanwhile, a session for you alone can help you decide what you want and how to speak to your spouse about it.
How many sessions will we need? It depends on what you are dealing with and how often you can attend. Some couples need a short series to get unstuck, while others need longer work on trust or old hurts. We agree the pace together after the first session, and the packages page shows the options.
Is what we say in session private? Sessions are private, and I treat what you share with care. There are limits where someone’s safety is at risk. I explain how privacy works at the start so there are no surprises.
Can we do marriage counselling online from outside Nigeria? Yes. I see clients online in Nigeria and abroad, including the UK, Canada and the US. You choose a session or series on the website, and you only need a private place and a steady connection.
If this is where you are right now, you do not have to work it out alone. Book a private session with Temple, in person in Lagos or Abuja or online from anywhere: https://templescounsel.com/package-and-price/. [Book a session] → https://templescounsel.com/package-and-price/ Not ready for a session? Start with a self-guided course on Mind Academy: https://mind-academy.templescounsel.com.
Sources
- Temple’s Counsel packages and prices: current packages.
Temple E. Obike, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, relationship interventionist and author, and the founder of Temple’s Counsel & Mind Academy. He has more than 15 years of practice and over 4,000 sessions with individuals, couples and organisations across Nigeria and the diaspora.
