Building Marriages that Last a Lifetime
We counsel, coach and mentor couples to stay in control, be fulfilled in their relationships and build marriages that last for a lifetime.
About Lifetime Marriages
You know how friendship and intimacy, passion and romance in a relationship can be lost as couples become too familiar with each other and lose sight of the very thing that brought them together.
With evidence approaches and scientific researched tools we work hard with any couple to turn what may be a Bad relationship into something Good, Good to Better, Better to Best or Best to Record Breaking. At Lifetime Marriages, we believe that love is sacred, lasting, and worth fighting for and yes worth investing in.
Founded by Dr Siyanda Mkweli and Mrs Batendi Mkweli, we provide pre-marital counselling, couples counselling, couples coaching and mentoring, workshops, retreats, faith-centered coaching, and tools to help couples build and sustain lifelong love.
With years of experience in marriage support, we are committed to guiding couples through both joyful beginnings and seasons of growth.
Dr Siyanda Mkweli
Co-founder | Coach/Mentor | Facilitator | Couples Specialist
Siyanda is a national award winning Coach/Mentor. He is certified in Solution-Focused Brief Couples therapy and is a qualified Action Learning Facilitator. In addition, he works using Gottman Methods of Couples Therapy.
Working with his wife he also provides Pre-Marriage Coaching using the SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) assessment guiding couples through authentic communication that lays the ground work for a strong marriage foundation.
With over 30 years of experience as a Church Elder, Siyanda brings sound biblical views about marriage, its origins and why we all need to fight for it!
Siyanda offers tailored speaking engagements and workshops for organisations, churches, and couples groups.
Mrs Batendi Mkweli
Co-founder | Therapist | Clinical Supervisor | Couples Specialist
Batendi Mkweli is an experienced and compassionate Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Behavioural Couples Therapist, Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor and a former nurse with over 30 years of frontline experience across the NHS, private practice, and community sectors. Accredited by the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), Batendi brings a deep commitment to mental wellbeing and emotional healing.
Our services
Right from the start every relationship is different. Whether you need healing, clarity, direction or inspiration we are here to walk with you at every stage of your journey. Our services are available either in person, through face-to-face meetings, or online via secure virtual platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams
Pre Marital Counselling
As certified facilitators of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS) we provide today's young couples the gold standard in marriage preparation. SYMBIS is a powerful and comprehensive marriage preperation program designed specifically for today’s busy couples.
We don’t just run a structured programme, we make it personal and use the couple’s real life experiences because we believe there will never be a couple like you, every couple is unique. We touch on every aspect of married life that you can think of so we can set you up to a good start to a life long relationship.
If you are in a relationship and want to go all the way or about to get married or recently married or know of a couple about to get married contact us and we will help them Save Their Marriage Before It Starts
Couples/Individual Therapy & Counseling, Couples Coaching & Mentoring
Every relationship is different. Whether you need healing, clarity, direction or inspiration we are here to walk with you at every stage of your journey.
Couples Therapy - When challenges feel overwhelming, couples therapy provides a safe space to rebuild trust, improve communication, and work through conflict. Our approach is compassionate and evidence-based, helping you move from hurt to healing. Together, we’ll uncover the root issues and find healthier ways to connect.
Best for: Couples facing repeated conflicts, emotional distance, or significant life transitions.
Couples Retreats & Workshops
We offer experiential, immersive experiences designed to renew, educate and deepen a couple's relationship. This includes our trademark yearly LOVEMEAL® event.
Speaking Engagements - We deliver tailored talks and workshops for organisations, churches, and couples’ groups. Whether it’s a retreat, seminar, or special event, our sessions are engaging, practical, and inspiring equipping people with real tools to build stronger marriages and healthier relationships.