Marriage Preparation Programme

Irene Ong has been actively involved in family life education since 2011, reaching out to many thousands of parents, students, and youths. As an advocate of stronger marital and familial relationships, Irene is passionate about equipping individuals with proven practical techniques and her personal stories to inspire them in mastering the sail of their life journey toward achieving greater satisfaction. Her enthusiasm, warmth, and sincerity have touched the hearts of many individuals whom she empathizes and connects with naturally. Irene holds an MA in Professional Counselling and is an SAC Provisional Member as well as a Professional Member with ACCS. She is a DISC Certified Practitioner, an ACTA Certified Trainer, a Triple P Accredited Practitioner, and a Prepare & Enrich Accredited Practitioner. Additionally, she has completed Level 1 & 2 of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Module A of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), and Brainspotting Phase One.

Mdm Jessie Toh, a Family Life Educator, has extensive experience since 2000 as a facilitator of Parents’ Support Groups with Fei Yue Community Services. She holds a Diploma in Family Life Education and a Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Social and Community Work and Applied Counselling from the Academy of Human Development, certified by Edith Cowan University. Jessie’s qualifications include Triple P Parenting, Dating Practitioner (SDU), DISC Personality Profiling, and PREPARE & ENRICH, as well as the Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 & 2 from The Gottman Institute. Married for 40 years and a parent of two grown sons, Jessie brings personal and professional experience to her role in family life education.

Lai Sheon has a Masters in Counselling from Monash University, and specializes in counselling students, youths, and couples using modalities such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2). Her approach values clients as unique individuals, as she supports them through challenges and clarifies their emotional needs. Particularly passionate about guiding couples in their pre-marital and marital journeys, she believes in the transformative power of quality relationships for personal and inter-generational happiness. Lai Sheon’s deep understanding of family systems enhances her ability to help clients understand how their families of origin influence their interactions, enhancing their capacity to affirm and strengthen connections with others. Her extensive counselling experience and commitment to relational well-being make her adept at preparing couples for a fulfilling journey together.

Li Choo is an accredited mediator by the Singapore Mediation Centre, specializing in helping couples and families improve communication and manage conflicts. She is certified in the Seven Principles for Making Marriages Work (The Gottman Institute) and the Prepare/Enrich Marriage Preparation programme, with advanced training in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Li Choo says being married for 30 plus years and raising three adult children is the best qualification she has for being a MPP facilitator.