Since 2007 the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) has supported sailors, marines and their families, for life.
The RNRMC funds projects and facilities to boost the morale of those who serve today, distributes millions of pounds to military charities to provide care and assistance to veterans and provides grants to support all personnel and their families when they need it most.
The morale and wellbeing of all members of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines is an important focus for the charity. This is why the RNRMC is working in partnership with Relate to provide access to free relationship support and counselling.
What’s on offer?
Couples Relationship Counselling
Relationship counselling can help couples talk through issues, improve understanding, and make positive changes. It offers a safe, confidential space to work through challenges together. Couples can access up to six free sessions.
Family Counselling
Family counselling can support you through challenges like sibling conflict, divorce, separation, or adjusting to a new family setup. It can also help with setting new routines or behaviours. Family of Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and veterans can access up to six free sessions.
Children’s Counselling Ages 5-10
Counselling for children aged 5 to 10, focusing on their wellbeing and experiences. Support is available for issues like stress, anxiety, family changes, or school pressure. Children of Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and veterans can access up to six free sessions.
Young People’s Counselling Ages 11-18
If young people in your household are struggling with school, family, or friends, counselling offers a safe space to talk and can help them feel better. Children aged 11-18 of Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and veterans can access up to six free sessions.
Sex Therapy
Sex Therapy can help if you're experiencing difficulties in your love life and can help you to improve physical intimacy. Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and veterans can access up to 21 free sessions.
Chat with a counsellor
If you need support with everyday relationship issues or just want to talk our Chat with a Counsellor service offers a 30-minute one-to-one phone session, often available the same day or within 24 hours. You'll get a safe, confidential space to share concerns, gain clarity, and receive practical next steps and helpful resources.
One session therapy
One Session Therapy is a focused, one-hour Zoom session to help you work through a specific relationship issue alone or with a partner, friend, or family member.
It’s ideal if you want support without committing to six sessions. You'll get tools, clarity, and practical steps to move forward.
Online relationship and family support
The Building Stronger Families portal gives serving naval couples and naval families access to a free online learning programme. The portal covers six topics including interactive content and videos designed specifically to support relationships.
Veterans
Please note the service is partially funded for veterans. If you cannot afford to contribute to the cost, we may be able to fully cover the cost of the service for you through funding from The Seafarers’ Charity. For more information contact contracts@relate.org.uk.
How to access the services
You can self-refer to counselling services by completing this short online form. You will need your or your partner's service number.
You can book your own Chat with a Counsellor or One Session Therapy Session by clicking on the links above
You can also all us on 01302 380925 or email us at contracts@relate.org.uk quoting your/your partners service number.