The idea of differentiation in a relationship involves the notion of two life forces at odds with each other: that of being an independent individual…

I am often presented with clients having very heated arguments about trivial aspects of life. How and when dishes are washed up, constantly checking…

I was recently asked by a friend about what she could do, as her best friend who suffers with depression, just doesn’t want to talk about it. This is…

We have always been aware of the external physical changes that take place for a woman during pregnancy and after giving birth, but recent research a…

Belonging In the World Around Us Our need to belong, the need to be a part of something, feeling accepted, most people may agree has an impact on ou…

The trouble with emotions is that they can get us in such trouble!  They can make us do things that are out of character... such as shouting at our…

We read that communication is the key to a good relationship. Yet, good communication does not come without making time for each other and practice.…

Whilst many couples may strive for a 50/50 partnership, there are areas when one partner may take on more responsibility than the other or divide up…

Relationships are our greatest source of joy - and often our greatest source of pain. When counselling my clients to make better and wiser choices in…

When suffering from anxiety, one of the most common and recommended ways to deal with it is to practice mindfulness. In this article, I am going to d…

Emotional literacy is the ability to identify and label a feeling. Identifying a feeling is important for processing situations and making choices. T…

Amazing Amelia is the girl whom everyone thinks has it all. To all she looks happy and enjoying her life, not a cloud on her sky to block the rays o…