Relational needs In adulthood, people's relational needs for intimacy and proximity with others varies.  Some of them need a lot of space and others…

There are a few really powerful interventions and concepts I have come across in my own practice and life that really jump out at me. Sometimes these…

You are a 'strong' woman of course and you can do it yourself, you can live on your own. However, that is not the point!  What type of man do you wa…

One of the most profound questions people ask me when first engaging in bereavement counselling: "Am I going mad?". Not that I am qualified to say "…

Anxiety has various manifestations. The common thread of anxiety are feelings of being both overwhelmed and disconnected. This is related to the neur…

Examining the cause and effect of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and disassociation.  This comparison is an effective way to talk about topic…

Each of us will have two distinct psychological parts; the part we present to the world and allow others to see which is the false self and the part…

Loss of identity can come in many forms. Having children, redundancy, retirement, are just a few of the situations that can leave people feeling that…

Today or not today? That is the question. Have you ever found yourself starting the day with a plan to do a specific task and when the end of the da…

This is a question I have heard asked in many different ways by all kinds of people. Maybe this is something you have caught yourself saying, or have…

Becoming separated from your partner can be a truly traumatic experience, there can be few folks who take this step lightly, and most folks are, in s…

When we are experiencing relationship difficulties, trust is almost always an issue. Often times we may identify this as the thing we would most like…