Relationships require work; they are not all sunshine and roses. There will be bumps in the road within every relationship and with these hurdles com…

The holiday season should be the time for couples to come together and express their love through romantic winter dates, present giving and meaningfu…

When I was younger I was shocked when my GP friend told me that on Christmas Day his wife announced she’d been having an affair and was leaving him.…

It’s not uncommon for couples to change their minds about separating, and even to halt divorce proceedings or remarry. Sometimes it’s sentiment or ho…

It’s a common problem that couples who present at counselling say that they are unable to communicate effectively with each other. Sometimes one part…

This article describes some of the principles behind emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT), which is an approach to relationship counselling that…

Every relationship is unique to the people in it. There is no such thing as an 'easy' relationship where things go smoothly all of the time, both par…

A breakdown in a relationship can be a painful thing. It is hard to know if it is recoverable. When you are feeling hurt or unsure about the future o…

How do you know if a relationship is right for you? If you are struggling to make a commitment to someone, is it that the relationship itself is wro…

Clients often come into counselling having difficulties with their relationships. It may be that one relationship feels problematic, or that relating…

Couples therapy includes working with couples in developing communication skills, amongst other skills that will improve the quality of their lives a…

“If only he would listen…". "If only she would let me get a word in edgeways…”. These - and other rather more colourful comments - will often be hea…