I recently read about efforts by university researchers to develop an app that would help individuals avoid marriages likely to end in failure. The i…

In order to communicate effectively, we need the ability to understand and think about how our own minds function and to imagine a range of possibili…

Loss and attachment: it shapes us, hurts us, makes us feel safe and equally pains us. Significantly, loss affects us all. Early attachment shapes our…

Meeting that person we always dreamt of brings electrifying energy; sparks ignite in our hearts, plans for the future arise in consciousness. Warmth,…

If you and your partner are happy with how much sex you’re having... that’s great! Sex in a relationship becomes a problem when you and your partner’…

Lockdown has had a profound effect on everyday life. Enforced time spent together at home or forced time apart, as well as the pressure to entertain…

Introduction – the distressed couple Falling in love is the exciting part, but staying in love can be challenging. As the ebbs and flows of making a…

New figures have revealed the number of couples getting divorced in England and Wales surged to its highest level in five years.  The Office for Nati…

Life enables us to meet the most extraordinary people. Beyond our own families is our second group/a non blood family - friendships.  In early years…

Ask 10 people this question and you are likely to get 10 different answers. Sure, we all know the more obvious ones such as ‘compromise’ and ‘good co…

In a recent counselling session, Julie spoke about the ongoing impact of coronavirus restrictions on her marriage to John: both working from a two-be…

Having recently attended a six-hour CPD study day on Attachment Theory, it got me thinking how pivotal understanding attachment is for clients. I, th…