Is sex enough to create intimacy in committed, long-term relationships? Sex in a long-term relationship is considered important for most people, alt…

In my experience as a therapist, I would say that the number one reason for people accessing therapy is because they are disconnected in some way. I…

One trend which often appears after any holiday period is the increase in the number of couples seeking relationship counselling. This pattern repeat…

"I wish we’d come earlier" is a phrase that is often heard from couples who’ve taken the brave step of coming for therapy. This is usually followed b…

From passionate love to compassionate love - what happens when we love our partner but we’re not in love with them any more? Relationship counsellor…

Do you struggle in social situations such as parties, when making presentations, or performing in front of others? Learning to acquire social skills…

Behind our fear of intimacy, we may live out a fantasy bond as a substitute for a loving relationship. Most people have certain fears of intimacy an…

Individuals experiencing relationship issues attending therapy by themselves can be problematic because the partner's voice is often missing. While c…

"Why do they always leave the wet towels on the floor?" "I wish they'd put things away after they've used them" The list of complaints that one par…

I have been counselling couples for six years now, and I wonder why it is that, for some, seeing a counsellor to trouble-shoot and help revitalise th…

Why do we behave in a destructive or unhelpful way when we communicate with certain people? We are constantly in contact with others, whether that is…

Although depression is a form of mental ill-health that has been written about extensively and is a diagnosable category with common symptoms that ca…