Some clients come to therapy saying that they "have fallen out of love", or that the person they love doesn’t return that love. But what actually do…

When we meet our friends with their boyfriends/girlfriends and can see that there is something unique developing, which has all the potential of a re…

It's undeniable that many individuals find their teenage years challenging. Counselling can play a supportive role during this time; below are a few…

How many parents despair of the mess they find upon opening their teenager’s bedroom door? How often do they shout and nag ‘And tidy your bedroom up!…

In my first article I illustrated the excitement of a new relationship, and how its development is hindered or harvested by the role of our childhood…

ITV This Morning programme (aired 25/3/13) compiled a survey declaring that 3/4 of the respondents experienced distress and a reluctance to recommenc…

Playing together is a wonderful way to connect with and enjoy our children, and it is also essential to their emotional health. Play is a window int…

Sometimes we can feel unheard or dismissed in our personal life or at work; as if no one understands or cares. While we can understand how neglect or…

It’s the cancer in relationships; it’s at the top of the chart of reasons to break up. It is, of course, resentment. It builds a wall between you bri…

This is a huge and complex question; one that is awash with statistics, articles, research, opinions, political and educational concerns by politicia…

“If I’m honest, I’m not sure sitting in a room telling a stranger things I wouldn’t dare share with my family and friends will help. I just don’t see…

There has been much in the news recently about post natal depression and the catastrophic consequences that can, occasionally, occur if it is ignored…