One of the most persistent problems witnessed within families who visit my consulting rooms is with the unhelpful consequences of giving unsolicited…

Whilst many people look forward to the Christmas season as it can be fun and exciting, it can also bring stress. Arguments can arise quite easily, es…

Many of us grew up in families where one didn't talk about feelings. Maybe it was seen as self-indulgent or it was just experienced as embarrassing.…

After having spent years trying to break free from the chain of pain and guilt, you have successfully walked away and built a life outside of home. Y…

Being someone who is naturally emotionally intense or sensitive can bring about difficulties that have nothing to do with the trait itself, but come…

In my previous article 'trauma and therapy', it is suggested that trauma is a highly subjective individual experience. What appears to be benign can…

The moment school restarts in September, family counsellors, solicitors and relationship charities usually see their phones ringing off the hook. It’…

Research this week suggests that many people give relationship advice to loved ones on their deathbed. It seems many of us want to take the last chan…

The schools have broken up and the summer holidays are well and truly here. The irony is, holidays are often one of the most stressful times of the…

The household seems on the edge of chaos. Nothing seems to be happening. Parents are worrying about the children. The children are staying away from…

Being a mother to a toddler is a fulfilling and challenging experience that no one really prepares us to face. Everything is on the move: every day t…

Sibling rivalry - we know it, we've heard of it and we have indeed experienced it. It is accepted as part of normal family life and to a large degree…