A high percentage of relationships in the UK, unfortunately, fail. For some, it’s when the heady feelings of first love wear off and the reality of y…

Present relationship problems can often be traced back to childhood. In therapy, the presenting issues of the client are related to his/her core bel…

As a child, particularly if we had younger siblings, we may have been given the message that it is important to look out and care for others. We may…

Although producing babies confirms most men's images of being virile - as much as it does a woman's idea of being able to conceive - these little bun…

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…

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…