Life after the breakdown of a relationship can be extremely traumatic, leaving you wondering just how you are going to cope on your own. Relationship…

For many people any expression of anger or frustration poses a great risk. The underlying fear often relates to notions around abandonment: ‘If I say…

The trouble with any addictive behaviour is that it damages our relationships. It takes priority above all else. When we are in the grips of this ove…

When a significant relationship finishes, no matter how long it lasted, you may be feeling sad, confused, upset, unsettled and disillusioned. These a…

Good communication is at the heart of a healthy relationship. It’s the two way street that forms the backbone of the relationship. Yet maintaining go…

Everyone wants to be happy in a close, intimate relationship but so few people seem to be. At the beginning of your relationship you spent nearly al…

As adults, we are never too far away from feelings that originate from our childhood. These feelings can stem from unmet needs during childhood deriv…

The powerful effect of having positive and healthy close relationships is very often undervalued.  This can be true especially for young adults work…

If your parents mistreated you during your childhood, it’s now time to break the cycle. There is no point allowing the cycle to continue onto the nex…

Counsellor Oliver Bettany explains the method of using the drama triangle to understand relationship conflict.

How do you know if someone is being flirtatious with you or just simply being friendly?How sure can you be, that you are not being flirtatious when s…

People who feel dependent on others often jump into relationships too soon. And as a result often discover that their needs do not get met. Yet they…