Have you ever received that stimulating text? The one that gets your heart racing? The one that gets you all caught up in your feelings? Yes. I am here to talk about the taboo subject of sex. Isn't it rather interesting that it's an activity desired...
Is sex enough to create intimacy in committed, long-term relationships? Sex in a long-term relationship is considered important for most people, although many couples are happy enough without it. But is sex enough to meet the intimacy needs of the...
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. It may manifest itself in different ways, causing them difficulties such as depression, anxiety, work...
Have you ever felt unloved as a result of attracting the wrong people? This could be in intimate relationships or friendships. When a person has had a dysfunctional upbringing, seen or felt a lot of emotional pain, they may develop a learnt...
One trend which often appears after any holiday period is the increase in the number of couples seeking relationship counselling. This pattern repeats throughout the year - whenever people spend long periods together there can sometimes be some...
"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 by "...then things might not have got so bad between us". It takes courage to start...
From passionate love to compassionate love - what happens when we love our partner but we’re not in love with them any more? Relationship counsellors will probably have lost count of the number of times they have heard the statement "I love my...
Do you struggle in social situations such as parties, when making presentations, or performing in front of others? Learning to acquire social skills and managing internally vulnerable parts could be a way of coping with the anxiety associated with...
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 and can become self-protective, yet at the same time fear to be alone. Our solution to this dilemma is...
Individuals experiencing relationship issues attending therapy by themselves can be problematic because the partner's voice is often missing. While counsellors always stay with the truth of their client and work towards their own goals for therapy,...
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