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Introduction – the distressed couple Falling in love is the exciting part, but staying in love can be challenging. As the ebbs and flows of making a living and life fill up...

When couples start therapy they often say, “I don’t want the kind of relationship my parents had”. But, when the proverbial hits the fan, they find themselves...

Life enables us to meet the most extraordinary people. Beyond our own families is our second group/a non blood family - friendships.  In early years when attending play...

Ask 10 people this question and you are likely to get 10 different answers. Sure, we all know the more obvious ones such as ‘compromise’ and ‘good...

In a recent counselling session, Julie spoke about the ongoing impact of coronavirus restrictions on her marriage to John: both working from a two-bedroom flat, spending all day...

When the government ordered a lockdown to attempt flattening the COVID-19 curve, a question soon arose: what might the ramifications be for the population’s sexual activity?...

Are you negotiating the world of dating? Thinking, "Oh dear, will I ever meet the right person... Have I chosen badly, again?" Many warm and wonderful clients tell me (despite...

Having recently attended a six-hour CPD study day on Attachment Theory, it got me thinking how pivotal understanding attachment is for clients. I, therefore, have come to the...

Every couple has a style they use when communicating. They also have a style they use when arguing. This style can often lead to a downward spiral of conflict and more...

It's hard not to appreciate the benefits of modern technology. The World Wide Web has enabled us to connect with others around the world, and we can find the answer to almost any...