Counselling Articles

Are you Forsaking All Others?

Marriage involves two people who have vowed before their God, the government, their family and friends, or simply to each other, to ‘Forsake All Others’ for the rest of their lives. But I have found […]

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What you need to know about Invalidating Behaviour

There is a big difference between being listened to and being heard. Validating someone involves understanding and showing acceptance for the other person’s feelings.  When people receive validation, they feel their emotions are not only seen […]

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Counselling during COVID Lockdown

The 2021 COVID Lockdown in Sydney is continuing on, that doesn’t mean though that Counselling isn’t an option. Yes, at present my Counselling sessions need to be conducted online. If this is OK with you, […]

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Sorry, it might not (just) be Communication

I have to be candid here, most of my Couples Counselling clients are wrong. You see, just about every couple that walks through my door tells me that where they’re going wrong is with their […]

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Help! My partner has no emotions!

You might be surprised just how often I hear a partner say this when I begin counselling a couple. Of course, when I first meet a couple, it takes a little while to get a […]

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Value of the 24 hour rule

When I am working with clients in relationship counselling I often introduce the 24 hour rule. What is the 24 hour rule? It’s a pretty simple one – my relationship counselling clients are asked to […]

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Couples Counselling – How it Works

It can be daunting reaching out for relationship help, however, Couples Counselling can be the best thing you ever do. But what is involved in the process? How does it work? What is expected of […]

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Tit for Tat cycle can be broken

One psychological theory that has been proven time and again is the Tit for Tat game theory. What is the Tit for Tat theory? This is where, in a two-person game, when a player works […]

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The Truth about Change

Clients generally see a Counsellor because it’s some form of change that they would like to achieve. Ultimately, in most cases seeing a Counsellor is all about change, however, it’s worth remembering the rather corny […]

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Who or what are you?

If someone asked you who you are, or maybe what you are, chances are you might let them know your occupation! But what if you really pause and think deeply about those questions. Who or […]