Couples in relationship counselling are often in these different life stages. Once you start working at something you start to see some distinct patterns and one I’ve noticed is that there are often two types […]
Researchers prove pleasure helps us reduce our stress levels. When couples come to relationship counselling they are often experiencing stress and the dysfunction in the relationship might be having both a direct and indirect impact […]
Great question, and a really simple answer…yes, unequivocally you should! I’ve been a relationship counsellor now for almost six years and in that time I have worked with hundreds of couples. When you work with […]
People are increasingly turning to online counselling services. I recently made a big move, I handed in the keys to my office and shifted to an online-only service for my counselling clients. While I know […]
This movie scene gives a great example of invalidation Validating and invalidating others, especially those we love, can make a profound impact. If you validate someone’s emotions they will tend to feel more safe and […]
I don’t think anyone will be surprised to read that humans need gentle touch and social connections to enhance our mental health. Despite this seeming to be common knowledge, researchers have now proven the value […]
Some people would say that it isn’t hard to find oneself, you need only look down or find a mirror, however, that is all purely superficial. The term “finding oneself” means an individual has cut […]
One of the first questions I ask my relationship Counselling clients is about their take on who they have had as relationship role models. Growing up, were there any relationships that they observed as being […]
If you were to travel to a faraway country where English was not the main language, let’s say Sweden for example, before you left on your trip you’d likely be prepared for the different communication […]
No two couples are the same, no two families are perfectly alike, but in working with a huge number of couples over the years you start to see some common similarities. Common themes that come […]
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