
The Power of Validation
I’ve worked with hundreds of couples from all walks of life, naturally, they come to me for relationship counselling because things aren’t going as well as they would like. In pretty much all of these […]
I’ve worked with hundreds of couples from all walks of life, naturally, they come to me for relationship counselling because things aren’t going as well as they would like. In pretty much all of these […]
During the COVID lockdowns, there was a resurgence in keeping chickens in backyard coops, and this experience highlighted a few things for me. We were one of the very many families that went out and […]
In my work as a Relationship Counsellor, I have met and worked with hundreds of couples. When you’ve seen this many couples, in situations ranging from mild irritations to significant conflict, you get to see […]
When we are under periods of stress the way that we breathe changes, and a new study shows this change could further impact our mental and emotional well-being. There is a consistent link seen in […]
If you have a high-salt diet – you may be a little more stressed than the average person, and this could have big knock-on effects. A new study has found a link between a diet […]
I always thought when I was studying to be a Relationship Counsellor that I would be working with couples that wanted to settle their differences. I mean, surely people that are having a dispute are […]
There are some common themes that you see when counselling both individuals and couples. Quite often, my clients present with issues that they want to sort out, but they are a bit stuck. Maybe they […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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