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Have you ever found yourself wishing your partner would just know what you need—without you having to spell it out? You hint. You drop clues. Maybe you get quiet. You think to yourself “If they really care, they would just… Read more: Why Is It So Hard to Ask for What You Want?

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all recipe for our relationships, as they are unique. However, some practices and attitudes can make our connections stronger, more respectful, and ultimately more fulfilling. We can think of it like a checklist, although this is by… Read more: Healthy Relationship Checklist

Our relationships are deeply influenced by our thoughts and beliefs. Often, the way we react to others is shaped more by our subjective interpretation of events than by what’s actually happening in the moment. When we feel defensive in our… Read more: Unhelpful Communication Cycles in Relationships

Parenting is a balancing act.  Balancing a professional life, family and personal life can feel like an endless juggling act. The pressure, whether real or perceived, can be high. The pressure to meet everyone’s needs – at work, at home, and even… Read more: Reclaiming Your Time as a Parent

Have you ever found yourself stuck in procrastination, unable to propel yourself forward? Perhaps you have plans or dreams but can’t muster the courage to step out of your comfort zone. I have and I know that many people do… Read more: From Procrastination to Action

I have been thinking about the idea of ‘self-care’ lately. It’s a term that gets tossed around quite a bit, often carrying a sense of obligation. We all recognise the importance of self-care and the need to incorporate it into… Read more: Reflections on Self-care

Embarking on a counselling journey can bring a range of feelings. Sometimes, you might feel like the sessions are too short to express everything you wish to share, and other times, you may find yourself struggling to find the right… Read more: What to Do if You Don’t Know What to Talk About in Sessions

We are relational beings. As a consequence, the health of our relationships contributes significantly to our mental health. One crucial aspect of fostering healthy relationships as a couple is setting boundaries. Therefore, how/when/whether we set boundaries in our relationships has… Read more: The Art of Setting Boundaries for Couples

You are likely to get the most from couples therapy if you embrace the idea that change is possible. Couples therapy is an opportunity to explore your roles and expectations in relationships. So your willingness to self-reflect and be open to feedback… Read more: How to Get the Most Our of Couples Therapy

Self-compassion means being kind to ourselves especially when the going gets tough. It is about relating to ourselves with understanding when we make mistakes or experience shortcomings. According to Prof. Kristin Neff (an educational psychologist and researcher), when we have… Read more: Pave the Way to Self-compassion

In a healthy relationship, we express our thoughts and feelings in an open way without worrying about being judged or criticised. We accept that we all have different perspectives and our partner’s perspective is as valid as ours.  We feel… Read more: 4 Tips to improve your communication in your relationship

Polyvagal Theory is a theory developed by Stephen Porges (first introduced in 1990s) that explains how our autonomic nervous system works. Although there has been some criticism of this theory, many people including professionals find it useful. According to Polyvagal… Read more: Understanding and Regulating Our Nervous System from the Perspective of Polyvagal Theory

You may wonder about the difference between counselling and psychotherapy. Although counselling and psychotherapy are sometimes used interchangeably and they both fall under the umbrella of ‘talking therapies’, there are also some differences.  Counselling usually focusses on an issue or a… Read more: What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?

The first session is an introduction and opportunity to decide whether you and your therapist can work together. Your therapist will usually give you brief information regarding confidentiality, cancellations and payments. This will form part of how you will work… Read more: What happens in your first session?