These articles explore relationship issues including anger, destructive relationships and fear of commitment. There are so many different issues and dynamics at play in modern relationships, we can all use a little help from time to time. Click on the links to read more about my services – divorce counselling, couples therapy and relationship coaching.
Abandonment issues is a term used to describe a fear or anxiety surrounding rejection or loneliness. It's one of the most common and universal fears I see in my clients. When people struggle with fear of abandonment, it can affect…
Emotional availability means being able to express your feelings and needs in a way that allows others to respond appropriately, builds intimacy and deepens relationships. We all have different levels of emotionally availability and there is no right or wrong.…
There were many changes during the Covid lockdown that put a strain on our relationships. Now, some things have returned to normal many are finding their relationship feels different. At a loss, couples are seeking help to uncover why things…
Recovering from a relationship breakup can be difficult. It's a painful journey that many people go through at some point during their lives. For this reason, many of my clients ask me how to get over a breakup. Steps to…
Helping others is, of course, an admirable quality. But, for those who thrive on the drama of playing the rescuer, it can be extremely detrimental. It can be a damaging dynamic in relationships, for both the rescuer themselves and their…
Unhealthy relationships can be extremely hard to end. The very nature of them makes people feel insecure, trapped and helpless. You need to muster all your courage and plan carefully in order to leave a relationship like this. Warning Signs…
What is Love Bombing? Love Bombing is a term used to describe a behaviour present in some relationships characterised by excessive attention and over the top displays of affection. Whilst this can be nice occasionally, love bombing refers to the…
Dealing with gaslighting in relationships is something I help many clients with. It's a term that's just recently started to be commonly used but the behaviour has been around for much longer. The term gaslighting comes from a play and…
Do you see signs your relationship is in trouble? What are the signs your relationship is in trouble? All relationships, have their ups and downs. By its very nature a relationship is an agreement to compromise. But it's common for…
Should I leave my relationship? Maybe you're asking yourself should I end my relationship? Or perhaps you're having doubts about a difficult or unfulfilling relationship. No relationship is perfect all of the time. In most cases, some amount of questioning…
