Couple Therapy – Relationship Tips

In this piece, I would like to talk about the practical aspects of getting started with couples therapy, from the initial thoughts you may have to the first few sessions.  It may come as no surprise the reader of this piece that this time of year is typically the...

As a couples therapist, I am often asked, especially in the first couple of sessions, two questions by new clients. Firstly, whether I set homework as part of the therapy.  Secondly, how clients should manage their communication difficulties in between sessions. ...

As a couples therapist, I often hear clients express both excitement and anxiety about the Christmas season. While many hope for a joyous, harmonious holiday, the reality can sometimes fall short, leading to disappointment and strain. Understanding common relationship...

Children going to university is a bittersweet experience for many couples.  While this key rite of passage is often celebrated – a marker of being a successful parental couple, it can also mean the loss of a parent’s major focus in life – the day-to-day role of school...

If your summer holiday didn't live up to expectations for rekindling romance, connection, or intimacy, you're not alone. Many couples find themselves seeking relationship counselling after a disappointing vacation. It's common for people to have high hopes that a...

As many of us venture off to sunnier destinations, the anticipation of rekindling our relationships often grows. For couples in high-pressure, demanding jobs, holidays offer an often overdue opportunity to focus on each other and their children. However, bridging the...

As a couples therapist I work with couples of all ages, from different countries of origin and levels of wealth. The difficulties they are experiencing are also hugely varied, from a loss of connection as a couple, to high levels...

Parent, Child and Adult Roles in Relationships In working with a couple, I was recently reminded of a long established and widely used model of relationships, called Transaction Analysis.  Developed by Canadian psychiatrist Eric Berne in the 1940s, I first came...

Image by Freepik I have been listening recently to writer and broadcaster Jon Ronson’s series about the origin stories behind contemporary culture wars, entitled ‘Things Fell Apart’. It is an excellent set of stories about how issues such as divides between...

After the new year, many couples start thinking about whether to embark on couples therapy. The festive season can often be difficult for couples who have already been struggling with their relationship.  The presence (or absence) of extended families; high...