Couple Therapy – Relationship Tips

I’ve been recently struck by how many of my couple clients are finding feelings of needing each other, or one needing the other more, a very tricky part of their lives.

Valentine’s Day naturally brings thoughts of love to the forefront. As a couples therapist, I often work with partners who are looking to rekindle their connection after years together. One helpful approach in the early stages of couples therapy is for couples to...

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...