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...
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 of conflict and everything in between....