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....
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...
My clients, both couples and individuals, are all talking about Christmas in sessions right now. Whilst many of us hope for a joyous time, where conflicts and differences can be put aside, there is often a gap between our hopes and realities. And when the gap comes to...
