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What do we know about sexual fantasies?
Sexual fantasies? Do we all have them? Sexual fantasies are mental images of an erotic nature that can lead to sexual arousal. Some wish their sexual fantasies could come true, but they don’t have to materialise to be effective. Sometimes this is what makes them...
Life During Coronavirus
Daily life has changed significantly; Coronavirus is altering many aspects of our lives. A pandemic is a situation that most of us have not given much thought, let alone had any experience. Generally, we have had no preparation practically, physically, mentally, or...
What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)?
I specialise in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), a concise method to support troubled relationships. EFT, rooted in attachment theory, offers a holistic understanding of adult love and provides a structured path to not only reducing conflicts but also...
Your relationship during the presence of corona virus
Fear and anxiety may be present for many of us at this difficult time. Couples may find themselves fighting and picking at each other. It could be easy for parents to get impatient with their kids. Couples and families are doing all they can to make it through...
Feeling angry or frustrated with your partner
Dealing with feelings of frustration with a partner Many couples who come for therapy cite frustration with their partner as one of the significant issues they face. This frustration often is from unmet and unexplained expectations. Expectations play a huge role in...
Are You In A Relationship With A Narcissist?
Is your partner a Narcissist? When you met your partner, did it seem like love at first sight? Was there a familiarity to them and a feeling that you were somehow drawn to them? Soon after you committed to them, did they begin to change? Were they giving you less...
Four Signs You Have Become Addicted To Opiates
There is an alarming increase in the use of opiates and those dying from overdoses are increasing. Opiates are a highly addictive type of drug, and we are commonly prescribed to alleviate pain. Prescriptions pain killers such as oxycodone, codeine, hydrocodone,...
How Infidelity Affects Mental Health
Healing from the Pain of Infidelity: A Path to Recovery No one ever expects to be on the receiving end of romantic betrayal. The emotional toll of discovering that someone you love and trust has been unfaithful can be overwhelming. The feelings of sadness, confusion,...
Attention is a precious resource: a person has only so much of it to give.
In today's world, attention is a valuable commodity, with each person having only a limited amount to give. What if we directed more of this precious resource towards the person we deem most significant in our lives? What if we made it a habit to prioritize our...
Three Ways to Minimise Seasonal Depression
Managing Seasonal Depression: Tips for Easing Symptoms This Winter Seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that tends to occur during the colder, darker months, when daylight hours are shorter, and temperatures...
Ideas to nurture your relationship
Here are four ideas that could help transform your intimate relationship. Giving other people advice is easy, following it yourself is much harder.So, when I am in danger of falling into that trap, I remember four personal philosophies by which I try to practice...
Five Warning Signs, It’s Time To Try Couples Therapy
Is it Time for Couples Therapy? Here’s How to Know When you first fell in love, it was easy to imagine a future full of joy and connection. But as time goes on, it’s not uncommon for the small habits or quirks that once seemed endearing to become sources of...
5 Signs You’re in an Abusive Relationship
Recognising the Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship At some point in our lives, many of us find ourselves in a relationship that isn't serving us in a healthy way. This could be due to emotional manipulation, subtle control tactics, or outright verbal or physical...
Signs your partner is addicted to pornography
All addictions negatively impact a relationship, and pornography addiction is certainly no exception. The adult entertainment industry generates millions of pounds annually, and with an estimated 76 per cent of men in the UK visiting porn sites regularly, compared...
How To Talk to a Loved One About Getting Treatment for Their Mental Health
Just about every family has someone who struggles, finds it difficult to function at times, or is maybe just more of a free spirit. Sometimes, however, these members of our nearest and dearest are dealing with severe mental health issues. If you have a loved one who...