by Sally | Jan 8, 2024 | Anxiety, Couples & Relationships, General, Mental Health, Sexual Health & Sexuality
Life is a journey of self-discovery and growth, and sometimes, our paths lead us to unexpected crossroads. One such crossroad may emerge when your partner comes out as transgender. This revelation can be a significant turning point in both your lives, provoking a...
by Sally | Nov 13, 2023 | Couples & Relationships, EFT
An ancient saying says, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” This is a warning to people not to act out in anger or resentment because you only end up harming yourself. Over time, these resentments can build until the individual develops...
by Sally | Jul 10, 2023 | Couples & Relationships, EFT
Dr. Sue Johnson, the founder of Emotionally Focused Therapy (the approach I use), wrote in her book Hold Me Tight, “Love has an immense ability to help heal the devastating wounds that life sometimes deals us. Love also enhances our sense of connection to the larger...
by Sally | Jun 12, 2023 | Couples & Relationships
Couples Counselling: How to Regulate During Difficult Conversations During difficult conversations, it’s common for us to become triggered by something our partner has said. We can feel calm one moment, but the next, we are thrown into “fight or...
by Sally | May 8, 2023 | Couples & Relationships
Unveiling the Hidden Scars of Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse isn’t always as conspicuous as physical abuse, yet its repercussions can be equally devastating. Tactics such as gaslighting, shaming, and manipulation can leave individuals feeling bewildered,...
by Sally | Apr 10, 2023 | Couples & Relationships, EFT
Dating can be intimidating for anyone, but for those who are neurodivergent, it can bring additional challenges that might feel overwhelming. Many of my neurodivergent clients have shared that the thought of dating causes feelings of anxiety, particularly when it...