What is Infidelity? What is infidelity? What percentage of people cheat? Is cheating a dealbreaker? Cheating, or being unfaithful, can be both physical and emotional. It can happen when someone breaks a commitment to be exclusive with their partner, either sexually or emotionally. People may have different ideas about what counts as cheating, like one […]
Codependency in Relationships Codependency in relationships is an unhealthy partnership where one feels they cannot be without the other person and the other person often takes advantage. Key themes in codependent relationships often involve fear of abandonment and lack of boundaries. Codependency is a learned behaviour based on unconscious false beliefs, often springing from our […]
Martina Bador has worked as a therapist for over 15 years. Her work has an integrative approach, with person-centred foundations. In this question-and-answer session, she discusses her background and the inspirations for her work. Why did you become a Therapist? I used to work in speech and language, primarily this involved working with parents. I […]
How, in the aftermath of the Depp and Heard Trial, less people would be inclined to reach out when in an abusive relationship? Unless you have been living under a rock in the past few months, it is highly likely that the hysteria surrounding the Depp and Heard trial has flowed into your awareness. Whether […]
The vital nutrient that enables them to grow and flourish. Being able to compassionately communicate, broadens your understanding of your own needs and allows you to listen to the needs of others. From this informed position, you can build on a foundation of mutual trust and understanding, which is unique to every relationship. Susan Cain, […]
Relationship is everything; everything in nature is connected. Due to this innate desire of connection which we all share, relationships are a central priority in most people’s lives. Humans are naturally wired to relate and be in a community. The words – Relationship Counselling, may stimulate images of Couples Counselling. Although this is a thriving […]
Knowing that you can find love, whether you’re single or in a relationship, is crucial. ‘Getting the love you want’ speaks well to this. We all need human contact and social connections to feel happy and well. It’s often when we don’t feel happy or well that our relationships become strained, and the opposite is […]
If you feel your sex life could be the reason why you’re not feeling great about yourself, or vice versa, psychosexual therapy can help. It is often assumed that these issues are purely physical, but that’s not the case. Psychological and physical reasons for sexual issues are mostly intertwined. For example, if you’re feeling stressed […]
Take your Power Back A common reason why couples struggle and relationships end is that there’s an imbalance of power between the two individuals, which can lead to loss of authenticity, decreased sense of self-value, conflict and misunderstanding. Over time, one partner has taken a greater amount of control in some areas of the relationship […]
Afraid of Commitment? Gamophobia “Gamos” (Marriage) and Phobos (Phobia) – a fear of commitment. How do longing for and fear of relationship and commitment dance together? Most people want both intimacy and autonomy, closeness and independence. Is it possible to feel comfortable with both closeness and space? Are you able to be authentic and yourself […]
