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 […]
Divorce and separation are not failures, in the same way as longevity is not an indicator of a successful marriage. When things reach a breaking point in a relationship, our first instinct might be to reach for the phone number of a divorce lawyer. However, even when things seem insurmountable, there can be real value […]
If levels of loneliness rise does it mean that the quality of our relationships fall? How Relationship Counselling Can Help As human beings, we’re not built to live alone. Levels of loneliness are rising around the world and the increasing trend towards individualistic societies in which people live alone, is playing a major part. Sure, […]
Reframing Relationship Conflict Most of us have been there – arguing with a partner who we feel misrepresents our feelings or thoughts, or simply misunderstands us. Our interlocutor is angry or hurt and is expressing those feelings, possibly at great volume. We may even agree with what’s being said, to a greater or lesser extent. However, if we […]
Why Couples should consider Relationship Counselling
