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Sometimes in couple counselling one or both parties will decide to separate and seek divorce. If that process is started before emotions, for example around rejection and resentment, are processed then legal proceedings can be messy.

Training as a therapist after a career in medicine and science has not been without its challenges. While I like to think my mind has broadened over the years, I was always searching for an elusive sweet spot — somewhere

On the surface, everything looks fine. You’re doing well at work. You’re reliable. People come to you for advice. You manage your responsibilities, keep things moving, and from the outside, it might even look like you’re thriving.

It’s a situation many parents struggle with: you know your child could benefit from extra support, but they want nothing to do with therapy. If this sounds familiar, you’re far from alone. Children and teenagers often feel unsure—or even strongly

After more than a decade working with couples as a psychotherapist, I’ve found these five rituals can genuinely strengthen a relationship — often meaning far more than material gifts this Valentine’s Day.

When I was younger I was shocked when my GP friend told me that on Christmas Day his wife announced she’d been having an affair and was leaving him. Her timing struck me as heartless. Now that I’m a relationship

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy found in its most recent survey that 35% of UK adults have sought help from a therapist, with almost half of sessions taking place in person.

Once upon a time….. if you had a question, you went to the library, flipped through books, or spent an hour down a Google rabbit hole. Now? You type a sentence into ChatGPT, and voila — out comes a polished

Working as a therapist in private practice offers a unique kind of freedom—one that allows us to shape our work in alignment with our values, strengths, and ethical standards. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate this autonomy more deeply,