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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,

As Annie lit the candles for what was to be their eighth wedding anniversary dinner, she imagined laughter and connection. Instead, Marco walked through the door an hour late with a smile asking, “What’s all this?”. He had forgotten. Again.

As a relationship therapist, I often work with couples where one, and occasionally both, have a cancer diagnosis. The latest forecast is that one in two of us will get cancer, so on average anyone in a long-term relationship should

Holidays are supposed to be fun, relaxing, and a time to connect with loved ones but that’s not always how they play out. In fact, for a lot of couples, it’s the opposite. If you find yourself having more arguments,