In my latest column for Private Practice magazine I look at open relationships and how they can be managed where there are differences in the sexual needs of a couple. […]
Relationship counselling
Gender, Sexuality and Relationships – A Life Less Ordinary
Romantic relationships can be tough, whatever your gender or sexuality. And managing them can be complicated. Our latest article in Private Practice examines this from the point of view of […]
The relationship dance
The honeymoon period. That special time in a relationship when the two of you (assuming it’s a couple) find each other charming and witty and interesting. Your farts are funny, […]
Privacy, Secrets and Lies
Trust. It’s one of the bedrocks of a relationship. It can mean many things to many people, but generally can be understood to involve honesty, sharing, openness, confidence in a […]
Ch..Ch..Changes
When couples meet, they usually form an attachment that is based on their physical attraction as well as shared interests, values and beliefs. But they also recognise there are differences. […]
GBBO. The affair is over!
Like most people I am struggling this week to come to terms with a shocking loss. Great British Bake Off is off. Off to the hinterlands of Channel 4, away […]
Free for all?
In my previous blog I discussed payment for counselling. Why we have to charge, what the payment represents and why there is tension for us as counsellors asking for money. […]
Anger management Therapy Chester & Northwich
When I first started training to be a couples’ counsellor, my impression was that I was going to be dealing with a lot of anger management. I grew up in […]
Oh, baby
So, according to Andrea Leadsom only people with children can be invested in the future of our country (http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jul/09/andrea-leadsom-told-to-apologise). These comments have caused something of an outcry, with many people […]
Betrayal and Relationship Therapy.
In the weird and wonderful world of Westminster, betrayal seems to be a way of life, as Boris Johnson found out last week when his chances of running for prime […]