In September 2024, I became a certified Gottman therapist. The Gottman method of couples therapy is known globally and is based on decades of research observing how couples interact. What is a certified Gottman therapist? Earning this protected title means that the therapist has completed three levels of comprehensive training (Gottman Level 1, 2 and …
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There is a lot of talk about mindset these days. People talk about cultivating a positive mindset for goals they want to achieve, such as sport and work but what mindset is needed for a happy, fulfilling relationship? I often speak to clients about having a ‘relational mindset’. A relational mindset means taking the view …
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If you’ve decided it’s over for good, these break up tips might be useful. This is something I get asked about a lot, so hopefully these will help you too 😊 Realise that breaking up is a form of grief/bereavement. Not only did you lose the person, you lost the life you thought you were …
If you’ve ever Googled relationship issues, chances areyou’ve come across references to ‘attachment style’ when it comes to dating, choosinga partner; or how it plays out in the relationship you are currently in. Attachment style is based on attachment theory, which refers to research done by UK psychiatrist John Bowlby in the 1950s. Put simply, …
What do you do when you meet someone you like, you start dating but there’s a few things about them that make you feel uneasy? The honeymoon period You might even find yourself trying to justify some of the behaviour, despite that nervous feeling in your stomach. ‘When we are in love or when we …
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