Why is it so hard to leave a toxic relationship?
Leaving a toxic or damaging relationship can be really difficult; but what is it that makes it so hard? While it can be clear to friends and family members that you are not doing well and the relationship has taken its toll on you, it is common to feel stuck when it comes to making […]
What is your attachment style?
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, […]
Goodbye insecurity, hello self-worth – and other good things about therapy
For many clients arriving to their first counselling appointment, their main concern is obtaining strategies to deal with the distress that brought them there in the first place.
Why women need psychotherapy now, more than ever
Female identity has been under fire for quite some time now. With ever changing roles, the onslaught of social media and the obliteration of the ‘having it all’ myth, women can benefit from depth psychotherapy now more than ever.
Did you know you have a choice?
When it comes to our physical health, we consider which gym to attend, which trainer we prefer or what type of gym gear is most comfortable. In contrast, we can be quite passive when it comes to choosing options around treating our emotional well being.