The Benefits of Relationship Counselling
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Relationships are at the core of human existence, and yet they can be the source of our deepest struggles and pain. Whether it’s romantic, familial, or platonic, our relationships shape our lives in profound ways. When we encounter difficulties in our relationships, it can be overwhelming and isolating. That’s where counselling comes in. It offers […]
The Impact of Technology, Relationships and Sex
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Intimacy and the Effects of Technology It is no surprise that technology has taken over the globe in just the past few decades, changing the way we live, work, socialise and develop relationships. But we are now in an age of tech where we have seen everything so easily available on the internet from pornography […]
5 Myths About Infidelity
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What is Infidelity? What is infidelity? What percentage of people cheat? Is cheating a dealbreaker? Cheating, or being unfaithful, can be both physical and emotional. It can happen when someone breaks a commitment to be exclusive with their partner, either sexually or emotionally. People may have different ideas about what counts as cheating, like one […]
Relationships and Codependency
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Codependency in Relationships Codependency in relationships is an unhealthy partnership where one feels they cannot be without the other person and the other person often takes advantage. Key themes in codependent relationships often involve fear of abandonment and lack of boundaries. Codependency is a learned behaviour based on unconscious false beliefs, often springing from our […]
Q&A Session with Therapist Martina Bador
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Martina Bador has worked as a therapist for over 15 years. Her work has an integrative approach, with Person Centred foundations. In this question and answer session, she discusses her background and the inspirations for her work. Why did you become a therapist? I used to work in speech and language, primarily this involved working […]
Key Factors in Healthy Relationships
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Healthy Relationships How, in the aftermath of the Depp and Heard Trial, less people would be inclined to reach out when in an abusive relationship? Unless you have been living under a rock in the past few months, it is highly likely that the hysteria surrounding the Depp and Heard trial has flowed into your […]
Communication in relationships
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Communication in Relationships The vital nutrient that enables them to grow and flourish. Being able to compassionately communicate, broadens your understanding of your own needs and allows you to listen to the needs of others. From this informed position, you can build on a foundation of mutual trust and understanding, which is unique to every […]
What is Relationship Counselling?
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Relationship is everything; everything in nature is connected. Due to this innate desire of connection which we all share, relationships are a central priority in most people’s lives. Humans are naturally wired to relate and be in a community. The words – Relationship Counselling, may stimulate images of Couples Counselling. Although this is a thriving […]
Dating & Relationships: Attracting The Love You Want
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Knowing that you can find love, whether you’re single or in a relationship, is crucial. ‘Getting the love you want’ speaks well to this. We all need human contact and social connections to feel happy and well. It’s often when we don’t feel happy or well that our relationships become strained, and the opposite is […]
What is Psychosexual Therapy? An Introduction
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If you feel your sex life could be the reason why you’re not feeling great about yourself, or vice versa, psychosexual therapy can help. It is often assumed that these issues are purely physical, but that’s not the case. Psychological and physical reasons for sexual issues are mostly intertwined. For example, if you’re feeling stressed […]