As a relationship counsellor and couples therapist, I often work with my clients on improving their communication. Sometimes I find that one or both partners can get into patterns of over-communicating, where they are sharing all of their...

We all have our little habits and when you live with someone these habits are likely to come under scrutiny. In relationships, we can sometimes get caught up in a battleground of little arguments over the toilet seat...

Do you feel angry with your children lately? Irritated by their behaviour? Feeling put upon and unappreciated? Finding it hard to enjoy spending time with them? Whether your children are babies, toddlers or teenagers, feeling angry or annoyed...

I work with many new mothers in my counselling practice who are juggling lots of balls in the air. Some of those balls are: looking after baby, getting your career back on track, hitting the gym to regain...

When we marry or form a long term committed relationship we may not realise that when we make a commitment to our partner we also inherit their family as well. While you love your partner, you may not...

“If you want to find the answers to the Big Questions about your soul, you’d best begin with the Little Answers about your body.”  George Sheehan As a psychotherapist and relationship counsellor I work with both couples and...

After the heat of the past few weeks, it’s nice to see a little coolness creep back into those evenings and early mornings as autumn beckons. As we move into a new season in the weather, we also...

I am supporting a number of clients who are thinking about having a second child and they are feeling very unsure and anxious about the idea and even feeling a sense of dread.Typically they have had either a...

In my Crows Nest relationship counselling practice, I see couples at all stages of their relationship. It’s never too early to come in for couples counselling! Getting support to communicate effectively and lovingly nurture your relationship are life...

Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. I hear many people say that they don’t bother with Valentine’s Day, that romance should happen all the time. I do agree with the sentiment that love and romance should...