When we think about relationship challenges, food is rarely the first thing that comes to mind. Couples usually focus on communication, trust, intimacy, or conflict. Yet in the therapy room, food often tells a quiet, but powerful story about how partners care for each...
The story of every couple changes and evolves over time. What one partnership can tolerate may feel impossible for another, and this depends on countless factors in each person’s history. Cultural values, beliefs about right and wrong, habits, customs, and the...
Whenever I am contacted by someone exploring the possibility of beginning therapy or counselling, I am aware that a question that will be on their minds, whether or not they articulate it, will be ‘What can I expect from a first assessment session?’ and ‘What will...
As a couples counsellor based in North London, I often see how people hope for quick answers when things go wrong in their relationship. Yet learning how to repair a relationship is rarely about sudden breakthroughs or dramatic moments. With autumn’s harvest...
Why is Mattering so vital to our existence The more I say the word ‘Mattering’ the more curious it sounds. But it has been mentioned in several sessions with clients recently, and of course it explains a fundamental human need that is central to our wellbeing and can...
As a couples counsellor based in North London, with over two decades of experience supporting individuals and partners, I’ve seen how a summer holiday that’s often looked forward to can also be a surprisingly testing time in many relationships. The extra...
