25 Relationship Questions You Must Ask Your Partner One of the most common reasons that couples reach out to me for relationship counseling is communication. Now what you want to be aware of us is that there is verbal and non-verbal communication. Some couples struggle with judgment or being too critical of the other. This…
Most couples I have worked with show up feeling overwhelmed. They share difficulties and struggles that they have experienced in the relationship. If you were to reach out and start couples counseling with me, what would you bring to the meeting? I want you to know that couples counseling is the perfect place to show…
Your complete guide to managing conflict and repair in a romantic relationship Here is everything you need to know about the common mistakes people make, what happens to your mind and body on a physiological level and the antidotes to conflict. Relationships are at the heart of our very being and yet can be…
So often in today’s fast paced world, we make quick decisions. And generally, that serves us well – ruminating over choices can cause many problems and having the ability to succinctly sort through information and choose can be invaluable. However, there are times – such as in relationships – where reacting on a more instinctual…
Individual Therapy: Typical mental health symptoms addressed in individual sessions are anxiety or depression. Many clients I have seen deal with excessive worries about their careers, partners, or life in general. Others may have depressive symptoms like sleeplessness or oversleeping, getting tired easily, loss of interest in their hobbies they used to enjoy, or general…
At some point in all of my work with male clients, a discussion happens about who is a male in their life that they admire or someone that they wished they could be more like. At first glance, this guy is typically described by their power, financial status, ability to be independent and provide or…
The first step in achieving sobriety from sex and porn addiction is education and awareness. Education is learning a new concept while awareness is the application of this new knowledge upon yourself. So today, let’s take a look at the addiction cycle itself. First, it begins with a trigger or craving. These triggers or cravings…
The Textbook Narcissist In life you may meet people who fit the ‘Narcissistic’ trait. The favourite is the textbook Narcissist that most people can sense a mile away. They can display arrogance, be excessively self absorbed and not be concerned about hurting the feelings of others. Whilst it would be great to say that everyone…
Conflict is inevitable. All couples will encounter conflict in their relationship at various points. But what countless research on relationships has shown is that, it is not about the particular conflict itself, but how couples take steps to handle it. A world renowned couples therapist, named John Gottman, famous for his extensive evidence based approach…
Knowing your attachment style can help you have a secure and lasting relationship. Do you ever feel like you are not getting your emotional needs met by your partner? Or when you think things are going well in a relationship, suddenly, your partner starts to become distant? Or there’s that person that comes across…