Monotropism, Autism, and Communication differences: Building Stronger Relationships Through Improved Mutual Understanding
A brief introduction to Monotropism, and how it can help to facilitate mutual understanding and improved communication between autistic people, and their partners.
When Uncertainty Feels Unbearable: Understanding and Supporting Autistic Experiences
Have you ever felt like an entire day disappeared just waiting for an appointment? Or said yes to an enthusiastic “We must meet for coffee!”—because that’s just what people do—only to spend the next few days (or weeks) dreading it? And heaven help you if the invitation is for months in the future! While we […]
Love and Marriage: The Power of Conscious Commitment
"Love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage," says the old song. Yet, just as a horse and carriage need a bridle to move in harmony, love and marriage require something just as vital: conscious commitment. This often-overlooked connection is what transforms fleeting emotions into a lasting, meaningful bond. The Honeymoon Phase: A […]
Myths about Couples Counselling: Top 3 tips for successful Couples Counselling
Over the years, I have noticed that couples who struggle in couples therapy have similar unhelpful beliefs in common. I hope that this post will help you to identify, and address, beliefs that might undermine your therapy, thus increasing the likelihood that you both get the outcomes that you want. Myth no. 1  Showing up to […]
Transform Your Relationship Through Imago Therapy
Relationships aren’t always easy.  Even couples who love each other deeply, can struggle with misunderstandings, drift apart, or struggle with unhelpful patterns.  If you want to improve your communication skills, heal past wounds, and deepen your understanding of each other, Imago Relationship Therapy could help.   What is Imago Relationship Therapy?  Imago Therapy is a […]
When life gives you lemons – what do you do?
When life gives you lemons, what happens for you? Do you have an emotional 'go to', or familiar reaction?   In Transactional Analysis, we might call familiar or predictable reactions to painful events, a racket - if you think of the mafia and protection rackets, emotional rackets function in a similar way: protection at a […]
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