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Tears – An Emotional Wee
I was talking with a peer recently & I mentioned the different types or tears & she was fascinated by what I said, suggesting I write about it, so here goes. A couple came & saw me because their relationship was in crisis. The wife vilified & emasculated the husband all the time, including in…
Read MoreProblems Processing Plant
I’ve been working with a lot with couples resently (which is my passion) & a common theme seems to be woman expecting their men to process problems & feelings in the same way they do. This is not an option & never will be!!! Yes I am generalising, however I have found that most couples have this exact issue.If you…
Read MoreDealing with difficult people
Are their difficult people in your life? Does your family drive you insane? Your boss makes you want to run away and never come back? Well there is hope to finding new ways of dealing with them, knowing where they’re coming from can help you depersonalise their behaviour. The happy – Some people are so…
Read More11 tips for a better relationship
Even the best relationships have their difficulties. Healthy, long term relationships are a result of effort and maintenance, they don’t happen in a vacuum and a counsellor can help you keep on top of any issues problems that seem to be causing angst. Find a compromise – make suggestions about what you both can do…
Read MoreAbout Me
About myself, I am born & bred in the Sutherland Shire, with stints in the St George area, Canada, Melbourne & the United Arab Emirates. I saw my first counselling client on the 25 May 2005 and have been seeing individuals, couples and families ever since. I have a Diploma of Applied Holistic Counselling and…
Read MoreWhat is Counselling?
When your problems feel too overwhelming to work through on your own, too complicated, or you prefer not to share them with friends or family, talking to a professional counsellor provides a safe, supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment for you to explore your concerns and develop strategies to manage your situation. Benefits of counselling: Being…
Read MoreTips & Tricks
Does it often happen that you just want to talk to you partner about a problem you have and it ends up spiralling out of control into a full blown screaming match? Do you want to learn how to stop it escalating into a slinging match, well I’ve listed below a few rules that I…
Read MorePeople Pleasers
I had a client recently who I would definitely call a people pleaser. He was a very good-looking man, intelligent, articulate and a hard work. His problem was that he would continually ring his partner, wanting to know what she was doing. His partner was at the end of her tether and had had enough,…
Read MoreThe Hidden Lives of Men and Women
Now that I have your attention what I would like to share with you this month is all the work I’ve been doing in recent months with couples. Over the past 7 months most of the new clients I have met with are couples struggling with how to talk to their partner and be understood.…
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