When we are in a relationship, we often thinking ahead to the future. Imagining ourselves as a couple, living our lives together. But when happens when a relationship has run its course? I spoke to The i Paper for an article all about the red flags that we might ignore - and why . The tricky thing about red flags is that they are not always obvious. Sometimes it's just the small, subtle things that make a difference. There's a twinge of a gut feeling that tells us somet

Last night I was invited onto ITV News to talk about relationships. The focus was on the rise in AI companions. These are chatbots created by tech companies, designed to offer friendship, companionship, and relationships to people who might be feeling lonely, isolated, or simply in need of something different in terms of interaction. It's a topic that I find frightening and fascinating in equal measure.

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Boundaries often play a central role in therapy. But as we talk more about boundaries, it can start to feel like they're always a good...

Loneliness can be one of the quietest struggles of motherhood. You're not physically alone. I n fact, you're rarely by yourself. But...

Do you ever find yourself repeating the same conversations or negotiations over and over again – but ending up in exactly the same place,...

Elton John told us that 'sorry seems to be the hardest word' . I would agree that for some of us, apologies don't roll off the tongue...

When is a window more powerful than a mirror? Discover how the Johari Window—a simple but powerful model—can deepen your self-awareness by revealing what you and others see about yourself. Learn practical ways to use this tool both with others and on your own to boost your self-esteem and understand your patterns better.

Ever find yourself saying 'yes' when you really mean 'no'? Apologising for things that aren’t your fault? You're not alone. People...

In case you haven't heard, Christmas is on the way. There's an expectation that our inbox will be awash with social invites. But what if...

It can be a daunting process, trying to find a therapist. I know, I’ve been there myself.  Tripping up on jargon.  Scrolling through...

I've talked about the idea of 'productivity anxiety' in the workplace for this article in Yahoo News . But I also wanted to take a...

When dating websites and apps arrived on the scene, they were afforded a warm welcome. Being able to search online for the perfect match...

Are you an approval addict? I spoke to The Sun all about people-pleasing and approval-seeking. Click here to read the full article. To...

When we talk about coercive control, we are talking about an act, or a series of acts, that are designed to manipulate, intimidate,...

Our modern society allows us the opportunity for so much more diversity, transition and change in our life choices than ever before....

It's totally natural to seek validation from those around us. It's a human instinct. It's how we understand whether our behaviour is...

'I'm sorry'. Sound familiar? Apologies are important. They offer us an opportunity to explain our behaviour and offer our regrets when...

When a colleague has died, it presents us with a clash of relationships, expectations, boundaries and behaviour.  In most circumstances...