We all go through one trying time or another. One moment of intense pain or trauma, one time or another. Life seems to constantly present us with end…

As a parent, there comes a time when your children leave home, whether that’s for university, a relationship or just the decision to become independe…

One in four women and one in six men (http://www.lwa.org.uk/understanding-abuse/statistics.htm), will at some point in their lives experience domesti…

Trauma bonding also known as ‘Stockholm syndrome’ a phrase coined in 1973 after four hostages (three women and a man) where held hostage for six days…

Have you ever wondered how people get themselves tangled up with a narcissist? Or how they remain in abusive relationships? The short answer is: by m…

Another year gone - another year older. When you reflect back – was it a good year? Did you make a difference to your life or others? Did you achiev…

Has a surprise legacy turned your love affair to ashes? Has getting that promotion made love go cold? Has the luxury gift from a doting relative resu…

Adult survivors of childhood abuse, in whatever form, can be left with a whole host of insecurities and feelings of inadequacy in later life. Feeling…

“I know it’s stupid, but I just can’t stop myself – I don’t really know how he manages to put up with me.” The lady was in her 20s and describing her…

Wow, big topic. Where to begin, who, how, when, where and why? When not in a relationship, it is tempting to create an image of what the perfect rel…

If you are reeling from multiple romantic heartbreaks, constantly drawn towards the wrong person, often horribly lonely and finding yourself unable t…

After a relationship breakup, you will probably feel broken hearted. Functional MRI scans show that the pain centres of the brain are triggered much…