Conflict often increases during December, but that doesn’t mean your relationship is failing. Written from a trauma-informed couples therapy perspective, this article explores why stress, attachment, and nervous system overwhelm make conflict more likely at this time of year, and how understanding this can support repair, safety, and connection.

Discover what coercive control really means in intimate partner relationships, how it differs from conflict or situational violence, and the evidence-based signs to watch for. Written by a trauma-informed couples therapist, this post empowers survivors and allies to recognise patterns of domination, isolation, and manipulation and take the first steps toward safety and healing.

Have you ever wondered whether your therapist is seeing a therapist too? This blog post explores why it's important that they do and how this can benefit you. Next time you are on the phone with a therapist, ask them!

Therapy is more than a weekly session, it’s a process that unfolds in everyday life. This blog explores why the real work of healing happens between sessions, how therapy acts as a secure base for real-world growth, and why insight alone isn't enough for lasting change. Learn how to integrate your therapy work outside the room, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful transformation that continues long after each session ends.

If you’re questioning your relationship, this guide can help you learn the signs of emotional, psychological, sexual, financial and physical abuse. If you're questioning your relationship, find expert advice and UK support resources here.

Struggling with your relationship with food? If you’re struggling with eating issues, know that you don’t have to face them alone. Learn how counselling can support recovery from eating issues and improve emotional wellbeing.