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Not ‘just’ a mum

We understand that being a mum can be a transformative experience that often leads to huge changes in our lives and our sense of self. From changes to our bodies and how we spend our time and money to redefining our friendships, romantic relationships and careers, motherhood is about a whole lot more than ‘just’

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How do I tell my partner I am unhappy?

It can be awkward and scary to do, but talking to a partner about how you\’re feeling about your relationship is the only way to work through whatever you\’re dealing with. Here\’s a couple of tips to help you to have that convo:  Try to focus on your own feelings and not blame them. Using

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Men’s Heads & Hearts

Almost a quarter of men in the South East think that men should pay the bill on a date New Men’s Heads and Hearts report from Relate and eharmony unpicks complexities of dating and relationships in the 21st century  Almost a quarter of men (24%) in the South East still think the man should pay

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Let’s Talk About the Joy of Later Life Sex

Let’s Talk About the Joy of Later Life Sex – Relate & Rankin

Only 18% of those in the South East think society is ok talking about sex in later life Rankin and Relate launch campaign to break age-old taboo   This spring, relationships charity, Relate, has teamed up with renowned British photographer, Rankin, to shine the spotlight on the unseen – sex and intimacy in our later

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Managing Anxiety

Managing Anxiety

As the restrictions we have been living with for some time are beginning to ease, it seems a good idea to quickly refresh tips on managing anxiety….   Anxiety is normal, especially at times of change and uncertainty or when we feel under threat. The pandemic has provided us with a steady stream of possible

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ADHD & Relationships

ADHD & Relationships

We hear a lot about ADHD in children but what challenges do adults with ADHD face, particularly in maintaining relationships? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can present as bursts of hyperactivity, loss of concentration or disorganisation. The person with ADHD may have lots of ideas and plans but unable to follow them through. They may be

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Grief

As the news breaks today we send condolences to the Royal Family as they grieve and to the wider nation. We are also aware of the potential of this news to resurface grief in all of us, especially after such a challenging year. We acknowledge then also the pain felt from loss of loved ones

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Release your creative side

We are creative beings so it is not surprising that during these challenging times many people are exploring their creative talents to manage their mood and stress levels. Why have our skills stayed latent for so long? Time is often a reason so lockdown and social restrictions may mean we now have pockets of time

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Learning from change

Change Counsellors are always curious about changes. When clients are experiencing difficulties it is understandable that those issues dominate their thinking. A counsellor might ask about times when those issues were not present or times that they do not occur. For example, if a client states they argue about everything we might explore what sort

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Relationship Counselling Testimonial

“Our counsellor was very understanding to our needs and helped us overcome a very large barrier in our relationship. We needed that third person to reinstate the communication between us”