News from Relate Mid and East Surrey
Ben Ridgley – London Marathon 2025
Ben is running next month’s London Marathon on the 27 April and we are delighted that he has chosen to raise money for Relate Mid East Surrey. Help support Ben: Go direct to Ben’s page Ben was moved to choose our charity from his own life experience and explains, “Whilst the charity is
Our mission for 2025
RMES have started the year on a mission – to move ever closer to our goal of making counselling financially accessible to all. We also increasing our surround care – supporting the whole family and expanding our outreach on positive mental health and communication. During the pandemic our centres and charity shops closed for a
News on the Relate brand.
As one of 26 independent federated centres, Relate Mid & East Surrey remains an independent charity with a strong local focus. We are pleased to share that, as of 1st January 2025, Family Action—a leading UK charity—has taken on the Relate brand. We want to reassure our clients, partners, and communities that this change will
Meet our Mediator and Free Information Sessions
Family Mediation Week 27 th – 31 st January 2025 Family Mediation Week is an opportunity to raise awareness of family mediation and of the benefits it can bring to separating families. During the week a number of events will be running, including a series of presentations that are FREE to the general public. These
Mediation: A pathway to resolution & harmony
Life can be full of unexpected twists, and relationships are no exception. Whether it’s a marriage breaking down, family disputes, or the need to reassess arrangements for children, navigating these situations can be emotionally and practically challenging. Mediation offers a solution.
Christmas Sanctuary resource to help you through the festive season
We know all too well the added stress our relationships and wellbeing can come under at Christmas time, especially this year when the cost-of-living adds to the pressure. Our research shows over half of Brits are expecting family arguments this Christmas, with things like turning the heating on and how much to spend on gifts the
How To Reduce Family Drama This Christmas
Christmas can be a really difficult time of year, especially when it comes to family dynamics. We often spend more time with each other than usual and see people who we might otherwise avoid. This can lead to tensions, especially if conversations about differing world views, past famly conflicts or controversial current affairs come up.
September – parenting a new school year
September represents the start of a new school year for young people and their parents and carries with it anxieties & excitements, opportunities & pressures. Frequently it is a time of transition – first time being left at playgroup or school, moving up to a new school or entering GCSE years, moving to university or
Moving on when you’re still in love with your ex
Sometimes, when a relationship ends, both of you feel that calling things to a close was the right thing to do. This isn’t always the case though, if you didn’t want things to end and you still have very strong feelings for your ex it can be a real struggle to move on. Indeed, part
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”
