News from Relate Mid and East Surrey

Client Testimonial – couple and individual counselling

Thank you so much to our clients who have given permission to share their experience of attending relationship counselling as a couple and as an individual.  Our joint hope is that it will encourage others who may benefit to take the first step in seeking support. “I was struggling with relationships in my life, mainly

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Testimonial

Thank you so much to our clients who have given permission to share their testimonial of relationship counselling for couples.  Our joint hope is that it will encourage others who may benefit to take the first step in seeking support. “I came along with my partner as we were arguing constantly, not big arguments but

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World Book Day – Relate publications

It is World Book Day!! And whilst we are celebrating the joy of settling down with a good read it is a timely moment to mention all the publications we have to support your relationship journey. Relate have published many books over the years, both preparing for success (see How to Guides) and understanding difficulties,

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Coping with Bereavement this Mothering Sunday

If you’re experiencing Mother’s Day without your mum this year, it’s likely to bring back memories of happier times which could be painful to deal with. This is understandable and it’s important to put yourself first: perhaps you’d like to do something to remember your mum or maybe you aren’t ready. Do whatever is right

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Understanding Power Imbalances in Friendships

What are power imbalances in friendships? Power imbalances in friendships happen when one friend has more control or influence over the other. A power imbalance can manifest in different ways, such as: Cultural or social backgrounds Differences in cultural or social backgrounds can lead to misunderstandings or one friend feeling marginalised or less empowered. Personality

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Christmas without someone we love

There are many reasons why we may feel loss at Christmas. Bereavement, separation, children growing up, sharing Christmas with in-laws, friends moved away, memories of a lockdown Christmas, living abroad, family breakdown, feeling the absence of the lifestyle that you want and loneliness can bring difficult thoughts and emotions. Whether you are facing the first

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Charity Shop Re-opening Celebration

Last Thursday we held the official reopening of our newly refurbished charity shop in Woodhatch, Reigate. It was such a joy to be able to celebrate all the hard work put into the planning, fundraising and implementing of this project with so many volunteers that were involved, including the shop staff, trustee and our volunteer

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Games to improve your relationships

Games can play such an important role in helping us to be vulnerable and open in relationships. We all know communication is important, but it’s not always easy to open up out of the blue. Here are some of our fave relationship games from @nowplaythis festival and beyond to help you create healthier friendships, work

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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”