Tag Archive for: couples counselling

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Long-Term Relationships and Love: What Movies Don’t Show

I love a good romantic film. The first one I remember watching was Grease. I was completely captured by it, not least because I shared a name with one of the lead characters.

But what did it teach my young mind about love? Read more

Snow-covered pine trees standing quietly in winter light, symbolising a relationship crossroads and emotional uncertainty

Beginning the Year at a Relationship Crossroads

The New Year often inspires hope for change, but for those in challenging relationships, it can intensify questions about whether to stay or leave.

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Discernment Counselling Explained: A Guide for Struggling Couples

What is Discernment Counselling? Questions & Answers with Sandra, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor & Couples Therapist

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Why Depth Psychotherapy Matters in Our Relationships

Even if you can see the benefit of couples therapy, few couples consider depth psychotherapy as part of their relational journey. Read more

How to Rebuild a Marriage After Cheating

Rebuilding a marriage after cheating can feel impossible, but there is hope. Read more

Relationship Problems on Holiday: 7 Tips to Avoid Issues When Travelling

I remember returning from a holiday in the sun years ago. When I got home and opened my suitcase, to my shock and horror, I discovered that I’d brought back an unexpected guest—a live cockroach. My head nearly hit the ceiling. I had no idea that I had brought this little creature back with me. I wish I hadn’t! Read more

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Couples Intensives: A Space for Healing and Growth

Healing often takes time, which is true.

Hearts broken by betrayal, neglect, or constant letdown need time to heal.

When one partner is considering leaving, there’s likely a real feeling that the chance for healing, both individually and as a couple, has passed.

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Happy couple talking at home at weekend - How Not to Fall Apart While Your Partner Decides Whether to Stay or Leave Sandra Harewood

How Not to Fall Apart While Your Partner Decides

What if you know you want to stay, but your partner wants to leave? How do you not fall apart while your partner decides? Read more

Woman lying down with old fashion camera resting on her tummy - The Hidden Signs Your Relationship Is in Trouble—and What to Do Next - Sandra Harewood

The Hidden Signs of Disconnection in Relationships And How to Heal Them

At their core, our intimate relationships are a meeting of lives, each with its own rhythm, history, and needs. However, these rhythms can become out of sync over time, leading to a sense of disconnection in relationships and an accompanying feeling of being misunderstood. Read more

Unhappy Couple Having An Argument At Home - Why Do Couples Have Affairs? - Sandra Harewood

Why Do People Have Affairs? 10 Insights into Infidelity

Why do so many people have affairs?

They don’t always begin with sex or excitement.

Infidelity is a complex, often misunderstood aspect of human relationships, stretching back as far as recorded history.

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