When trust has been broken, it can seem impossible to rebuild intimacy in a marriage. Infidelity, dishonesty or even complacency can erode the vulnerability and openness that is vital for a loving connection. If you are struggling to overcome trust issues in your relationship, relationship counselling can help guide you through the healing process. Here are four ways professional marriage counselling can help restore intimacy after your trust has been shaken.
23 August 2023
When you see a counsellor, you hope to make progress, however slow, on particular problems. Occasionally you'll need to find a new counsellor, such as when your old one retires or when you don't feel like your current one is such a good match. Leaving a counsellor can feel very personal, and there is often a fear that the act of leaving will be stopped or obstructed somehow. That's not the case.
7 September 2022
Most people think about therapy when they hear the term psychologist. These professionals study the mind and behaviour to solve mental problems. This post provides critical insights into the psychology profession. What Do Psychologists Do? Psychology as a scientific study explores how the human mind functions, including how thought patterns affect behaviour in different contexts. Psychologists use their knowledge in psychology to solve social problems such as managing mental health conditions.
29 November 2021
Counselling is vital in a marriage. It improves communication, renews the connection between the two parties and helps in solving disputes. However, many couples overlook the need for relationship counselling. If you are in a marriage and you are wondering why you should go for marriage counselling, here are a few reasons to help you make up your mind: 1. To Improve Communication Communication solidifies a relationship. However, a couple may find it hard to communicate productively when a disconnection occurs.
21 July 2021
Everyone gets overwhelmed at some point in their life because it's rare to go through life without experiencing challenges. Some of the challenges are manageable. However, others are so overbearing, and they make you feel unable to move on. Unfortunately, many people tend to ignore these issues and somehow assume that they will go away with time. If mental issues are left untreated, they will definitely affect some other aspects of your life.
29 October 2020
Children, just like adults, are vulnerable to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Psychological struggles lead to issues such as self-harm, dropping out of class or even suicide. Children can harm themselves due to a host of factors such as domestic problems, bullying, body shaming and academic stress, among others. Therefore, parents should ensure that children get enough support both at school and at home before an anxiety disorder escalates into a severe illness.
24 June 2020
There are a number of obstacles that can stop people who have binge eating disorders from having their condition treated with counselling. Read on to find out what these obstacles are and how these individuals can overcome them. Feeling ashamed of their eating habits Instead of acknowledging that they have an eating disorder and asking a counsellor who offers binge eating disorder treatment to help them, people with this condition often incorrectly label themselves as 'greedy' or 'undisciplined' and feel deeply ashamed of the way in which they eat and the large amounts of food that they consume.
15 July 2019
Depression is a mental illness affecting thousands of people. However, due to its deeply individualistic nature, not many people know how to help a friend with depression. This should not come as a surprise as some professionals even have a problem with successfully curing patients that have it. However, the first step is in identifying that a loved one actually needs help with battling this illness. You are even more at an advantage at helping a friend who needs your assistance, as you already know the type of character they have, their usual disposition and their history on a personal level.
18 November 2016
Although it might be unsexy to discuss money when in a relationship, the truth is that transparency in this area of your life with your partner can really strengthen your relationship bond. 7 out of 10 Australian couples have agreed that money causes tension in their relationship. In fact, this tension is also a common cause for divorce. Relationship counselling can really help couples open up about finances. Here are 3 tips you can implement during counselling to avoid letting money come in between you and your partner.
26 September 2016
For some parents, it may be difficult to tell if their children are suffering from depression because typically they will not exhibit the same symptoms as adults. Nevertheless, children, just like adults, go through traumatic situations, and if they do not find ways to process them, it begins to affect their mental health. Although depressed children may not look sad, they can exhibit other behavioral changes. For example, if a child is suddenly getting into a lot of trouble in school yet they previously had an exemplary record, it could be an indication of underlying psychological problems.
21 September 2016
