• Adult Children
  • Family
  • Love Relationships
  • Friendships
  • Work Relationships
  • 1:1 Sessions
  • Adult Children
  • Family
  • Love Relationships
  • Friendships
  • Work Relationships
  • 1:1 Sessions
  • Why You May Find It Hard To Forgive and How To Let That Go

    I Want to Forgive But It Feels Like Giving In

    Have you experienced hurt or betrayal in your life, and the thought of forgiving that person seems impossible? Maybe on some level you know that forgiving them would set you free and help…

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  • Are You Really Ready To Stop People-Pleasing

    6 Signs That It’s Time To Stop People-Pleasing

    As a therapist specialising in relationships, I've found most people relate to the tendency to people-please in one form or another. They tell me, 'I wish I could be more true to myself.…

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  • Overgiving has nothing to do with how much you give

    Overgiving Has Nothing To Do With How Much You Give

    Amara came to see me because she’d had enough of feeling undervalued in her relationships. It seemed like everyone in her life took her for granted — her partner, her family, her friends,…

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  • How to Say No to Your Adult Child Without Feeling Guilty

    How to Say No to Your Adult Child Without Feeling Guilty

    Is your relationship with your adult child fraught with tension? Do you find yourselves stuck in a constant push-pull? They back off, wanting space, but then keep coming back needing your help. While…

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