How Supportive is Your Inner Relationship?
I often have couples come to my office for counselling, where one or both of them feel unsupported by their partner. When I probe a little more into the issue, I sometimes find that it is their expectations of their partner, rather than the support per se, that is creating the issue. It is not […]
Why So Many Relationships Break Up Over The Holidays
While you are rushing around during the holidays at social events, how much time and attention are you giving to your relationship? In my individual and couples counselling practice, I have often have clients desperate to book in for an appointment during the holidays. In fact it seems that Christmas and New Year holidays are […]
How to Set Goals That Improve Your Relationship?
Welcome to the New Year! It’s natural to take stock of where we are at, and set goals for the future. This is an important process not just for you as an individual but also for your and your partner. One of the key factors that predicts relationship success and longevity, is if you and […]
The 3 Things That Can Save Your Relationship
There is a wealth of research from both overseas and here in Australia which indicates that marital and relationship satisfaction decline once a couple become parents. It is estimated that as many as 67% of couples become dissatisfied after they have children. That is why I started From 2 to 3, because I knew that […]
5 Ways to Bring Sexy Back Into Your Relationship
When you get busy with children, career and life generally, sex with your partner can fall off your agenda.You know sex is important for your relationship and your own wellbeing, but there are so many other priorities that sometimes sex can get relegated to the bottom of your priority list. Sex is an important part […]
Are You an Over-Communicator?
As a relationship counsellor and couples therapist, I often work with my clients on improving their communication. Sometimes I find that one or both partners can get into patterns of over-communicating, where they are sharing all of their feelings and thoughts about themselves and their partner. Telling your partner everything you think, feel and want […]
Are You Too Picky With Your Partner?
We all have our little habits and when you live with someone these habits are likely to come under scrutiny. In relationships, we can sometimes get caught up in a battleground of little arguments over the toilet seat left up, clothes stored in the “floor- drobe”, or forgetting to take out the garbage. The things […]
Want to Turn over a New Leaf in Your Relationship?
After the heat of the past few weeks, it’s nice to see a little coolness creep back into those evenings and early mornings as autumn beckons. As we move into a new season in the weather, we also find that our relationships shift and change with the seasons. Autumn is a time when we prune […]
The 3 C’s That Are Killing Your Relationship
In my Crows Nest relationship counselling practice, I see couples at all stages of their relationship. It’s never too early to come in for couples counselling! Getting support to communicate effectively and lovingly nurture your relationship are life skills we can all benefit from. After all, your relationship impacts every aspect of your life – […]
Is Your Inner Child Ruining Your Relationship?
Have you noticed that you are re-experiencing childhood feelings in your relationship with your partner? For example, you had a tendency to feel unsupported by your father and this exact same emotional pattern is coming up with your partner lately? Maybe you find yourself constantly criticising your partner, and finding nothing they do is good […]
