Are you an empath? Someone who is highly attuned to the feelings and emotions of those around them. While we all need to have empathy in order to function in relationships, feeling “too much” can have a negative impact on our own...
Read moreHave you ever been in a relationship with someone who is narcissistic? Even if you don’t know the exact clinical definition of the disorder, it is likely that you have encountered people who harbour a lot of the self-absorbed traits that...
Read moreThe great irony of human nature is that while we long for intimacy and connection, our insecurities often push us away from the very people we long to be close to. While our insecurities affect every aspect of our lives, it is in our intimate...
Read moreSometimes we go through hard times; sometimes, people give us a hard time. And sometimes we are hard on ourselves. It can be difficult for many people to think positively about themselves, and there are many reasons for that. But just because we...
Read moreThere are toxic environmental factors, such as fumes, chemicals, and waste, and then the less literal (but still damaging), toxic people. We all think we know what we mean when we say this, but do we really? How do you identify if someone is...
Read moreWell, not quite the awesome start to 2021 we were all hoping for! Once again in Ireland and many other parts of the world we find ourselves in strict lockdowns working from home (or out of work) while often also juggling minding vulnerable...
Read moreDo you consider yourself a genuine person, not wearing a mask or a fake persona? Most people would rate authenticity as an important requirement for a relationship, even if it is in business, but especially in friendships or romance. Yet, we all...
Read moreCommunication is such an important part of our lives as human beings and integral to all of our relationships. Yet, so many of us struggle to communicate effectively with others, especially when it comes to our intimate relationships. In...
Read moreLast week we published an article on Understanding PTSD by Teyhou Smyth, our counsellor in London. This week we are following up with her article on managing PTSD. As always, we want to not only help you to pinpoint issues, but to find solutions...
Read moreIt’s been a while, but we’re delighted to welcome Centre therapist Carly Salter back to #ThursdayThoughts. Once again her #TherapistsThoughts piece focusses on our intra-personal relationship – this time she gives us some really...
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