We all want to be known and accepted for who we are in our deepest being. An emotional intimacy that validates, nourishes and sustains us amidst the difficulties of life. But who can we be this vulnerable with? Most of us seek this kind of...
Read moreWe hear the term “codependence” and codependency a lot, but what does it mean and how does it show up in relationships? Therapist Teyhou Smyth gives a good description of codependence and how to recognise and address it in today’s blog...
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 moreNow that you know what you want in love, and you have found love, you want to do what you can to keep your intimate relationship flourishing. And nothing can be as quietly corrosive as living with assumptions. Thinking you know what your romantic...
Read moreAttachment issues from childhood can often have a negative impact on our adult lives and relationships, but when they are combined with personality disorders things can really kick up a notch. In a previous article we looked specifically at...
Read moreAttachment issues from childhood affect so much of our lives, especially our relationships with others. We all love to be part of a romantic couple, but if we’ve been in any kind of relationship before, then we know that many issues can...
Read moreDo have issues in your relationship that you need to work through? Does it seem like there are patterns to your partner choices or to your arguments? Sometimes we can blame each other (sometimes ourselves) and often we can get bogged down in...
Read moreHow many people don’t believe that childhood issues affect our adult lives? I’d wager that the number is few. However, we don’t always realise how early these issues can start – even in the womb – or even exactly how...
Read moreWell, with Valentine’s Day behind us now, we can all breathe a sigh of relief. From stressful expectations to crushing disappointments, the fated celebration isn’t always the fairytale romance that advertisers and other couples make...
Read moreToday’s blog post is the first one featured here by Centre therapist Teyhou Smyth. Teyhou is part of the Connolly Counselling Centre team based in London. You can find out more about Teyhou on her bio page here. Most of us participate in a...
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