How to Improve Communication in a Relationship
Effective communication is the foundation of a strong, healthy relationship — but it’s often one of the first things to break down when couples feel disconnected. At our Plymouth-based counselling practice, we help couples across Devon and Cornwall navigate communication issues with empathy and clarity. Understand Your Communication Style; Everyone brings different habits, expectations, and […]
Attachment theory can help us in our relationship
Attachment theory helps us to understand our partner’s behaviour better and explains how early life interactions can shape our current relationships. The emotional bonds we form as children can have significant impact upon how we relate to each other, especially in our romantic relationships. Attachment theory suggests we develop attachment styles - the emotional bonds […]
Hidden Stories
In this book, "The Myth of Normal", Gabor Maté suggests that there are often "hidden stories" behind our difficulty or inability to say no. And he suggests that they come from " limiting core beliefs about ourselves", what transactional analysts call "Scripts" we learn in childhood, and live out afterwards. He suggests that the following […]
Fight-or-flight; our body’s automatic reaction to stress or danger
The Fight-or-Flight Response: How Our Brain Reacts to Threats The brain is a complex organ that regulates many aspects of our physical and psychological well-being. It constantly processes information from our senses and the environment, and responds accordingly. However, when the brain perceives something as a potential threat, it activates a system that prepares us […]