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Start today because we can all benefit from making some changes. Being in a marriage or committed partnership all requires work. Think about what type of partner you would like to be, and where you could make some improvements. Do you need to work on your communication, or try to connect more with your partner, […]

Raising children can be tough. Raising children with two different parenting styles can be tougher! Learn how to navigate these partner challenges here. This is a common theme arising lately and exacerbated due to the long winter covid lockdown. The way we live in the world since covid has changed. More couples find themselves if

(My interpretation from Gary Chapmans book the 5 languages of apology) An Apology is 5 things: Expressing regret – “I am sorry.” Accepting responsibility – “I was wrong.” Making restitution – “What can I do to make it right?” Genuinely repenting – “I will try not to do that again.” Requesting forgiveness – “Will you

In today’s fast paced busy lifestyle there are times we just don’t get to connect and check in with our partners the way we need to. I found this article, regarding marriage counselling in the northern beaches, that I am adapting which really struck a chord with me. There are two questions that really resonated

(My summary from relationship counselling northern beaches regarding Marcia Naomi Berger’s book Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love: 30 Minutes a Week to the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted) This is an exercise which I find is very widely accepted and useful to clients. I recommend sitting down together once a week in a nice quiet spot,

Counselling in the northern beaches, something that has come to my attention lately with my couples, is a wife expecting her husband to meet all her relationship needs/requirements. Now to have a satisfying relationship with your husband, he does need to be your friend. Men and women can however have very different communication styles, with

I have witnessed the pandemic taking its toll on relationships as time goes on. None of us are immune and we are all taking strain. Just the very fact that we have all been together in most cases 24/7 with no outlet and no place to go, no or not much social interaction – what

Lately amongst counsellors northern beaches I am coming across several couples with the same theme. I am not heard. In today’s busy and fast paced lifestyle often a couple does not prioritise quality time. Between holding down jobs, taking care of the children’s needs and staying on top of the household chores; the last thing

Difficulties couples face when one partner comes into a relationship with a child from another relationship and the couple then has a child of their own. Here in Counsellor Northern Beaches this has been a common theme I have encountered many times recently and sadly it can be very mismanaged. I am sure that in

How do I show my love for my partner that resonates with him/her? Gary Chapman wrote an invaluable book called The 5 Love Languages (the secret to love that lasts). This is my summary (I am in Northern Beaches Counselling). They are: Words of affirmation: these are little words of encouragement and praise, compliments, and