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We don't always associate the word stress with love, dating and relationships, but I am seeing a surprising  level of it these days It’s not just the regular things, it feels different This is a more pervasive sense of overwhelm that seems present in those looking for love,

Love is in the air, but not for everyone Valentines can be lovely when you're in love and happy but it can  heighten the sense of being alone if you're not Mairead and I are clear on the complexity of the love journeys in life- at the beginning as you search for the right

For a mental healthAre you alone this Christmas You may be alone for so many reasons Perhaps there has been the death of a loved one, an estrangement  from family or are you newly separated and managing your first XMas apart Christmas, with all it's music and images of family

Tough Love After many years as a media contributor,I'm delighted to say that I have begun co-hosting a new Podcast with Mairead Loughman- matchmaker and dating specialist The podcast is about the challenges that we see our clients struggling with, the trends we notice and just

Trust   It's  vital that you have trust in your relationship if it is to grow and strengthen You need to feel confident in your partner that they will be loyal to you and that what they say is the truth  You need to know that when he says he's going to work

  It can feel self indulgent to be speaking of the impact of images of war on ourselves, when we watch safely from our comfortable lives, but the psychological impact of witnessing traumatic events is very real and you may need to take some steps to mind your mental

Today is supposedly, Blue Monday or the third Monday in January, coined as the most depressing and sad day of the year I actually hate that this even gets so much attention, because there is no credible evidence or science to support this  It was  actually a Travel Agent

I just want to add a small post about how much I have enjoyed doing these podcasts for the Irish Council for Psychotherapy and to remind you to peep in to Spotify and have a listen- some summer listening 'Psychotherapy Off The Couch' is all about talking about therapy-what it

  'Psychotherapy Off The Couch' is all about talking about therapy-what it is, how it helps and who it's for It's psychotherapists talking about psychotherapy- their approach and how they work There is such a hunger for mental health support following this shocking

Should we always believe someone when they say they're going through a tough time or feeling low, or suicidal    Piers Morgan's doubting of Meghan Markle's mental health struggle, is destructive and can shut down those who are struggling- fearing judgement or