Having a new baby is, for most people, the culmination of planning and dreaming. Even if it wasn’t initially on the agenda, you’ve had some months to get used to the idea and to think about your new life. For many, it becomes the best thing ever. Even if a bit scary. Even though your…
When asked their goal of relationship therapy, most couples sitting in my room will talk to me about improving their communication. “If only we communicated better”, they say, “we’d be able to have a happier relationship.” These couples are quite right. Communication is a cornerstone of any good relationship. However, it is rare that I…
Our whole working world seem totally unprepared to be supporting working families. The overt message, through paid maternity leave, subsidised childcare, is that we value mothers in the workforce and want them back. However, women seem to be being asked to make a choice. After she returns to work from maternity leave, during which time…
New Year is almost always associated with New Year’s Resolutions. Many people wisely use this quieter time of the year to reflect on their lives and consider ways to enhance them in the coming year. They then resolve to do things differently, or – less wisely – to aim for a particular outcome. There is…
Psychologists have a requirement to undertake Continuing Professional Education. This can be attendance at courses or seminars, or completing other activities which contribute to continued learning.