The Four Communication Styles That Harm Relationships — and How to Change Them
We all want to feel heard, understood, and safe in our relationships — yet the way we communicate often gets in the way of that connection. Over time, small habits like criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and withdrawal can quietly erode trust and closeness. In this article, I explore the four communication styles that harm relationships — and how to replace them with empathy, respect, and emotional safety. Real change begins not with perfect words, but with the intention to truly understand one another.
How Secure Attachment Shapes Adult Relationships (and Why It’s Never Too Late to Heal)
Discover how early attachment patterns shape adult relationships — and how therapy can help build deeper safety, trust, and emotional connection.
Is Therapy Right for Me? A Self-Assessment Guide
Wondering if therapy is right for you? This supportive self-assessment guide explores the signs you may benefit from counselling, when it might not be the best option, and how to decide if therapy is the right step for you now.
The Sunday Scaries: Why We Feel Them and How Therapy Can Help
Explore the psychology behind the “Sunday scaries,” practical strategies to ease anxiety before the week ahead, and how therapy can support lasting change for those struggling with chronic Sunday night dread.
Why doesn’t my partner listen to me?
In conflict, most couples don’t hear each other accurately—words get filtered through stress, assumptions, and past hurts. Here’s why it happens, what you can do, and how therapy can help.