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.
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.
Blame in Relationships: Why We Do It, How It Hurts, and What Therapy Can Offer
Blame can erode connection. Discover why it happens and how therapy can help couples reconnect.
Why Is It So Difficult to Talk About Sex and Desire in Relationships? And How Therapy Can Help
Talking about sex and desire in a relationship can feel awkward, even with the person you love most. Shame, fear of rejection, and silence often get in the way. As a couples therapist in London, I help partners open up, reconnect, and explore intimacy with honesty and care—because your desires matter, and so does your connection.