The Messed Up Counsellor

Why do we always fall back into unhelpful dynamics in families? Why do we spend so much time and energy trying to change other people? In this episode I explore how to help people accept things they can’t change, and how to find peace with it.

There is a lot of talk about identity and gender these days. Many parents what to be supportive and sympathetic but find there is a lot of new information to navigate, and previous generations might have dealt with these issues in a less inclusive way.

Why is it important and how do we do it? What does it look like in the modern age? Are your hobbies just passing time, or are they helping you relax and refuel your energy and resilience?

What is trauma and how do you recognise it? How does it affect you? How does it affect your human interactions?

People are getting busier. How do we make room to enhance our lives or relationships when we are busy just trying to survive?

Sometimes people don’t even realise that they are in an abusive and controlling relationship. I explore what to look out for, and how you might detach yourself from an abusive relationship safely.

In this podcast I talk about physical sex and intimacy, what the difference is, and how you might introduce both back into a relationship.

In this podcast I look at the many different types of abuse and the effects that it can have on the victims of abuse. I explore how abuse can affect our relationships, and what signs and triggers to look out for.

In this episode I talk to Steve, an addiction specialist. Addiction is an aspect of human nature that can be truly destructive to relationships and family connections. We explore the signs and signals of someone being affected by addiction and discuss how we might support them to get to a better place.

What causes affairs and how do we repair or come to terms with the emotional fallout we experience when a breakdown of trust occurs?