Therapy for Relationships: Strengthening Communication, Supporting Separation, and Rebuilding After Breakdown

Hosted by: Jane Tenquist, Head of Family Law at Myerson Solicitors
Guest: Lindsay George, Therapist based in Altrincham

🔍 Episode Summary

In this insightful episode, Jane Tanquist, a family lawyer at Myerson Solicitors, sits down with Lindsay George, an experienced therapist specialising in individual and couples therapy. Together, they explore the deep emotional and psychological aspects of relationships, covering:

• The three critical Cs of successful relationships: Communication, Compromise, and Commitment
• Why couples disengage – from financial pressures to social media distractions
• The emotional stages of relationship breakdown and how therapy can help navigate them
• The difference between productive and toxic communication patterns
• How therapy supports co-parenting and smoother separations
• The impact of divorce on emotional health and the journey toward recovery
• The growing trend of “relationship MOTs” – proactive therapy for couples

Whether you are facing relationship challenges, going through separation, or working with clients in similar circumstances, this episode offers professional perspectives and practical advice.

🧠 Key Topics Covered

• Emotional disconnection and communication breakdown
• How therapists observe and address communication styles in couples
• The emotional spectrum of separation: grief, denial, ambivalence
• Supporting clients legally and therapeutically through divorce
• Long-term impacts of relationship breakdown
• The role of friends, family, and therapy in recovery
• Gendered patterns in post-divorce relationships

👂 Who This Episode is For

• Individuals or couples experiencing marital strain or separation
• Family solicitors, mediators, and other professionals in relationship law
• Therapists and mental health professionals working with separated or divorcing clients
• Listeners curious about healthy relationships and emotional wellbeing

📍 Resources & Mentions

• Connect with Lindsay George: www.lindsaygeorge.co.uk

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