Feeling lonely in a relationship can be particularly difficult, especially when you still love the person you're with. As a therapist, I see how deeply painful this kind of loneliness can be. It can feel like a slow journey through sadness and grief, until eventually there can be a sense of numbness. Emotional neglect can be quiet. It can be a lack of affection, intimacy, interest or comfort. Feeling as though your partner doesn’t really see you anymore. Missing the warmth yo

It's a question I've found myself reflecting on recently. The pressure to keep going, to get things right, to be productive, to meet expectations and not let people down can quietly become part of everyday life. Many of us move through the world carrying an internal voice that is far less forgiving than we would ever be with someone we care about. This kind of self-criticism can become normalised. We notice our mistakes before our successes. We focus on what still needs doing

People pleasing can leave us feeling exhausted, frustrated and disconnected from ourselves. This blog explores where these patterns come from and how therapy can help

Supporting couples with communication and intimacy issues. This post shows how couples therapy can help.