The Power of Intimacy

Navigating mismatched desires in a relationship can be a real challenge. But fear not, because I've got your back with some practical advice to turn this obstacle into an opportunity for growth and deeper connection.

Embrace the Conversation

• Don't Sweep it Under the Carpet: It's tempting to...

Initiator-Inquirer, a communication method crafted by Ellyn Bader and Pete Pearson from The Couples Institute is my go to tool for couples to begin to create space and better understanding with each other.

It's a brilliant structured approach to support better understanding in relationships.

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We talk all the time about love. But what is love when it comes to romantic relationships?  Enter Robert Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love. I love using this powerful model to explore how 3 key components intertwine for a fulfilling love connection.

The Triangular Theory of Love

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Conflicts are natural in any relationship, but they don't have to lead to frustration or resentment. That's where the power of polarity mapping comes in -  I love using polarity mapping to help my clients build better, healthier relationships. It helps lead to a more balanced and open...

WANT TO ARGUE LESS?

How to hack the nervous system to prevent arguments escalating. When couples argue with each other, they often get into a downward spiral. So by learning how to positively co-regulate with each other we don't waste time getting lost in an argument.

So what are 4 tips...

How are you at asking for what you want in bed?

If you want a satisfying sex life, it’s so important to be able to be able to say what you DO and DON’T want. And it’s equally vital that you and your partner can listen to each other’s needs and give and ask for feedback.

But...

If there’s one nerve in your body that you need to know about, it’s the vagus nerve. It regulates some of the most critical systems in your body, and also controls your response to danger and safety, triggering your fight and flight response and calming you down as needed.

But it may...

Voice Dialogue is a way of working that I use all the time in my sessions. It’s a non-pathological modality where we talk to the different parts of ourselves to help uncover conflicting thoughts, behaviours and emotions. This enables you to create a more balanced awareness of yourself and...

Jack Morin and The Erotic Mind

What drives sexual desire? What turns us on? And what happens after we get our happy ever after?

These are all topics sex therapist Dr Jack Morin explores in his book ‘The Erotic Mind’. For many couples, sexual desire simmers down when they become...

The Wheel of Consent

The Wheel of Consent is a practice of taking and receiving, giving and allowing. The Wheel is a model from sexologist and intimacy coach Betty Martin. I think I first came across it at a festival several years ago and I have been recommending it my work ever since. The reason...