Is Your Relationship Still In Trouble? Use This Checklist to Help

Is Your Relationship Still In Trouble? Use This Checklist to Help - Cerebra Counselling

Is your relationship in trouble? My previous blog discusses the three phases of love and how relationships evolve beyond the initial ‘honeymoon phase’ (read it here). As the initial excitement subsides, fostering trust, commitment, and loyalty becomes essential. When I start couples therapy, I assess the relationship by focusing on specific aspects to determine if […]

Is your relationship in trouble? Learn about these phases of love

Is your relationship in trouble? Learn about these phases of love - Cerebra Counselling

Whether you’ve been with your partner for a short time or decades, relationships evolve as you reach certain milestones: marriage, buying a house, having kids, changing careers, and navigating the passage of time. Initially, you can’t get enough of each other, but maintaining that connection requires more effort as life progresses. This is a common […]

How to get in “the space between” in your relationship

How to get in "the space between" in your relationship - Cerebra Counselling Services

In comic books, there’s a storytelling device called the “gutter,” referring to the space between two panels. This space allows for transitions between time and space, letting readers use their imagination to fill the gaps and create a meaningful narrative. This concept is useful in narrative therapy, particularly couples therapy, to help partners navigate their […]

Foundation of Love: Understanding the Sound Relationship House

Foundation of Love: Understanding the Sound Relationship House - Cerebra Counselling Services

You probably hear me talk about Gottman therapy a lot, but do you know the foundation on which the Gottman Method is based? Today’s blog is all about the Sound Relationship House. This concept is the backbone of Gottman therapy, and everything I do in couples therapy relates to the Sound Relationship House in some […]

Redefining Strength: A New Narrative on Masculinity

Redefining Strength: A New Narrative on Masculinity- Cerebra Counselling

This week, I want to talk about masculinity and some of the issues men face. I was inspired to write this after listening to an Idles song, Samaritans. I also recently listened to a series of podcasts called ‘Manclan’, which explores the various personalities like The Liver King, Elliot Hulse and Robert Bly, that exist […]

Brighten Your Day by Turning on Your LLAMP

Brighten Your Day by Turning on Your LLAMP - Cerebra Counselling Services

If I asked you to label your thoughts, what would you say? Recently, while reflecting on the past year and contemplating my goals for 2024, I realised I was quickly filled with various worries. Understanding Worry What does the word “worry” mean to you? It immediately makes me think of Bobby McFerrin’s song “Don’t Worry, […]

Relational Poverty and How it Can Affect Relationships

Relational Poverty and How it Can Affect Relationships - Cerebra Counselling Services

If you take a moment and look around you, there is an abundance of ways to communicate and connect. We often start our day with a phone alarm, check the news, weather, any emails or messages. Then we start looking at social media. We look at our friends and we see what they have been […]

A Guide to a (Hopefully) Stress-Free Festive Season

A Guide to a (Hopefully)Stress-Free Festive Season - Cerebra Counselling Services

As Camden lights up with festive decorations and the air fills with the joy of the season, it’s a magical time to share with loved ones. Yet, this picturesque setting can sometimes mask the stress of the holidays. With the demands of holiday shopping in Camden’s bustling shops, preparing for family feasts, and balancing end-of-year […]

What is a ‘bootcamp sergeant of love’?

What is a 'bootcamp sergeant of love'? - Cerebra Counselling Services

As the self-proclaimed ‘Bootcamp Sergeant of Love,’ I use a metaphorical whistle and drill sergeant’s hat to guide couples through the rigorous yet rewarding process of strengthening their bonds. This approach, inspired by the evidence-based principles of Gottman Therapy, focuses on building resilience and understanding in your partnership without harshness. What is a Bootcamp Sergeant […]

How Difficult it is to Have Difficult Conversations

How Difficult it is to Have Difficult Conversations - Cerebra Counselling Services

“Feel the fear and do it anyway” is a mantra that resonates deeply, especially in the context of having difficult conversations. As a therapist based in Camden, I often explore this topic in my counselling sessions, whether it be in individual therapy or couples therapy. Here are some (but not all) of the reasons why […]