Relational Counselling

12/10/2026

Every stage matters.💜

Whether you’re struggling to conceive, grieving the loss of a baby at any stage of pregnancy, or finding your way through life after loss, you are not alone.
Around 10–20% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. As trained baby loss practitioners, we understand that the loss of a pregnancy (and even the absence of one) can carry the weight of hopes, dreams, and a future imagined. This kind of loss touches every part of your being.

Join us on October 15th at 7pm for the , as we come together to light candles in memory of the babies who have forever touched our hearts and lives. Together, we light up the world in remembrance and love.

10/10/2026

No problem is too minor.
No worry is too small.
No feeling is too unimportant.

YOU matter 💜

05/10/2026

“I want to talk about everything with at least one person as I talk about things with myself.”

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Perhaps one of the deepest human needs is not to suffer alone.

Suffering can leave us asking difficult questions:
Why is this happening to me? What does it mean? How do I make sense of what I’ve lived through?

There are experiences we cannot simply think our way out of. Sometimes meaning begins to emerge when we have the courage to bring our pain into a relationship with another person, someone who can listen sincerely without judgement, without trying to fix us, and without asking us to rush our healing.

This is at the heart of Relational Counselling.

Therapy is not about finding a neat explanation for everything that has happened. It can be about creating a safe relationship where your experiences can be understood, felt, explored, and given meaning.
.. sometimes the question isn't:

“How do I get rid of my suffering?”

Instead, its:

“What can I learn about myself through what I have survived and how can I move forward differently?”

You don't have to make sense of everything alone.

Relational Counselling makes space for your story, your relationships, your pain, and the possibility of something new.

28/09/2026

Did you know we offer flexible session lengths and formats to suit your needs, with worldwide accessibility?

Also, if you can't attend your live session, you can switch to email therapy and complete your session on your own time, so you never miss a step in your healing journey.

If you or someone you know has been thinking about starting therapy, visit https://www.relationalcounselling.co.uk/contact or reach out to us directly at [email protected] 💜

21/09/2026

When love feels like it’s failing... 💔

Often, relationships don't struggle because of a lack of love, but because of a missed connection.

Instinctively, we tend to give the exact kind of love we want to receive.

If you crave verbal reassurance, you might constantly praise your partner. If you crave acts of service, you might do all their chores. But if they need something entirely different to feel valued, your efforts might leave them feeling unseen and leave you feeling exhausted and unappreciated.

It’s a painful, confusing cycle: you are both pouring from your cups, yet both feeling empty.

You don't need to love each other more; you just need to learn how to love each other differently. Our online couples therapists specialise in helping partners bridge this gap, translating your intentions into a language your partner can actually feel.

Ready to break the cycle from the comfort of your own home?

💻 Visit our website and click 'book now' to schedule an online session today. 💜

www.relationalcounselling.co.uk

04/09/2026

Did you know we now offer 60-minute sessions? 👐

Designed for those who seek a bit more time for personal space and safety, tailored to you.

Spaces are available now; start your healing journey today 🔽🔽

www.relationalcounselling.co.uk💜

23/08/2026

We all have ways of protecting ourselves.

Sometimes they’re so familiar that we don’t even notice we’re doing them.

The fixer - I try to fix things quickly to feel safe
The pleaser - I try to avoid conflict by keeping others happy
The distancer - I emotionally pull away to avoid getting hurt
The chaser - I seek reassurance and attention constantly
The defender - I become defensive or argumentative

These are protective parts of us that developed for a reason.

And sometimes, the very things we do to protect ourselves can unintentionally create distance in our relationships.

Especially when two people’s protective patterns meet.

One person chases.
The other withdraws.
One pushes for reassurance.
The other feels overwhelmed and pulls further away.

And suddenly, you’re caught in a cycle neither of you consciously chose.

Which protective pattern feels most familiar to you?

Understanding these patterns can be the beginning of changing them.

In psychotherapy, we can explore what sits underneath the patterns you find yourself repeating, including the unconscious beliefs, fears and experiences that may be shaping how you relate to yourself and others.

Sometimes, understanding why you respond the way you do is where change begins.

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14/08/2026

Take a breath and repeat ...

Today I am going to give myself the grace I deserve.

I am deserving of the love I freely give to others.

I am quietly healing in ways I have yet to fully understand or see.

I am gradually learning to slow down and find my footing.

I release the heavy pressure I carry in my life.

I am proud of who I am, and of the person I am becoming.

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06/08/2026

Rest is not something you earn; it is your baseline 🤲

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04/07/2026

We have a new blog out 💜

For many people, saying "no" is more than just denying a request. It can bring feelings of guilt, anxiety, or even fear that we'll disappoint someone or damage the relationship. Our difficulty setting boundaries often has roots in earlier life experiences. If, growing up, we learned that