Bernadett Ferreira-Martins, Counselling Psychologist

10/07/2026

05/07/2026

I know it can feel tempting to rely on your partner to help ”fix you”.

While it may be comforting to think they can support you in this way, that desire comes from a young you, not your empowered adult self.

**Your partner can (and should) support you in YOUR healing, but they can’t be responsible for it.**

That will often lead to resentment, poor boundaries, and a relationship fraught with tension.

It starts with YOU.

You taking the steps necessary to help you show up as your best self: therapy, medication if appropriate, meditation, exercise. Whatever it is that you need to heal.

You’re responsible for that. And that alone is healing as you learn what it feels like to trust yourself and be able to rely on yourself.

And then, their support follows.

Would love your thoughts here!

Leah 💗

17/06/2026

Fresh identity. Timeless values. 🌿✨ Small changes, big meaning. Welcome to the next chapter. 💫

22/02/2026

17/02/2026