16 July 2023
Are Happy Couples Chatty Couples? Building intimacy through effective communication.
Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship, especially when it comes to couples. As a Couples Therapist, I witness firsthand the power of effective communication in fostering...
14 June 2023
Executive Functioning in ADHD
The Executive Function Deficit Theory, proposed by Dr. Russell Barkley, is a groundbreaking framework that provides insights into the core cognitive impairments experienced by individuals...
14 June 2023
What is the difference between Bipolar Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder?
Bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder are two distinct mental health conditions with unique characteristics and diagnostic criteria.
Bipolar disorder is primarily...
8 June 2023
When is it the right time to engage in Couples Therapy?
When it comes to couples therapy, the timing of engagement plays a crucial role in nurturing relationship health and longevity. While crisis intervention is commonly associated...
5 August 2022
A Deep Dive Into Sleep- Increasing Synchronicity of the Circadian Rhythms
Sleep quality is critically important for your physical and mental health. 7-9 hours of “terrific” sleep is ideal for adults (8.5-11 hours for children to teenagers depending...
5 November 2021
Building Emotional Agility
Being emotionally agile or resilient doesn’t mean that we don’t experience emotion or have difficult days. Being emotionally “healthy” involves experiencing all our emotions,...
27 September 2021
Connection & self care during lockdown
With restrictions easing, we begin to hear a sigh of relief. Our homes have been a one stop shop for family time, couple connection, school and work. It is also the place where each...
16 May 2020
How to Manage Emotional Distress
Life can be tough. Whether your distress relates to a stressful or traumatic event or is there despite most areas of your life going well, many people experience significant levels...
2 May 2020
How Happy Couples Connect and Thrive by Mary Cantrill, Couple Therapist
What is intimacy? Often when we think about intimacy, sex comes to mind. This is quite a normal link as the words “sex” and “intimacy” are frequently used interchangeably....
26 April 2020
Paradise or Prison – Locked in with a loved one by Mary Cantrill, Couple Therapist
During the age of coronavirus we find ourselves in a very different existence. Our relationship experiences are no longer as easily moderated with the breathing space we were once...