When trust is shattered, the emotional impact can be devastating. But despite the pain it can bring, it is still possible to rebuild and heal

Rewiring your sexual patterns can help you ‘surf the urge’ and reconnect with your partner

Robert always dreamed of becoming an engineer. But months into his first year he started doubting if it was worth the immense effort

The unspoken moments in our lives can provide more information than a thousand words

Catherine’s mother’s relentless criticism wore down her self-esteem. Setting boundaries changed their relationship from damaging to supportive

Many men are socialised to prioritise independence and stoicism, making it difficult for them to open up and form emotional connections

Relationships, especially romantic ones, need to be based on mutual recognition and understanding of emotional experiences

We develop stories as short cuts to navigate our worlds and it requires focus and energy to re-evaluate them

The brain protects itself from pain by shutting down emotional responses. This can help us cope in the short term, but is problematic when it persists

Ask yourself how you would respond if your best friend were in the same situation. You wouldn’t think any worse of her, would you?

Recovery can be a lengthy process but I see more people get better when they engage with treatment than not

What seems like a shortcut to understanding can lead you down a path of confusion and despair. There’s no substitute for professional help

This mindset wears us down and disrupts relationships. To feel empowered in the present we must come to terms with the past

The symptoms of borderline personality disorder and complex PTSD can often overlap

Switching off at home, mastering hobbies and greater control over workload can all help improve self-doubt at work

To truly grasp what it means to be triggered, we must understand the intricate layers of emotional responses

The overwhelming fear of contracting an illness or an excessive focus on symptoms are debilitating conditions, exacerbated by Dr Google

When managers can’t fix all the problems faced by their teams, it’s time to reach out for support from peers and senior leaders

It’s often healthier to embrace the possibility of a new family dynamic and let go of punishing old patterns

Listening uncritically can be a parenting superpower when it comes to teenagers feeling the weight of expectations and academic pressure