Recently, I had a deeply unpleasant experience. Despite choosing kindness and generosity by giving someone a second chance, I was met with hostility and hurtful words. The details are irrelevant, but the emotional impact was real.

I often reflect on the evolving nature of friendship: why some bonds endure, whilst others fade or only last a season. And within this, I remind myself that at every life stage it is possible to nurture meaningful connections that enrich our emotional lives.

I recently posted a celebratory message on social media about my students – a heartfelt note, late at night, full of pride and joy. But instead of sharing in the sentiment, someone chose to point out a spelling mistake.

Whether you embrace or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is hard to ignore. Radio advertisements remind you to order the chocolates, shop isles are drowning in red and pink and your social media feed is probably filled with special offers and date night ideas.

Conflict and disagreement are an inevitable part of any relationship. Two people with different backgrounds, personalities, perspectives, beliefs, experiences, and tastes can lead from minor everyday annoyances to serious relationship-crushing conflict.

The latest trend of quiet quitting – doing the bare minimum at work – sees people actively refraining from going the extra mile and disengaging from giving it their all.

The Tinder Swindler on Netflix has been fascinating to watch, don’t you agree? One can almost not believe this is real life! But the sad truth is that although most of us would argue that something similar would never happen to us, cases such as these are not as uncommon as we think.

25 November, the International day which marks the onset of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. This worldwide campaign aims to raise awareness of the negative impact that violence and abuse have on women and children and to rid society of abuse permanently.

One of the most goose-bump moments in my practice was when a mom told me during a follow-up consultation that she heard her little girl laugh again. Only then did she realise how long the house had been silent.