121 Counselling Blog

For most of us the idea of our long term partner being our best friend is pretty close to the ideal scenario - after all, who wouldn’t want to navigate life with the person they li...  more  

For many parents, the moment that your child (or children) leave home is held up as the pinnacle of parenting - that moment when you ‘get your life back’ and have freedom again. Ho...  more  

Deciding to separate as a couple can be a sad, scary and lonely time. You might feel that you have lost the person you could turn to for support, or you might feel relieved to have...  more  

In today's modern, more connected world, interacting with people outside of your own sphere is far easier than at any point in history. Our eyes have been opened up to how people l...  more  

Childhood is an informative time in anyone’s life. It is a time of learning, development, and having experiences that will shape the rest of your life. Your experiences in childhoo...  more  

It’s a phrase that we hear a lot: “He is happily married”, or “They are in a happy relationship.” But what exactly does it mean to be happy in a relationship? Does it mean never a...  more  

Unresolved trauma can have the ability to manifest into triggers and have a damaging effect on relationships, more so with partners. One way triggers can emerge can be how we rep...  more  

The arrival of a baby can feel like a magical time, an exciting journey into parenthood. And with the new arrival comes the expectation of sleepless nights, endless bottle feeds, a...  more  

In today’s environment relationships can be put under a lot of stress. From financial worries, our children’s education, and wellbeing, to everyday family struggles. This impacts n...  more  

Unresolved trauma can not only have an impact on the survivor, but also on their relationships and those around them.  more