How a mother prevents her daughter a place at Wimbledon
Elenor is a 29-year-old woman, who is very upset about the relationship with her mum. ‘I always tried to do my best, I crave a compliment from her...
10 tips to enjoy summer school holidays
Are you a mum who is not looking forward to the long school summer holidays? The stress of having the kids around and entertain them, the lack of...
Why your relationships don’t work – tips from the coaching couch
Theo didn't get it. Every time he fell for a woman, it seemed to be a mutual and exciting event. He bought her flowers, dinners, champagne and...
How to improve the relationship with your mother – tips from the coaching couch
‘I love her so much but every time we speak we end up with a row. We are both angry and upset.’ Trish was talking about the relationship with her...
Six brilliant ways to keep your relationship alive and kicking
Andrea sent me an email about her relationship. She was very happy for a few years, life was full of excitement and so was her relationship. ‘But...
7 top tips for a happy Xmas
Stress levels can get high at Christmas. On average each family has 5 rows on Xmas day and a lot of people are relieved when the day is over. What...
Child leaves home, leaving mum feeling lost
‘My child is gone and I am losing it’. But exactly what is she losing? Recently I met Jaqui in my coaching room. She came in feeling wobbl and she...
The secret to avoid relationshipissues: celebrate your differences
You were attracted to each other. Was it because your partner reminded you of a parent? Because he/she is the total opposite to you? It doesn’t...
A matter of mindfulness: why worry?
My 14-year-old son thinks the world is his. He is a real alpha-male and feels invincible. When he announced he was going out on a Friday night, I...
Three key attitudes for a happy relationship
Being in love is wonderful. But as Scott Peck says (The road less travelled), this has nothing to do with real love or a relationship. It has...
What to do when you are pissed off with your partner
Renee was pissed off and massively annoyed with her partner and couldn’t stop telling me about his behaviour. How he never seemed to listen,...
Advice from Dr Destress in Darling Magazine Kingston and Richmond
In the most recent edition of Darling Magazine you can find my 'agony aunt' column. This time, no surprise, it is about holiday stress. Or better,...
How to recognise psychological manipulation
Psychologically manipulative behaviors Manipulation is controlling something or someone to your advantage. Manipulators are people who will use...
5 steps to make arguments a building block for your relationship
Sometimes a good old row is just what a relationship needs. It clears the air, gets all the unspoken frustration out and when done properly ends up...
7 tips to deal with teenage stress
Teenage years are full of teenage stress. They are also an interesting time in life: for children and for parents! My eldest is 16 now and behaves...
Quality Street: forbidden Xmas fruit
Don't offer Quality Street if you want to keep the peace. Xmas day might start off with lovely smiles, presents and breakfast, but the peace is not...
How to overcome narcissistic trauma
Narcissist childhood trauma Firstly, Each person is unique, incredible, with their own specific way of dealing with the world. Some choose a way...
How to recognise a narcissistic mother
Narcissistic mothers can easily damage your happiness. Mothers have an enormous influence on the development and happiness of their children. A...
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