The Importance of Kindness in a Relationship
The Importance of Kindness in a Relationship – Live Well HQ Relationships & Couples 4 Min Read October 2026 The Importance of Kindness in a Relationship Kindness is one of the most important foundations of a healthy, loving and lasting relationship. While many couples focus on communication, trust and intimacy, kindness is often the simple […]
Podcast: Getting Yourself “Bootcamp Ready” Before You Start Dating
If you’re thinking about getting back into dating, you might be wondering, “Where do I even start?”
Well, before you jump onto the dating apps, start swiping and organise that first date, I want to suggest something a little different.
Get yourself dating bootcamp ready.
Why You Don’t Have to Manage Anxiety Alone: How a Therapist Can Help
Anxiety is something we all experience from time to time. Stress at work, relationship difficulties, financial pressure, health concerns or uncertainty about the future can all trigger anxious feelings. However, when anxiety becomes persistent, overwhelming or starts affecting your everyday life, speaking with a therapist can provide valuable support.
Why Seeing a Therapist Is More Important Than Ever in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we access information, including mental health advice. With AI chatbots available 24 hours a day, many people are turning to them for support with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and everyday stress. While AI can be a useful tool, it cannot replace the value of working with a qualified, experienced therapist.
Why You May Need a Therapist When Dealing With Grief
Losing someone you love can be one of the most painful experiences in life. Grief can affect your emotions, relationships, sleep, work and overall wellbeing. While grief is a natural response to loss, you do not have to go through it alone. Grief counselling and therapy can provide valuable support for people struggling to cope with the death of someone they love.
Why motivation is not the problem, a life coaching perspective on systems, habits, and emotional blocks
We are consistently told that when we fail to establish a new habit, progress in our career, or complete our daily tasks, it is because we lack willpower, drive, or motivation. We wait, often indefinitely, for a sudden spark of inspiration to strike before we take action. We buy books, watch videos, and listen to speakers, searching for that elusive feeling of being ready.
The art of the pause, how slowing down saves relationships, a couples therapy technique explained in simple language
During a high-conflict relationship argument, your greatest, most destructive enemy is speed. When unhelpful cycles trigger, and defensive shields lock, we stop communicating to connect, instead, we communicate purely to defend. The gap between hearing your partner’s words and launching a counter-attack shrinks to milliseconds.
How to talk to a teen who wont talk back, a family counselling angle with real, usable strategies
Standing outside a closed bedroom door, receiving monosyllabic grunts, or sitting in heavy, hostile silence inside a car can leave any parent feeling deeply helpless. When a teenager stops communicating, our natural, loving instinct is to push harder, we ask more questions, we demand eye contact, and we try to force a conversational connection.
What happens in a first therapy session, a warm, demystifying walkthrough for anxious new clients
Taking the step to speak with a professional counsellor is an act of immense personal courage. Yet, for many, the days leading up to that initial appointment are often accompanied by a quiet, persistent anxiety. We wonder: What will they ask? Do I have to share my deepest secrets immediately? What if I freeze or begin to cry?
Why your strong friend might be struggling, exploring the hidden emotional load
We all have that one friend, the reliable pillar of our social group, the high achieving professional, or the family member who effortlessly coordinates everyone else’s needs. They are the person who always answers the phone in a crisis, remains steady when storms occur, and is universally perceived as having life completely under control. We call them the strong friend.