Money Worries and Cost-of-Living Pressure: How to Talk About Finances Without It Becoming a Fight
Money is one of the most common sources of tension in relationships. With the rising cost of living, mortgage repayments, petrol, groceries and everyday expenses, many couples are finding themselves under increasing financial pressure.
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.
When Your Teenager Struggles, It Doesn’t Mean You’ve Failed
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with raising a teenager. If you’ve found yourself thinking, “I must be failing as a parent,” you are far from alone — and you’re almost certainly wrong. Discover why teenage struggle isn’t a verdict on your parenting, and what actually helps when your relationship with your teen feels strained.
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.
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?