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When Sexual Intimacy Starts to Feel Difficult or Sex Stops Being Fun in a Relationship – What’s Really Going On?
Most couples don’t talk about this… but sexual intimacy often changes in long-term relationships - In this blog, we explore some of the most common sex problems in a relationship and how psychosexual therapy can help couples understand what is happening and begin rebuilding sexual intimacy, closeness and connection.

Maria Konstantinelli - MA, MBACP, MNCPS(Acc.)
7 days ago4 min read


When Valentine’s Day Brings Up More Than You Expected
For many people, Valentine’s Day isn’t upsetting in an obvious way. There’s no breakdown, no dramatic sense of loss. Instead, there’s a subtle shift. A quiet heaviness. A feeling that something is slightly off. What often surprises people is not that the day feels uncomfortable, but that it still does, even after years of telling themselves it shouldn’t matter. When that reaction shows up repeatedly, it’s usually worth paying attention to. Counselling can help make sense of t

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Feb 123 min read


The Ripple Effect - How Building A Better Relationship can Start With You
A relationship is about more than just two people. How we listen, communicate, and show up in one connection has a way of influencing every other relationship in our lives. When you start building a better relationship with yourself, it creates a ripple effect, making it easier to connect with others in a more open, confident, and honest way.
People often seek relationship support asking how do you fix a relationship. Individual relationship therapy can help you build stro

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Jan 213 min read


Personal Growth: Why Letting Go of Your Old Self Is the Key to Real Change
Personal Growth: Why Letting Go of Your Old Self Is the Key to Real Change

Derek Flint - BSc : Dip Couns : PNCPS (Accred)
Jan 203 min read


Attachment Style Therapy
Attachment-based therapy helps explain why certain situations feel more emotionally charged than others. Most of us developed patterns of connection long before we understood them, often in childhood. These early experiences shape what’s sometimes called an Internal Working Model—the quiet assumptions we hold about ourselves, other people and what it takes to feel safe in relationships.

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Nov 22, 20253 min read


What is an adverse childhood experience
Adverse childhood experiences, often called ACEs, are stressful or harmful events that happen before age eighteen. They can include things like emotional neglect, physical abuse, exposure to addiction, domestic violence, or losing a parent. These experiences can shape how someone copes with stress, forms relationships and handles emotions later in life. Not everyone who has ACEs struggles as an adult, but they can raise the risk of mental health challenges

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Nov 22, 20252 min read


Hidden Grief: Understanding the Impact of Early Miscarriage
Hidden Grief: Understanding the Impact of Early Miscarriage - The emotional pain that follows a miscarriage for men can manifest as anxiety and stress, interfering with everyday life and relationships. Counselling offers a safe and supportive environment for couples navigating the emotional aftermath of miscarriage. Here are a few ways counselling can support healing

Linda Bignell - FdA : MBACP
Nov 22, 20253 min read
Frequently asked questions
FAQ's
This section can be a helpful starting point if you’re unsure about therapy. It answers some common questions in a straightforward way, so you can get a sense of how we work, what to expect, and whether it feels like the right fit before making contact. If you want to get in touch click here(https://www.surreytalkingtherapy.co.uk/contact)
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