How to deal with rude people
These gentle, yet assertive, ways of standing up to impoliteness will have you walking away with your dignity intact
Relationships
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether its romantic, platonic, friendship or professional ties – we’ve got expert advice & experiences to help.
Why being single can be a chance to reconnect with yourself
Research shows that single women are as happy and fulfilled as their married counterparts, but negative stereotypes persist. Ellen Tout, a millennial who is watching her friends settle down, tells it as it is
My partner has a drinking problem
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
How to heal after heartbreak
Breakup and relationship coach Sara Davison’s tips for dealing with a lost love
The five mother types
What’s your mother type? Family therapist Dr Stephan Poulter explains the five mother types and their corresponding strengths and legacies…
My partner and I want different things from life
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
The woes of sibling roles
Are you tired of being treated as the scatty sister? The clown? The responsible one? Sibling roles can become fossilised in childhood, with negative results for you and your family dynamics as an adult. Amy Pierce decides to shake it up
Will you have a happy Christmas with your family this year?
Will you be playing happy families this Christmas? What could it teach you about yourself, asks our resident cartooning psychologist Dr Nina Burrowes
My anxiety is out of control after my latest breakup
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
How to handle bullies in your life
In our column and podcast series, Professor Sarah Niblock, CEO of UKCP, explores real-life challenges that affect us all and how therapy can help. This month, we look at how to handle the bullies we meet in our lives
