Relationships & Relating to Others

Relationships can be complicated, whether they're with a partner, family member, friend or colleague. Sometimes it's a particular relationship that's causing difficulties. Other times, you might notice similar patterns appearing with different people.

Perhaps you find yourself putting other people's needs before your own, struggling to say no or worrying about what others think of you. You might avoid difficult conversations, find yourself caught up in conflict or feel misunderstood, even by the people closest to you.

The relationship you have with yourself matters too. How you see yourself, the expectations you place on yourself and the way you respond to your own feelings can all influence how you relate to others.

In online therapy for relationship difficulties, we can explore these patterns, where they might come from and how they affect your relationships. Whether you're struggling with people-pleasing, setting boundaries, communication or recurring relationship problems, we can take time to understand what's happening beneath the surface.

Therapy can help you develop a better understanding of yourself, recognise what you need from others and begin to find ways of relating that feel more comfortable and authentic to you.