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Jul 27

Why do we find it tough to talk?

Talk time Every day I meet people that have struggled in silence. They have endured hardship, often for many years before summoning up the courage to confront their difficulties. In a world that is becoming increasingly tolerant and open to the notion that it is good to talk, why are... read more →

Jul 20

Emotional Eating

What is emotional eating? Emotional eating is a coping mechanism that allows people to temporarily soothe emotional pain or stress. For emotional eaters, food provides a temporary relief and distraction from negative feelings or experiences. Every now and again, treating yourself to your favourite meal after a bad day or... read more →

Jul 13

Verbal Abuse

Dear Caroline, My husband is constantly putting me down and shouting abuse at me. At first, it was just belittling me at home, but now I’ve noticed he is increasingly embarrassing me when we are out in public, or in company. I believe that I am a kind person and... read more →

Jul 06

Restart your Life

Dear Caroline, I hope that you can help me. Both my twin boys left to study at university in London two years ago and they only return annually, if at all these days. I have to admit, that during this time I have become a bored ex-pat. Day after day... read more →

Jun 29

My Ex is pregnant with my child

Dear Caroline, I am faced with a difficult situation. Recently, I found out that my ex-girlfriend is heavily pregnant with my child. She never even discussed with me, the fact that she is pregnant. In truth, we have not spoken since our break up several months ago. I have found... read more →

Jun 22

Understanding the impact of past abuse

Abuse Abuse is a topic that I am frequently asked about. It is a term that describes a situation in which a person is treated in a way that is harmful to them. Abuse can happen to anyone, at any time. Abuse can be physical, it can be psychological or... read more →

May 27

Dealing with rage

Dear Caroline, I’m an otherwise happily married father of two, but I have a problem. When my wife goes out for the night with her friends on her own, I get insanely jealous. I literally stay up counting the minutes until she returns and my mind goes crazy thinking that... read more →

May 25

Advice Column: Mad Men

Dear Caroline, I hope that you can help me with a situation that has been causing me a great deal of concern recently. For some time now I have feared that my sister’s partner is a sociopath. They are recently married and the truth is that most of my family... read more →

May 20

Advice Column: How to find love again

Dear Caroline, I have recently come out of a five-year relationship. I feel so empty and lost at the moment and I am incredibly sad. My boyfriend was lovely, but we were not the right fit and wanted different things for our futures. He would also, not hesitate to tell... read more →

May 18

Advice Column: Coping with grief

Dear Caroline, Five years ago, my husband died. It was a very sudden and traumatic experience that I have never really processed or come to terms with. In order to cope with my grief, I have buried myself in work for all of these years, which, I know is not... read more →

Why do we find it tough to talk?

Emotional Eating

Verbal Abuse

Restart your Life

My Ex is pregnant with my child

Understanding the impact of past abuse

Dealing with rage

Advice Column: Mad Men

Advice Column: How to find love again

Advice Column: Coping with grief

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