When silence is not golden 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... read more →
May
01
May
01
Dear Caroline, I am writing to ask you something quite silly really when I think about it. I am struggling with a bit of depression, mixed with a lack of self-worth at the moment. I know I really should book an appointment with a professional therapist, but I can't bring... read more →
May
01
In my years as a therapist, I have met many people that have been greatly impacted by intimate relationships that are coercive and controlling. But what exactly is to be in a coercive relationship? Due to the slow-burning nature of such a relationship, many people do not even recognise that... read more →
May
01
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 bored. Day after day I feel... read more →
May
27
Dear Caroline, Iβm 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
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 sisterβs partner is a sociopath. They are recently married and the truth is that most of my family... read more →
May
20
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
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 →
May
13
Dear Caroline, I have been feeling very down lately. When I am alone I feel very insecure of myself. I never used to feel this way and I am not sure why I feel this way now. As I have gotten older I guess the opinion I have of myself... read more →
May
11
Dear Caroline, I really like my boss at work, in fact I think I am in love with him. I cannot ignore the fact, he is on my mind constantly and even though I know he is married, I have very strong feelings for him. We have never so much... read more →