Articles by Charlotte Fox Weber

10Apr

Dear Therapist..."I've Spoken Up About Past Abuse – My Family Hasn't Supported Me"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber supports one client who feels isolated and hurt by her family's reaction to her disclosure of past abuse
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13Mar

Dear Therapist..."I Feel Constantly Guilty in My Friendships"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, friendship

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber advises one reader who feels overstretched and guilty in her friendships – are people-pleasing tendencies at the core of the issue?
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14Feb

Dear Therapist..."My Wife is No Longer Attractive to Me"

Charlotte Fox Weber

couples, deartherapist, love, marriage, relationships, sex

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber speaks to one reader who is thinking of leaving his wife and family, torn between the familiar and the new
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17Jan

Dear Therapist..."My Friendship Has Changed Since Having a Baby"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, friendship

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber responds to one reader who is baffled by how her relationship with her close friend has changed since she had a baby
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20Dec

Dear Therapist..."My Friendship Group is So Critical"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, friendship, relationships

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber responds to one reader in her 40s who feels like her friendship group is behaving like gossiping teenagers
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25Oct

Dear Therapist..."Does He Just Want Me for Sex?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, relationships, sex

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber advises one reader who isn't sure about her new love interest's intimacy issues and where this leaves her
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27Sep

Dear Therapist..."Can I Keep My Ex in My Life?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

breakups, deartherapist, relationships

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber tackles the thorny issue of whether we can ever truly be friends with our exes
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02Aug

Dear Therapist..."I'm Addicted to Porn"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, porn, sex

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber responds to one reader who is worried watching porn is getting in the way of real intimacy
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07Jun

Dear Therapist..."Why Am I Attracted to Unavailable People?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, relationships

Therapists

Whether it's friends, family or lovers, some of us seem destined to fall for the wrong people. Psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber advises one reader who is tired of relationships that feel one-sided
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10May

Dear Therapist..."He's Hot and Cold – I Want More Commitment"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber helps one reader who is intoxicated by a relationship with an unavailable person, and wants more commitment
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13Apr

Dear Therapist..."My Friends Are Competitive With Me"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, friendship

Therapists

Are you a friendship Romantic? Do you feel let down by the quality of your relationships with your friends? You wouldn't be the only one. In this Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber explores other ways you can find deep connection
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15Mar

Dear Therapist..."How Do I Stop Overthinking Everything?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, tips

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber offers five practical tips if for anyone who gets stuck overthinking their decisions
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18Jan

Dear Therapist..."I'm Scared of Doing the Wrong Thing"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Do you follow the rules, or push boundaries? Psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber advises one reader to approach her desires with curiosity and non-judgement
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14Dec

Dear Therapist..."I Don't Desire My Husband"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, love, marriage, relationships, sex

Therapists

Is it possible to rekindle sexual desire in a long-term relationship, once it has been lost? Psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber says it is, but only if both parties truly want it to return.
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16Nov

Dear Therapist..."My Friend Keeps Letting Me Down – Should I Stop Forgiving Her?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, friendship

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, one reader shares her frustration at an old friend who keeps letting her down. Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber encourages reflection on her standards for her relationships and ability to set boundaries.
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19Oct

Dear Therapist..."I'm Addicted to My Phone"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, technology

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber responds to a therapy client who guiltily confesses to being unable to resist using their phone during therapy sessions – how can we overcome phone addiction and better manage our relationship to technology?
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18Oct

Why Won't My Therapist Talk About Their Private Life?

Charlotte Fox Weber

experienceoftherapy, therapisttips

Therapists

Traditional talking therapy would have involved a largely silent therapist, who didn't answer any of your questions. We spoke to psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber to find out how therapy is changing, partly by design, partly in response to modern life.
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21Sep

Dear Therapist..."What Can I Do About Sibling Rivalry?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Sibling relationships can have an enormous impact on our early development, and rivalry can continue into adulthood. Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber advises one reader whose competitive sister is getting too much.
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17Aug

What We Want: How Desire Drives Us

Charlotte Fox Weber

books, psychology, self

Therapists

Welldoing founder Louise Chunn interviewed psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber about her new book. What We Want explores our deepest desires and how they motivate us.
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10Aug

Dear Therapist..."I'm Bored With My Life"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

We tend to seek distractions when we feel bored – but what could our boredom teach us if we allow ourselves to be curious? Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber explores
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13Jul

Dear Therapist..."Can I Trust My First Impressions of People?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Lots of us like to think of ourselves a good judges of character, but first impressions don't always tell us what we need to know. Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber explores gut feelings, snap judgements, and people pleasing.
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15Jun

Dear Therapist..."Imposter Syndrome? I Don't Buy It"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, impostersyndrome

Therapists

Imposter syndrome is characterised by heavy self-doubt; more and more people are claiming it as something they have struggled with. Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber responds to one reader who doesn't believe her friends doubt their abilities.
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11May

Dear Therapist..."I'm Obsessed with Depp vs Heard"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

The Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial reminds us all how toxic relationships can be, and many have firmly picked their side. Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber hears from a Heard supporter whose husband is on Team Depp.
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13Apr

Dear Therapist..."I'm the Dream Modern Man, Why Doesn't My Wife Appreciate Me?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

couples, deartherapist, marriage

Therapists

In this Dear Therapist, Charlotte Fox Weber encourages one married man to confront his own contradictions.
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16Mar

Dear Therapist..."Why Don't People Care When They Have Upset Me?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte Fox Weber recommends dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) for healthier emotion regulation.
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16Feb

Dear Therapist..."I'm a Man with An Eating Disorder"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte Fox Weber encourages one man with an eating disorder to seek the help he needs.
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19Jan

Dear Therapist..."My Friends Don't Have Time For Me"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Our friendships are vitally important, so what can we do if we don't feel connected to our friends? Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber advises one reader.
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03Nov

Dear Therapist..."Why Is It So Hard to Love Myself?

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte Fox Weber tackles the problem of self-acceptance and self-love.
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06Oct

Dear Therapist..."I'm Ashamed of Where I'm From"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Cultural identity issues can be challenging and cause mental health and relationship challenges. In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte Fox Weber helps one reader who is struggling since marrying outside of her religious upbringing.
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08Sep

Dear Therapist..."I Don't Fit in With Other Mums"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, motherhood

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte Fox Weber advises one mother who feels left out and lonely
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11Aug

Dear Therapist..."I Have Lost My Younger Brother to an Overdose"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte Fox Weber supports one reader who has lost their younger brother to an overdose, leaving the family reeling in shock and feelings of guilt
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14Jul

Dear Therapist..."I Feel Judged for Choosing Not to Have Children"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, society, women

Therapists

Women who choose not to have children may still feel judged for their decision – in this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte Fox Weber advises one woman who is tired of people making assumptions.
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16Jun

Dear Therapist..."Life Feels Mundane and Repetitive"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte Fox Weber suggests inviting some creativity into our daily life and tasks.
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19May

Dear Therapist..."I'm Languishing – What Can I Do?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Languishing is a term that has had a fair bit of coverage lately, used to describe feeling flat and uninspired after a period of time in an unchanging situation – therapist Charlotte Fox Weber encourages one reader to find beauty in the small things and build healthy habits
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21Apr

Dear Therapist..."Why Do I Do Things I Know Aren't Good For Me?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Why do we find it so hard to break unhelpful or unhealthy habits? Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber explores this theme with one reader who holds herself back by procrastinating.
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17Mar

Dear Therapist..."I Can't Stand Mother's Day"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, mothersday

Therapists

For many, the pressure around celebration days like Mother's Day is challenging. Charlotte Fox Weber offers her advice.
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03Feb

Dear Therapist..."I Can't Stop Overeating"

Charlotte Fox Weber

bodyimage, deartherapist, eatingdisorders

Therapists

Are you feeling frustrated about not sticking to your New Year health goals? What we need now is self-compassion, not negative self-talk, says Charlotte
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06Jan

Dear Therapist..."I Keep Fixating on the Past"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Have you found yourself ruminating on the past, assessing your life choices? 'Too much' time for reflection in lockdown perhaps, or something deeper? Welcome back to Dear Therapist with Charlotte Fox Weber
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09Dec

Dear Therapist..."I'm Constantly Frustrated"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte advises on letting go of the small things
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02Dec

Dear Therapist..."I Feel Lonely"

Charlotte Fox Weber

coronavirus, deartherapist, loneliness

Therapists

Many of us will feel lonely at this time, but that doesn't mean it's easy to talk about. In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte advises on how we can feel more connected.
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25Nov

Dear Therapist..."How Do I Deal with Rejection?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

coronavirus, deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte supports a reader feeling dispirited and worn down by rejection in the current climate
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18Nov

Dear Therapist..."My Marriage is Stuck in a Rut: Can Relationships Ever Change?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, love, marriage, relationships

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte offers her advice to a reader concerned that things aren't equal in her marriage – can things ever change?
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11Nov

Dear Therapist..."I Feel Suffocated By a Lack of Space in Lockdown"

Charlotte Fox Weber

coronavirus, deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte advises one reader who is struggling to find physical, emotional and mental space during the Covid lockdown
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04Nov

Dear Therapist..."How Do I Make New Friends at College During Covid Restrictions?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

coronavirus, deartherapist, friendship, student, university

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte talks to a college student understandably struggling to know how to nurture new friendships amongst the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions
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28Oct

Dear Therapist..."We Just Keep Arguing About the Same Things"

Charlotte Fox Weber

couples, deartherapist, love, marriage

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte offers practical advice to a couple stuck in a repetitive pattern of arguments
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21Oct

Dear Therapist..."How Can I Embrace the Present Moment?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

anxiety, coronavirus, deartherapist, uncertainty

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte offers advice to one reader struggling to balance a desire to live mindfully with a need to plan for the future
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14Oct

Dear Therapist..."My Wife Doesn't Desire Me"

Charlotte Fox Weber

couples, deartherapist, love, marriage, relationships, sex

Therapists

Can you rekindle desire in a long-term relationship? In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte advises on a difficulty many couples face
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07Oct

Dear Therapist..."How Can I Cope With So Much Uncertainty?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

anxiety, coronavirus, deartherapist, uncertainty

Therapists

The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted how nothing in life is certain – in this week's Dear Therapist Charlotte offers her advice to one reader who, like many of us, is struggling with anxiety in the face of uncertainty
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30Sep

Dear Therapist..."Should I Tell People How Much They Irritate Me?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Charlotte offers advice to one reader who is left frustrated by other people's actions and unsure whether to speak up
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23Sep

Dear Therapist... "My Family Can't See Me For Who I Am"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Introducing our new weekly Dear Therapist column, where psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber will answer your questions about life, love, family, work and more
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