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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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26Jun

How to Rebuild Trust After a Relationship Ends

Georgina Sturmer

abuse, breakups, divorce, marriage, relationships, single, tips, trust

Therapists

When a relationship ends, we can be left with questions and painful emotions, especially if there has been any abuse. Counsellor Georgina Sturmer offers her tips for rebuilding trust after a breakup
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01Feb

Coaching Helped Me Get My Life on Track After a Break Up

Zara Lee

breakups, coaching, experienceofcoaching

Soul

Zara Lee went to coaching after a break up. Working with her coach helped Zara re-evaluate what she wanted from her life and set clear, manageable goals.
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10Jun

How Hypnotherapy Helped Me Regain My Confidence

Alexandra Smith

bereavement, breakups, experienceoftherapy, hypnotherapy, relationships, self

Mind

A series of bereavements and a painful break up left Alexandra with damaged confidence and existential anxieties around death. Here she shares the hypnotherapy experience that helped her regain her self-confidence and overcome her grief.
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21Apr

Being Single in Lockdown: How to Nurture Self-Acceptance and Self-Compassion

Wendy Bristow

breakups, coronavirus, love, relationships, self, selfcompassion, single

Therapists

Life as a single person may usually involve seeing friends and going on dates – this is why the UK's lockdown might be particularly challenging. Therapist Wendy Bristow explores the value of acknowledging our feelings and nurturing self-compassion.
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12Dec

7 Ways to Cope with Christmas After a Break Up

Wendy Bristow

breakups, Christmas, men, relationships, self, single, tips, women

Therapists

How can you cope with Christmas cheer when you're reeling from a relationship break up? Therapist Wendy Bristow has 7 tips
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04Jul

How Therapy Helped Me After a Bad Break Up

Astrid M

breakups, experienceoftherapy, therapy

Mind

Therapy can help when seemingly ordinary events in life have a much deeper, more painful impact. Astrid M writes about her experience of seeing a therapist
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26Jun

Recovering from a Relationship with a Narcissist

Afirah Azmi

breakups, couples, love, narcissism, relationships, sociopath

Therapists

A narcissist seeks to control their partner, rather than support them. The results to this can leave ex-partners confused and vulnerable, posts London therapist Afirah Azmi
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25Apr

Is it Possible to Stay Friends with Your Ex?

Gurpreet Singh

boundaries, breakups, friendship, love, parenting, relationships

Therapists

Even after an amicable breakup, it's not common to stay friends with an ex. Therapist Gurpreet Singh explores the importance of setting new, healthy boundaries for success in this new version of your relationship
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23Oct

​Recovering from a Relationship with a Sociopath

Jane McGregor

breakups, couples, men, narcissism, relationships, single, sociopath, women

Relationships

Recovering from a relationship with a sociopath can be complicated and takes courage. Dr Jane McGregor continues her sociopath series with advice on how to look out for triggers and take care of yourself.
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