Think someone might be lying to you or gaslighting you? Would you like to know the difference and learn how to identify possible gaslighting in your relationships? Hi I’m Mel I'm a counsellor and I specialise in helping people identify and recover from toxic relationships and I would like to take a minute to teach you … Continue reading What is Gaslighting?

Having received the silent treatment from my own parents and family members at various times in my life, and knowing the pain and devastation it causes, I started to wonder: 'Why do parents give their children the silent treatment?' So I did some research, including talking to my clients and surveying over 40 people, and … Continue reading Why Do Parents Give Their Children The Silent Treatment?

You’ve heard of the term narcissist, but what does it actually mean? And what is this unique type of abuse a narcissist inflicts on people? Hi I'm Mel, I am a therapist in the UK and I specialise in helping my clients identify and recover from toxic relationships and narcissistic abuse. I've written this blog … Continue reading Learn About Narcissists and Narcissistic Abuse

Relationships are so important, and there will always be ups and downs, but what is the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy relationship? I would love to take a moment to teach you. A toxic relationship doesn't just occur within a romantic relationship. In fact a toxic relationship can be between friends, relatives, parents … Continue reading How To Know The Difference Between A Healthy And An Unhealthy Relationship

Have you been watching Celebrity Big Brother? What do you make of the situation between Ryan and Roxanne? If you haven't been watching, let me explain. Former Emmerdale actress Roxanne Pallett has recently been in the BB house until she walked out on Saturday after what looks like a very stressful week for her and … Continue reading Watch Celebrity Big Brother? This is what might be going on for Roxanne Pallett.