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Understanding Attachment Styles in Adult Relationships

Quick answers about attachment styles What are attachment styles?Attachment styles describe patterns in how people experience closeness, trust, emotional needs, and connection in relationships. Where did attachment theory come from?Attachment theory was originally developed by psychiatrist John Bowlby and later expanded through research by psychologist Mary Ainsworth. Their work explored how early relationships with caregivers […]

Why Women’s Sleep Deserves More Attention

By Elise Skinner, Clinical Psychologist Sleep is often framed as a personal habit — something we should optimise if only we were more organised or less stressed. Yet for many women, sleep difficulties are not a failure of effort. They reflect the interaction of biology, hormonal transitions, caregiving roles, and social expectations that quietly deprioritise […]

Do I Need Therapy — or Am I Just Going Through a Rough Patch?

Most people go through periods when life feels heavier than usual. Work pressure, relationship changes, health concerns, or ongoing uncertainty can make even small tasks feel harder. When this happens, it’s natural to wonder whether what you’re experiencing is simply a rough patch or whether therapy might actually help. There isn’t a clear dividing line […]