narcissistic injury

Don’t be fooled by the illusion of self importance - narcissists have a fragile sense of self.

anxiety, conflict, personality, relationship counsellingLydia RiganoNovember 25, 2018Fulham Consutlingnarcissism, narcissistic injury, relationships, conflict, emotional abuse, anxiety

12 signs of narcissism

What are the common signs that someone you know is a narcissist?

anxiety, couple counselling, relationship counselling, personalityLydia RiganoNovember 24, 2018Fulham Consultingpersonality, narcissism, relationships, domestic violence

hallmarks of good listening

Many think being a good listener is like being a sponge - absorbing what the other says. Instead, good listeners are more like trampolines.

couple counselling, life coaching, relationship counselling, communication, conflict resolutionLydia RiganoNovember 19, 2018communicatio, relationship counselling, trust

the silent pain of emotional withholding

When your partner stops giving - the suffering and insecurity caused by emotional withholding can be excruciating.

couple counselling, relationship counsellingLydia RiganoNovember 11, 2018emotional abuse, couple counselling, loneliness

the pain of betrayal

Nothing can prepare you for the moment you discover that the person closest to you, the person you count on the most, the person you think cares for you more than all others, has betrayed you.

couple counselling, relationship counsellingLydia RiganoJuly 27, 2018affair, infidelity, couple counselling, marriage

c is for conflict

Time to stop fighting the "I'm right, you're wrong" battle and consider what you're really fighting about.

anxiety, problem solving, relationship counselling, couple counselling, conflictLydia RiganoNovember 1, 2017relationships, couple, relationship counselling, conflict, communication, perpetual problems, problem solving

after "I do"

There is one thing every married person will tell you: marriage can be hard. Here are five common problems that can follow “I do”.

conflict, couple counselling, relationship counselling, stressLydia RiganoOctober 29, 2017relationship counselling, relationships, conflict

mental notes

asking for help is always a big step.

For urgent mental health concerns

For life threatening emergencies