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​Relationships can bring enormous happiness, but they can also be where we experience some of our deepest hurt, frustration and insecurity.

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Perhaps you find yourself having the same arguments again and again. Maybe you struggle to say what you really feel, feel unheard or misunderstood, or notice yourself becoming distant when things get difficult.

You might be wondering:

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• Why do I react like this?

• Why do we keep having the same arguments?

• Why is it so difficult to say what I actually need?

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Understanding what happens between us

 

The way we relate to other people is shaped by much more than what happens in the moment.

Our experiences, expectations and past relationships can influence how we communicate, respond to conflict, seek closeness and protect ourselves when we feel hurt.

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Therapy can help you become more aware of these patterns and understand the part you play in them — without blame or judgement.

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This can create space for greater self-awareness, clearer communication and more fulfilling relationships.

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Relationship difficulties can include:

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• Communication problems

• Repeated arguments or conflict

• Feeling unheard or misunderstood

• Emotional distance or loneliness

• Difficulties with trust

• Jealousy or insecurity

• Difficulty expressing needs

• Boundaries and people-pleasing

• Fear of rejection or abandonment

• Difficulties with intimacy and connection

• Patterns that keep appearing in relationships

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Your relationships can tell you something about yourself

 

Sometimes we become so focused on what the other person is doing that it's difficult to see our own patterns clearly.

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Therapy offers an opportunity to slow things down and become curious about what's happening — both within the relationship and within yourself.

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The aim isn't to decide who is right or wrong. It's to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the ways you relate to others.

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Relationship therapy in Rathfarnham and online

 

I offer individual psychotherapy from my practice in Rathfarnham, Dublin 14, as well as online throughout Ireland.

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Sessions are €70 for 50 minutes.

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If you'd like to talk about whether therapy could help, you can book a free 15-minute consultation.

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