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Welcome to Laura's Blog

Jump into a world of insights and support, tailored to help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity.

Practical Parenting, Family, Teen & Relationship Advice

Welcome to my counselling blog, where I share practical advice and professional insight on parenting teenagers, family relationships, couples support and emotional wellbeing. At the same time, I know how overwhelming home life can feel when anxiety, conflict or disconnection start creeping in. Because of this, I write about the real challenges parents and couples face – from teen mental health and neurodivergence to communication breakdown and emotional overload.

However, these blogs aren’t just about understanding what’s happening; they’re also about what to do next. As a result, you’ll find grounded, real-world guidance designed to help you feel calmer, clearer and more confident in your relationships at home.

To repeat or not to repeat?

To repeat or not to repeat?

Have you ever noticed that the same circumstances show up in your life over and over again? Do you seem to repeat the same dysfunctional relationship patterns – even though they will leave you frustrated and hurt? Why does a woman with an emotionally distant mother...

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Self-isolation: an opportunity for renewal

As we enter our third week of lockdown, we settle into our new ‘normal’. The realisation that we may be in this situation for weeks, maybe months, has hit home. Self-isolation may be protecting our physical health but what about managing our mental health....

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