Relationships play a crucial role in our mental health and overall wellbeing. As humans, our survival depends on our ability to be connected. When we are faced with difficulties within our relationships, we can feel various negative emotions, a sense of rejection, depression, emptiness, low self-worth, or loneliness.

Common Relationship Issues

Issues can arise in any relationship whether it is with a colleague, friend, family member, partner, or even within our general interactions with others. In therapy, individuals may address concerns in some of the following areas depending on the relationship/s being supported: 

• Communication difficulties

• Trust issues

• Social anxiety

• Conflicts

• Intimacy concerns

• Unresolved past traumas

• Anger

• Low self-esteem

• Boundary setting

• Unhealthy attachment behaviours 

• Feeling judged

• Fears of rejection or abandonment

When To Seek Treatment For Relationship Issues

Whilst it’s natural for relationships to experience fluctuations, if you’ve noticed a recurring pattern in your relationships or are having difficulties getting out of the negative relationship cycle you’re finding yourself in, specialised counselling can offer support towards enhancing your sense of security and satisfaction within them.