Worried about Christmas and holiday conflict?
November 19, 2018
Whilst Sydney (and Australia for that matter) is a beautiful place to be during Summer, Christmas and the holiday season can be a challenging time for couples. The feeling of needing to conform to your family’s expectations during the Christmas break can …
Anxiety, Articles by Jacqueline McDiarmid, Break ups, Children, Couple's counselling, Family counselling, Mental Health, Relationships, Work
How do you know if alcohol is ruining your relationship? And what can you do if it is?
November 19, 2018
Couples counselling brings in a lot of successful people – many of them high achievers, big money earners, or simply people are who are highly-regarded and high-functioning at work. But that success often comes with big jobs, long hours, huge mortgages, frequent …
Anxiety, Articles by Jacqueline McDiarmid, Children, Couple's counselling, Family counselling, Relationships
Are extended family or in-laws causing problems within your relationship?
November 05, 2018
As a Family Counsellor I see this a lot in my couples work as well as in family counselling. Here are a few of the most common complaints I hear: My partner doesn’t like my family or parents and doesn’t …