The “Let Them” method in relationships

The “Let Them” method, popularised by Mel Robbins, encourages individuals to stop trying to control others and instead allow them to reveal their true selves. This approach helps individuals refocus on their own choices in relationships rather than analysing or changing others’ behaviours, promoting clarity and self-respect. However, it should not be used in harmful situations.

Building trust in relationships

In the last blog, we have talked about affairs – why people have them and the effect they can have: https://beckystokes-counsellor.co.uk/2023/09/12/why-do-people-have-affairs-and-what-impact-do-they-have-on-those-involved/. So this month, I thought we’d take a look at the importance of trust in a relationship and how to build it. The importance of trust Trust is the foundation of any successful relationship. Continue reading “Building trust in relationships”

The importance of setting boundaries

Before I started training to become a counsellor, I’d hadn’t really come across the concept of boundaries, but through my own training, self-development, and working with clients, I’ve not only become very familiar with the concept, but also learned the importance of having them. What are boundaries? A boundary can be defined as the edgeContinue reading “The importance of setting boundaries”