Before you move in together: 3 essential conversations

13th May 202614th May 2026 Michelle Briggs

Before You Move In Together: A Developmental View of Three Essential Conversations I often say there are three things a […]

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The Developmental Model of Relationships

5th May 20265th May 2026 Michelle Briggs

The Developmental Model of Relationships: A Compassionate Way to Understand Relationship Difficulties When relationships feel hard, many people worry that […]

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Lies: Why We Lie — and How You Can Do Things Differently

1st May 20261st May 2026 Michelle Briggs

Lying is commonly framed as a moral failure, yet in therapeutic practice it is more helpful to understand lying as […]

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Counselling West Bridgford is 6 years old today!

16th April 202616th April 2026 Michelle Briggs

Happy 6th Birthday Counselling West Bridgford! Oh my goodness. On the one hand I can’t believe another year has flown […]

WPA Approved

21st January 202621st January 2026 Michelle Briggs

News: Now Available for WPA Patients I’m delighted to announce I’m now available to take on clients with health insurance […]

Aviva Approved

20th August 202520th August 2025 Michelle Briggs

News: Now Available for Aviva Patients I’m delighted to announce I’m now available to take on clients with health insurance […]

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Counselling West Bridgford is 5 Today!

16th April 20259th June 2025 Michelle Briggs

Happy 5th Birthday Counselling West Bridgford! Counselling West Bridgford is five today! That’s another year that’s whizzed by. I’m pleased […]

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Moving to 16A Hilton Crescent: 6th May 2025

10th April 202515th April 2025 Michelle Briggs

Moving to 16A Hilton Crescent: 6th May 2025 After 4½ years of renting an office Pavilion House, I have invested […]

The 5-minute exercise to improve understanding

10th October 202417th April 2026 Michelle Briggs

5-minute exercise to improve understanding This 5-minute exercise is something I ask the couples who come to me for couples […]

BUPA Approved

3rd July 20243rd July 2024 Michelle Briggs

News: Now Available for BUPA Patients I’m delighted to announce I’m now available to take on clients with health insurance […]

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