by Martina Magnery | Oct 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
A toxic relationship may not only cause psychological injuries but also be responsible for a range of physical symptoms and even disease. Those exposed to abuse in a relationship are more likely to have health problems than those who are not. The psychological...
by Martina Magnery | Sep 7, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you have experienced the damaging effects of a parental narcissism in childhood, you will recognise the importance of healing from this dysfunctional programming in order to achieve healthy relationships in your life. Suffering from narcissistic abuse in childhood...
by Martina Magnery | Aug 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is the best evidence-based treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) endorsed by medical associations around the world including the World Health Organisation. After treatment, individuals with PTSD show...
by Martina Magnery | Aug 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) covers a wide range of conditions, ranging from a one-time traumatic event to exposure to chronic traumatization. Complex PTSD differs to PTSD as it will include repeated adverse events that begin from an early age. Whilst EMDR...
by Martina Magnery | Jul 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
The phenomenon known as post traumatic growth (PTG) is defined as positive psychological change experienced as a result of struggles with highly challenging life circumstances. It is possible to experience the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder and also...
by Martina Magnery | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many couples I see come in for couple therapy complaining of boredom, a drop in sex drive and increased conflict. In the first session it can usually be identified if one partner is experiencing symptoms of depression. The Gottman Relationship Check-up makes this...