To fit with this week’s theme of World Book Day, we asked our team of counsellors about books they are currently reading or have found beneficial. There are a wealth of books on personal development, relationships & self-help out there, many offering expert advice, practical tips and with actional strategies, but where to start? Signposting
Thank you so much to our clients who have given permission to share their experience of attending relationship counselling as a couple and as an individual. Our joint hope is that it will encourage others who may benefit to take the first step in seeking support. “Relate and (my counsellor) have been a
If you are sitting exams this summer, we know that by now you are probably feeling pretty exhausted with it all but just when everyone else is heading off onto a half-term break, you are still facing revision, maybe even extra structured learning. When we asked our young people’s counsellors about this time, they were
Ben is running next month’s London Marathon on the 27 April and we are delighted that he has chosen to raise money for Relate Mid East Surrey. Help support Ben: Go direct to Ben’s page Ben was moved to choose our charity from his own life experience and explains, “Whilst the charity is
RMES have started the year on a mission – to move ever closer to our goal of making counselling financially accessible to all. We also increasing our surround care – supporting the whole family and expanding our outreach on positive mental health and communication. During the pandemic our centres and charity shops closed for a
As one of 26 independent federated centres, Relate Mid & East Surrey remains an independent charity with a strong local focus. We are pleased to share that, as of 1st January 2025, Family Action—a leading UK charity—has taken on the Relate brand. We want to reassure our clients, partners, and communities that this change will
We know all too well the added stress our relationships and wellbeing can come under at Christmas time, especially this year when the cost-of-living adds to the pressure. Our research shows over half of Brits are expecting family arguments this Christmas, with things like turning the heating on and how much to spend on gifts the
Christmas can be a really difficult time of year, especially when it comes to family dynamics. We often spend more time with each other than usual and see people who we might otherwise avoid. This can lead to tensions, especially if conversations about differing world views, past famly conflicts or controversial current affairs come up.
September represents the start of a new school year for young people and their parents and carries with it anxieties & excitements, opportunities & pressures. Frequently it is a time of transition – first time being left at playgroup or school, moving up to a new school or entering GCSE years, moving to university or
Sometimes, when a relationship ends, both of you feel that calling things to a close was the right thing to do. This isn’t always the case though, if you didn’t want things to end and you still have very strong feelings for your ex it can be a real struggle to move on. Indeed, part
“Our counsellor was very understanding to our needs and helped us overcome a very large barrier in our relationship. We needed that third person to reinstate the communication between us”
