From time to time I write about the relationship patterns, emotional experiences and life events that often bring people to therapy. My hope is that these articles offer understanding, reassurance and a fresh perspective on the challenges many of us face. 

Have you ever wondered why you keep finding yourself in the same kinds of relationships or facing the same painful challenges, despite wanting things to be different? This article explores how our earliest experiences can shape the patterns we repeat in adulthood, and how understanding them can be the first step towards lasting change.