Relationships are central to our experience of the world we live in with others. They can be fulfilling, nurturing & promote growth, development and happiness. Where mental health issues exist, invariably these have the ability to impact our relationships in challenging ways.

Stress can be adaptive, meaning it allows us to undertake necessary tasks, however it can also be overwhelming and prevent us from managing to undertake even the simplest daily tasks

Depression is a common though serious condition that can affect both mental and physical health. There are different types of depression with varying symptoms that can fluctuate in their intensity and frequency.

Anxiety helps to protect us from danger as well as ensuring that we do what’s necessary to cope with our day to day obligations. Without anxiety, we would lack the internal drive to do a lot of things necessary for both surviving and thriving. However, anxiety can easily become overwhelming when excess worry triggers the anxious response in situations where it is not useful or necessary.

Trauma is an emotional response to a persons exposure to the overwhelming stress that results from witnessing a distressing event or incident. Trauma can have a long lasting negative effect on a persons thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Anger is a natural emotion that we all experience, though some people find it difficult to manage their anger and find the effects to be damaging.