Jo Stevenson - Relationship Counsellor

20/04/2025

If you’re reading this chances are your life feels a little different lately. The house is quieter. Dinner for two has replaced the beautiful chaos of family meals.

And the roles you’ve held for decades - mum, dad, taxi driver, organiser of everything- have shifted overnight.

You’ve done your job beautifully. You’ve raised children, launched them into the world, and now….its just the two of you again.
But what happens when that silence starts to feel louder than you expected?

For many couples, the empty nest brings a mix of emotions- relief, pride, freedom…but also grief, loneliness and uncertainty.

You might be asking…. Click to read more

Navigating the empty nest can be unexpectedly emotional. This heartfelt post explores how the transition affects relationships, why couples often feel like flatmates during this season, and how counselling can help you reconnect and rekindle your spark.

05/04/2025

04/04/2025

27/02/2025

There are days that pass so quietly, so uneventfully, that we barely notice them at all. We move through them with familiar routines—morning coffee, half-listened conversations, the usual to-do lists—never stopping to think that one day, we might look back and ache for their return.

Because one day, life shifts. A phone call, a moment, and suddenly, the world is split into before and after. And in that after, we find ourselves grasping for the ordinariness we once took for granted.

We wish we had paid more attention—to the sound of a loved one’s laughter, to the way the afternoon light spilled across the room, to the mindless chatter over dinner. We wish we had known that those little moments weren’t little at all. That they were, in fact, everything.

But that is the way of life, isn’t it? We don’t realise we are in the middle of something precious until it’s no longer ours to hold. We rush forward, always looking ahead, always chasing the next thing, never stopping long enough to see that today—this perfectly unremarkable day—is a treasure.

Let this be a reminder. To notice. To linger. To love the small moments before they become the ones we miss the most. Because one day, you might look back and realise that the most beautiful moments were the ones you didn’t even know to cherish.

26/02/2025

If you’re finding yourself drawn to someone outside your relationship, this message is for you.

Feeling tempted to cheat? You're not alone. This blog explores how to navigate emotional temptation with honesty and integrity—whether that means rebuilding your relationship or choosing to walk away. Get the clarity you need before making a decision you might regret.

02/02/2025

I'm a relationship therapist who experienced a separation. The question I am asked the most is "How did you save your own marriage?" Here's my honest answer....

Simple steps we used to rekindle our love and deepen our connection. Discover how small changes reignited passion and strengthened our relationship.

01/12/2024

An emotional affair might not involve physical intimacy, but it can be just as damaging to your relationship. These connections often form gradually and may even feel innocent at first, but they can create deep emotional rifts between you and your partner.

So, how can you tell if you or your partner are crossing the line? Here are five signs to watch for:

Recognise the early signs of an emotional affair before it's too late. Emotional Affairs can be just as destructive for couples as physical affairs. Learn the signs and the steps to move forward

23/10/2024

Having a Safe Haven or Secure Base makes stress feel manageable.

Attachment research shows when we feel connected and secure our nervous system is calm and our emotions are balanced.

I'll show you how to create a Safe Haven in your relationship