The Relationship Therapy Centre

31/08/2025

☀️➡️🍂 Post-Summer Relationship Blues?

Back to work, school runs, and endless to-do lists… it’s no wonder couples feel the shift after summer.

If you’re noticing more tension (and less connection), you’re not alone. Try:

💬 Talking openly about what you each need
🌱 Building little rituals of connection
💞 Making time for us, not just everything else

At The Relationship Therapy Centre, part of the TLC Group, our qualified and experienced counsellors help couples move from post-holiday slump to deeper connection. 💙

📩 Get in touch today:
📞 01905 28051
📧 reception@trtc.org.uk

18/08/2025

✨ BIG NEWS ✨

We’re turning the page to an exciting new chapter! 💙

On 20th August 2025, The Relationship Therapy Centre will officially merge into TLC: Talk, Listen, Change – the national relationships charity dedicated to building safe, healthy and happy relationships.

🤝 By joining forces, we can secure the future of our work and make sure individuals, couples and families across Worcestershire, Herefordshire & Gloucestershire continue to get the very best relationship support.

👉 Important for our clients: Nothing changes with your counselling – your appointments will continue with your counsellor in the same way; with the same care and confidentiality you trust.

We can’t wait to share more updates soon. Watch this space – the best is yet to come! ✨

06/08/2025

We’ve had some great feedback on our proposed project. Still time for more! See below for how to get involved and help us to shape our plans 🩷

Send a message to learn more

27/07/2025

🌴 Family Holidays Without the Stress? Yes, Please! 🌴
At The Relationship Therapy Centre, we know family holidays can be a beautiful opportunity to connect — but they can also bring tension, pressure, and unrealistic expectations.

Here’s your gentle reminder:

✨ You don’t need the “perfect” holiday.
✨ It’s okay to need quiet time, even on a family trip.
✨ Kids will still have meltdowns (that’s normal!)
✨ You can set boundaries with extended family.
✨ Rest is just as important as fun.

Take deep breaths. Let go of the pressure to make memories every moment. Often, the best memories are the simple, unplanned ones.

💛 Be kind to yourself.
💛 Communicate clearly.
💛 Laugh when things go sideways.

If your family dynamics are feeling strained — whether before, during, or after the holiday — we’re here to help.
👉 We offer family therapy to support healthier communication, connection, and understanding.

You don’t have to navigate it alone.

📞 Call us: 01905 28051
📧 Email: reception@trtc.org.uk
🌐 Visit: www.therelationshiptherapycentre.org.uk

24/07/2025

🌧️ Going Through a Breakup? You Don’t Have to Do It Alone. 💔

A relationship breakdown can shake the very foundation of your life — whether it ended suddenly or after a long struggle. You might be feeling overwhelmed, lost, angry, and numb. These feelings are normal, but you don’t have to face them alone.

At The Relationship Therapy Centre, we offer compassionate, professional counselling to help you:

✨ Process grief and emotional pain
✨ Rebuild your confidence and self-worth
✨ Gain clarity on what went wrong — and how to grow from it
✨ Navigate co-parenting, separation, or divorce with support
✨ Rediscover who you are outside the relationship

This chapter may feel like an ending, but with the right support, it can also be a powerful new beginning.

🗓️ In-person and online appointments available — no waiting list
📧 Email: reception@trtc.org.uk
📞 Call: 01905 28051

You deserve support. You deserve healing. 💬

15/07/2025

💬 Arguing? Here’s How to De-Escalate Conflict in Your Relationship

Every couple argues—it’s completely normal. But when tempers flare, the way you respond can either build a bridge or burn one.

At The Relationship Therapy Centre, we guide couples to manage conflict with care. Try these de-escalation tools next time a row starts to rise:

🧘‍♀️ Pause & Breathe – A short pause can prevent a long argument.
🗣️ Lower Your Voice – Calm tones calm the room.
👂 Listen to Understand – Not to win, but to really hear each other.
💛 Use “I” Statements – Say “I feel…” instead of “You always…”
🚪 Take Space if Needed – It’s okay to pause a hard conversation, as long as you come back to repair.

Conflict doesn’t have to damage your connection. With support and the right skills, it can actually deepen it.

🤝 Ready to change the way you communicate?

📞 Call us: 01905 28051
📧 Email: reception@trtc.org
🌐 Visit: www.therelationshiptherapycentre.org.uk

10/07/2025

New Baby, New Couple Dynamics – We're Here to Support Your Relationship 👶❤️

Welcoming a baby is one of life’s most incredible moments — but it also brings big changes to your relationship. Sleepless nights, new routines, shifting roles, and emotional ups and downs can all create distance between partners.

Many couples also experience changes in intimacy — physically and emotionally. It’s completely normal, but it can feel confusing or isolating.

At The Relationship Therapy Centre, we offer a safe, supportive space to explore these changes together. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or just need help adjusting, we’re here for you.

📍 Serving Worcestershire, Gloucestershire & Herefordshire
🖥️ In-person and online appointments
⏱️ No waiting lists
📞 Call 01905 28051
📧 Email reception@trtc.org.uk

You’ve welcomed a new life — now let’s help you protect the one you’ve built together. 💛

08/07/2025

We're all feeling very grateful this morning after our friends at The Roger and Douglas Turner Trust awarded a grant of £5,000 to support our work.

The Trust supports charities across Worcestershire, take a look at their website https://www.turnertrust.co.uk/ to see the wonderful things they do.

07/07/2025

🌺 Menopause & Relationships: Understanding the Shift Together 🌺

Menopause is a significant life transition — not just physically, but emotionally and relationally too.

Mood changes, sleep disruption, loss of libido, irritability, and identity shifts can all take a toll on how we connect with our partners. For many couples, this stage brings unexpected tension, distance, or confusion.

At The Relationship Therapy Centre, our skilled therapists offer a safe space to:

💬 Talk openly about how menopause is affecting your relationship
💞 Rebuild emotional and physical intimacy
🧠 Understand the psychological impact of hormonal changes
🤝 Support both partners in navigating this transition together

You don’t have to go through this alone — and neither does your relationship.
With the right support, this stage of life can deepen connection, not just challenge it.

📞 Reach out today for a confidential appointment:
📱 01905 28051
📧 reception@trtc.org

03/07/2025

💬 Co-parenting Is Still a Relationship — Let’s Help You Strengthen It 💬

Even after a romantic relationship ends, the connection between co-parents continues — and it matters deeply, especially for your children.

At The Relationship Therapy Centre, we help co-parents rebuild trust, improve communication, and find common ground so that both adults — and the children — feel more secure.

❤️ Whether you're feeling stuck, constantly in conflict, or simply want to co-parent more peacefully, we're here to support you.
🌍 We offer relationship-focused therapy throughout:

• Worcestershire
• Gloucestershire
• Herefordshire

📱 Online & in-person sessions available
🚫 No waiting lists — start when you’re ready
📞 Call: 01905 28051
📧 Email: reception@trtc.org.uk

Let’s work together to create a calmer, more connected path forward — for you, and for them.

02/07/2025

🛑 Not all relationship counsellors are the same.

Some may have only completed a weekend course or an online CPD — but at The Relationship Therapy Centre, our therapists have years of training under their belts. They are fully qualified and specially trained in relationship and couple counselling.

💬 Relationships are complex. You deserve support from someone who truly understands that.

We offer in-person appointments with experienced, accredited professionals who work ethically and compassionately to help you navigate challenges and build stronger connections.

📍 In-person counselling available
📞 Call us on 01905 28051
📧 Email reception@trtc.org.uk

👉 Don’t settle for less when it comes to your relationship.
Choose qualified. Choose expert care. Choose The Relationship Therapy Centre.

30/06/2025

🔍 What’s Your Attachment Style? And Why Does It Matter? 💬

Do you find yourself pulling away when things get too close?
Or perhaps you often feel anxious and fear being left behind?

These patterns might not just be “bad luck” in relationships — they could be signs of your attachment style, which is shaped by early experiences and influences how you connect with others as an adult.

At The Relationship Therapy Centre, we help individuals and couples explore their attachment styles to better understand:

💡 Why you react the way you do in relationships
🧠 How early attachment experiences shape current patterns
💞 Ways to build healthier, more secure connections
🌱 How therapy can gently support growth and change

Whether you’re anxious, avoidant, secure, or somewhere in between — therapy offers a path to deeper self-awareness and more fulfilling relationships.

📞 Ready to understand yourself better and build healthier bonds?
Contact us today:
📱 01905 28051
📧 reception@trtc.org