By Catherine Christie | The Edge Counselling, Perth Affair Recovery: The Hard Road Back to Trust When a couple sits in front of me, I don't simply see two individuals. I see their relationship as my client. Whether that bond is three years old, ten years old or thirty years old, it has developed its own history, language, memories, wounds and hopes. I regard that bond as something almost sentient, nascent and sacred, an entity deserving of protection and care in its own right. That philosophy...

Why understanding your relationship style could transform your love life. If I were given one wish as a couples counsellor, it wouldn't be to magically stop couples arguing. It would be to help every person understand that intimacy is learned, not inherited. After working with many couples over nearly a decade here at The Edge Counselling in Subiaco, Perth, one truth continues to stand out above all others: People don't usually marry the wrong person. They simply haven't learnt how to love...

Here’s something I see almost daily in my work with couples: two good people, often together for decades, sitting across from me. Both are convinced they are giving love, yet both feel completely unseen. It’s not because they don’t care. It’s because they’ve forgotten how to love each other in a way that truly resonates. This is where The 5 Love Languages, written decades ago by Gary Chapman, remains relevant. It’s not just a trendy concept; it’s a practical reset tool when a relationship...