‘I’ve done the impossible’
Labour spin doctor turned psychotherapist, Derek Draper describes how his battle with depression led to a fulfilling career in therapy
We can work it out
If you and your partner are experiencing a few minor glitches, don't panic. Andrew G Marshall troubleshoots three common conundrums
‘Agreeing to therapy shows that you care’
Therapist Andrew G Marshall describes what relationship therapy can do for couples on the rocks and what to expect from your sessions
The meaning of life scripts
Ever get the feeling your personal history keeps repeating itself? Sarah Wilson introduces the concept of 'life scripts'
Gone but not forgotten
To what extent are we defined by our own history - and is it possible to break free from the constraints of our past? Derek Draper examines the ideas of three key thinkers
With friends like these …
How do we choose our friends? And what happens when friendships break down? Dorothy Rowe reports
Reading between the sheets
Pamela Stephenson Connolly suggests some solutions to common sexual problems
Welcome to the ‘love lab’
Sarah Wilson on Dr John Gottman's relationship laboratory
Case study: Pearl Lowe and Danny Goffey
Designer Pearl Lowe and husband, Supergrass drummer Danny Goffey, on making their relationship work
Do Martians and Venusians exist on Earth?
Are we really doomed when it comes to communication with the opposite sex, asks Sarah Wilson