Mr Sean Adams

Criticism in Relationships: What Monica Could’ve Said to Chandler

In this short video, I explore how criticism—like saying “You always…”—can quietly erode connection in a relationship. Using a well-known scene from Friends, I show how Monica and Chandler’s dynamic reflects a common issue couples face. As a couples counsellor based in Swords I use the Gottman Method, I help partners move from blame to understanding through research-backed tools like the gentle start-up. If you’ve ever felt unheard or stuck in the same argument, this one-minute clip might just give you a new way forward.

🌟 Welcome to Summit and Counselling and Psychotherapy Swords, we want to help you find your way🌟

I help individuals and couples overcome anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and more. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I offer person-centered counselling and I use Gottman Method Couples Therapy with my clients to support you in healing and building stronger connections. 👥 Who We Help I work with men, women, and couples in distress—whether you're seeking personal growth, coping with grief, or improving communication in your relationship. 📍 Based in Swords, Dublin Offering face-to-face sessions in Swords, I provide a safe supportive space for healing. 🎯 Why Choose Me? Clients trust me for my authentic, caring approach and commitment to guiding them toward positive change. 🔔 What to Expect Subscribe for tips on anxiety, depression, grief, relationships , and more! #SwordsCounselling #CouplesCounsellingSwords #AnxietyCounsellingSwords #MarriageCounselling #GottmanMethod

Contempt in Relationships – How to Spot It and What to Do Instead (1-Minute insight)

In just 60 seconds, this video explains why contempt—eye-rolling, sarcasm, and emotional superiority—is the most destructive of the Gottmans’ Four Horsemen. Using a relatable moment from Friends, we show how contempt sounds, why it signals deep hurt, and what a healthier response looks like. As a couples counsellor trained in the Gottman Method, I guide partners to replace contempt with curiosity, respect, and genuine dialogue. If you’re noticing sarcasm or moral high ground creeping into your conversations, this video offers a quick first step toward change.

🎥 Thinking about starting counselling? 🤔

In this short video, Caoimhe Mc Laughlin (pre-accredited psychotherapist, IACP & IAHIP) shares how she works and what to expect in a session. 🌿 Whether you’re feeling anxious 😟, low 😞, grieving 💔, or just stuck — Caoimhe offers a calm, respectful space 🪷 to explore what’s going on, at your own pace 🧠. 🗓️ Free initial consultation available 📍 In-person sessions in Swords, Co. Dublin 🔗 summitcounselling.org

Feeling Stuck or Overwhelmed? Counselling in Swords

Stephen Reynolds is a compassionate, creative, and empathic psychotherapist at Summit Counselling and Psychotherapy Swords. He supports adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, emotional overwhelm, or feeling stuck in repeating patterns in their lives or relationships. Stephen offers a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can feel heard, understood, and supported at their own pace. Working from an integrative counselling approach, Stephen tailors each session to the needs and goals of the individual. He has also completed postgraduate training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, which he integrates where helpful. Stephen’s work focuses on helping clients slow things down, make sense of what may be happening beneath the surface, and begin to reconnect with themselves in a meaningful way.

What Is Counselling? A new Video Series

What Is Counselling? A New Educational Video Series Many people consider counselling for months, sometimes even years, before reaching out. One of the biggest reasons is uncertainty. What actually happens? Will I know what to say? Is counselling right for me? To help answer these questions, I've launched a new educational YouTube series called Understanding Counselling. In the first episode, I explain what counselling is, what it isn't, and why you don't need to have everything figured out before taking that first step. My hope is that this series makes counselling feel a little less intimidating and helps people make informed decisions about whether it's right for them. What question about counselling would you like me to answer next? Leave a comment below. There's a good chance someone else is wondering the same thing, and it may become the subject of a future episode.