Emotionally Distant People

Counselling Psychotherapist

UK Registered Therapist

I specialise in working with emotionally distant people — individuals and couples where something important in the relationship has shut down. My work focuses on helping people understand what has happened, change the patterns that keep them stuck, and reconnect again.

Some people like to solve all problems on their own; they have learned that feeling connected means not bringing problems to others. Whilst this is quite admirable, it often creates distance between people and partners. Many people who recognise this pattern have spent years managing things alone.

For example, it’s very common in relationships for one person to emotionally shut down as problems develop. This leads to one partner constantly trying to fix the current situation to avoid the increased emotional intensity. Unfortunately, this is then felt as a disconnection by their partner, which leads to further emotional intensity.

Paul Berry (MBACP)

Individual and couples therapist

Your emotions will drive the decisions you make today, and your success may depend upon your ability to understand and interpret them.’

Online is the fastest and most flexible way to make short-notice appointments.

Simplyemotion (Sudbury Counselling) is the specialism branch of my practice. The general online branch of my practice is Paulberryzoom.online

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