Design For Life Advice column: My father and my boyfriend’s mother have been secretly datingThis week, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan advises a woman who feels betrayed by her father’s covert relationship and wonders if her own ties with him will suffer
Design For Life Advice column: My boyfriend seems to have lost his zest for life and our future plansThis week, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan answers a reader’s concerns about her partner’s sudden low mood and energy
Design For Life Advice column: I’ve been told my boyfriend cheated on his last girlfriendThis week, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan guides a reader who suddenly feels very vulnerable in her relationship after a mostly happy five years in which she felt safe and loved
Design For Life ‘I’m in my early 30s and want to settle down. But choosing the right partner feels overwhelming’This week, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan advises a reader on recognising behavioural patterns of the past and learning to be your own most loving companion
Design For Life Should I accept that I prefer to stay in my comfort zone?This week, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan guides a reader who has a habit of starting new activities with enthusiasm, but not finishing them
Design For Life What’s the best way to support a grieving friend?This week, hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan guides a reader who worries her lack of personal bereavement leaves her ill equipped to help others who have lost loved ones
Design For Life How can I resolve an embarrassing row with a family member?This week, expert Fiona Brennan advises a reader who has fallen out with an extended family member and doesn’t know how to resolve the awkward impasse
Design For Life Should I sneak a look at my husband’s ‘flirty’ texts?This week, expert Fiona Brennan advises a reader who is suspicious about her husband’s texts and emails
Design For Life My partner has fallen into the habit of constantly criticising others This week, Fiona Brennan advises a reader who wants their partner to stop being extremely negative about their friends and relatives
Design For Life How do I get my colleagues to acknowledge my breakdown?This week, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan advises a reader on how to talk to colleagues about their breakdown, which resulted in a lengthy leave from work
Design For Life Design for Life: How can I rein in my wild spending online?This week, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan advises a reader who is struggling to shake off the bad shopping habits she picked up during the pandemic
Design For Life: I waited too long for my ex and now he’s engaged to someone elseThis week, expert Fiona Brennan advises a reader who is devastated at the news that her old flame is about to marry another woman
Design for Life: I’m 23 and haven’t had sex yet. Is there something wrong with me?This week, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan advises a reader who has yet to lose their virginity
Design for Life: Our friend’s meanness is affecting our relationshipThis week, Fiona Brennan advises a reader on what to do about a friend who won’t put her hand in her pocket on social occasions
Design for Life: I’m hurt because my ex is now with another womanThis week, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan advises a reader who feels humiliated by the aftermath of his break-up
Design for Life: I need to Iet my mother know how I feel about her constant criticismThis week, Fiona Brennan advises a reader on how to set healthy boundaries when her mother comes to visit her and her family at Christmas
Design for Life: How do I move on from my unfaithful ex?This week, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan advises a woman who needs to stop fixating on her old relationship with her former boyfriend
Design for Life: Am I wrong to be paranoid about my boyfriend’s exes?This week, therapist Fiona Brennan advises a reader who has misgivings about her partner remaining friends with some of his former girlfriends
Design for Life: Why is our teenage son always arguing with us?This week, clinical hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan advises a couple on how to talk to their hostile 16-year-old son
Design For Life: Why haven’t I met my boyfriend’s family or friends?This week, a reader asks therapist Fiona Brennan for advice on how to deal with her other half’s apparent reticence to introduce her to his social circle
