Relationships

Relationship problems

This section of the web site covers personal relationship problems. Those seeking help with difficult working relationships within the practice should go to the employment issues section.

Click on one of the links to the left, or read on for sources of more general support and relationship advice. See also the section on depression and stress and family law.

If you want to discuss your relationship problem with someone who has experience of the veterinary profession you might want to call Vet Helpline. They are available to talk to you in complete confidence about whatever is troubling you.
Tel: 07659 811 118 (local call rates apply, 24hr rapid response answer phone).

Relate

Relate counsellors see over 100,000 people a year. Their services are open to everyone aged over 16 whether they are married, living together, in a same-sex relationship, separated, divorced or single. They offer advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through their website.    
Tel: 0845 456 1310
Website: http://www.relate.org.uk

The Institute of Family Therapy

The largest family therapy organisation in the UK, clinical services are offered for families and couples facing a wide range of relationship difficulties.
Tel: 020 731 9150
Website: www.instituteoffamilytherapy.org.uk

Family Mediators' Association

A charity that supports couples who are considering separation or divorce by assisted to make arrangements, communicate better and to reduce the conflict between them to reach their own agreed joint decisions.
Tel: 0117 946 7062
Website: www.fmassoc.co.uk

Aquila Care Trust

A charity that offers support and care to men and women who want to put their lives back together after a broken relationship or divorce.
Tel: 01892 665524
Website: www.aquilatrust.org

One Plus One

An independent research organisation whose role is to generate knowledge about marriage and relationships - how they work, why they sometimes run into difficulties and how couples cope when they do.
Tel: 020 7841 3660
Website: www.oneplusone.org.uk

Outsiders

Offers support to disabled, shy and socially isolated people, including events where people meet up and practice socialising.
Tel: 020 7354 8291 (Mondays 1-5pm)
Website: www.outsiders.org.uk

National Family Mediation

Provides details of local mediation services to help couples resolve practical difficulties with minimum conflict.
Tel: 0117 904 2825
Website: www.nfm.u-net.com

Resolution

Offers details of solicitors who practise a constructive and conciliatory approach to the legalities.
Tel: 01689 85022
Website: www.resolution.org.uk

Scottish Marriage Care

Family support charity offering relationship counselling.
72 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 7DA
Tel: 0141 222 2166
Website: www.scottishmarriagecare.org

Divorce Aid

Provide divorce advice, support and information
Website: http://www.divorceaid.co.uk/

BBC Website

Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/couples

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