Trish Murphy Psychotherapy

It’s outrageous that these women think they can write me out of the equation while continuing to say hello to my husband […]

Should I tell my boss about my mental-health issues? PROBLEM: I’ve been suffering from anxiety and depression for a long time and have […]

We have hinted at how we would like to be more helpful but are always rebuffed PROBLEM: My son and his wife have […]

After 12 years here, I have never managed to find meaningful work and have struggled to find my place in society PROBLEM: My […]

Your husband might undertake a serious look at his philosophy on life PROBLEM: My nine-year-old son was asked to write a short piece […]

I am 50, and it has taken me all these years to work out why I feel so bad about myself PROBLEM: I […]

My partner and I agreed early on that we would not add to the population, but now I am doubting the decision […]

I feel unable to let either woman down PROBLEM: I am in a very difficult situation of my own making, and I […]

I think I picked up my mother’s fear of pregnancy, and my body just won’t let any penetration happen PROBLEM: I am now […]

My son is now 25, but the struggle to keep him going continues PROBLEM: I am so exhausted and worn-out from trying to […]

There is no attraction, and I have been feeling this way for a number of years PROBLEM: I am a man in my […]

I need to experience closeness and tenderness with a woman PROBLEM: After serious soul-searching about whether or not I should come out about […]

He is constantly telling the kids lies about me. I’m not sure I can be in the same room as him PROBLEM: I […]

How can I recall blocked memories? Or are memories we block better left that way? PROBLEM: I’ve recently realised that I was abused […]

When a man I like tries to ‘break the ice’, I freeze up physically, verbally and mentally PROBLEM: I am a 37-year-old single […]

My circle of friends is traumatised by the break-up of two of the group, and my imminent 30th birthday party feels like […]

I had dreams of travelling, but now I have a family who rely on my salary PROBLEM: I  am in my mid-40s and […]

I feel dread going into work and Sundays are becoming full of anxiety PROBLEM: In some ways I am so lucky: I am […]

I would love to have a relationship but worry I’m not able for it PROBLEM: I am 27 and live at home with […]

Is this a sign that we shouldn’t be together? PROBLEM: I am in my mid-30s and am generally very happy; my wedding […]