a sanctuary, where love exists. When it does not, you may be unsure what to do about it. You may be worried about the short and long term effects on the family. You may be experiencing anything from mild annoyances, irritation and concern to complete family turmoil. We at Family Wisdom are experts in the field of family, couple and individual and sibling functioning. We can understand and make sense of what goes wrong. We work as a male/female team; we have vast professional experience; we work effectively, by assessing and then working with you; together we enable change; we are proud of our client’s achievements.

several members, or relationships between family members. The concern may be with family close to you or more distant, they may be ex-relatives or in-laws, or indeed just friends or ex-friends close to your family. The problem may have been going on for a long time, a short time, or changed over time. The concern may be grave or seemingly small but worrying. Some facts/ events can’t be changed but it does not mean they are insuperable. E.g.Children’s challenging behaviour – couple relationship difficulties – family communication – living with medical issues, stress, anxiety, depression or addictions and their effect on family – extended family trouble– co-parenting when separated – family integration – life challenges.

Stage 1: Alison and David familiarise ourselves with your situation. It is important we establish a good working relationship. With your input, and the aid of some questions, Alison and David assess your family situation.

Stage 2: Next steps depend on the assessment result. Alison and David work in any number of different ways. They treat the underlying causes of the problems.

Stage 3: After very few sessions, compared to other therapies - six sessions is a lot; it is anticipated the problems will feel like they have evaporated. As family members have been part of their solution, they cannot hang on to out-moded ways of thinking and behaving. True and lasting change results.

Family Wisdom offers an extensive range of therapeutic and practitioner services to families. This includes: Family Therapy, Family and Counselling Psychotherapy, Coaching, Parenting practice, Emotional Freedom Technique and eye movement desensitisation Reprocessing Practitioner, EMDR, Hypnotherapy and Occupational Psychology amongst others. David Markus and Alison O’Mahony, are committed independent professionals who work together as a team for Family Wisdom. They have extensive personal interest in families and are vested in family successes. Alison and David are registered with their own relevant professional bodies. These have standards of conduct and codes of ethics. This includes professional supervision, continuing professional development and conforming to rules governing confidentiality and data protection. Their services are regularly reviewed, client and organisational feedback is sought. They pride themselves in providing exceptional services and references from previous clients can willingly be supplied.