Blog posts by Rebecca P. Fox Psychotherapist

Co-Parenting With a High Conflict Ex at Christmas: A Calm Plan

Rebecca P. Fox

Published on: 02/11/2026

Christmas With a High-Conflict Ex Is Coming. Co-parenting with a narcissist at Christmas? How to agree arrangements, handle provocation and protect your children, and your case, this festive season.

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The Five Stages of Grief: What They Really Feel Like

Rebecca P. Fox

Published on: 31/10/2026

Grief changes us in ways we never expect. The five stages of grief aren't a straight line. What each stage feels like, the sixth stage, and how to grieve someone who is still alive.

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The No-Contact Method: Why Blocking Your Ex Isn't Enough

Rebecca P. Fox

Published on: 11/10/2026

Toxic Exes Often Get in Touch at Christmas. What the no-contact method really is, what it isn't, and how to do it successfully step by step.

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The Presumption of Parental Involvement Is Being Repealed.

Rebecca P. Fox

Published on: 27/09/2026

The UK is repealing the presumption of parental involvement. A psychotherapist explains what really changes for fathers, and what stays exactly the same.

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