The Trouble with Love and Sex

Take an intimate look behind the counselling door at Relate. Watch two couples and a single man as they go through relationship counselling and find out how Relate counselling helped them in The Trouble with Love and Sex, a BBC animated documentary which aired on Wednesday 11th May. Watch it here on iPlayer.

Dave

Dave is a single man who finds it difficult to form relationships. He came to Relate to overcome his problems and gain the confidence he needs. Watch a clip of Dave talking to his counsellor:

Ian and Mandy

Ian and Mandy are a couple in their thirties who's relationship is having difficulties. Mandy says sometimes she can barely stand to be in the same room as Ian. Watch a clip of Mandy talking about her problems with her counsellor:

Susan and Iain

Susan and Iain are in their fifties and have children together. You soon see with Susan and Iain that their relationship got off to a difficult start. Watch a clip of Susan's video diary covering an argument she and Iain had:

Would you like to talk to someone?

If you are experiencing any of the problems covered in the documentary, or if you have any other relationship difficulties, we offer counselling at our centre in Bedford and in a variety of community and schools setting across Bedfordshire and Luton. Call or email us to find out more.

For all enquiries about our services please phone 01234 356350 during office hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9.30am - 9.30pm
Friday: 9.30am - 8.00pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 1.00pm

Or email appointments@relatebedsandluton.org.uk.

Our confidential answer phone is available at all other times.