Understanding Codependency
What Is Codependency?
Codependency is a pattern of behaviour in which individuals prioritise the needs, feelings, and well-being of others over their own. This can lead to difficulties with self-identity, boundaries, and emotional well-being. Often, codependency stems from early relational experiences, trauma, or growing up in environments where emotional needs were neglected.
At Live Life Happy Therapy we offer evidence-based therapy to support individuals navigating codependent patterns and working toward healthier, more balanced relationships.
Recognising Codependency
People who struggle with codependency often experience:
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Difficulty setting or maintaining boundaries.
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A strong need for external validation or approval.
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Fear of abandonment or rejection.
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Low self-esteem and a diminished sense of self.
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Feeling responsible for others' emotions or well-being.
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Challenges with decision-making, especially when prioritising others' needs.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy provides a safe space to explore the roots of codependent patterns and develop healthier relationship dynamics. Through our work together, we can:
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Build self-awareness and self-compassion.
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Develop skills for setting and maintaining boundaries.
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Understand the origins of codependent behaviours, often linked to early relational experiences.
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Foster greater independence and self-trust, so you feel more confident expressing your needs.
Next Steps
At Live Life Happy Therapy, we offer therapy for co-dependency relational patterns using a range of approaches designed to explore, challenge, and support change around long-standing or maladaptive patterns. Our team draws on diverse, evidence-based methods to help you better understand yourself, improve emotional regulation, and build more secure ways of relating.
Helpful Resources:
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Codependents Anonymous: www.coda.org
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Mind: www.mind.org.uk
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NHS Mental Health Services: www.nhs.uk
Change is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.