Love Matters Isle of Wight

30/09/2026

Hello to Alexis! Welcome to the Team!

A message from Alexis…

“I am on a journey to become a counsellor when I met Katie. I was moved and inspired by what she had created with Love Matters. It felt relatable and so important to help educate people on relationships and how to navigate though tough times, whilst understanding the struggles we all face are normal and can be overcome successfully with the right tools. The Gottmans The Gottman Institute have proven this with courses and years of research into what truly Makes Relationships Work. The evidence based tools and ideas are simple to use and very effective - I feel it can give couples hope and confidence when they might feel a little lost.”

Alexis will be offering 1:1 and 1:2 relationship support sessions VERY soon alongside Katie and another team member!

Watch this space for more updates…

25/09/2026

Over the last 6 months, demand for 1 to 1 and 1 to 2 relationships support sessions has increased dramatically.

It’s been an honour and privilege to work with parents and carers who want to invest in their relationships…but to do that effectively, safely and efficiently we need a pause to regroup and implement learning and feedback from the last 6 months.

Due to increasing demand Love Matters has two new relationship educators who we’ll introduce soon!

Thanks for your love and support…

Sessions will continue but for now bookings and referrals are paused.

09/09/2026

Exciting news: I need your help!

As part of my Level 4 counselling course I have to submit a research project and mine is based on emotional support needs of parents and carers.

I want to submit this for my qualification, but beyond that k want to create an evidence base for the need for high quality emotional support and counselling for parents and carers.

It is my (and Love Matters) deeply held belief that if parents and carers are properly supported outcomes children and young people will also be better.

Please can you help by completing this 10-15 minute survey?

https://forms.gle/iiB6nWCoWdpLUZvD6

Your voice will help shape support for families ### THANK YOU! ###

07/09/2026

A little post summer update and more coming very soon! Xx

17/08/2026

For parent and carers of teens!

📣Being a parent/carer to a teenager can be rewarding and challenging at the same time!
💚Our 4-week online programme is there is to help you understand and navigate the teenage years, covering a variety of topics:
🟣Being the parent of a teenager & empathy,
🔵Teenager development, brain development and sleep,
🟢Communication,
🟠Managing conflict & difficult issues.

✨Next Dates:
📆 Mondays - September 21st to October 12th
🕰️ 5.30pm to 7.30pm
🖥️ Online via TEAMs
For more information on this FREE course and how to book a free place, follow the link to our Talking Teens page:
🔗www.isleofwightfamilycentres.org.uk/talking-teens

13/08/2026

I’m deeply touched and grateful and moved by the work Love Matters is doing…

1:2 Relationship Support Sessions have increased dramatically over the last few months… alongside my other commitments it’s not been easy to manage/coordinate and so there’s two new practitioners in training behind the scenes so the service can develop.

No matter where we’re from, or where we’re going, navigating parenthood while remaining close and connected to our partners can be a real challenge. Especially without sufficient wider support.

Please know we are (I am!) working extremely hard on getting more support available…

We are also working on a counselling service for parents alongside our current offer…

Although we are busy we are also available with more slots for 1:2 or 1:1 relationship support opening up in September…

Big love and please message any questions or nudge me if you’re waiting to hear from us!

08/08/2026

Are you a parent or carer? Make sure you make a date for this FREE event on Tuesday 10 to 2pm at Victoria Recreation Ground, Newport for some fab activities and information about all the wonderful activities and support on offer to families… you will be surprised I think by the enormous range of stuff for children, young people and parents/carers.

The event is organised by the fabulous Family & Community Team at Isle of Wight Council which do a superb job in reaching families so they can know about all the different types of support on offer to help us on our journey!

07/08/2026

Had the privilege of meeting some wonderful young people and their carers today Wayfinders Education CIC

They showed huge perseverance in learning many bushcraft skills and simply had lots of fun just being together in the forest.

It was a wonderful setting, thoughtful and gentle session facilitated so beautifully by Teresa. Thankyou for your care and clear lack of judgement. For creating a space full of acceptance, community and possibilities…