Mary Griffin, Relationships and Emotional Wellbeing Editor at Elysium Lifestyle Magazine

Relationships and Emotional Wellbeing Editor

Mary Griffin

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Mary writes for Elysium Lifestyle Magazine.

Mary Griffin, MBACP, our Relationships & Emotional Wellbeing Editor, is a highly experienced psychotherapist, relationship therapist, & clinical hypnotherapist with a successful private practice in W5. She collaborates with leading institutions, including Harley Street specialists, as well as partners in leisure and luxury travel industries. She also engages with charities where she contributes to bereavement support, veterans’ trauma treatment and addiction recovery.

Passionate about emotional wellbeing, she is now sharing her expertise through writing on relationships and mental wellbeing for Elysium.

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A man in a blue shirt stands behind glass with uneven, jagged holes. His face is solemn, partially obscured by broken shards, creating a fragmented effect that powerfully evokes mental health struggles. The background is neutral and blurred, emphasising the emotional mood and shattered glass—a poignant reminder of the importance of suicide prevention and life-saving conversation.
Health & WellnessReal Life Stories
The Conversation That Could Save a Life
ByMary GriffinSep 1, 20268 min read
A silhouette of a person sits on a chair in a dark room, head bowed and hand to forehead, quietly embodying the weight of invisible bruises. The background is dim with a soft light shining behind the person, creating a dramatic shadow that hints at the quiet pain of emotional abuse or deep contemplation.
Health & WellnessReal Life StoriesRelationships
Invisible Bruises: The Quiet Pain of Emotional Abuse
ByMary GriffinAug 16, 20267 min read
Two silhouetted people stand together inside a vibrant red heart, symbolising the complexities of relationships and love, surrounded by cracked, shattered glass. The background is split between teal and red tones, with shadows and abstract textures creating a dramatic, emotional atmosphere.
Health & WellnessReal Life StoriesRelationships
Love Leaves Clues: What Our Relationships Reveal About Ourselves
ByMary GriffinJul 18, 20268 min read
A close-up of a couple lying in bed together. The woman, with red nail polish, holds two maroon sex toys on the man's bare, hairy chest. The intimate scene highlights closeness and an exploration of better sex techniques.
Health & WellnessReal Life StoriesRelationships
Good Sex: Let’s Tell the Men It’s More Than Thrust and Hope
ByMary GriffinJul 3, 20266 min read
Two people lie close together in the sunlight. One has a bare chest, the other wears a black bikini bottom. Their skin glistens, possibly from sweat or oil—a scene charged with sexual fantasy, intimate and relaxed in the soft, highlighting light.
Health & WellnessReal Life StoriesRelationships
The Secret Power Of Sexual Fantasy
ByMary GriffinJun 2, 20265 min read
A black and white close-up photo of a man and woman with short hair. Their faces are close, eyes closed, wearing calm expressions that suggest intimacy or emotional cheating. Lighting highlights their facial features and smooth skin.
Health & WellnessRelationships
Micro-Cheating: ”It Was Only A Bit Of Fun… We Didn’t Even Have Sex”
ByMary GriffinMay 21, 20266 min read
A close-up of a person’s face with striking green eyes and long, dark hair partially covering their pale skin hints at the complexities of relationships. The artistic, sketch-like effect and white background add a surreal, ethereal touch.
Health & WellnessRelationships
Jealousy in Midlife Relationships: Why It Still Shows Up, and What It’s Really About
ByMary GriffinMay 3, 20268 min read
A woman with long blonde hair sits indoors, hugging her knees to her chest. She wears a brown shirt and blue jeans, and looks sad or worried—perhaps fighting an invisible battle with OCD. Bookshelves and a green plant are blurred in the background.
Health & WellnessReal Life Stories
OCD: The Invisible Battle Beyond The Smile
ByMary GriffinApr 10, 20265 min read
A serene woman with closed eyes is surrounded by lush, delicate pink and light blue flowers that entwine her hair and shoulders, set against a soft teal background, radiating the quiet power of women in a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere with sculptural grace.
Health & WellnessRelationships
Give to Gain What Women Know About Reciprocity, Power and Purpose
ByMary GriffinMar 8, 20264 min read
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