Forming relationships with those around us is one of the most natural things we do as people, but it can also prove one of the most complex. This is especially true in the age of dating apps, where forging connections can feel like an emotional obstacle course rife with rejection and red flags. 

We’ve all been there: one moment, you’re optimistic, swiping through your feed with reckless abandon, and the next, you feel as if there’s zero chance of ever finding someone you connect with.

If one thing’s for sure, most of us could do with a little bit of guidance when it comes to searching for – and hopefully finding – love. And that’s where leading love and relationship expert Mel Schilling (of Married At First Sight fame) comes in. Having first trained as a psychologist, Schilling eventually went on to become a love counsellor – helping those who want more love in their lives to achieve their goals.