National online mental-health charity, Turn2Me, will operate a Valentine's Day support group for people who find it difficult to cope, or who are lonely, at this time of year.

During the week leading up to Valentine’s Day, the charity said it sees a peak in the number of people talking about relationship issues they’re having, people who are experiencing heartbreak, and people who are feeling lonely.

The support group will commence at 8pm on February 14.

The charity said it is also contacted by a high number of people who are finding it difficult to get over an ex-partner, and these feelings are exacerbated at this time of year.

“The support group isn’t just for people in a romantic relationship,” CEO of Turn2Me, Fiona O’Malley said.

"People can be very disappointed in their romantic relationships and a day like Valentine’s Day can bring these cracks and frustrations to the surface."

“Manipulation tactics in relationships are just some of the many things our users report on the Turn2Me platform. No matter what your relationship issues are, or who they’re with, the best way to tackle them is to talk about them.

Turn2Me has offered the following self-care tips:

GaslightingThis is when someone denies something they have done, lies about events that happened, and dismisses another person’s environment or feelings, causing them to become insecure.BreadcrumbingThis is when someone gives minimal romantic or flirtatious signals, without putting in any real effort or commitment. It can leave the other person in an emotional limbo.Love-bombingThis is when someone gives you intense, over-the-top attention and compliments in a short period of time to create romantic, emotional interest and dependency. TriangulationThis when someone brings another person into the mix to justify an opinion or make their partner feel insecure.

To avail of the Valentine’s Day Support Group visitTurn2Me.ie