Beating the Lockdown Blues
Is life in lockdown getting you down? Maybe you’re aware of a vague sense of unease, something you just can’t quite put your finger on? Or perhaps you are feeling trapped, caught in a loop where you can’t find your way out? Many of us are missing family members living interstate, or being able to […]
My Story
When our son was born in 1985 I quickly realised I knew very little about parenting. Life gave me plenty of time to think about this and how I might do things differently second time around, before our daughter arrived 11 years later. The learning started all over again when I realised that each child […]
Trauma as Unhealed Emotional Wounds
We each have our own way of reacting to sensations of overwhelm. These are often learned patterns of behaviour based on our experiences in childhood. They will surface when we feel threatened, such as with the covid pandemic and the bushfires in January 2020. For many of us, these threatening situations created a sense of […]
Recovery From The Bushfires
We’ve all had a traumatic experience with the bushfires early in 2020. No-one who lived through this can have escaped without some level of emotional disturbance. For many, this experience has been profound. Understanding Trauma Trauma is not what happens to us, but how our bodies respond to what happens to us. Many of us […]
Seeing a Counsellor or Psychotherapist
Have you thought about seeing a counsellor or Psychotherapist but are not sure what to expect? Perhaps you are feeling confused, anxious or worried about something (or someone). Maybe you have reached a point in your life when you are looking for something new? It Helps to Talk These feelings happen to all of us, […]
Anxiety
Most of us are familiar with feelings of stress and anxiety, but for some, this can be a constant companion, affecting everyday life. Do you ever have the feeling that you just want to hide? Your palms get sweaty, your stomach churns, your breathing comes in shallow gasps, your thoughts are racing and you have trouble […]
Psychotherapy or Psychology?
I’m often asked “What is Psychotherapy? How is it different from Psychology?” Exploring the field of available therapies can be confusing. There are so many different options to choose from. Perhaps you are curious about how Psychology and Psychotherapy differ. Are they, in fact, just two different ways of looking at the same mental […]
Seeing a Counsellor or Psychotherapist
Have you ever thought about seeing a counsellor or psychotherapist, but weren’t sure what to expect? Many people visit a Counsellor or Psychotherapist when they are seeking to change something in their lives. You might be upset about something (or someone), or feel you are looking for a new direction in life? Perhaps you are […]
Your First Counselling Session
It’s normal to feel a bit nervous about your first counselling session, particularly if you have never seen a counsellor or psychotherapist before. After all, you are about to share some deep feelings with a stranger. You might feel more comfortable if you take some time before your visit to think about why you have decided […]
Find a Counsellor or Psychotherapist
Perhaps you’re thinking there is something in your life you would like to change. Maybe you think you would like to find a Counsellor or Psychotherapist but you’re not quite sure how to go about finding the right person for you? A good first step is to do an internet search for a “Counsellor near […]