10 reasons to try somatic psychotherapy Most people have preconceptions of therapy based on what you’ve seen on TV: the client lying back on a sofa whilst their therapist sits behind them taking notes. That may happen in the movies but most modern therapy doesn’t...
Can I be me? The pain of wearing the good girl/boy/person mask “Can I be me in front of these people?” How often have you worried that you wouldn’t be loved and accepted if others could see the real you? Do you sometimes find yourself wearing the mask of the...
Understanding the three states of your nervous system and how they impact your thoughts Understanding what goes on in your nervous system, and why you are feeling certain physical sensations, or having certain thoughts when you are anxious, can be really...
How often should I have a therapy session? Everything in nature has a rhythm. Day and night, our heartbeat, and the healing cycles in the body. So should therapy. People suffering from anxiety or depression need a space held for them. They need- and benefit from-...
How to prepare for your online therapy sessions with me The benefits of online therapy sessions The beauty of online therapy sessions is that you can be as far away from me as Tasmania, but still feel like you are just down the road. And in times like these,...
Why I get you to move and breathe in your session: the neuroscience Have you ever wondered why I invite you to move or breathe deeply in your session? Have you questioned how it makes you feel better? With my training in both body psychotherapy and dance-movement...
The difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy I get asked "What is the difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy?" by most new clients. To a therapist there are technical differences but to you the customer, not a lot. It's a case of 'same same...
How many therapy sessions will I need? Most of my new clients ask me: “How many therapy sessions will I need?” To which I usually reply: “Somewhere between a few and many”. It depends on whether you align with the 'illness' or 'wellness' model of therapy. ...
How to end therapy well There will come a time when you know you want to end therapy. Perhaps you want to pause for financial reasons. Maybe you want to try something different. But hopefully it is because we have helped you with the issue you came in with, you’re...
A problem shared (internet dating horror stories) “A problem shared is a problem halved” goes the old English saying. I heartily agree with that one. This is not just because I’m a psychotherapist and I know that just talking to someone about your problems can be...
It's time to speak up A friend of mine created the excellent campaign “It’s ok to say” (if you don’t feel ok). It's about letting people know that you have anxiety and/or depression so that you're not going through this alone. But with the news of women in Hollywood...
How counselling can help you avoid family court - from a Brisbane Family Lawyer Guest blog by Jennifer Hetherington of Hetherington Family Law Tonight I saw a post in a Facebook group of which I am a member along the lines of the following: "Has anyone been successful...