Massage, Yoga Classes and Counselling
What is Counselling?
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A Safe Space: A confidential, non-judgmental environment where you can say the things you can’t say anywhere else.
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Self-Discovery: A process of identifying the "why" behind your actions, feelings, and patterns.
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Skill Building: A place to learn practical tools for managing anxiety, setting boundaries, or communicating with a partner.
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Objectivity: Unlike a friend, a counsellor has no "stake" in your life, allowing them to see your situation with total neutrality.
What Counselling is not...
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Advice-Giving: A common misconception is that a counsellor tells you what to do (e.g., "You should leave him"). Instead, they help you find the clarity to make your own decisions.
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Friendship: While a counsellor is warm and empathetic, the relationship is professional. This boundary is what makes the therapy effective.
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A "Quick Fix": It is a process. While you might feel better after one session (venting helps!), true change usually takes time and practice.
How it works
Most sessions last for 60 minutes. As a counsellor, I use the Person-Centred Approach which sees the person as the expert in their own life with the capacity to make their own decisions.
In addition, I use a combination of counselling techniques such as:
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CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) - Changing negative thought patterns to lead to a positive change in behaviour.
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Solution-Focused Therapy - Focusing on immediate goals and the future, rather than the past.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Learning to observe your thoughts like "clouds passing in the sky" and committing to actions that align with your personal values, regardless of how you’re feeling in that moment.
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Mindfulness Techniques - breath awareness and meditation
Why do people go to Counselling?
You don't need to be in a "crisis" to go to counselling. People use it for:
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Navigating big life transitions (new baby, job change, grief).
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Breaking repetitive patterns in dating or relationships.
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Managing "background" feelings of stress or low self-esteem.
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Simply wanting to understand themselves better.
Why book with Suzie?
Read below...
Counselling
Diploma of Counselling (AIPC)
Level 1 Membership Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Since I began working with clients in Remedial and Pregnancy Massage, I have developed a strong interest in Women's Health, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Fertility, Peri-menopause and Menopause, Relationships, Grief and Loss, and Career Changes.
I believe that creating harmony in one's wellbeing and physical and mental health are really important contributors to living a satisfying and rewarding life. I love helping others make changes and improvements in these areas.
If you are struggling with finding direction in your life, having difficulty with relationships or maybe you are feeling discontent, or holding onto past trauma or loss, I would love to help you.
I combine Person-Centred Therapy with other techniques such as: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and, Mindfulness Techniques, to name a few.
I am available Tuesday to Saturday for Counselling Appointments.
Please call me on 0421 832 416 if you would like to have a brief chat prior to booking your appointment, to find out if we will be a good match.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Suzie
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