Mental Health is Political
Mental Health is Political: The intersection of wellbeing and social change In recent years, there’s been a growing understanding of the importance of mental health – finally! Yet, the conversation around mental wellness often falls short, focusing solely on individual responsibility and personal coping strategies. And while these aspects are undoubtedly important, they only tell […]
The Difference Between Counsellor and Psychologist
What’s the difference between a counsellor and a psychologist? Our founder and director Amber Rules is a clinical counsellor who spoke to GlobalHealth Education about how to distinguish between these two mental health professionals, what their roles are, and what their career paths look like. Read the full article here: https://globalhealtheducation.com/au/categories/counselling/counsellor-vs-psychologist
Somatic Techniques for Calming the Nervous System
Whenever you feel stress bubbling up, notice what’s happening in the mind and the emotional overflow happening in the body. How do you experience stress as physical sensations? Or perhaps you notice a change in temperature, heart rate, breathing, sensory sensitivity, or appetite. Do you find it difficult to think and find the words you’re looking for, […]
Three Common Myths About Therapy
Therapy has long been a subject of curiosity and misconception. In this blog, we aim to debunk three common myths surrounding therapy and shed light on what it truly entails. So, let’s address these myths one by one. Myth No. 1 – Therapy is a way to fix broken people Therapy can often be […]
Dismantling the Individualism and Capitalism of ‘Self Care’
I resonate with the idea that self-care shouldn’t be a buzzword used as a bandaid for real pain and suffering. Instead it actually has pretty radical underpinnings that motivate us towards structural change. It is deeply embedded in critical theory and lived experiences of race, gender and class dynamics. You may have heard this now […]
Article: Rough Patch in City Hub Sydney
We spoke to Allison at City Hub Sydney about Rough Patch and the importance of affordable counselling. Read the full article here. Are you interested in learning more about Rough Patch or seeing one of our counsellors? Get in touch by clicking here.
Article: Managing Parental Burnout
We spoke to Kate from The Latch about parental burnout. Click to read: Validation for Parents: Your Parental Burnout Is Real (Here’s What to Do About It) To learn more about how to manage parental burnout and look after yourself, get in touch with one of our counsellors by clicking here.
Falling Off the “New Year, New You” Diet Bandwagon
If you’re anything like the average person who makes a New Year’s Resolution, you’ll have already abandoned that weight loss attempt before the end of January. In this blog, counsellor Rachel Roberts discusses the truth about dieting. Even if you’ve gone through the ‘New Year, New You’ diet merry-go-round a dozen times before, it’s hard […]
Not A Crisis: When is Counselling a Good Idea?
Counselling isn’t just for when you’re experiencing a rough patch. In this blog, counsellor Susanne Dick explains more about the benefits of counselling for healing, growth and fulfillment. It can be hard to (briefly) explain what counselling or therapy is and the benefits we can gain from it. I personally know its value, having seen […]