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    Counselling for Anxiety

    Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek counselling, yet many people struggle to recognise it for what it is. While anxiety can sometimes feel overwhelming, it is important…

  • Couples Counselling: Not Just for Couples in Crisis

    When many people hear the term couples counselling, they often picture a couple on the verge of separation. While counselling can certainly help...

  • Counselling for Depression

    Depression can make it feel as though nothing will change, but feelings are not permanent. With the right support, counselling and practical strategies, many people find a path forward…

  • What is the ACA?

    What is the Australian Counselling Association?

    Have you come across the term Australian Counselling Association and wondered what it means? Read more here to learn what the Australian Counselling Association means for you.

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    Emotions Are Not Hardwired

    No brain has an emotional circuit. Your emotions stem from the predictions your brain is continually making, based on your past experiences. It is constantly making guesses to construct a moment you are in…

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    Taming Anxiety

    Today, subliminally, and sometimes overtly, the average person will sense six threats (or negatives) for every positive. At times, anxiety can be triggered as the prehistoric, or “lizard”, part of the brain called the Amygdala goes into overdrive...

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    Take A Breath

    The information on breathing techniques in the video below did not fit into my way of thinking until a client asked me to investigate breathing techniques.  I did and thought "Wow!"  I've now had great feedback from those who have used the techniques…