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How can I get through the holidays with grief?
How to get through the holidays while Grieving. Grief and the holiday season. How can I attend a Christmas party while I feel so sad?
Why do I have to attend a New Year's Eve Party when I just want to hide from the world?
How can I pretend to be happy when I am holding grief?
How can I attend a party without ruining it for all the happy people?
I am not ready, I'm not prepared, I can't face it, I just don't want to.
Kirsten
Nov 28, 20253 min read


The power of the Breath
I have put 4 Breath Work exercises for you to try in a Free Online course. Yoga Counselling and learning to use the Power of the Breath to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Kirsten
Nov 26, 20253 min read


Who finds Counselling helpful?
Counselling isn't only for the person who experienced the Trauma or challenge directly. Supporting someone who has been through difficult times can be hard, and sometimes the supporter needs support. Counselling supports the person who is the supporter, so that they can emotionally regluate, form a support network, have their experience validated, and then offer support to their person without becoming dis-regulated.
Kirsten
Nov 22, 20253 min read


Benefits of Walk and Talk - EcoTherapy
There is the actual experience, that is reported to me by my clients that I have been hearing since I first started offering Walk and Talk in 2020 - We all know why that was - Covid all of a sudden made sitting in a cosy room with someone outside of your immediate household became dangerous, and not everyone wanted to move to Phone or Zoom sessions, So I offered outdoor Walk and Talk sessions. And then there is the actual studies and evidence being collected about the benefit
Kirsten
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Yoga Counselling or Self-Paced Online Course?
This post is to help you decide which Yoga is best for you. I offer both Yoga Counselling and a Self-Paced online Yoga Course. Yoga Counselling is not a well known offering at this stage so I would like to explain what it is and how it works. In both we do the same 7 sessions - that make up my Signature Course - Yoga - Healing Trauma. The 7 sessions are; Yoga to ease symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue, Yoga to Improve Sleep, Yoga to Reduce Anxiety, Yoga to Reduce Stress, Yoga to Inc
Kirsten
Nov 14, 20253 min read


How do I know I am healing?
One helpful aspect of counselling is that the counsellor is often able to notice these small changes and highlight them so you too are aware. Feeling that you are making progress is important. It helps you understand your innate capacity to heal.
Kirsten
Nov 14, 20253 min read


Who Am I? Identity Counselling.
Getting to know ourselves everyday is a real thing - we change, our environment changes. our situations change, our friends and family change or at least move in proximity to us. We grow and change each day. I thought I'd share some things I do to get to know myself over and over again.....
Kirsten
Sep 27, 20254 min read


Grief - The Final Gift: A Workbook for End-of-Life Planning
Guest Blogger Author Alicia Ng. The Final Gift: A workbook for End-of-Life Planning. Introduced by Kirsten Grief and Loss Clinical Counsellor Melbourne
Kirsten
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Grief and Loss Counselling Melbourne
Grief and Loss is experienced by everyone at some point - it is part of the human experience. Symptoms of Grief and Loss are many and unique. Could Counselling support you to grieve alongside living a fulfilling life?
Kirsten
Sep 5, 20253 min read


Post Traumatic Growth Counselling
When trauma survival increases our strength and capacity to life safe and meaningful lives. When after trauma we find a zest for life, a purpose and a greater sense of resilience and belief in ourselves.
Kirsten
Aug 29, 20253 min read


Healing from Family Violence Counselling
Healing from Family violence is not always straightforward - plans are often focused on the safe escape, but what happens once you have to rebuild your life? Could Healing from Family Violence Counselling support you to create an amazing and safe life?
Kirsten
Aug 26, 20254 min read


Self Care - Why does it feel so hard? Therapeutic Counselling
Self-care is a concept that has gained significant attention and popularity in recent years, becoming a buzzword that we encounter regularly in various forms of media, wellness programs, and social discussions. However, this constant emphasis on self-care can sometimes feel overwhelming, adding yet another layer of pressure to our already packed schedules. It can feel like an obligation, a task that we must add to our never-ending to-do lists for each day, week, month, or eve
Kirsten
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Suicide Bereavement - Trauma counselling
Suicide Bereavement counselling is a specialised and unique counselling where companion counselling to walk alongside and witness, validate and support the bereaved is important. Trauma therapy online phone and in person Australia
Kirsten
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Walk and Talk - What is it, what are the benefits?
Walk and Talk Therapy Melbourne. How to heal from Trauma, Suicide Bereavement, Family Violence, Divorce, Anxiety, Stress, Childhood trauma
Kirsten
Jun 15, 20252 min read


Journalling - "they" say give it a go, but how?
Have you heard journalling is good for you? Have you been told you should try journalling? Do you have a friend, family member, or colleague who tells you how much they love journalling? Are you still unsure how to get started? The benefits of journalling for your wellbeing encompass a wide range of positive outcomes, including stress reduction, enhanced cognitive abilities, personal growth, increased emotional intelligence, and creative expression. By incorporating journalli
Kirsten
Jun 9, 20252 min read


How to create your perfect holistic phone counselling space
I invite you to give some thought to how you could create a space for you that nurtures you as we work through life's challenges. How can you make your space comfortable and nurturing?
Kirsten
Jun 9, 20252 min read
Free 15 Minute Connection Call
A 15 minute Connection Call is available for you to share your situation and discuss ways in which we may be able to work together. It is important that you feel comfortable and safe to start your counselling, so this call is designed to answer your questions and for you to learn a little bit more about me, to make sure that you and I both feel we would be a good fit for you to reach your navigate your challenges.
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