Courage Couch in Ocean Grove, Victoria | Counsellor

Courage Couch

Locality: Ocean Grove, Victoria

Phone: +61 438 878 941

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25.01.2022 View from the therapy couch.

25.01.2022 ... SEROTONIN How to release this feel good hormone: Walk in nature Sun exposure... Meditating Running Swimming Cycling When you suffer from poor mental health it’s even more vital. Just a half hour a day will help ease your suffering.

25.01.2022 ... FRIDAY! Yay. When the day starts like this you know it’s going to be a good one. Even Ruby dog thinks so #oceangrove #fridaymorning #positivestart #oceanair #sunshine #dogwalk #balance #deepbreaths #gratitude

25.01.2022 As a trained phone counsellor and mental health practitioner (and past sufferer) I am here to take your call. How do we go about it you ask? . 1: Contact me via my email or phone number to set up a time for our session. It could be as soon as tomorrow if I am available. 2: When we chat initially we can discuss what platform to carry out or session on. Zoom? FaceTime? Voice call? 3: We will also discuss your details, personal situation & mental health history. *please note ...calls to me are not anonymous. 3: You choose which payment method you will be using. There are a few options. It is $60 for a phone session during this pandemic time (up to 45mins chat). 4: We then speak again at our appointment time ... this is your space to open up and lift some weight that you’ve been carrying. . We can do 1 session or many. Before our counselling session you will need to put yourself in a quiet, comfortable space, with a water or tea. I will take you through some BFSensory exercises to begin with so you feel more relaxed. We will begin. See more

24.01.2022 Monday Mantra. Repeat to yourself while deep breathing, stretching, walking or visualizing. One of my favorite. ... Caroline #mantras #growthtips #counsellor #talktherapy

22.01.2022 BE STILL You don’t have to be fierce, courageous, productive or ambitious every week. Some weeks you just need to be. Let time and life wash over you. You are replenishing without doing, just watch and observe. . . ... There’s a certain contentment that results from this. Yes the world still revolves without you. BE STILL. See more

20.01.2022 ... PRESENCE Some centering and presence practice before a busy day of clients. Nature is always a good centered place to come back to. Listening to birds and taking some deep breaths on the balcony. #beingpresent #beinginthenow #presencepractice #calmingtechnique #focustool #settingintentions #settingintensionsfortheday #counsellor #depressionhelp #anxietyhelp #griefhelp #personalgrowth #personalchange #emotionalgrowth

18.01.2022 For a free daily strategy to help you overcome depression https://thedepressionproject.com/daily-strategies

18.01.2022 It’s about time I had a logo... not quite sure about these double hearts though. is it just me or do they look like reindeer antlers? What do you think? Need feedback please!

17.01.2022 Why are we suffering? The answer could be within your reach if you’re willing to listen to your soul. It’s time to take control, pull the dark clouds down and let some hope shine through again. Read my article below for how to flip it. Caroline Jane

17.01.2022 ... REACH OUT #mentalhealthmonth #october #wellbeing #reachout #depressionhelp #anxietyhelp #griefhelp #sufferingnomore #youarenotalone #stressmanagement #counsellor #geelongcounsellor #oceangrovecounsellor #couragecouch #heal #grow #talktherapy #feelings #emotionalhealth #emotionhealing

17.01.2022 You don’t have to see the whole STAIRCASE, just take the first STEP. (Martin Luther King)

16.01.2022 FIRST day of SPRING During this unprecedented time perhaps it a sign to press RESET. Reset your priorities. Reset your perspective. Reset your goals. ... Reset you promises to yourself. We have one life ... do it well. It’s time for awakenings! Just as nature regenerates so must we... #gratitude #reset #perspective2020 #coronavirus #awakenings #springtime #nature

16.01.2022 Feeling ALONE and ISOLATED? These are feelings I’ve had lately so I’m sure many of you have also. We’re deep into restrictions and it’s testing times for our resilience. What are my best 3 tips to combat prickliness with the kids and depression for sufferers? 1. Time alone doing something you love. Reading? Stretching? Walk? Play keyboard? An hour minimum please ! 2. Walk or sit with a girlfriend and just download. No small talk (you might want to warn her first!). Get stra...ight to the D&M. 3. Do something completely different for the afternoon! Purchase clay and build, don a Winter wettie on and go an ocean dip, ask a neighbor if you can walk their dog. Break down the comfort zone a little and your headspace will feel uplifted. A big problem right now is boredom and lack of stimulation. For big people & little! Keep the mind stimulated in small ways. It’ll get you to the finish line of this round of lockdown. Stay well everyone x

15.01.2022 You are capable. Look within. Caroline #mantras #innerstrength #selfawareness #growth #instinct #innervoice #courage #counsellor #oceangrove #reachwithin #selftrust #selfbelief

14.01.2022 BLOOM Where flowers bloom so does hope. #restrictionfatigue #hanginthereeveryone #viclockdown2 #staypositive #livewithhope #tomorrowisanewday #staystrong #bestrong #showfaith #showcourage #couragecouch #geelongcounsellor #springtime #flowerbeauty

13.01.2022 I was interviewed recently and we had a discussion about life/lessons/threads & complexes ... coming onto this podcast soon.

12.01.2022 ... DEEP BREATHING I have been reading about different deep breathing techniques lately and this morning was the perfect chance to put some to the test. After sending my son off to school I realised I was too tense and anxious to begin anything and get on with my day. Some self-defeating thoughts were creeping in. ... So I made myself comfortable on pillows on the floor and began. *I did 15mins of in and out breaths, to counts of 5. Sometimes holding my breath for 5 counts. I also played peaceful zen music very softly in the background. It definitely worked, I am centered now and feel looser in my chest (which is where we hold anxiety), and more positive in my mind. Not stuck anyway, like I was half an hour ago! It’s worth trying. And different time frames & rhythms apparently work for each person. I highly recommend deep breathing each morning!! Try different rhythms for yourself. #deepbreathingexercises #deepbreathinghelps #calmingtechniques #morninganxietycures

11.01.2022 LOSS Sometimes it takes losing yourself to find yourself. Wrong paths can still lead to the right places. Losing a loved one can open up new parts of yourself. Failure may be a necessary lesson on the way to success. It’s all part of your awakening on this journey of growth and love.

09.01.2022 ..... RELEASE the PAST

06.01.2022 My favorite quote for years now. And why I called my practice Courage Couch By Brother David Steindl Rast. #trustlife #trusttheuniverse #trusttheprocess #healing #courage #attitudetolife #attitudetoliveby #faceyourfears #couragecouch #geelongcounsellor #trustyourinstints #havefaith #growthmindset #pathtogrowth #pathtoglory #universalenergy #lifelessons #brotherdavidsteindlrast #davidsteindlrast #quotes

05.01.2022 Champion you, to you. This is one way to increase your self-worth and self esteem. Be your own best friend. Reflect on your growth, successes, right choices and times you acted with full strength. You are capable! Caroline ... #selfworth #growthtips #selfesteem #quotesaboutlife #personalgrowth #goodchoices #counsellor #talktherapy #oceangrove #buildselfesteem #strongyou

05.01.2022 ... TOOLS As well as doing deep emotional work with clients I also suggest and provide tools and techniques. Some are into journaling, others love reading, mantras or meditation, to name a few. Issues always need tackling from multiple sides. Physical Mental ... Emotional Spiritual It takes strength, bravery, courage and time. Healing is hard, you need all the tools you can fit in your toolbox #counselling #toolsforhealing #healingtechniques #oceangrovecounsellor #journaling #booksongrowth #lettinggo #surrender #mantras

03.01.2022 GROWTH. In order to grow first you must let go of the past. Is there somebody weighing you down? What habit is holding you back? What self belief is sabotaging you? Reflection and renewal is something you need to do periodically to grow. And this is our first responsibility to ourself and others. Our first purpose: to grow. Perhaps then you go on to teach, help, change, inspire or bring joy to the world. And round it goes... see the cycle? ... It begins with yourself

03.01.2022 PANDEMIC ANXIETY: video If you are feeling overwhelmed contact me today to arrange a phone or video call counselling session. Contact details on my link in bio. . Symptoms of anxiety include: ... > uncontrollable worry > inability to concentrate > always being on edge & jumpy > trouble sleeping > physical symptoms: trembling, nausea, sweating, increased heart rate. . There is no need to go through this alone. Please reach out. During this time it is more important than ever especially if you already suffer from anxiety and depression. #staywell #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthcoronavirus #geelongcounsellor #anxiety #depressionhelp #griefcounseling #oceangrovecounsellor #couragecouch #phonecounselling #videocounselling #pandemicanxiety #pandemicdepression

02.01.2022 This article nails it. Especially regarding the lack of dopamine releases going on due to no socialising/less activity going on. It has a couple of good tips on how to help combat it too. We are nearly there ppl !! Hang on....

01.01.2022 MOMENTS Each moment is the chance for a new beginning. The power is always in the PRESENT moment. You are never stuck. Make the choice in your mind! This is when change begins, right here, right now. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve had that illness, self loathing, bad relationship or negative pattern! You can begin to change today! You have the power in this MOMENT. ... #selfhealing #selfbelief #powerofthemind #choiceisyours #beginnings #selfdetermination #mindshift #selflove #selflovejourney #putyourselffirst #begintoday #begintoheal #breakthechains #depressionhelp #anxietyhelp #griefhelp #personalgrowth #couragecouch #geelongcounsellor #oceangrove #bellarinecounsellor

01.01.2022 All settled in to the peaceful new session room. > 260 Thacker Street, Ocean Grove Allied Health Clinic.