Breathe Counselling Perth in Perth, Western Australia | Counsellor

Breathe Counselling Perth

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 433 923 591

Address: 618 Hay St 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://breathecounsellingperth.com.au

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25.01.2022 "Failing well means ending something that is not working and choosing to do something else better." - Dr Henry Cloud

25.01.2022 Love has an immense ability to help heal the devastating wounds that life sometimes deals us. Love also enhances our sense of of connection to the larger world. Loving responsiveness is the foundation of a truly compassionate, civilised society. - Sue Johnsen

24.01.2022 Great to catch up in the country with Emily and John Burr at Breathe Counselling Pinjarra!

24.01.2022 You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging. Brene Brown

24.01.2022 When couples can practice communication that is safe, non-threatening and non- critical, a culture can be nurtured in the relationship that is conducive to humility, authenticity and vulnerability. Here is hope.

23.01.2022 Setting up the new space in Midland

23.01.2022 How do you think healthier, how do you think better? One key to healthier thinking can be Sleep in particular deep sleep, is necessary for the production of the neurotransmitters, serotonin and norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters keep some parts of the brain active while we are awake. In a basic sense, when we sleep (similar to when we exercise) our brain catalogues our thoughts in order. When we dont sleep enough, our thought life can quickly become confusing and out of order.

22.01.2022 A certain amount of stress in life is normal, even healthy. This might be the tension you feel when you respond to a red traffic light or the anxiety you may sense when there is a real or perceived threat. But in today’s world, where the ‘normal’ pace can be anything but normal, stress management can be a big issue. The ability to be able to cope let alone flourish in life hinges on this very thing. Many physical and emotional illnesses have their roots in stress.

21.01.2022 Mindfulness can help to intervene with unhealthy patterns of being and encourage healthy ways of living. To be in a state of mindfulness means to become aware of what is happening in the present moment, not letting our attention become buried in thoughts about the past or the future. The key to being mindful is to keep everything simple.

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20.01.2022 Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where i end and someone else begins, leading me to a sense of ownership. Knowing what I am to own and take responsibility for gives me freedom. Taking responsibility for my life opens up many different options. Boundaries help us keep the good in and the bad out. Setting boundaries inevitably involves taking responsibility for your choices. You are the one who makes them. You are the one who must live with their consequences. And you are the one who may be keeping yourself from making the choices you could be happy with. We must own our own thoughts and clarify distorted thinking. - Dr Henry Cloud

20.01.2022 Stephanie has prior experience supporting individuals, couples, children and families to address diverse needs, including anxiety, depression, grief, behavioural difficulties, relationship struggles and social issues. Stephanie is passionate about providing a safe, insightful space for others, holding a belief that healthy connections foster healthy minds and personal growth. Integrating Psychodynamic, Attachment-focussed and Emotion-focussed therapies, Stephanie is attentive and creative in her approach

19.01.2022 Look at the negative thoughts as a signal of a problem, not a statement of ultimate truth.

19.01.2022 Laboratory studies have revealed the beneficial physiological and psychological impact of natural sounds and images. Research has shown the positive affects on cognitive and physiological aspects of participants who spent time in natural locations as opposed to urban environments. There is scientific evidence that identifies that psychological wellbeing is influenced by human interaction with green space and blue space (aquatic). It is clear that we as human beings are made f...or nature and that nature is made for us. It is imperative that we look after nature better than we ever have before, but we must also let nature look after us. Get out there! - Nick Gwynn

19.01.2022 We can't tell you how happy it makes us to receive feedback from our clients

19.01.2022 We need freedom. We need to be able to say NO to things, to set boundaries, to be free to be ourselves- authentic-honest-real. We need to be able to choose things in freedom, we need to be able to be in control of ourselves, rather than be controlled by others. Adults want to be treated like adults and feel like adults. A major hallmark of adulthood is freedom. But we dont want freedom from relationships or loneliness. - Nick Gwynn

18.01.2022 Wishing you all a great week ahead! From the team at Breathe

17.01.2022 Counselling is not about someone sitting in the power seat, ‘forcing the personal out of you.’ Quite often it is those types of stereotypes that hold us back from booking in a session when we need it. We like to encourage clients that a counsellor is there to help you and at no point will they force you to go somewhere you’re not comfortable to go. It is a working alliance that is in the clients’ best interests. It’s actually all about engaging in a professional relationship that can help you feel more powerful, more in control and more normal.

17.01.2022 RELATIONSHIPS. Healthy, intimate relationships are the source of courage. They give us the power we need to live in freedom And this power is love And love drives out anxiety. Connection instills within us the strength to be able to make decisions, move in directions and achieve things, that could potentially result in rejection. Plug in, connect, invest in relationship, make it your goal, make it your priority. Learn how to love and be loved. The risk of rejection is real, but love makes it tolerable. Love never fails. Overcome rejection with love - Nick Gwynn

16.01.2022 Breathes CBD Suite was the first Counselling room we set up. It has been a special space of vision, creativity, transformation and healing and continues to evolve. This new door colour is my favourite colour- turquoise. The colour of our logo. The colour of life... Nick Gwynn #breathe #counsellingperth @ Breathe Counselling Perth

16.01.2022 Breathe Counselling proudly supports House of Grace orphanage in Yangon, Myanmar. As our contribution to the developing world, we believe this is a worthy investment. Know that when you receive support from Breathe Counselling, you are supporting others. House of Grace presently supports 70 orphans and 7 widows. Many of the orphans have come from parents who have either lost their lives, abandoned their children or lost their capacity to parent because of alcohol addiction. T...he reality is, that if organizations like House of Grace dont take children in, the children are taken in to the Monasteries, where they will be forced to collect money on the street and attend to the needs of the monks. We are presently working with Mang Nung to develop rice paddys that will enable the orphanage to be entirely self-sufficient. Until this is the case, donations largely go towards food, education costs and maintenance of the orphanage. See more

16.01.2022 Through my interaction with people over the years, in my work as a counsellor, I have arrived at some conclusions about why some people end up in a place of general unhappiness. Sometimes its because they have experienced a monumental loss, such as the death of a spouse. Other times its because they have decided to build a relationship with a toxic substance rather than another person. It can be many things, but overall, one of the main reasons why I think people are unhappy is because in some way they have forgotten that they are human beings. - Nick Gwynn

15.01.2022 The real questions for parents should be: "Are you engaged? Are you paying attention?" If so, plan to make lots of mistakes and bad decisions. Imperfect parenting moments turn into gifts as our children watch us try to figure out what went wrong and how we can do better next time. The mandate is not to be perfect and raise happy children. Perfection doesnt exist, and Ive found what makes children happy doesnt always prepare them to be courageous, engaged adults. - Bren Brown

15.01.2022 Your body is listening to everything your thoughts say...

14.01.2022 Our team of qualified male and female counsellors (some pictured here) offer individuals, couples and families solutions to address and overcome relationship struggles, emotional concerns and roadblocks to a fulfilling life

14.01.2022 The importance of true friends cant be overstated. Life is intrinsically richer with them and painfully poorer without them. The presence of true friends, value-adds to our experience as human beings and diminishes it without them. - Nick Gwynn

14.01.2022 With perseverance and endurance you can survive any storm

14.01.2022 "Parents, take heart. We are in the small days. But I have to believe that by feeling out what family routines work well and making them habits, and by seeking moments to reconnect with your partner and children, these small days with small things often will lead to big family legacies." - John Gottman

13.01.2022 Relationship Counselling can be one of the best investments you can make in your life. Thepriorityin life and the core of what we focus on atBreathe Counselling Perthis healthy relationships. Relationships can be difficult, hard work and even painful, but they are the most important thing in life. Theyare worth investing in. When there is a deficit in relationships; addictions and life control issuesspring up in us. Relationships satisfy something deep within us.

13.01.2022 "Lovina has provided me with the tools I needed to get onto the right track. Always in a kind way, I never felt judged and I felt like I could tell her anything. Working with Lovina was a great experience and I would recommend her to anyone who is facing personal or live challenges." - client feedback

12.01.2022 You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming. Keep going! We wish you all a wonderful week ahead

12.01.2022 Happy Australia Day to all of you out there!

12.01.2022 Overcoming rejection - If you want courage, If you want the fuel to sustain true change and claim authentic freedom, there is one source and that is RELATIONSHIPS. Healthy, intimate relationships are the source of courage. They give us the power we need to live in freedom And this power is love And love drives out anxiety. Connection instills within us the strength to be able to make decisions, move in directions and achieve things, that could potentially result in rejection. So I say plug in, connect, invest in relationships, make it your goal, make it your priority. Learn how to love and be loved. The risk of rejection is real, but love makes it tolerable. Love never fails. Overcome rejection with love.

12.01.2022 Welcome Matt to the Breathe Team! Matthew offers counselling services in the Rockingham. Matthews natural, sensitive approach lends itself to constructing and holding spaces that allow clients to be reflective in a safe environment, carefully moving at the pace the client sets. Matthew integrates Psychodynamic, Inter-personal, Attachment and Emotionally Focussed (EFT) therapies, creating an approach which allows clients to explore their lives and relationships. Matthew has... spent a portion of his counselling history working with youth at Headspace. He has also had experience working in a host of group environments, including youth programs, schools, families, projects in the disability sector and with prisoners. He is deeply motivated by his clients core needs, infinitely interested in their stories and deeply humbled by the personal nature of the work. Matthew draws on his unique working history and applied skills to offer a relational approach that fosters trust and safety. See more

10.01.2022 There is an ancient proverb that says: He who meddles in a quarrel not his own, is like a man who takes a dog by the ears. In other words, mind your own business, because if you dont, youre likely to either get shaken or bitten. At the end of the day the principle here is we only have power or authority over stuff that we are responsible for. When we try to take responsibility for things we are not responsible for we have no real power or authority to back us up. This inevitably leaves us feeling either hopeless, frustrated or hurt or all three at once. Sometimes we can think that we are being kind or compassionate in situations where we are in fact just enabling someones irresponsibility or endorsing their circus.

09.01.2022 Let the weekend therapy begin

09.01.2022 The results of good relationships counselling speak for themselves. It is evident that a persons capacity to make better decisions and sustain life changing habits is increased by relationships. A persons physical health and life span is even effected by the health of their relationships. In our western culture we are extremely focused on education, information and technology. This is fine, as long as we don’t forget about the necessity of relationships, a heart to heart connection. Often, authentic connections are the missing ingredient in peoples lives. In fact, mental health is directly proportional to relational health. So why not invest in your relationships?

08.01.2022 Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship. - Bren Brown

08.01.2022 Like many aspects of relationships, we can improve things by being intentional. With respect to overcoming ‘contempt’, the antidote (as John Gottman states), is about developing a culture of appreciation. We can be intentional about this- and if we are, the results will speak for themselves. Some steps to overcoming contempt Honestly and thoroughly work through and let go of any resentment. It may help to do this with a counsellor. This can take time.... Remember why you married your partner. What was it that drew you to them? What were/ are their unique qualities that you found attractive? Begin to intentionally express appreciation to your partner, even for little things. Tell them what you like about them. Look for things to express appreciation for (even if you have to look really hard!) - Nick Gwynn

08.01.2022 If we want to learn how to have good conflict and avoid toxic conflict as much as possible, we must be intentional about practicing empathy. One way to do this, is by actively listening to your partner, validating their feelings and avoiding trying to push your agenda, argument or opinion, until you can adequately state your partners position, to their satisfaction. This is more about understanding your partners thoughts and feelings, as opposed to you trying to be right. When we do this, we start practicing empathy and we move from judgement to compassion and into deeper understanding of our partner. We refrain from criticism, because criticism is what I call, discernment in the absence of connection.

07.01.2022 Relationship counselling at Breathe Counselling Perth is specifically tailored to the individual or couple that we are working with. We will empower you to develop a growing sense of hope sense of hope and happiness in the most important area of life relationships.

05.01.2022 "We all need the kind of friendand to be that kind of friendwho celebrates our victories, cries over our pains with us, and yet alwaysalwaysspeaks her mind, tempered through her heart.Guys too.Guys need that kind of friend, and needtobe that kind of friend." - Bren Brown

05.01.2022 Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves. Henry David Thoreau

05.01.2022 Breathe Counselling commends all of you on being courageous and vulnerable enough to seek out solutions and/or support through counselling. Our hope is that you will have a positive, effective and rewarding experience!

05.01.2022 We welcome Mark Godfrey to the Breathe team Mark offersafter hourscounselling appointments in the Perth CBD.He specialises in and only offers mens (including youth) and couples therapy at Breathe Counselling.He is a uniquely encouraging and deeply empathetic counsellor. Mark’s diverse vocational history, draws upon experience in corporate leadership, community, educational and mental health/ wellbeing contexts. His training and lived experience aids in his mature and de...veloped approach with his clients. Mark has engaged in over 20 years of experience in the Not for Profit and Communities sector, 15 years counselling experience and has functioned in a management and collaborative capacity. Mark is an integrative counsellor who uses a mixture of therapy models, including Narrative, Person-Centred and Cognitive Behaviour Therapies (CBT). His warm and intuitive approach, combined with his therapeutic skillset assists clients to feel safe, confident and engaged in sessions. His proactive stance both towards championing people in their strengths and supporting them in their challenges, is central to his work. Mark offers his clients a space to be heard, validated and encouraged through genuine care and authenticity for the purpose of discovering a whole and healthy life.

05.01.2022 The results of good relationship counselling speak for themselves. It is evident that a persons capacity to make better decisions and sustain life changing habits is increased by relationships. A persons physical health and life span is even effected by the health of their relationships. In our western culture we are extremely focused on education, information and technology. This is fine, as long as we dont forget about the necessity of relationships a heart to heart connection. Often, authentic connections are the missing ingredient in peoples lives. In fact, mental health is directly proportional to relational health. So why not invest in your relationships? - Nick Gwynn

05.01.2022 "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along." - Eleanor Roosevelt

05.01.2022 In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.

04.01.2022 By showing your commitment to your relationship with your partner, youre nurturing your children by ensuring that they will be raised by parents in a healthy and stable relationship. Children feed off of the love in a marriage. Remember they are constantly modelling you, and you want them to see how you sustain a loving marriage. - Jon Gottman

02.01.2022 Your emotions make you human. Even the unpleasant ones have a purpose. Dont lock them away. If you ignore them, they just get louder and angrier.

02.01.2022 Some people seek counselling if they are struggling with depression, anxiety or addiction, or are just finding life challenging. Others engage in counselling if they find it difficult to control their anger, or struggle to trust people, or are experiencing difficulties in a significant relationship or marriage. Whatever reason it is for you, we believe that counselling is an investment into someone very important- you

02.01.2022 The health benefits of positive relationships are extensive. Science is explaining more and more, what has previously been considered as intangible. The realm of intimacy, attachment and even romance is being studied more and more, and a body of research based evidence, pointing to the importance of meaningful relationships is growing.

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01.01.2022 Contempt can creep up on a relationship over time, as negative experiences provoke negative emotions. As issues and conflict arent resolved thoroughly or effectively, resentment sets in, and over time begins to surface as a formidable habit of attack on a persons character and person. Contempt can also develop in a subtle way if we allow over- familiarity to occur. As the old sayings go, Familiarity breeds contempt and Dont spend too much time in your neighbors house..., or they may resent you. So how do we resist this thing? How do we prevent contempt from taking root in our relationships? One word: Appreciation Like many aspects of relationships, we can improve things by being intentional. With respect to overcoming contempt, the antidote (as John Gottman states), is about developing a culture of appreciation. We can be intentional about this- and if we are, the results will speak for themselves.

01.01.2022 Intrinsic Motivation By Eleanor Clayson Motivation in life is a big deal. Most of us are quite familiar with the feeling of getting up in the morning and not wanting to go to work, school, the gym etc... especially if its cold outside and warm in bed. But the reality is, 'stuff needs to get done', bills need to be paid, assignments need to be finished, flab needs to be burned.... Most of us have probably had enough of hearing motivational speakers expound on their 'new psychologies of success' and have been oversaturated by the onslaught of quasi-wisdom being vomited through the plethora of tech and social media platforms by keyboard gurus who possibly don't know as much as they assert... Phew! As one genuinely wise individual said, 'there is nothing new under the sun'. Most of this stuff is pretty straightforward.... Read more at https://breathecounsellingperth.com.au/6243-2/ #motivationalquotes #motivationaustralia #motivationmentor #motivationalquotesdaily #motivationallife