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Counsellors Room

Phone: +61 418 668 448

Address: 239 Stafford Road 4053

Website: http://counselling.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Wishing everyone well during this very challenging time of Coronavirus. Im aware the increasing anxiety due to the ramifications are having on jobs, businesses, well-being and anxiety. Everyone is affected in different ways. I am still available for face-to-face appointments if you are well, otherwise I am available by phone, FaceTime or Skype. Sending everyone my thoughts and please dont hesitate to contact me for support. regards Antonia

24.01.2022 From a psychologist: After having thirty-one sessions this week with patients where the singular focus was COVID-19 and how to cope, I decided to consolidate my advice and make a list that I hope is helpful to all. I cant control a lot of what is going on right now, but I can contribute this. Edit: I am surprised and heartened that this has been shared so widely! People have asked me to credential myself, so to that end, I am a doctoral level Psychologist in NYS with a P...Continue reading

24.01.2022 Listening to peoples experience is their real insight. Judgements are futile! Not only do you have to deal with the difficulties, but also other peoples opinions, exhausting! This article gives valuable insight into everyday struggles.

23.01.2022 When people are going through a hard time, don't assume! Ask what you can do to support. Making up your mind to avoid or give space or give opinions is not helpful. Supporting people means giving assistance to those in need at a difficult time. Support needs to be unconditional otherwise it just adds further pressure for the sufferers to manage.

23.01.2022 Awareness creates opportunity to try something different

22.01.2022 "Looks good on paper"...The reality is that we fill out forms according to what we want people to know. No one can predict their future, and no one has a perfect body free of illness. Falling pregnant with donor gametes means considering all the repercussions, risks and positives.

21.01.2022 Lovely healthy news for people wanting to be parents, however who has questioned what is in the best interest of the child?

20.01.2022 The other day I took an opportunity when someone asked how I was? I started explaining my range of emotions, when she cut me off and replied Glad its over now. Wow, no wonder people pay to sit with me as a therapist. I listen, do not interrupt, and hear what you are saying. I explore how a situation affects you, attribute emotions to thoughts and decipher conflicting feelings. Making the first appointment can be difficult, just give me a call or send an email. Ask questions and have an initial discussion.

20.01.2022 Privileged to be asked to be interviewed for this beautiful story.

19.01.2022 IVF with donor gametes and Surrogacy requires mandatory counselling. Make sure we are qualified members of Fertility Society of Australia and ANZICA (Australia & NZ Infertility Counsellors Association.

18.01.2022 I met a lady yesterday, who brought up 3 times the point that she couldnt afford to work as she didnt qualify for CCB. Okay, I bit and finally asked. This lady proudly stated because she didnt vaccinate her children. Surprisingly I had an internal violent reaction that her children attended the same school as mine. As a counsellor, I support educated choices and self responsibility. However when someone claims "unfairness" I do believe the impact our choices have on others need to be as fair! One problem often raised in counselling is injustice. If individuals considered their choices for themselves and others, we may have more just outcomes!

18.01.2022 I met a lady yesterday, who brought up 3 times the point that she couldn't afford to work as she didn't qualify for CCB. Okay, I bit and finally asked. This lady proudly stated because she didn't vaccinate her children. Surprisingly I had an internal violent reaction that her children attended the same school as mine. As a counsellor, I support educated choices and self responsibility. However when someone claims "unfairness" I do believe the impact our choices have on others need to be as fair! One problem often raised in counselling is injustice. If individuals considered their choices for themselves and others, we may have more just outcomes!

18.01.2022 The freedom to be present and meet our own needs! Wants are a luxury, but our needs guarantee self care. The burden of paranoia, self conscious inhibits, and pleasing others means we rarely meet our own dreams or goals. There is a huge difference between selfishness at someone elses expense and self care.

16.01.2022 Listening to people's experience is their real insight. Judgements are futile! Not only do you have to deal with the difficulties, but also other peoples' opinions, exhausting! This article gives valuable insight into everyday struggles.

15.01.2022 http://www.sfu.ca///mental-health-wellness-tips-quarantine

14.01.2022 R U OK day, a brilliant concept. Noticing someone, letting them know they matter avoids isolation. Notice someone if their behaviour or presence changes in any way. Always ask, R U OK?

13.01.2022 Anticipatory anxiety is exhausting. It all starts with your thoughts, then affects your emotions and moods. Start with awareness and choose to change to realistic thoughts. If not, come see me :)

10.01.2022 Accurate! This can also be said about people with anxiety. Some worst fears are people recognising that they are anxious. The exhaustion of behaving with a mask all day is enormous and relentless.

10.01.2022 I saw this on FB, I certainly see many good points, but also believe that each family member brings equal value. Parents chose to have children, to love and raise. Treating anyone less than or more has the power to bring superior or inferior identities. Lets recognise family members for who they are and the impact they have on other members. Respect, manners and relationships are more important than heirarchy standings.

10.01.2022 Genetic Sexual Attraction is real. This can occur with children conceived through donor gametes. Honest genetic identifying information and healthy relationships with boundaries are essential.

09.01.2022 World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is on Monday 10 October 2016. The theme for this year is "Dignity in Mental Health: Psychological and Mental Health First Aid For All". For more information you can visit the World Federation for Mental Health at www.wfmh.org or for Australian information and events please visit www.1010.org.au.

08.01.2022 Privileged to be interviewed alongside truly beautiful people

08.01.2022 Be aware of the impact you have on others, then make the better choice!

07.01.2022 Wishing everyone who celebrates a wonderful Christmas and peaceful New Year. It can also be a time of reflection and grief. For those who are struggling in this time I hope you look after yourself. I will return on 6th January 2020, ready for a new decade.

07.01.2022 http://www.mamamia.com.au/never-forgotten/ Miscarriages and pregnancy losses guarantee ongoing grief for the loss, the unknown future, and the silent grief. Births, Deaths and Marirages offer a certificate acknowledging your unborn babies death. Support is essential!

04.01.2022 Wishing everyone well during this very challenging time of Coronavirus. I’m aware the increasing anxiety due to the ramifications are having on jobs, businesses, well-being and anxiety. Everyone is affected in different ways. I am still available for face-to-face appointments if you are well, otherwise I am available by phone, FaceTime or Skype. Sending everyone my thoughts and please don’t hesitate to contact me for support. regards Antonia

04.01.2022 Divorce is traumatic for any family, but so is remaining in an emotionally disconnected relationship.

03.01.2022 60 minutes showed a story on illegal egg donation last night. To compensate or extortion? Emotional times need clear guidelines not opportunities to make money. Worth further consideration

03.01.2022 Love this..... Animalistic protective nature comes out as parents. Grief also presents when our children grow up and start turning to friends and partners rather than their family of origin. It is normal to sit with pride as we watch them live, and it is normal to grieve the loss of parenting the younger child. Asking dad for permission to marry their daughter is traditional respect. Ask the daughter first, her views are far more important. Ask the dad is respectful as a statement of vowing to love them rather than permission.

02.01.2022 When people are going through a hard time, dont assume! Ask what you can do to support. Making up your mind to avoid or give space or give opinions is not helpful. Supporting people means giving assistance to those in need at a difficult time. Support needs to be unconditional otherwise it just adds further pressure for the sufferers to manage.

01.01.2022 Estrangement & Alienation of Family Members There are always opposing opinions and 2 different perspectives to the same experience. Personalities, historical reputations, values and other contributing factors help individuals decide who adds or are toxic to their lives. Some people make the decision to not have contact with family members who they experience as toxic. There is no right or wrong to this behaviour. Statements such as you only get 1 life or they are family a...re not helpful when behaviour mimics narcistic traits. To make such drastic decisions to exclude members from their lives is usually for the benefit of their own happiness and well-being. You should. is not helpful. Counsellors can assist family members to see the others perspective; they dont necessarily have to agree. Mutually respectful contact can only reoccur successfully if behaviours change, rather than repeating the same patterns. Change can only happen when one acknowledges what is not working See more