Bondi Mind Counselling in Sydney, Australia | Counsellor

Bondi Mind Counselling

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 414 907 764

Address: 98 Bondi Road, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://bondi-mind.com.au

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25.01.2022 Love this quote. We hear all the time that we need to BREATHE! And this quote illustrates how if we take moment to notice our frustration, we can take a breath, to unblock the energy and then use it in a more purposeful way #justbreathe #mindfulness #energy

23.01.2022 With the holidays in full swing, its difficult as a parent to limit screen time, particularly if you are working! I have seen what is happening in my own home because of over use of screens and wonder how to limit it without it seeming like a punishment, and how can you monitor it if you are working away from home?

23.01.2022 Something Ive always believed

23.01.2022 Amazing the power of this concept - try it!

22.01.2022 Ideally, as children, we witness adults who can face stressful situations, find solutions, + returning back to a baseline of stability. But many of us witnessed... adults who lacked emotional maturity + self trust. This causes emotional impulsivity similar to what we see in children. There can be screaming, stopping, yelling, or complete shut down. Many adults cope this way because they haven’t been taught how to regulate their emotions. This is why so many of us have shame: we react from both the trauma brain + body. We are literally in the lizard, survival brain. Afterwards it’s like we come to (quite literally because we were unconscious.) Then we deal with the regret, sadness, + conflicting emotions when we act from the wounded self. Empowerment is learning how to regulate our emotional states. This is a practice. It takes commitment. Here are some ways to begin: 1. Daily meditation or breathwork for 5 minutes every morning or night when you’re NOT activated. With practice, you’ll find more and more space of quite, calm, + peace. 2. PAUSE. When you feel your nervous system a giving (a stressful text from a partner, an email from your boss, a car next to you with road rage) pause + BREATHE. Confidence is the result of this pause over + over again because you’re teaching yourself not everything needs a habit response. 3. Walk. Disengage. You do not need to respond to anything immediately unless it’s an emergency. Walking will shift your consciousness + change how you respond when you do reengage. If someone else is involved you can say I am going for a walk I will need x minutes + will discuss this when I return #selfhealers

22.01.2022 In this time of uncertainty and considered risk, it is best to err on the side of caution to protect those who are vulnerable in our community. At Bondi Mind Counselling, surfaces will be disinfected before and after every client and social distancing will be practised. However if you would prefer to participate in online sessions, this option is available. If you are experiencing anxiety due to the covid-19 virus, this is a normal response. If you would like to talk to someone please get in touch. #breathe #anxiety #onlinecounselling

22.01.2022 This list may be a bit idealistic but in amongst all the panic these are the things we can control to keep ourselves healthy in body and mind and try to focus on being positive in such difficult times. #selfcare #anxiety #mindbody

21.01.2022 It seems so straightforward but sometimes we expect to have or wait for a gut reaction to make choices when asking ourselves a simple question can guide us in the right direction - we might not always choose the best path but we can come back to this question in hindsight also #selfcompassion #quotestoliveby #healthyhabits

21.01.2022 In this game of life we have grown up learning many lessons - some that may have taught us how to protect ourselves. Any traumatic events, no matter how small or benign they seemed at the time activated our survival system in order to protect ourselves. But have you ever thought about whether those same survival mechanisms you have in place are actually necessary now? They may be keeping you stuck or holding you back from thriving. #fightorflight #selfprotection #anxiety

20.01.2022 Russ Harris (The Happiness Trap and ACT Therapist) and Anthony Berrick (Psychologist) - have decided to offer their App: ACT Companion: The Happiness Trap App, available free for the next few months, for anyone who is having a hard time at the moment as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Just download the app from the Apple app store or Google Play store and then enter the code TOGETHER on the subscription page to unlock all the app content for three months. The code is valid until the end of June. I certainly will be downloading it! Thanks Dr. Russ Harris and Anthony Berrick, Psychologist

20.01.2022 Very powerful ...

18.01.2022 Exploring this pandemic as a process of grief is I think comforting and helpful ...

17.01.2022 Cartoon: Dan Piraro

17.01.2022 You might often feel calm or relieved after therapy. But equally you may feel drained, worn out, a bit flat, or a variation of many different emotions. This article shares great insight into why that might be ...

17.01.2022 https://www.theguardian.com//im-extremely-controversial-th

16.01.2022 B.OK Ideas are doing great things! Kietahs commitment to mental health initiatives is outstanding. This will be a great event for anyone in Bondi on Saturday 2 November, perhaps combine with a swim at the beach or a coastal walk!

16.01.2022 This is a great article on anger ...

15.01.2022 Think about it

15.01.2022 Walk and Talk therapy is not the same as face to face counselling. Talking as you walk allows you to talk through any issues or concerns you have and it might help you to facilitate change just through movement and being in a positive, natural environment, with well known benefits of salty sea air! You may even just want to learn about mindfulness and how it can be applied in your #active life. And the pace and roadmap is set by you. Sometimes you may be put off therapy by the face to face nature of it so walking and talking can be a good place to start. Heres to spring and #newbeginnings @thewell_bondi @themanifesto_counsellor @the_tribe

15.01.2022 A great comprehensive list to check out if you are wondering how to live through covid-19

14.01.2022 So often in the lead up to Christmas people are bracing themselves for spending time with family and putting themselves in situations where they relive past trauma. Its ok to question whether its a good idea to go home for Christmas and sometimes it might be better to choose friends to spend time with who have become like family if its better for your mental health. Take care to look after your self in these often stressful situations #mentalhealth #selfcare #christmas

13.01.2022 A great summary of the benefits of journalling, therapy and mindfulness for wellbeing

12.01.2022 Sis, the inability to receive support from others is a trauma response. Your I don’t need anyone, I’ll just do it all myself conditioning is a survival tacti...c. You needed it to shield your tender heart from abuse, neglect, betrayal, and disappointment from those who could not or would not be there for you. From the parent who was absent by choice or by the circumstance of working three jobs to feed and house you. From the lovers who offered sexual intimacy but no offered no safe haven that honored your heart. From the friendships that always took more than they gave. From all the situations when someone told you we’re in this together then abandoned you, leaving you to pick up the pieces when isht got real, leaving you to handle your part and their part, too. From the lies. The betrayals. You learned along the way that you just couldn’t really trust people. Or that you could trust people, but only up to a certain point. Ultra-independence is a *trust issue.* You learned: if I don’t put myself in a situation where I rely on someone, I won’t have to be disappointed when they don’t show up for me, or when they drop the ball... because they will always drop the ball sooner or later, right? You may even have been intentionally taught this protection strategy by generations of hurt women who came before you. #generationaltrauma #ancestraltrauma Ultra-independence is a preemptive strike against heartbreak. So, you don’t trust anyone. And you don’t trust yourself, either, to choose people. To trust is to hope, to trust is vulnerability. Never again, you vowed. But no matter how you dress it up and display it proudly to make it seem like this level of independence is what you always wanted to be, in truth it’s your wounded, scarred, broken heart behind a protective brick wall. Impenetrable. Nothing gets in. No hurt gets in. But no love gets in either. Fortresses and armor are for those in battle, or who believe the battle is coming. It’s trauma response. The good news is trauma that is acknowledged is trauma that can be healed. You are worthy of having support. You are worthy of having true partnership. You are worthy of love. You are worthy of having your heart held. You are worthy to be adored. You are worthy to be cherished. You are worthy to have someone say, You rest. I got this. And actually deliver on that promise. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy to receive. You are worthy. Worthy, sis. You are worthy. You don’t have to earn it. You don’t have to prove it. You don’t have to bargain for it. You don’t have to beg for it. You are worthy. Worthy. Simply because you exist. I love you. ~J. . Credit: Original image by Rising Woman, reposted from The Womb Sauna. Commentary by moi, Jamila White (FB: http://fo.me/inspiredjamila, IG: @inspired.jamila) Permission to share/repost is gladly granted as long as: 1. It is kept in its original, unedited form; and 2. Full authorship credit is given with my name. A link/tag is appreciated. Thank you!

11.01.2022 What happens when you get to a point in your life and you feel a deep sense of anxiety that cant be explained - having thoughts of; who am I? What am I doing? How did I get here? It can lead to feeling a sense of despair and a worry that youve lost your chance to live a fulfilling life. Whilst its an awful feeling, a sense of dread, once you work through it it can lead to transformation and a feeling of freedom. Want more info or feel the need to work through some of this? Please read my blog or contact me. https://www.bondi-mind.com.au/2019/11/29/existential-crisis/ #anxiety #despair #meaningoflife

11.01.2022 If you feel like you can’t function at full capacity right now, there are very good reasons why. Inspired by my dear friend Amy, whose conversation with me on this topic made me say Ohhhhhh. I guess I should stop beating myself up, then. (I haven’t, but I am trying.)

11.01.2022 Often in counselling the therapist will tell you something you might not want to hear. However that doesnt mean you have to believe it or do anything about it (at that time). He or she is merely offering you insight with honesty from her perspective and providing a perspective for you to consider. This is her job. What you do with it is up to you and it is also her job to support you in your choices. You are the expert in your life - your therapist is there to be honest with you but also to hold space for you to decide what to do with new insights which may be confronting or challenging #honesty #compassion #therapy

10.01.2022 Graphic credit: #thedepressionproject

10.01.2022 Yesterday we found out via a wonderful ACT colleague Robyn Walser about this FREE app. Covid Coach is a mobile app designed to help people stay sane, connected..., and cope with stress, navigate parenting and care-taking, find resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Covid Coach is free, secure, evidence-in formed, federally-funded by US intended for everyone and developed by staff at National Center for PTSD. We hope you find it helpful - Louise

10.01.2022 #compassion literally means to suffer together. If we can understand that we all suffer as part of the #humancondition then we are less likely to be judgemental and more likely to want to help others rather than pass judgement on others as good or bad. Research has shown that when we feel compassion our heart rate slows, we secrete oxytocin - the bonding hormone, and regions of the brain light up linked to empathy, caregiving and pleasure. Hence why giving to others m...akes us feel good. So why do we find it so hard to apply the same concept to ourselves? We believe our harsh inner critic will motivate us to change when in fact it does the opposite. Practising Self Compassion - being kind to ourselves, caring for ourselves as we would another human being, can provide a sense of well-being and contentment that helps us avoid negative patterns of isolation and negativity. A compassionate therapist highlights how compassion supports change for not only the client but also those around them. #greatergood See more

07.01.2022 So often there is still a stigma around seeing a counsellor because we think its a sign of weakness or that we cant help ourselves. And yet we will ask friends for advice and not get the answer we want. The difference with a counsellor is that they are unbiased, have no agenda other than to provide insight so that you can make your own decisions, and can help you feel supported and empowered. Sometimes friends and family can unintentionally make us feel that we are not nor...mal or not achieving because they have their own ideas about how we should be. A counsellor works more with could bes. Language is everything and someone who knows how to truly listen is hard to find in our busy world. If something is making you feel stuck then taking time out for an hour with a listening professional can change the way you feel, think and move forward #change #therapy #empowerment See more

07.01.2022 The counselling room is one of those safe places where you can share stories when ready and know that there is no judgement, that your story will be heard, and that you share what you want at your own pace. Feeling safe is one of the most important things in the counselling relationship. When we have experienced trauma we need to know there is someone there to hold space for us to share our pain and allow shame to melt away slowly. #trauma #shame #safety

06.01.2022 An ACT consistent version of a popular image doing the rounds on social media - Louise https://www.mindfulact.it/chi-sono/

06.01.2022 Love this https://www.washingtonpost.com///kids-happiness-emotions/

06.01.2022 We have moved! Now practising from 98 Bond Road, Bondi Junction.

05.01.2022 This is a great summary of how you can be feeling both depressive and anxiety symptoms at the same time - and sometimes you may not even be aware of it, or it creeps up on you ...

03.01.2022 So many of my clients feel bad about Procrastination and it does have very real consequences when its chronic - this is a nice article explaining latest findings ...

02.01.2022 Particularly as we get close to #christmas our thoughts and feelings can become overwhelming with so much to do and often a lot of #whatifs around being with #family. Seeing a therapist is usually when we have got to the stage where there is no other option. But what about as a preventative? Perhaps a session in the chair can allow you space to explore what will help you through the next month or so

02.01.2022 Merry Christmas- hopefully you can spend the day being kind to yourself, feeling connected and having fun

02.01.2022 Join Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff, Ph.D. and Chris Germer, PhD - Mindful Self-Compassion for a two hour Facebook Live and explore the inner resource of self-compassion to navigate these difficult times.

01.01.2022 #inclusion #equality #mardigras