Safe Place Therapy Mill Park in Mill Park, Victoria, Australia | Mental health service

Safe Place Therapy Mill Park

Locality: Mill Park, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 411 791 089

Address: shop 50/314-360 childs road 3082 Mill Park, VIC, Australia

Website: safeplacetherapy.com.au/counselling-mill-park

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25.01.2022 At Safe Place Therapy, we specialize in helping people with a range of social anxiety issues. If you suffer from social anxiety the great news is that you are already reading this. That means you have taken a really positive step in considering getting help.

23.01.2022 Are you having trouble with your sleep? Our natural sleep patterns are largely determined by the circadian rhythm. This is a term used to describe the internal biological clock that operates on a roughly 24 hour cycle. Our circadian rhythm affects more than just the rest-wake cycle, but has vast impacts on our endocrine system and hormones.... Check in our blog some simple changes that can help to re-regulate the circadian rhythms and improve your sleep.

21.01.2022 Our counselling style is tailored to meet your requirements so that you can gain the maximum benefit from us. There are a number of different counselling styles and techniques, and we strive to deliver the most appropriate modality for you. We provide effective depression therapy in a safe place for anyone who needs counselling support. Simply reach out to us and discuss any current issues or past experiences you want to bring up. Youll find us sympathetic, knowledgeable and helpful.

21.01.2022 Teenagers are so hard to talk to! They lock themselves away and make grunting noises every time you try to engage. The biggest issue is your teenager talking and opening up. We offer the best counselling for teenagers in Melbourne. Check out some issues that regularly come up when dealing with teenagers and schedule your appointment now!

20.01.2022 The birth of a new baby is a wonderful event and a time for everyone to celebrate. However, for up to 15% of mums its a time when they get hit by a specific form of depression PND or PostNatal Depression. This can be a serious form of depression, also sometimes called Post-Partum Depression. All around you, people are celebrating but you feel anxious, sad and hopeless. Color is drained out of your world and your life is bleak.... Help is available at Safe Place Therapy, and it is very important if you feel very severely this way to get professional help straight away.

20.01.2022 Depression is a term used to describe a number of neuropsychological conditions that manifest in similar ways. While most of us know what it is to feel depressed, not many are aware of how it develops over time or how it can be treated. Depression is diagnosed as a period of low mood for a period of more than two weeks, without any explainable cause, such as grief or a very recent traumatic event. There are a number of symptoms of depression, although people may only show s...igns of two or three. We want to hear from you about your depression story. We understand that every experience of depression is different and the signs and symptoms look differently for each person. At Safe Place Therapy our mission is to be in your corner and support you towards better mental health.

19.01.2022 Are you looking for anger management therapy in Melbourne or specifically the Footscray & Mill Park area? If so, the expert team here at Safe Place Therapy can help.

19.01.2022 The effect of a newborn in a relationship can be an amazing experience for any new parents and it is a very long journey from trying to have a baby or finding out your pregnant right through to the days after child birth and the every day interactions with a new born. At Safe Place Therapy we get many new parents come to us stressed out saying i didnt think it would be this hard or everyone else makes it look easy. There are soo many stressors around having a baby and the impact this has on you and your partners relationship. How are you and your partner traveling now that you are parents? Take a look at our blog, and if its time to reach out for support our team is ready to work with you.

19.01.2022 Our team is more than just LGBTQ friendly. We are part of the LGBTQ community. We are in your corner. There are many things heterosexual counsellors may think they understand but without in depth learning they fall short of basic knowledge of what it means to be LGBTQ. Your gender and sexual orientation is one part of you. How you identify should be respected and celebrated. You are you and no one should be encouraging you to be anyone else. ... This means learning what pronouns you would like us to use or opening up the conversation if you are dealing with gender dysphoria or are curious about your sexuality. We always come to counselling with kindness, understanding and an open heart and mind to hear your story and support you!

19.01.2022 Panic attacks can be a very horrible experience. Anyone can have a panic attack in their life and this does not mean that they have a panic disorder. It can be hard to distinguish the feeling of anxiety and that of a panic attack and its important to breakdown the symptoms help you recognize the difference.... Up to 40% of people in Australia will experience a panic attack in their lifetime. Support is available for people facing panic attacks or a panic disorder. It is best to reach out for support and get further information as to what can help. You can also call our team to talk through what panic attacks are like for you and to follow through with getting counselling.

18.01.2022 Children deal with a lot as they grow up and there is so much change going on around them. Sometimes it is hard to talk through these issues with your child especially if you are unsure on how to approach it or concerned of the impact. Sometimes its hard to know what to say but it often makes it worse if we choose not to talk at all. Safe Place Therapy is here to help your child express their thoughts and feelings and cope better with the change or issues they are facing. We can also support you in how to set up conversations and talk through difficult topics.

17.01.2022 Most of us can understand the importance of exercise for our physical health and wellbeing, but, as a number of studies have demonstrated, it can also have positive impacts on our mental health. These positive impacts on mental wellbeing include increased mental functioning, improved memory, improved sleep quality, a decreased risk of depression, and stress relief. Regular exercise can even help improve our ability to deal with stressful situations. #excercise #mentalhealth #safeplacetherapy

17.01.2022 We’ve all had those late nights, or early starts to the day that keep us from getting those essential eight hours of shut eye. We convince ourselves that we can operate on only a few hours of rest, but even after a single night of poor sleep, we begin to experience a range of symptoms. These include fatigue, irritability, and even dozing off during the day. Poor sleep is also linked to poor memory and recall functions, an inability to focus on tasks at hand, and even increa...sed risk of depression, anxiety, and other forms of mental stress. Read the full article here

17.01.2022 At Safe Place Therapy we want to create a space with you that is safe. Talking about the person or thing you have lost can be very hard and so you need to find a grief counsellor that will be in your corner. People experiencing grief feel like they cant talk to the people around them as they are also grieving. They may also feel that they should get over it and move on. By doing this we carry the grief and nothing changes and we continue to feel low. Our specialist are here to sit with you in your grief and loss but also to explore how life looks now and what the future holds. We want to support you by informing you more about grief counselling and encourage you to reach out to our service.

17.01.2022 Anxiety is common. Everyone suffers from it from time to time. At Safe Place Therapy Melbourne, we understand that everybody has a unique experience with anxiety. We are non-judgmental, and we provide you with a safe place to discuss your emotions and experiences. Our anxiety treatment therapy works without you feeling vulnerable.

17.01.2022 Stress is a response we have towards challenging or difficult situations that come up in life. It can be either positive or negative depending on how it is affecting us and how we are able to manage it. In the difficult times we are living, stress counselling can help you slow down and unpack stressors so they become more manageable. Our mental health professionals are ready and willing to work with you.

16.01.2022 Safe Place Therapy provides a competitive and professional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at an affordable price. We want to support and encourage the wellbeing of people we see in counselling. We focus on resilience and skill building, increasing the clients capacity to take care of themselves so they can function at their best. We believe that being an EAP provider is more than just providing counselling. Its about supporting your business, the wellbeing of your staff and to be in your corner.

16.01.2022 In this article you can check the most common relationship issues we find in couples. #safeplacetherapy #relationshipcounselling

16.01.2022 Bipolar disorder is one of the less understood mental health conditions, and one of the more stigmatised. There are a lot of myths and mistruths about bipolar disorder that have become ingrained in the wider understanding of the disorder. People with bi polar can lead calm and functional lives with the right kind of support and medication. While the symptoms above need to be the same to meet diagnosis the presentation and how this feels can be experienced different for different clients. It is important to reach out for support and receive treatment given the many ups and downs that loss of control feeling that can happen.

16.01.2022 All anxiety disorders fit under the umbrella of ‘anxiety’ as al the disorders have elements of fear, anxiety, and or worry associated with the experience of the person. Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Social Phobia are some of the most known ones. Our mental health professionals are ready and willing to hear from you and hear your story of mental health. Do you have some questions or want to know more about what may help? #counselling #safeplacetherapy #mentalhealth

15.01.2022 Premarital counselling or pre marriage counselling is a positive and useful options for many couples. There is a lot of stress before a wedding in terms of stress related to the event, thinking about your marriage and what it will be like and moving into the next phase of the relationship. This can be daunting as some couples feel that certain issues need to be worked on before the wedding can happen. Premarital counselling can be a good step as our counsellors can help s...hape discussions about ‘where to’? after the wedding and focusing goals based on your agreed values. #counselling #safeplacetherapy #premarital

15.01.2022 Our team is dedicated to your mental health. We pride ourselves on first listening and then working with you on the goals that you would like to focus on. Our team has the experience and tools to sit with the difficult emotions and thoughts your facing. Making an appointment through our system is very easy. Just click on the preferred location, choose a counsellor and then your preferred day and time. Place in your contact details and thats it, your appointment is confirmed!

15.01.2022 Feeling stressed about Covid-19? Reach out & call!

15.01.2022 So many kids deal with bullying on a daily basis. Whether they see it in the playground or experience it themselves, it has a big impact on mental health and self esteem. Victoria University reports that 27% of kids face to face bullying and a further 10% face cyber bullying. We need to wonder whether this fully accounts for everyone experiencing this harassment, as many kids dont share what is going on for them and walk through it alone.

13.01.2022 Homophobia is a big problem in Australia. The Human Rights Commission reports that 6 in 10 LGBTQ people experience verbal homophobic abuse, 2 in 10 experience physical abuse and 1 in 10 experience other types of abuse due to their sexual or gender diversity. So if you or a loved one or friend is experiencing homophobia, internalized homophobia or both, please reach out for support. More work needs to be done to talk through these issues and challenge heteronormative ways of t...hinking. Our team at Safe Place Therapy can work with you to slow down thinking and work through horrible experiences of homophobia and break down any internalized homophobia that might be occurring.

13.01.2022 Being transgender is a very hard journey, even in 2020. Discrimination is still a daily occurrence along with the abuses that occurs for many. We are here to support you.

12.01.2022 One of the most common factors contributing to relationship breakdown is a lack of communication. It can happen over a period of time, and so slowly we fail to recognize the signs. Effective communication starts with some awareness building of the problems occurring. Let’s discuss a few methods by which we can achieve this. #relationships #safeplacetherapy

11.01.2022 There are moments in life that need more attention than others. That’s why it’s crucial to find a great work-life balance. There might be a work deadline or assignment that need to be completed and you need to focus your energy to make sure the task is done right. Let’s look at some warning signs to evaluate your work-life balance:... #safeplacetherapy #worklifebalance

11.01.2022 Domestic violence is a significant issue in Australia. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 2.2 million Australians have experienced either physical or sexual violence from a partner. A further 3.6 million Australians have suffered emotional abuse from partners. There is plenty of support available for those needing to escape a physically violent relationship. At present times such situations can be exacerbated by the current COVID-19 pandemic; it is more important than ever to seek assistance if you are in a domestic violence relationship. Take the time to reach us, were here to help.

11.01.2022 Are you stressed at work? Is there a new challenge in your life that is getting you down? A lot of the time we don't realise that counselling can actually help in difficult times. If you are unsure whether you need individual counselling please read on and take this simple survey. Click this link to find out more. #safeplacetherapy #counselling

10.01.2022 Poly relationships are becoming increasingly common nowadays. In our grandparents or greatgrandparents time the idea of a normal romantic relationship was a man and a woman falling in love, getting married for life and raising 2.4 children the so-called nuclear family. Anything else was abnormal and even a threat. Religious and Political groups and leaders encouraged disapproval, sanctions and even criminal laws against any other arrangement.... Sadly, some countries both overly religious but also secular still have that as a prevalent view, up to the point of draconian State reprisals for anyone who does not conform. Here at Safe Place Therapy, we know full well that theres nothing immoral, unnatural or wrong about poly relationships, whatever the gender or sexuality of those involved.

10.01.2022 When you need to work at your relationship, we provide effective relationship help. Relationship counselling can be hard work for any couple. It is important for the counsellor to make both partners feel supported and heard in their experience of what is going on in the relationship. We are happy to have a conversation over the phone or to speak with you on a first appointment time. Take the time for your relationship. Book your appointment now.

09.01.2022 Mental health or mental illness in relationship are a big part of how people communicate, the worry or the anxiety and the taking care of each other in difficult periods. How is mental health affecting your relationship? We would like to hear from you and work with you and your partner towards better engagement and working on mental health. Take the time to reach out today.

09.01.2022 Toxicity in a relationship can be very complicated to understand and very hard to deal with. Whats even more difficult to handle is often without realizing it some people are drawn towards high-drama toxic relationships and frankly get bored with normal ones. At Safe Place Therapy we know this kind of situation is all too common, we are very experienced in this area and above all, we are non-judgemental and discreet. We are here for you.

09.01.2022 Low self esteem is no laughing matter. Having an irrationally low opinion of yourself is linked to a wide range of emotional and mental health issues and in some cases to self-harm. Navigating through lifes trials and tribulations become extremely difficult and troublesome. Check in our blog our 4 practical ways to improve your self esteem.

08.01.2022 Anxiety is very common in Australia and is the most prevalent mental illness experienced. In this article we talk about what anxiety is and some common experiences faced by people who deal with anxiety on a day to day basis.

07.01.2022 There have never been more distractions than today. Rather than getting on and doing things, you now have highly addictive social media, emails and online games, to add to all the other myriad distractions in our lives. Then add to that all the times in our lives we focus on the interesting, or the urgent at the expense of the truly important. We all use the word motivation and there are endless self-help articles or books on the topic but what really is motivation? What ...makes a person motivated? How can you get motivated? Lets dig a little deeper on how does someone actually get motivated for life.

07.01.2022 Stress at work can be a really hard experience to go through. There is tension between the needs of the work and organisation and the personal impact this can have on a staff member. There is some expectation in some organisations that if you arent stressed out pushed to the pump your not working hard enough. Some stress is OK if it is temporary, manageable and not something that is debilitating.... Do you need some help? Reach out to our team at Safe Place Therapy and schedule an appointment now.

07.01.2022 Talking about the hard stuff is difficult for any couple. Its not easy to have a hard conversation about how we feel in a relationship. At Safe Place Therapy safety comes first and we want to work with you and your partner to create this. Give us a call for a further chat about your situation. There is no obligation here to book a time it might be worth just talking through what is going on with an objective non biased person. Take the time for your relationship and reach out today!

07.01.2022 All too often, we have couples come into our office, sit down and begin to tell us that they feel unheard, unsupported and lonely in the relationship. A proper communication is a key step of the process. In this article you can find simple communication steps to help you discuss relationship issues in a healthy and positive way.

04.01.2022 Families are complicated. They are often the people who play the biggest part in our lives, who can offer the greatest support, understand us and make us feel good about ourselves and the world. But no family is perfect (as much as were all led to believe!). The stress of life and the changes that we all naturally go through can impact us, especially when one member of a family is hurting the whole family can suffer. Safe Place Therapy counsellors dont tell clients what to... do or what decisions to make. Instead we help to guide families through discussions about their thoughts, feelings, experiences and their options. If youre interested give us a call to discuss it, or book online if you think this is something your family could benefit from.

04.01.2022 Most of us struggle with our self-esteem from time to time. However, a constant need to feel superior to others may be hiding deeper feelings of inferiority, which can become an inferiority complex. No matter the cause, if you think you could have an inferiority complex, there are ways to move past it. Safe Place Therapy can provide you with a non-judgemental space to voice your concerns and work towards a better future.

04.01.2022 Laughter is our universal language every human across the globe as the capacity to laugh. The connection with other human beings and the release of happiness hormones and neurotransmitters is what makes the psychological benefits of laughter. It is a universally understood form of communication, indicating humour, amusement, or joy. #happyness #safeplacetherapy

04.01.2022 Most of the great pop songs (and many operas) are about abandonment often written and performed by singers with abandonment issues of their own. Whether its Adele Kelly Clarkson, the Beatles John Lennon, Eminem or rapper 6ix9ine all abandoned by their father, or Sarah Mclahclan or Eric Clapton abandoned by their mothers, the trauma of childhood abandonment can be carried throughout your life. We know how difficult dealing with abandonment is and have practical and eff...ective tools to help you understand the root causes. Once you have that understanding, you are on track to shed those negative emotions and take a positive way forward to better relationships and healthier and happier life choices. If this is striking a chord with you, the team here at Safe Place Therapy is here to help.

03.01.2022 Its very important to seek counselling support even with the COVID-19 outbreak occurring. We offer online support through video counselling with Skype, Zoom or other platforms, and phone counselling as an alternative way to work with you.

03.01.2022 Depression is one of the most common psychological problems throughout the world. It not only affects the physical health of the individual but it also has a negative impact on a person’s psychological health and well-being. It has devastating effects on a person’s daily life functioning. Early diagnosis and treatment can help in minimizing the negative effects of depression. The psychological effects of depression can be seen in a person’s everyday life, from home to work, in social interactions, etc. Some of them are discussed below:

01.01.2022 The first counselling session is often a time of uncertainty. We usually hear from people in the community that they hesitate in getting counselling for a number of different reasons. One of the biggest reasons is that they are worried about the first session and the initial awkwardness of what this would be like. This is very common and so we want to clear up some of this anxiety by being transparent about the first session. In this article we walk youre through the first session and debunk some of the big fears people often raise.

01.01.2022 Finding a LGBTQ counselling practitioner or gay psychologist is very hard in Australia. Safe Place Therapy counsellors are experienced in working with many different people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and also those who identify as non binary. One major cause of mental distress and mental problems is trying to reconcile who you really are, with how the world or significant others choose to see you. Take a look at our 5 tips for "coming out" as a gay, it can always be helpful for yourself or for somebody you know.