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Counselling or Clinical Supervision FAQ
Counselling Supervision FAQ 1. What is counselling or clinical supervision? Counselling supervision, sometimes known as clinical supervision, is a professional relationship between a supervisor and a counsellor-in-training or a practicing counsellor. It involves regular meetings where the supervisor provides guidance, support, and feedback to enhance the counsellor’s skills, ethical practice and professional development. In Australia…
Read MoreBreaking the Silence: Relationship Counselling Support
Communication is the heartbeat of any relationship. It’s the thread that weaves together understanding, intimacy and trust between partners. Yet, even the strongest couples can encounter communication issues that create rifts and misunderstandings. Whether you’ve been together for decades or are just starting your journey as a couple, addressing communication problems is crucial for maintaining…
Read More5 Tips to come back from a Relationship in Crisis
Here are some Q&A’s that couples might ask a counsellor, prior to starting relationship counselling: What are the common patterns of behaviour or communication that you see in couples facing similar issues to ours, and how can we start to address them? Answer: Common patterns include poor communication, avoidance of conflict and lack of emotional…
Read MoreThe Power of Counselling Supervision: Elevating the Practice of Counsellors
In the dynamic and demanding field of counselling, the well-being of clients is intrinsically tied to the competence and resilience of their counsellors. One of the most effective tools to enhance a counsellor’s practice and ensure they provide the best care possible is clinical supervision. This essential process not only fosters professional growth but also…
Read MoreRelationship Counselling FAQ
1. What is relationship counselling? Relationship counselling is a type of therapy designed to help couples improve their relationship. Essentially, it involves working closely with a registered counsellor to address issues such as communication problems and conflicts that can significantly affect the health of a relationship. Through this process, couples can gain a better understanding…
Read MoreRigid Thinkers in Relationships
I have noticed recently, most arguments are about converting the other person to their way of thinking. This is done without any allowance or acceptance of the other person’s thoughts, beliefs, needs, wants or desires. This can be about money t, how the children should be parented, how to make spag bol (no really!!). Most…
Read MoreInternal vs External Self Esteem
We now live in a world where speed is prioritised, multitasking is expected. And everyone feels entitled to have a say in everyone else’s affairs. What happened to respect, compassion, and minding our own business without feeling the need to opine on everything? It’s disheartening that so many people derive their identity from external factors…
Read MoreTears vs Anger
I was reflecting with my clinical supervisor the other day and he mentioned I should look into men and managing their anger. I told him I already had a theory about that and discussed my ideas with him. In principle, as a child most kids are taught how to behave or react. If a boy…
Read MoreLoss of Identity
I’ve noticed lately the amount of women I’ve been working with who are terribly angry with their partners and they don’t know why, they’re just consumed by this anger and it’s eating them up and destroying their relationships. So I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve been hearing and come to the conclusion that at a…
Read MoreI’m not a mind reader; you have to tell me what it is you want
One of the biggest issues I have when working with couples is them saying “they never listen to me”. This is something I hear in nearly ever session I have – and it’s not gender specific!!! Couples come to me with an expectation that they’ve been with their partner long enough now that they…
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