New Start Counselling and Psychotherapy

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Counselling Services
Counselling for Women
As a woman myself, I deeply understand the unique perspective we bring to life. We face a myriad of challenges as we juggle the complexities of relationships, fulfill various caregiving roles, and navigate the roles of mothers, sisters, friends, and confidants. It's no secret that sometimes, it can feel like a daunting task to balance everything life throws our way.
Embarking on the journey of life changes can feel like navigating uncharted waters, particularly for women facing transitions such as empty nest syndrome, diagnoses, divorce, retirement, or the challenges of raising teenagers. These shifts often herald significant transformations, accompanied by a mix of emotions including grief and loss.
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The biggest issue that I see for women is the failure to put ourselves first. To nurture and be kind to ourselves, seems to be not on the agenda. But we can navigate life and do all the things we need to look after us; in fact when we do things start to be a lot more positive.
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Book a session with me today and lets start to change things.
Counselling for Women living with Chronic Health Diagnoses
I have MS and I have found my way to live authentically and empowered. MS changed my life and gave me a disability but it also gave me a gift. It gave me the ability to redefine, set boundaries, put myself first and work on being strongly independent. It allowed me to be grateful for all that I have; I now literately stop to smell the flowers. It also gave me the ability to help others and what a gift that is.
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As a Counsellor specialising in supporting women through life-altering events such as MS diagnosis, I offer a nurturing space for women to explore and navigate these transitions. Together, we uncover resilience, strength, and the potential for new beginnings amidst the upheaval.
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Let's embark on this journey together, finding inner peace, redefining purpose, and embracing the opportunities for growth and renewal that accompany life's inevitable transformations.
Counselling for Mothers and Female Caregivers
Parenting/Caregiving is undeniably one of life's most challenging roles. We often perceive other parents and caregivers as having it all together, but the reality is, there's no such thing as perfect parenting. As a single parent of teenagers myself, I intimately understand the trials and tribulations of this journey. We often seek support from well-meaning family and friends, only to find advice that doesn't resonate with who we are. It's a tough road to navigate, but over the years, I've discovered positive strategies that can help you become more engaged, confident, and connected parents and caregivers.
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Counselling offers a supportive space where you can gain the tools and insights needed to navigate the ups and downs of parenting and caregiving. Together, we can explore effective strategies tailored to your unique style, helping you foster stronger connections with your children and navigate the parenting and caregiving journey with greater confidence and resilience.
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Are you a Carer?
Did you know that you can access Counselling and other supports through the Carers Gateway. I am proud to be a brokered Counsellor working with Carers SA for the past 3 years.
Click on the link here for more information
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