Emotional abuse is often subtle, slow, and easy to minimise, especially when you still care about the person hurting you. If you’ve been doubting your memory, questioning your reactions, or wondering whether something feels “off,” this guide helps you recognise the signs, understand the impact on your nervous system, and begin trusting yourself again.

Trauma-informed therapy recognises that healing starts with safety, not pressure. This approach helps you understand how trauma affects your mind and body, and supports recovery at your own pace. Learn what to expect from compassionate, trauma-informed counselling in Melbourne, online or in person.

The mother-daughter relationship shapes our first sense of love and safety. When it’s marked by neglect, criticism, or absence, it can leave deep “mother wounds” that echo into adulthood as self-doubt and shame. This post explores how those wounds show up and offers compassionate ways to heal and reclaim your voice.

Emotional and psychological abuse don’t leave bruises, but they change your body, mind, and sense of self. Learn why it’s so hard to name, how it rewires your nervous system, and what healing can look like.

Online and in-room therapy offer different forms of safety, grounding, and connection. Learn how to choose the setting where your nervous system feels most supported.

When strength becomes armour, it hides exhaustion, loneliness, and the shame of never feeling allowed to need anyone. This post explores the hidden cost of always being the ‘strong one’ and how to soften without losing yourself.

Do you often feel like the parent in your relationship with your parents? This post explores the traits of emotionally immature parents, how they affect your self-worth and relationships, and gentle ways to heal and move forward.

When your abusive ex enters a new relationship, it can stir up fear, guilt, and moral questions. This article explores how to protect others without risking your own safety.

Toxic shame often begins in childhood, shaping how you see yourself and what you believe you deserve. This piece explores how early experiences create lasting wounds and how healing becomes possible.