Reflections & Seasonal Healing


These reflections explore how life’s seasons, holidays, transitions, and cultural shifts can stir both comfort and challenge.
They offer gentle guidance for finding steadiness, meaning, and emotional safety through times of change.

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Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships: Navigating New Year's Resolutions
Reflections & Seasonal Healing
toxic relationships, new beginnings, Emotional Healing, Self-worth, Boundaries, Trauma Recovery, Counselling Melbourne
Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships: Navigating New Year's Resolutions
Reflections & Seasonal Healing
toxic relationships, new beginnings, Emotional Healing, Self-worth, Boundaries, Trauma Recovery, Counselling Melbourne

Discover why New Year's resolutions often fail after leaving an abusive relationship and learn actionable strategies to heal, set boundaries, and build a supportive network. Embrace progress, not perfection, on your path to recovery.

Reflections & Seasonal Healing
toxic relationships, new beginnings, Emotional Healing, Self-worth, Boundaries, Trauma Recovery, Counselling Melbourne
Domestic Violence at Christmas and Why the Holidays Can Increase Risk 
Reflections & Seasonal Healing
Domestic Violence, Christmas, trauma recovery, holiday stress, Coercive Control, Boundaries, crisis resources
Domestic Violence at Christmas and Why the Holidays Can Increase Risk 
Reflections & Seasonal Healing
Domestic Violence, Christmas, trauma recovery, holiday stress, Coercive Control, Boundaries, crisis resources

The holiday season isn’t joyful for everyone. Discover how Christmas can escalate domestic violence and learn how to recognise the signs, offer support, and find hope for a safer future.

Reflections & Seasonal Healing
Domestic Violence, Christmas, trauma recovery, holiday stress, Coercive Control, Boundaries, crisis resources
The Courage of Gisèle Pelicot: Breaking the Silence on Older Women's Abuse
Reflections & Seasonal Healing
Sexual abuse, Sexual violence, older women’s abuse, Trauma Recovery, Resilience, survivor stories, breaking the silence
The Courage of Gisèle Pelicot: Breaking the Silence on Older Women's Abuse
Reflections & Seasonal Healing
Sexual abuse, Sexual violence, older women’s abuse, Trauma Recovery, Resilience, survivor stories, breaking the silence

Gisèle Pelicot’s decision to waive anonymity in her trial against chemical-assisted sexual abuse has ignited a global reckoning on sexual violence against women. As a therapist supporting survivors, I reflect on the unique challenges older women face in the fight for justice and healing.

Reflections & Seasonal Healing
Sexual abuse, Sexual violence, older women’s abuse, Trauma Recovery, Resilience, survivor stories, breaking the silence
Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays
Reflections & Seasonal Healing
family conflict, Boundaries, Emotional regulation, holiday stress, family estrangement, Self-Care, Trauma-informed therapy Melbourne
Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holidays
Reflections & Seasonal Healing
family conflict, Boundaries, Emotional regulation, holiday stress, family estrangement, Self-Care, Trauma-informed therapy Melbourne

Family gatherings can be stressful, but they don't have to be. Discover simple, effective strategies to get along with family this holiday season, even the in-laws.

Reflections & Seasonal Healing
family conflict, Boundaries, Emotional regulation, holiday stress, family estrangement, Self-Care, Trauma-informed therapy Melbourne

Each season invites reflection and renewal.
If these pieces resonate, therapy can provide a supportive space to process emotions, find balance, and navigate change with self-compassion.
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