How to talk about sexual abuse

talking with friends about sexual abuse

Tips for speaking up about sexual abuse As a society, we don’t really have an issue talking about house burglaries, car theft or assault, so it’s with great sadness that I see clients hesitant to talk about their experience with crime when it’s in the form of sexual abuse.   Why it’s hard to talk…

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How to reduce and manage work related stress

work related stress

One in five Australians take time off work because they feel stressed, anxious, depressed or mentally unhealthy When you consider what the general working environment is – bringing a group of strangers together, giving them a task to be responsible for, assigning a hierarchy, and keeping them unified toward a common goal over the course…

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Am I in a domestic violence relationship?

Domestic violence

Signs you are in a domestic violence relationship and qualified counselling tips for how to cope if you are. Whether you are worried about your own relationship, or looking for signs that you’ve noticed in a friend, colleague or family member, being informed about domestic violence is the greatest power you can have in dealing…

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Why go to counselling?

Counselling

Counselling People come to counselling for many reasons. They generally go to counselling as they are emotionally distressed and cannot see a way of solving their problems and therefore need to speak to someone in a confidential, non-judgemental way in the hope of finding a solution to their problems. Many people lack the emotional and/or…

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What is counselling?

what is counselling

Counselling is where you talk about and work through your personal problems with a counsellor. For many people, just having someone to talk to and be listened to, in a confidential, safe, supportive and non judgemental environment is extremely helpful.   The counsellor’s role is to listen to the client, help them identify and define…

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