If your child has big feelings, you probably know the moments. The sudden meltdowns. The yelling. The tears that seem to come out of nowhere. The situations that escalate faster than you can respond. And in those moments, it’s not...
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When Your Child Has Big Feelings: How Remote Parental Counselling Can Help You Stay Calm and Connected
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Why You Can’t Switch Off: Boundaries, People-Pleasing & the Inner Critic
Read MoreHave you ever tried to relax… but your mind just won’t stop? You’re finally sitting down at the end of the day, but instead of switching off, your thoughts start racing: Replaying conversations Wondering if you upset someone Thinking about...
Breaking the Binge Cycle Without Shame: A Different Approach to Healing
Read MoreIf you’re struggling with binge eating, chances are you’ve already tried to “fix” it. You may have told yourself: “This is the last time.” “I just need more willpower.” “Tomorrow I’ll be better.” But the cycle keeps repeating. And with...
Online Trauma Informed Services: Safe, Compassionate Support From Anywhere
Read MoreNot all trauma looks the same. For some people, it is linked to a specific event — an accident, loss, or medical experience. For others, it is something that built up over time: chronic stress, relationship dynamics, emotional neglect, or...
PTSD in police officers: understanding trauma behind the badge in Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula
Read MorePolice officers in Victoria play a vital role in protecting our communities, responding to emergencies, and supporting people on their worst days. From Geelong to the Surf Coast and across the Bellarine Peninsula, officers regularly witness trauma, violence, death, and...
Coping with grief after stillbirth: finding support and healing in Geelong
Read MoreLosing a baby through stillbirth is one of the most devastating experiences a family can face. It brings profound grief, disbelief, and emotional pain that can feel impossible to put into words. The joy of anticipation suddenly turns into shock...
Coping with miscarriage: finding support and healing with a Geelong psychologist
Read MoreExperiencing a miscarriage is one of the most profound and heartbreaking forms of loss. Whether it occurs early in pregnancy or later, miscarriage can bring a wave of emotional, physical, and psychological pain that often feels invisible to the outside...
Preparing for a second birth after a traumatic first experience: how EMDR therapy can help
Read MoreFor many parents, the thought of a second birth brings a mix of hope and apprehension. While they may long for a healing or redemptive experience, those who have previously endured a difficult or traumatic first birth often feel heightened...
Supporting Geelong workplaces: the value of EAP counselling for business wellbeing
Read MoreBy Sarah-Jayne Duryea, Principal Psychologist | Happy Minds Psychology Geelong Healthy workplaces don’t happen by accident — they are created through intentional leadership, supportive culture, and access to professional mental health care. In recent years, businesses across the Geelong region...
Why it’s important for new dads to fail
Read MoreBecoming a dad is one of the most profound transitions a man can undertake. For two dads welcoming a child through surrogacy and egg donation, the journey often begins long before the birth — through years of emotional preparation, medical...
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