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Okay Counselling is a private counselling office with a team of highly qualified counsellors.

21/12/2025

🌟Just a quick reminder we are closed and re-open on Monday 5th Jan 2026.

Reach out if you would like to make a booking in the New Year as Jan/Feb do get busy. You can book or enquire through our website https://okaycounselling.com.au/book-appointment/

We will be in touch on our return.

For a mental health emergency, please contact:
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Mental Health Triage Service (SA): 13 14 65
- or call 000.

We look forward to seeing you in the new year to support you in creating the 2026 that you want!

17/12/2025

How do you go with finding a good blend?

The term 'balance' often implies a perfect 50/50 split, which is unrealistic.

Whereas Work-Life Integration is more about finding ways to make your work and life harmoniously coexist. This might mean stepping out for a short walk at lunch, or starting your workday earlier so you can finish in time for a pre-dinner activity.

It’s about being flexible and designing a life that works for you, ensuring we fit those things in which are important and not just urgent.

16/12/2025

Try saying 'No' more often in this season! It can be a wonderful gift to yourself and others as well.

The festive season is a minefield of invitations, requests, and extra tasks. Remember: your time is a valuable resource, not an endless well. Politely declining an invitation or delegating a task isn't selfish .... it's actually responsible self-management. Protect your non-negotiable downtime. When you say 'no' to excess, you say 'yes' to peace.

12/12/2025

Sometimes we need a 'hard stop' boundary! This might means putting a firm boundary on when work officially ends or how much time you will spend on that project. This can be especially valid during this festive season when the time we have seems to be limited in comparison to the demands. When the clock hits that time, close your laptop and physically move away.

SAVE some of your mental energy for family, friends, or simply relaxing.

10/12/2025

It might sound like a crazy question as the end of the year brings heavy work deadlines and a calendar full of social commitments. If you feel stretched thin, you’re not alone. As chaotic as life might be right now, remember that having work-life balance is the foundation of our mental health so let's intentionally plan for some joy, rest, and connection through this festive season and into 2026. You are worth it!

05/12/2025

It's that crazy time of year which means we are often multi-tasking. Are you spending time with family but secretly checking your phone under the table?

This season, focus on being truly present. Try leaving your phone in another room during meals or activities. Five minutes of fully engaged, mindful connection is more restorative than an hour of distracted presence. Give it a go!

01/12/2025

As much as we wish you a Merry Christmas and a wonderful break, this time of year can often feel like a whirlwind. Between the rush, the noise, and the pressure, it’s okay if you’re feeling a little swept up in it all.

We are taking a short break to recharge over Christmas, but we want you to know we will be right here for you on the other side. If you feel you might need an appointment after Christmas, secure one now, as our appointment times can get booked up early in the new year.

🎄 Our Holiday Hours: We will be closed from the Mon 22nd Dec - Fri 2nd Jan. We reopen on Monday 5th January 2026.

If you need support during this time, please reach out to crisis services like Lifeline (13 11 14) or Beyond Blue. We look forward to seeing you in the new year to help you find your ground again.

30/11/2025

Stress and feeling stuck can often stem from how we interpret an event, not just the event itself.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a powerful tool we use to help you identify those negative, unhelpful thought patterns (e.g., "I must be perfect," or "I can't handle this"). By challenging and reframing these thoughts, we can significantly reduce the emotional intensity and, therefore, the stress you feel, enabling and empowering you to progress with clarity.

Get in touch if we can support you with this 😊

28/11/2025

Stress is a major sleep thief!

Worrying about your TO DO LIST keeps your brain on high alert, making it impossible to switch off. And when you're sleep-deprived, your stress tolerance drops dramatically, creating a harmful cycle.

Addressing your stress during the day is the best therapy for a restful night. If chronic worry is disrupting your sleep, we can help break that pattern.

If you've not had a session with us before, a 15-min Free Clarity Call could be a great place to start.
https://okaycounselling.com.au/free-15-minute-clarity-call/okaycounselling

26/11/2025

You don't need a meditation retreat to reset. Sometimes it is small consistent things that make the big difference like a 5-min mindful break.

🚫Stop what you're doing.

💨Breathe - three slow, deep breaths.

👀Notice one thing you can see, hear, and feel (e.g., the temperature of your coffee cup).

This simple act interrupts the stress cycle and brings you back to the present moment, increasing focus for the rest of your day.

23/11/2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐One of the biggest drivers of stress is the inability to say "No."

Healthy boundaries are incredible as they protect your time, energy, and capacity.

Saying 'no' to an extra commitment (especially this time of year) is saying 'yes' to your mental health. Start small today and decline a non-essential task and feel the immediate reduction in your stress load. ✌

21/11/2025

At the ❤ of our practice is the value of PATIENCE

In our fast-paced world, we often feel like we're failing if we can't instantly fix a problem or immediately feel better. But true Patience isn't about passively enduring a long line or waiting for a delivery. It's an active skill of emotional regulation.

For your mental health journey, embracing patience means:

🌼Recognizing that deep-seated change takes time and repetition. We don't rush the process and instead respect the pace of your growth.

🌼 It's the ability to feel discomfort, frustration, or uncertainty and choosing calmness (or at least non-reactivity) rather than demanding an immediate fix. It's about sitting with the feeling, not fighting it.

🌼Patience is rooted in giving yourself grace. You wouldn't expect a broken bone to heal overnight, so extend that same gentle understanding to your mind and heart.

We provide the tools to cultivate this inner stillness, helping you transform "waiting" into calm acceptance so you can navigate life's inevitable challenges with strength and composure.

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503 Brighton Road
Adelaide, SA
5048

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61478437776

Website

https://okaycounselling.com.au/

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