Healing Connections Psychology

08/11/2025

🌿 I spent the afternoon at the beautiful book launch of 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑡 by my friend and colleague, Heidi Louise, alongside our newest team member, Tanaya, who joins Healing Connections Psychology in January 2026.

💗 Heidi spoke so eloquently about love, trauma, and the parts of self that shape how we connect with others; a message deeply aligned with how we practice at Healing Connections. From an IFS and trauma-informed perspective, her words echoed the same truths we witness in therapy every day: that healing isn’t about erasing the past, but transforming its impact.

📖 One of my favourite quotes from the book reads:
“𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑎 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑏𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑠, 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑏𝑦 𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑡, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑏𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑤𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑖𝑡 𝑙𝑒𝑓𝑡 𝑏𝑒ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑑.” ❤️‍🩹

✨ We highly recommend 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒕. A copy is available to peruse in our waiting room. You can find it at Avid Reader (West End) or online.

28/10/2025

👋🏼 Meet Tanaya!
Tanaya is our newest addition to Healing Connections Psychology, and will be joining us as a psychologist in 2026. Tanaya is currently a provisionally registered psychologist, due to finish her Master of Clinical Psychology November 2025.
We can’t wait for you to get to know Tanaya for the kind and compassionate person she is, so we’ve asked her a few questions to kick things off!

🌟 Follow the link in bio to book with Tanaya for 2026 or make an enquiry.

17/10/2025

Ready to begin your healing journey in 2026? 🌸

Tanaya offers a calm, compassionate space to explore what matters most: your story, your strengths, and the change you’re ready for 🫶

📆 Appointments open from January 2026, early bookings now available.

💚 Book online (link in bio) or connect with our friendly reception team. We look forward to welcoming you in 2026 💫

Welcome to Healing Connections Psychology where we embrace a compassionate approach to evidence-based clinical psychology services in North Brisbane. Compassion, Courage, Confidence Within our clinic we create a nurturing, safe, empathic, and supportive space for you to develop confidence in our app...

28/06/2025

💭 “𝘞𝘩𝘺 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

💔 When you’ve spent years prioritising others, anticipating their needs, avoiding conflict, softening your truth, then boundary-setting can feel unnatural. Even if it’s necessary.

🧠 Guilt, doubt, and second-guessing often show up not because you’ve done harm, but because you’re stepping out of an old survival pattern; like self-sacrifice, people-pleasing, or silence.

💡 The discomfort isn’t evidence you’ve done the wrong thing. It’s evidence that you care deeply and you’re growing.

🌱 Growth often feels like grief. You’re allowed to hold both: the guilt that shows your heart is still soft and sincere, and the quiet knowing that your boundary was an act of self-respect.

📸: Thomas Bennie. Published on March 19, 2023. SONY, ILCE-6300.

26/06/2025

💬 Hi again. It’s been a little while between posts. We’ve been quietly immersed in the heart of our work: walking alongside clients in their healing journeys.

🥄 For us, social media uses up “spoons” too. When energy is finite, we choose presence over posts, depth over algorithms.

💚 We’re still here, deeply committed to supporting folks to become more empowered, self-compassionate, and connected to their inner truth.

🫶 Thanks for being here. We’ll keep showing up in ways that honour both our capacity and yours. Link in bio to book or enquire. See you soon 💛

01/05/2025

🌿 In our fast-paced world, rest isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. Prioritising rest can rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit. Let’s explore the art of resting well.

🌙 The Power of Rest
Rest is more than sleep; it’s about giving ourselves permission to pause and recharge. In a society that often glorifies busyness, embracing rest is a radical act of self-care.

🛌 Quality Sleep Matters
Sleep is foundational to mental health. Establishing a consistent sleep routine can improve mood, concentration, and resilience.

🧘 Mindful Moments
Incorporate short breaks throughout your day. Whether it’s deep breathing, stretching, or a brief walk, these moments can reset your nervous system.

📵 Digital Detox
Unplugging from screens, even briefly, can reduce stress and enhance presence. Designate tech-free times to reconnect with yourself and loved ones.

🎨 Engage in Joyful Activities
Rest can also be active. Engaging in hobbies or creative pursuits can be restorative and fulfilling.

💬 Listen to Your Body
Tune into your body’s signals. Fatigue, irritability, or lack of focus may be cues to slow down and rest.

✨ Embracing rest is a vital component of mental well-being. By integrating restful practices into our daily lives, we nurture our overall health. For support in attuning to your needs, link in bio to book now ☝️

24/04/2025

🌺 Today we honour all who have served - past and present.
The Anzac legacy is one of courage, sacrifice, and deep endurance. But it’s also one of pain that often lingers long after service.

🧠 For many current and ex-Defence members, the impact of service includes trauma that’s invisible to others. Moral injury, PTSD, grief, mistreatment and disconnection can follow even the bravest among us home.

🤝 Support is available.
If you or someone you love has served, please know that healing is possible, and you don’t have to carry it alone.

🕊️ Lest we forget. And let us also not forget the cost of silence.

07/03/2025

🌿 Happy International Women’s Day 2025! 🌿

This year’s theme, , is a powerful reminder of the importance of creating spaces where all voices are heard, valued, and uplifted.

💁🏻‍♀️ As a female business owner leading a boutique psychology practice, our team are proud to provide a safe and supportive space for healing, growth, and empowerment. Running a small business comes with its challenges, but it also brings incredible opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives.

💜 To our incredible clients - you inspire us every day with your strength, resilience, and courage. Your journeys remind us why we do what we do, and we are honoured to walk alongside you.

Let’s continue to support, uplift, and empower one another. Together, we are unstoppable! 💪✨

22/02/2025

✨ Amidst daily challenges, tiny moments of joy - glimmers - can light our path to healing.

😊 Glimmers are brief experiences that bring feelings of calm and safety, helping to counteract negative triggers.

🌱 By noticing and embracing these moments, we can enhance our emotional wellbeing and build resilience.

📝 Try keeping a “Glimmer Journal” to record and appreciate these positive experiences@as a gentle reminder that they existence.

🤝 Sharing your glimmers with others can strengthen connections and spread positivity.

💚 Let’s cultivate awareness of these small joys and integrate them into our healing journey. Link in bio for support, always.

20/12/2024

✨ Christmas Day can feel different for everyone. If you’re wondering how to spend the day, here are a few ideas to make it special:
🧺 Have a picnic in your favourite park and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
🐨 Explore a local attraction like the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary for a nature-filled adventure.
🍲 Join a community lunch- charity events are a great way to connect and share in the holiday spirit

Whether it’s a quiet day of reflection or an opportunity to try something new, remember: Christmas can look however you want it to. Take care of yourself and enjoy the day in a way that feels right for you 💛

Link in bio to book or enquire about our available psychologists, they’re here to help 🤍