The Bondi Psychologist

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Welcome to The Bondi Psychologist. I’m Rachael Walden and I help smart, health-conscious professionals unlock the life they want.

The holidays often highlight what or who is missing. Memories surface, emotions intensify, and even small moments can br...
23/12/2025

The holidays often highlight what or who is missing.

Memories surface, emotions intensify, and even small moments can bring up waves of sadness. 🎁

This does not mean you are stuck or doing something wrong. It means your love is still present.

Grief is a natural part of being human, and it often becomes more noticeable during periods of celebration. 💛

There are ways to gently support yourself and honour what you feel. Therapy offers a space to explore your grief with compassion and find meaningful ways to navigate the season.

Book an appointment for the new year. https://bondipsych.com.au/contact-bondi-psychologist/

Holiday dread is very common.Many people feel a slow tightening as Christmas and New Year approach. There can be pressur...
23/12/2025

Holiday dread is very common.

Many people feel a slow tightening as Christmas and New Year approach. There can be pressure to feel joyful, to be available, to match the energy around you even when your body feels the opposite. 🎄

These reactions are deeply human. Your nervous system remembers old stress. Your mind anticipates tension. Your heart carries stories from previous years.

When you feel dread rising, it does not mean you have failed. It means something inside you is asking for care. 💛

There are gentle ways to shift the experience. You can:
♥️ Slow the pace of your plans
♥️ Choose environments that feel safe
♥️ Build small grounding rituals that help your system settle
♥️ Treat yourself with the same compassion you would offer someone you love.

Even tiny adjustments can create space for more harmony and less overwhelm. 🌿

If you want to approach next year with greater resilience and steadiness, therapy can support you to understand your patterns, strengthen your coping skills and create a holiday season that feels kinder to your mind and body.

💫 Bookings for the new year are open if you would like support moving into 2026 with more clarity and calm. Book now >>> https://bondipsych.com.au/contact-bondi-psychologist/

Loneliness can feel especially intense during the holiday season. 🎄There is pressure to be surrounded by people, to have...
19/12/2025

Loneliness can feel especially intense during the holiday season. 🎄

There is pressure to be surrounded by people, to have plans, to feel connected. 👫

But many adults move through December feeling separate, unseen or quietly longing for company. 💔

Social comparison can make this even harder. Scrolling through photos of gatherings and celebrations can stir up sadness, envy or shame. These feelings do not mean anything is wrong with you. They are simply signals that connection matters to you. 💛

You can soothe loneliness by reaching out to someone you trust, planning a small moment of care for yourself, or choosing environments where you feel safe and welcome.

Even gentle rituals like a walk, a favourite meal or a grounding practice can soften the edges.

If this season brings up deeper patterns of isolation, disconnection or self doubt, therapy can help you understand these experiences and build relationships that feel secure and meaningful. You are not meant to navigate this on your own. 🌿

🌟 Holiday appointments are now open. Book now>>> https://bondipsych.com.au/contact-bondi-psychologist/

💬 How does loneliness tend to show up for you during the holidays?

The holidays often bring invitations, obligations and expectations that pull you in different directions. 😱Guilt can app...
18/12/2025

The holidays often bring invitations, obligations and expectations that pull you in different directions. 😱

Guilt can appear quickly, especially if you are used to putting others first. 💬

But healthy boundaries protect your energy and emotional wellbeing.

Saying no is not unkind. It is an act of honesty and care.

When you choose what aligns with your capacity, the season becomes more manageable and less overwhelming. 🌟

If boundaries feel difficult, therapy can help you build confidence, clarity and balance in your relationships.

Booking link >>> https://bondipsych.com.au/contact-bondi-psychologist/

As the year comes to a close, many of us naturally reflect on what happened. 🌿Some moments brought joy, achievement or c...
14/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, many of us naturally reflect on what happened. 🌿

Some moments brought joy, achievement or connection. 🤝

Others brought challenges, disappointments or grief. 😪

This mix can leave us feeling unsettled or even regretful.

It is human to notice both the wins and the wounds (ok, we are wired to notice the wounds more). The key is to reflect gently rather than judge yourself. Self-compassion allows you to acknowledge what you could not control, and make peace with it, while also appreciating what went well. 💛

Processing these experiences can create clarity, release emotional weight, and help you step into the new year with steadiness and intention.

💪🏼 Therapy offers a safe space to work through the difficult moments, understand patterns, and find closure for the year gone by.

→ Bookings for the new year are open if you want support to reflect, release, and start 2026 with emotional clarity. Book now >>> https://bondipsych.com.au/contact-bondi-psychologist/

Do you push yourself through December, trying to finish everything before you allow any rest? Pro Tip: exhaustion is not...
13/12/2025

Do you push yourself through December, trying to finish everything before you allow any rest? Pro Tip: exhaustion is not a requirement for taking a break. 🌿

Your body and mind are allowed to slow down simply because they need it. You do not need to complete every task or meet every expectation first.

Rest is a form of care, not a reward. ♥️

If you struggle to switch off or to let go of pressure, therapy can help you understand the patterns beneath overworking and create healthier rhythms for the year ahead. ✨

Appointments are available >>> book now: https://bondipsych.com.au/contact-bondi-psychologist/

For many people, family time is a mix of love, history, unspoken expectations and old emotional patterns. 🥗Even when you...
10/12/2025

For many people, family time is a mix of love, history, unspoken expectations and old emotional patterns. 🥗

Even when you care deeply about the people around you, certain dynamics can bring up tension, frustration or anxiety. 😳

You might notice yourself slipping into familiar roles, reacting faster than you mean to, or feeling overwhelmed by comments that touch sensitive places. These reactions are shaped by years of learning, and they can surface quickly during the holidays. 🧑🏾‍🎄

Healthy boundaries can change the way you move through family gatherings. So can skills like pausing before responding, choosing what you do and do not engage with, and giving yourself permission to take space when you need it. ☮️

If you want to work through deeper patterns, strengthen your boundaries or understand your reactions more clearly, therapy can help you create steadier and more supportive ways of relating.

🌿 How do family dynamics tend to affect you at this time of year? Let me know in the comments. 💬
🎄 Bookings for the holiday season are open if you would like support. >>> https://bondipsych.com.au/contact-bondi-psychologist/

Not every year feels the same. Some seasons are lighter, some are painful, and some are simply unfamiliar. 🎄If your expe...
04/12/2025

Not every year feels the same. Some seasons are lighter, some are painful, and some are simply unfamiliar. 🎄

If your experience this year does not match the celebrations around you, it does not mean you are falling behind. It means life has shifted and your heart is adjusting.

Give yourself permission to feel what is real for you. Small acts of care, gentle boundaries and honest reflection can help you stay grounded. 💛

If you want support making sense of your emotions this holiday season, therapy can help you find steadiness through the change. Book today >>> https://bondipsych.com.au/contact-bondi-psychologist/

Many people quietly struggle through the holiday season. 😰There’s the external message that this time of year is meant t...
01/12/2025

Many people quietly struggle through the holiday season. 😰

There’s the external message that this time of year is meant to be cheerful, light, and uncomplicated, and then there’s the internal experience that doesn’t always match.

😓 Maybe you feel stretched thin.
😓 Maybe family dynamics are harder to navigate than usual.
😓 Maybe grief, exhaustion, or old emotional patterns show up just when you want to feel calm.

☺️ You’re not doing anything wrong.
☺️ You’re not the only one who finds December heavy.
☺️ And you don’t have to push through alone.

Therapy can help you understand what’s coming up, care for yourself in the moment, and move through the season with more clarity and steadiness. If you’ve been thinking about getting support, now is a very good time to start.

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Bookings for December are open. If you’d like support, you’re welcome to reach out or book a session.>>> https://bondipsych.com.au/contact-bondi-psychologist/
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What tends to make the holidays harder for you? (Share in the comments if you’d like.)

Trust is fragile. But when it's been broken, it’s not always gone for good. 🌿Whether you’re rebuilding after a rupture w...
27/11/2025

Trust is fragile. But when it's been broken, it’s not always gone for good. 🌿

Whether you’re rebuilding after a rupture with a partner, friend, or family member, remember that trust grows through repeated moments of safety, not quick fixes.

💬 What’s one small action that helps you rebuild trust in yourself or in someone else?

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Emotional burnout can look like “functioning” on the outside but feeling empty on the inside 💭If you notice the early si...
20/11/2025

Emotional burnout can look like “functioning” on the outside but feeling empty on the inside 💭

If you notice the early signs, treat them as messages, not failures. Your mind and body are asking for care, not criticism. 🌱

✨ Which of these signs feels most familiar to you lately? Share in the comments or save this post 🔖 for when you need a gentle reminder.

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After overthinking, your body often carries the residue: tension, fatigue, restlessness. 🧘‍♀️Calming your nervous syste...
17/11/2025

After overthinking, your body often carries the residue: tension, fatigue, restlessness. 🧘‍♀️

Calming your nervous system isn’t about forcing stillness, it’s about re-teaching your body what safety feels like.

✨ Tonight, try a 2-minute slow breathing or body scan before bed and see how your mind responds.

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