Bundaberg Mobile Counselling Service

05/01/2026

Why get counselling?

Counselling can be helpful for lots of reasons—not just when something is “really wrong.” Here are some common reasons people choose it:

To talk to someone neutral. A counsellor isn’t a parent, teacher, or friend, so you can speak freely without worrying about judgment or consequences.

To understand your feelings better. Counselling helps you figure out why you feel the way you do and what’s behind stress, sadness, anger, or anxiety.

To learn coping skills. You can learn practical ways to handle pressure, school stress, friendships, family conflict, or big changes.

To improve confidence and self-esteem. Counselling can help you challenge negative thoughts and feel better about yourself.

To deal with tough experiences. Things like bullying, grief, family problems, or big life changes are easier to manage with support.

To prevent problems from growing. Talking early can stop stress or worries from becoming overwhelming later.

Because mental health matters. Just like seeing a doctor for your body, counselling is a way to take care of your mind.

Importantly, you don’t have to be “broken” to go to counselling. Many people use it as a tool for growth, understanding, and support.

05/01/2026

02/01/2026

31/12/2025

As we welcome the New Year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the strength, kindness, and community spirit that carried us through the past year.

2025 brought its share of challenges and growth, but it also reminded us how powerful connection, compassion, and looking out for one another can be. I’m grateful for the people who showed up, lent a hand, shared a conversation, or simply listened when it mattered most.

As we step into the year ahead, my hope is for good health, renewed energy, and opportunities to keep building a supportive, resilient community together. May the coming year bring moments of joy, meaningful progress, and reasons to be proud of what we can achieve side by side.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, happy, and hopeful New Year. 🎉✨

29/12/2025

2025 Recap: Counselling & Mental Health
1. Mental Health as Everyday Care
In 2025, counselling continued shifting from “crisis-only support” to preventive and everyday wellbeing care. Schools, workplaces, and communities increasingly treated mental health like physical health—something to maintain, not just fix.

2. Growth of Youth & School-Based Counselling
There was a strong focus on early support for young people, including:
More counsellors in schools
Emphasis on emotional literacy, stress management, and resilience
Short-term, skills-based counselling models for teens
This helped reduce stigma and encouraged students to seek help earlier.

3. AI as a Support Tool (Not a Replacement)
AI tools became more common in counselling, but with clear limits:
Used for screening, journaling prompts, and tracking mood
Helped counsellors with notes and organization
Strong ethical rules reinforced that AI cannot replace human therapists
The big theme: technology assists, people heal.

4. Teletherapy Became Fully Normalized
Online counselling was no longer seen as a “backup option.”
Hybrid care (online + in-person) became standard
Improved access for rural areas and people with mobility or time barriers
More training for counsellors in online communication skills

5. Cultural & Identity-Aware Counselling
2025 placed stronger emphasis on:
Cultural sensitivity
Identity-affirming practice
Understanding family, community, and social context
Counsellors focused less on “what’s wrong with you” and more on what you’ve experienced and how it affects you.

6. Skills-Based & Short-Term Approaches
There was growing popularity of:
CBT and solution-focused counselling
Mindfulness and emotional regulation skills
Goal-oriented sessions with clear takeaways
This helped clients feel empowered rather than dependent.

7. Counsellor Wellbeing & Burnout Prevention
The field also turned inward:
More attention to counsellor burnout
Supervision and peer support strengthened
Training programs emphasized self-care and boundaries
Healthy counsellors = better care for clients.

8. Reduced Stigma, More Open Conversations
Mental health conversations became more open:
Less shame around asking for help
More public education about emotions and coping
Counselling seen as a strength, not a failure

Big Picture Takeaway
2025 was about balance:
Technology + human connection
Prevention + treatment
Skills + empathy
Counselling became more accessible, practical, and integrated into daily life than ever before.

24/12/2025

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22/12/2025

Grief around Christmas can feel especially heavy. The season is full of memories, traditions, and expectations to be “happy,” which can make the absence of someone—or the loss of how things used to be—stand out even more.

A few things that might help, gently and at your own pace:
* It’s okay if Christmas doesn’t feel joyful. Feeling sad, numb, angry, or disconnected doesn’t mean you’re doing the holiday “wrong.” It just means you’re human.

* Lower the pressure. You don’t have to keep every tradition. It’s okay to skip things, change plans, or keep celebrations smaller this year.

* Find a way to remember. Some people light a candle, write a note, hang an ornament, or quietly think about the person they miss. Others prefer not to—both are okay.

*Have an exit plan. If gatherings feel overwhelming, decide ahead of time how long you’ll stay or who you can text if you need a break.

* Balance connection and space. Being with others can help, but so can time alone. Listen to what you need, not what you think you should need.

* Take care of your body. Sleep, food, water, and fresh air matter more than usual when emotions are heavy.

Grief doesn’t follow a schedule, and holidays can reopen wounds even years later. Nothing is “wrong” with you if this time of year hurts.

19/12/2025