Emotion Focused Psychology

27/11/2025

✨ I am officially endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist, alongside my endorsement as a Counselling Psychologist ✨

I remain deeply grounded in the Counselling Psychology values and ethos that shaped my professional identity — humanism, person-centered, empathic attunement, collaboration; seeing the whole person.

I am grateful for the journey that brought both identities together and the, as yet undiscovered, opportunities that await.

20/08/2025

Healthy boundaries are key to emotional well-being, and the “Say, Own, Act” framework is a tool that might aid in effective communication of boundaries.

In Emotion-Focused Therapy, we explore how asserting what we need, honoring our feelings, and effectively reinforcing our boundaries when they are crossed helps regulate emotion, foster our experience of give & take balance in our relationships, and bolster our sense of self-worth.

18/08/2025

EFP has a new home! Congratulations to .well.being & .consulting! You've done such a beautiful job getting 97 Albert St ready for our clients in just 2 days! I'm looking forward to welcoming my clients to such a warm, calming space 👏🏻

17/08/2025

In Emotion-Focused Therapy, we explore how emotions guide us to understand our needs. Boundaries are one way we honor those needs—by communicating what feels safe, respectful, and supportive in our relationships.

Healthy boundaries create space for connection without losing ourselves. They allow us to say yes wholeheartedly, and no without guilt. In friendships, families, or partnerships, boundaries are acts of self-respect that invite healthier, deeper connections.

16/08/2025

In Emotion Focused Therapy, one powerful tool we use is the imagined inner safe place.

This is a guided imagery exercise where you create — in your mind’s eye — a space that feels completely secure, calm, and supportive. It might be a real location you’ve known, like a favourite beach or a cosy room, or something entirely imagined, such as a peaceful forest glade or a sunlit garden.

Your safe place becomes a mental anchor: a resource you can return to when you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally activated. By connecting with this place in session, we can work through difficult feelings while maintaining a sense of stability. Over time, clients often find they can access this safe place outside of therapy, using it to regulate emotions and reconnect with a sense of groundedness.

Within this post, I have included a photograph of my safe place. This creek runs through Arrowtown, outside of Queenstown, in NZ. For me, this place inspires calm, connection to nature and peace.

What might your safe place look like?

15/08/2025

🧠 Learn to Support Someone in a Mental Health Crisis🧠

Join me in November for a standard Mental Health First Aid course that will equip you with the skills to recognise the signs of mental health challenges, respond with confidence, and connect people to the right support.

📅 Dates: Monday 3rd & 10th November
🕘 Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm BOTH days
📍 Location: Ballarat Business Centre (TBC)
💲 $340 (includes all learning materials & morning / afternoon tea)

This two-day accredited course is perfect for community members, parents, teachers, team leaders, and anyone who wants to make a difference / learn how to respond to another adult experiencing a mental health crisis.

✅ Gain a nationally recognised certificate
✅ Build confidence in supporting others
✅ Make a real impact in your community

📌 Limited places available – register now! Participants must be 18+

Book your place here:

The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Standard course teaches adults how to assist other adults experiencing mental health problems or crises until...

15/08/2025

Curious about Emotion Focused Psychology?

This post answers the most common questions that most prospective new clients are considering regarding the logistics of commencing therapy.

There will be further information regarding how first sessions tend to go and what to expect from your first encounter with Genevieve coming soon... 👀

If you have further questions, please reach out:

📞 0490 447 808

📧 genevieve@emotionfocusedpsychology.com.au

🌐 www.emotionfocusedpsychology.com.au

14/08/2025

When I first began my work as a psychologist, I was drawn to approaches that didn’t just address symptoms, but truly connected with the core of human experience.

Discovering Emotion-Focused Therapy was like finding a missing piece — it offered an evidenced-based way to help people process emotions that prized empathy, holistic case formulation and the lived experience, moment-to-moment, of clients.

Over the years, I’ve witnessed how understanding and working with emotions, rather than against them, can transform lives. I have also learned to celebrate the inner-wisdom within my own emotional landscape. This journey has shaped not only my practice, but also how I live, rest, and care for my own emotional well-being.

13/08/2025

Rest isn’t a luxury — it’s an essential part of how we think, feel, and function. When we push ourselves without pause, our nervous system stays in overdrive, making it harder to regulate emotions, think clearly, or respond calmly to stress.

Just like our muscles need recovery after a workout, our minds need downtime to process experiences, restore energy, and find balance. Quality rest — whether it’s sleep, stillness, or simply moments of slowing down — gives our brain the space to reset, improving mood, focus, and resilience.

Without it, we’re more likely to feel overwhelmed, irritable, or burnt out. Rest is not about being lazy; it’s an active investment in your mental health, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. So, give yourself permission to pause — your body and mind will thank you.

08/08/2025

New to Emotion Focused Psychology?
I’m offering free 15-minute introductory calls for new clients curious about starting therapy or learning more about how I work. It’s a no-pressure space to ask questions, see if we’re a good fit, and explore what support could look like for you.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, or want to deepen emotional awareness—I'm here to help.

📞 To book your free call:
📧 genevieve@emotionfocusedpsychology.com.au
🌐 https://www.emotionfocusedpsychology.com.au/contact
📍 Based in Creswick, Victoria | Online sessions available Australia-wide

Let’s take the first step together 🧠

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