Clearview Pathway

Clearview Pathway Counselling services provided to adults & teenagers by a registered counsellor & family therapist.

LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training) & MATES ASIST (high-risk industries inc construction, mining & energy) qualified Registered Counsellor - Level 2 (ACA)

Master of Counselling (in progress)

Professional Counsellor Supervisor

Blue Card approved - First Aid & CPR qualified

ABN: 77 101 731 343

In the early stages of a relationship, it’s easy to feel swept up in the excitement. New connection can awaken hope, lon...
05/02/2026

In the early stages of a relationship, it’s easy to feel swept up in the excitement. New connection can awaken hope, longing, and the desire to be fully seen. But it can also stir old attachment patterns, especially the parts of us that fear losing closeness or being misunderstood.

This is why boundaries matter so much at the beginning. Healthy boundaries aren’t walls. They’re guideposts. They help you stay connected to your values, your pace, and your emotional safety. They create space for the relationship to grow without slipping into self‑abandonment or urgency.

If you find boundaries difficult, or if you notice yourself merging quickly, over‑giving, or feeling anxious when things slow down, counselling can help you explore where those patterns come from and what you need to feel secure.

📞 Give us a call at Clearview Pathway to see how we can support you.

February often turns our attention toward love. Not just romance, but the many ways we bond, attach, and grow. It’s a na...
01/02/2026

February often turns our attention toward love. Not just romance, but the many ways we bond, attach, and grow. It’s a natural time to reflect on how we show up in relationships and what helps us feel safe, connected, and understood.

New relationships, in particular, can feel like a whirlwind. The spark is real, but so is the vulnerability. And many people notice a strong pull to rush the process: to define the relationship quickly, to secure closeness, to “know” where things are heading.

Attachment theory helps us understand why.

When we meet someone new, our attachment system becomes activated. This is the part of us wired for connection, safety, and belonging. For some, that activation feels exciting and steady. For others, it can stir anxiety, urgency, or a fear of losing the connection before it’s fully formed.

We may rush because:
• We’re seeking reassurance that the bond is mutual
• Uncertainty feels uncomfortable or unsafe
• Past experiences taught us that love can be unpredictable
• We fear being “too much” or “not enough”
• We’re trying to soothe old attachment wounds with new closeness

These responses aren’t flaws — they’re signals. They show us where our nervous system is trying to protect us, and where healing might be needed.

Healthy beginnings don’t require speed. They require presence.
Curiosity, communication, and pacing yourself allow space for genuine connection to grow without abandoning your emotional safety. And if you notice old patterns resurfacing — the urgency, the fear, the self‑doubt — counselling can offer a grounded space to explore them. Understanding your attachment style can help you move through new relationships with more clarity, steadiness, and self‑trust.

For support, contact Sona at Clearview Pathway.

30/01/2026

New year transitions can feel heavy. Everyone seems to be starting fresh, setting goals, stepping into the year with clarity and energy. But beneath the surface, many people are navigating uncertainty, fatigue, grief, or the simple weight of being human.

And yet, we often feel pressure to handle it all privately; to be self‑sufficient, to “sort ourselves out,” to not burden anyone. But connection is not a burden. It’s a biological need. Humans regulate through relationship. We co‑regulate through presence, empathy, and being witnessed.

Sometimes the most healing thing isn’t advice or solutions — it’s simply not being alone with your experience.

Reaching out doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re honouring your limits. It means you’re choosing support over silent struggle. It means you’re allowing someone to meet you where you are — not where you think you should be.

You’re allowed to lean. You’re allowed to ask for help. You’re allowed to let someone sit beside you in the messy, unpolished parts of your life.
You don’t have to do it alone. You’re not meant to carry everything by yourself.
Let someone in. Connection is medicine.

If you would like to chat, contact Sona at www.clearviewpathway.com

If January hasn’t gone the way you hoped, you can begin again; today, tomorrow, or whenever you’re ready. The calendar d...
27/01/2026

If January hasn’t gone the way you hoped, you can begin again; today, tomorrow, or whenever you’re ready. The calendar doesn’t control you! 📆🖋

Micro‑habits build macro‑wellbeing. 💪Tiny shifts matter... drinking water, opening a window, stepping outside for two mi...
21/01/2026

Micro‑habits build macro‑wellbeing. 💪

Tiny shifts matter... drinking water, opening a window, stepping outside for two minutes. These are wins — not placeholders for “real” change.

The magic of childhood didn’t come from being young. It came from being here.No past to replay. No future to fear. Just ...
16/01/2026

The magic of childhood didn’t come from being young. It came from being here.

No past to replay. No future to fear. Just presence.

Imagine what life would feel like if we reclaimed that...

January can feel like a performance.Everyone seems to be announcing goals, unveiling plans, and stepping boldly into the...
12/01/2026

January can feel like a performance.

Everyone seems to be announcing goals, unveiling plans, and stepping boldly into the new year. It’s easy to internalise the idea that you should be doing the same; that if you don’t have a plan yet, you’re somehow falling behind.

But planning requires psychological spaciousness. It requires a regulated nervous system, emotional bandwidth, and a sense of internal safety. If you’re still decompressing from last year, still processing, still recalibrating then of course the plan isn’t clear yet! There is nothing wrong with you for not knowing. Not knowing is a phase of growth.

Sometimes the mind needs quiet before it can offer direction. Sometimes the body needs rest before it can carry intention. Sometimes the heart needs time before it can choose what it wants next.

You’re allowed to take January to simply exist. To listen inwardly. To notice what feels nourishing and what feels heavy. To let clarity emerge naturally rather than forcing it into existence.

📢 PSA: Resting Is Still Moving Forward 📢If you’ve started the year feeling tired, unmotivated, or simply not ready to sp...
08/01/2026

📢 PSA: Resting Is Still Moving Forward 📢

If you’ve started the year feeling tired, unmotivated, or simply not ready to sprint, that’s not a failure. Rest is a valid beginning. Slow starts are still starts. Your pace is allowed to honour your body, your season, and your capacity.

January often arrives with a loud cultural script: start strong, move fast, reinvent yourself. But your nervous system doesn’t reset just because the calendar flipped. If you’re carrying exhaustion from last year, healing from something difficult, or simply moving through life at a gentler rhythm, that’s not a sign you’re behind; it’s a sign you’re human.

A slow start is not a lack of ambition. It’s a form of wisdom.

Rest is not the opposite of progress. It’s the foundation for sustainable progress.

When you allow yourself to begin the year softly, you’re building change that lasts, not change that burns you out by February.

You don’t need momentum to be worthy. You don’t need intensity to be growing. You don’t need speed to be moving forward.

Your January can be spacious. It can be gentle.

Your January is all yours!

Resolutions often come from a place of pressure; a sense that we must fix ourselves, upgrade ourselves, or meet some ext...
04/01/2026

Resolutions often come from a place of pressure; a sense that we must fix ourselves, upgrade ourselves, or meet some external standard of success. They tend to be rigid, outcome‑focused, and tied to perfectionism. When we inevitably slip, the resolution collapses, and shame rushes in.

Intentions work differently. They’re rooted in values, not performance. They invite awareness rather than demand achievement. They create space for self‑compassion, flexibility, and growth. Where resolutions say, “Do more,” intentions say, “Be aligned.”

This year, choose what supports your wellbeing, not what drains it.

✨ New Year, Same Worth ✨You don't need to reinvent yourself this January. You don't need a "new you." Your worth didn't ...
31/12/2025

✨ New Year, Same Worth ✨

You don't need to reinvent yourself this January. You don't need a "new you." Your worth didn't expire on 31st December.

Growth is allowed to be gentle, slow and entirely at your own pace. So, consider choosing sustainable change over self-pressure.

Happy New Year to you all!

The emotional weather forecast is:✨ 40% joy💥 30% overwhelm🧃 20% caffeine💬 10% “Can I vent for a sec?”Whether you're hold...
29/11/2025

The emotional weather forecast is:

✨ 40% joy
💥 30% overwhelm
🧃 20% caffeine
💬 10% “Can I vent for a sec?”

Whether you're holding space, holding boundaries, or holding it together with sticky tape and good intentions, you're not alone.

Let’s pace ourselves, check in often, and remember: rest is resistance, and humour is a survival skill!

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
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