Kate Landete Counselling

04/03/2026

Creating Calm, your step-by-step path to understanding and managing anxiety.

• Self-paced — move through it in your own time
• Fully online — access it from anywhere
• Lifetime access — revisit the tools whenever you need

Available now at www.katelandetecounselling.com.au

03/03/2026

Something I really enjoyed putting together for Creating Calm was a collection of meditations and relaxation processes I recorded. Kind of like having Kate in your ears in real time when you need the gentle reminder to slow down.

15 different recordings for different situations to help you reduce stress, quieten racing thoughts and feel more grounded anytime, anywhere.

Instant download, lifetime access, grab yours for $29 on my website now x

02/03/2026

How your nervous system feels when you walk into a counselling space matters more than you think.

Before you say a single word…
Before you tell your story…
Before you “decide” if this therapist is right for you…

Your body already knows.

Does your breath soften?
Do your shoulders drop a little?
Do you feel rushed or received?
Observed or understood?

Therapy isn’t just about techniques or qualifications.
It’s about regulation. Safety. Co-regulation.

Your nervous system is constantly asking:
Am I safe here?

Because healing doesn’t happen when you’re bracing.
It happens when your system feels supported enough to unfold.

You deserve a space where your nervous system can exhale. 🤍

If you have found a space like this - feel free to tag them below so anyone looking for support can see a whole bunch of options here x

27/02/2026

I am certainly not the first (and definitely won’t be the last) to express and explore this sentiment, but it has been on my mind lately, in my personal and professional life, so here are my musings.

We’ve been sold/ cleverly marketed - a very polished, pretty little lie.

The nice, shiny idea that if we just think positively enough, journal more often, manifest hard enough, buy the right planner, do another course, heal our inner child, fix our attachment style, do more, be better, try harder, wake up at 5am, hang on I haven’t mentioned yoga or gentle parenting yet, AND drink something green that tastes mildly like lawn clippings, we will arrive at happiness.

And once we get there………..well after all that effort please tell me we will stay there, right?

Glowing. Calm. Centered.
Never bothered by running late, traffic or getting every, single red light again.

WRONG.

I want to put my therapist hat on here, and gently (lovingly) say something that might feel uncomfortable:

The relentless pursuit of happiness is not only unrealistic, but also often the very thing keeping people stuck and making people feel worse.

And if you’re exhausted from trying to feel better all the time, you’re not failing at anything.

Congrats, you’re human!

Happiness isn’t a destination you arrive at and unpack forever.

It’s a fleeting emotion, beautiful, but not built to stay.

Meaning, however, is what steadies you when happiness comes and goes.

Meaning (and this will be something different to everyone) is how we create a fulfilled life even in the face of sadness, anger, guilt, worry and all the other things that will pop up and replace happiness sometimes.

You can find a much longer post on my thoughts (and the research of people much clever-er than I am) in a blog on my website but I’ll leave you to ponder this -

What if “the work” isn’t to feel happy all the time?

Perhaps “the work” is to build a life so aligned with what matters that even your hard days make sense.

Kate x

Supporting you to find meaning and fulfillment, even (well especially!) on the days where happiness is harder to come by.

Your thoughts?

27/02/2026

Strung some sentences together today, if you’d like to have a read, you can check it out by clicking the link below.

And if you do have a read, I would love to know any thoughts, insights, questions or even different points of views you might have x

https://www.katelandetecounselling.com.au/blog/the-pursuit-of-happiness-is-bullsht-and-what-actually-helps-usdn

26/02/2026

Not every therapist will be your person — and that’s okay.

You’re not “too much,” and you’re not doing therapy wrong. Sometimes it’s simply about finding the therapist who feels right for you.

If it doesn’t feel like the right fit, you’re allowed to choose again. Therapy works best where there’s safety, connection, and feeling truly seen. 🤍

26/02/2026

Not every therapist will be your therapist — and that’s okay.

Finding the right fit matters. You deserve to feel safe, understood, and supported in your healing journey. If it doesn’t feel right, you’re allowed to keep looking. The right connection, at the right time, makes all the difference. ✨

26/02/2026

My online course - CREATING CALM was lovingly built with you in mind.

What started out as a 30 something page Canva workbook to help you manage stress and anxiety blossomed over a good 12 months, beyond even my expectations, into an 8 module online course that is now permanently available via my website for anyone looking to better understand themselves and learn practical, easy, use straight away tools to manage moments of anxiety.

You get lifetime access so there is no rush or pressure to get through it in a certain time, just a resource you can come back to whenever you need it.

🌿 Rooted in trauma-informed care
🌿 Created by a therapist (me!)
🌿 Designed to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more connected to yourself—at your own pace, in your own space

Whether you’re navigating burnout, stress, high-functioning anxiety, parenting, or just tired of constantly overthinking… this is for you.

💛 You can feel more in control.
💛 You can come back to yourself.
💛 You don’t have to do it alone.

I hope this finds you when you need it most x

25/02/2026

We all need a safe space to talk sometimes.

Someone to listen to us without judgement.

Someone to witness and hold space for all the thoughts, beliefs, feelings, experiences and parts of us that show up at different times in our lives.

Someone to believe in us.

Someone to see us.

Someone to say - that’s rough - but I’ll be here with you.

If you need that - you know where to find me x

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

The feeling of being heard, acknowledged, understood and validated can have a profound impact on a persons emotional and psychological well-being.

❤️VALIDATION OF EMOTIONS
When someone listens to us attentively and empathetically it validates our feelings and experiences. This validation can be incredibly healing, as it reassures us that our emotions are legitimate and worthy of attention.

❤️BUILDING CONNECTIONS
Being heard fosters a sense of connection and belonging by reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles and that others care about our well-being.

❤️REDUCING ISOLATION
Feeling heard can reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness, when someone truly listens it breaks down barriers and allows us to feel understood and supported.

❤️EMPOWERING
Being listened to can empower us to express our thoughts and feelings more freely, boosting our confidence and encouraging us to take steps toward resolving our issues.

❤️EMOTIONAL RELEASE
Sharing our experiences and emotions with a compassionate listener can be a form of emotional release which is a crucial step in the healing process.

Counselling provides a supportive, judgement free and confidential listening space.

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21/02/2026

Are you craving a little more
CALM
PEACE
CLARITY
EASE
QUIET
SOFTNESS
CONTROL
in your mind and in your body but you just don’t know how to get it?

CREATING CALM was designed with you in mind.

Life time access to a self paced course you can come back to over and over as needed, packed full of easy to understand, practical strategies you can use to manage stress and anxiety when it arises in real time.

Are you waiting for more calm in your life?

You can keep waiting, or you can learn ways to create it that work for you x

Creating Calm - my first online course is available to purchase on my website now (payment plans available)

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