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Transformational Counselling and Therapy ~ Long Sessions ~ Private and Confidential ~ Member Australian Counselling Association [ACA] ~ Experienced Counsellor ~ Transpersonal Psychology ~ Cognitive Behavior Therapy ~ In person or Online ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The therapist will not discriminate against you based on your race or creed, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), political views, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or medical status.
11/11/2025
How do you handle situations when your best intentions don't lead to the desired outcome?
Our intentions not only shape our lives but also influence how fulfilled we feel.
Sometimes, we put in our best efforts and genuinely try to support someone, but things still go wrong. At times, we may even face loss or problems in relationships or life, which cause us to question our good intentions.
Don't feel discouraged if this happens. Things may not always turn out favorably, but if you know you did your best, remind yourself that you couldn't have done more. Learn from the experience, then move forward.
Dr. Bhawna Gautam
11/11/2025
11/11/2025
There’s something sacred about the ones who’ve walked through the fire and still choose softness.
The ones who could’ve become bitter, but chose better.
Who lead with empathy, not ego.
That’s real strength — to carry light when life tried to dim it.
If that’s you, don’t ever forget how powerful your heart is.
11/11/2025
11/11/2025
Heal your life and live consciously.
11/11/2025
Just take that first step in the right direction.
10/11/2025
05/11/2025
You don’t owe the world a version of you that keeps everyone comfortable. You owe yourself the honesty to live in truth, the compassion to stay kind, and the strength to know when enough is enough.
Vex King
Artwork by Christian Schloe
01/11/2025
Sometimes you don’t outgrow people — you just grow closer to the version of yourself they no longer understand. It’s painful when the people who once felt like home start to feel like strangers. You look at each other and realize the connection isn’t gone, it’s just changed. You’ve grown, learned, unlearned — and somewhere along the way, your paths stopped running side by side. It’s not about blame or distance; it’s about evolution. You’re simply becoming someone that no longer fits the version of the story they remember you in.
Growth can be lonely like that. You start to see that outgrowing someone doesn’t mean you love them any less — it just means you love yourself enough to keep becoming who you’re meant to be. Sometimes the hardest part of healing is accepting that not everyone can walk with you into your next chapter. And that’s okay. The right people will understand the language of your growth without needing a translation.
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I’m all about your mental health and emotional wellbeing; your ‘inner state’ or the self.
I use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy in my work as well as other methods like psychoanalysis, dream interpretation, mindfulness; Jungian and narrative therapy. My aim is to assist you to enhance your ability to weather the storms of life without the need for a diagnosis, a label or prescription. I have received many years of formal and informal education; and have a solid background of experience and qualifications in mental health work, community services, disability and the arts. I am also privileged to have had access to education in Transpersonal Psychology from Ikon Institute in Adelaide, and privately with powerful mentors such as the late Dr Ralph Locke (National Director of Ikon International Institute for Healing Arts and Sciences). I’m an advocate of compassionate service and offer you non judgemental and completely confidential service in my private practise.
Whether you are seeking your own adventure into the mystery of the self, relief from mental and emotional issues or problems, or some clarity and the way forward; come to therapy.
I work with all issues including depression, anxiety, anger, stress, addiction, relationships, barriers, illness, disability, cognition, family dynamics, nightmares, bi-polar disorder, PTSD, grief, spiritual crisis and more. The art of self offers personal one to one sessions in Kadina, South Australia; or via telephone or Skype.
Registered Counsellor Australian Counselling Association. Medibank provider.
