The Self Centre

The Self Centre The Self Center is a beautiful Psychology practice in Crows Nest and Kingscliff NSW

The end of the year can feel heavier than expected — even when nothing major has changed. For many people, anxiety rises...
31/12/2025

The end of the year can feel heavier than expected — even when nothing major has changed.

For many people, anxiety rises not because something is wrong, but because the nervous system finally has space to process what it’s been holding all year.

Here are three gentle, evidence-informed ways to support yourself during this shift:

1. Name what your body is doing Understanding your internal experience reduces overwhelm. You’re not “going backwards” — your system is integrating months of effort.

2. Reduce emotional friction Lower expectations, slow your pace, and create micro-rest where you can. Small changes → big nervous system relief.

3. Connect rather than withdraw Humans regulate through safe connection.

Sharing your experience with someone you trust can soften the load.

If this season feels heavier than you expected, you’re not alone — many high-functioning adults and teens feel this shift too.

A single conversation can help bring clarity and grounding.

You can book a complimentary 15–20 minute triage call via our website. We’ll help match you with the right psychologist for your needs.

Many people expect symptoms to ease when the year slows down, but clinically, the opposite can sometimes occur. When ext...
30/12/2025

Many people expect symptoms to ease when the year slows down, but clinically, the opposite can sometimes occur.

When external demands decrease, the nervous system may finally register accumulated stress. This can lead to increased awareness of emotions, fatigue, or anxiety.

This does not mean things are getting worse. It often reflects delayed processing after prolonged demand.

You can reach out to The Self Centre for support:
🌿 www.selfcentre.com.au
✉️ enquiries@selfcentre.com.au

When people feel more anxious, emotional, tired or “not themselves” at the end of the year, they often think something i...
24/12/2025

When people feel more anxious, emotional, tired or “not themselves” at the end of the year, they often think something is going wrong. In reality, these sensations can be signs of integration — the nervous system finally processing what it has held all year.

Integration can feel like:
• heightened sensitivity
• deep fatigue
• irritability
• restlessness or “wired-but-tired”
• numbness or emotional blunting
• emotional waves
• a vague feeling that “something is off”

These experiences are uncomfortable, but they are meaningful. They tell us the system is shifting out of “holding everything together” and into a phase of release and recalibration.

Nothing here is failure. Nothing here is a problem to push through. Your body may simply be asking for space, rest, and gentler expectations.

You can reach out to The Self Centre for support: 🌿 www.selfcentre.com.au
✉️ enquiries@selfcentre.com.au

If this season feels heavier than usual and you’re unsure where to start, Lyndsay offers a complimentary 15–20 minute triage call to help match you with the right psychologist for your needs 🤍

As the year comes to a close, many people notice a familiar shift — more anxiety, more tiredness, more emotional sensiti...
19/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, many people notice a familiar shift — more anxiety, more tiredness, more emotional sensitivity, or a sense of feeling “not quite yourself.”

This isn’t a setback.
It’s your nervous system finally having space to notice what it’s been carrying.

Throughout the year, most of us stay in “keep going” mode — meeting responsibilities, responding to others, holding tension, pushing through stress.
When life slows down, the system begins to integrate what it had to postpone.

This can feel uncomfortable, but it’s a normal and meaningful part of how the body processes emotional load.

If you’re feeling different at this time of year, nothing is wrong with you.
Your system is recalibrating, not failing.

🤍 If you’d like support in navigating this season, you can book a complimentary 15–20 minute call with Lyndsay through our website.

www.selfcentre.com.au

So many people feel this way at the end of the year: Life gets louder. Expectations rise. More is asked of you — sociall...
18/12/2025

So many people feel this way at the end of the year:

Life gets louder. Expectations rise. More is asked of you — socially, emotionally, financially.

And yet inside, your capacity feels smaller.

This isn’t weakness. It’s a nervous system that has been carrying too much, for too long.

When you have less within you, even simple things feel harder. Your tolerance drops. Your energy dips. Your emotions sit closer to the surface.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself, you’re not alone — and nothing about your response is a failure. Your system is doing its best with what it has.

A gentle reminder: You don’t have to push through everything. You are allowed to rest, pause, and create space.

🤍 If you need support, you can book a complimentary 15–20 minute call with Lyndsay through our website. www.selfcentre.com.au

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic events over the weekend.For those who were directly and indirectly...
15/12/2025

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic events over the weekend.

For those who were directly and indirectly involved, events like this can impact our sense of safety and bring up a wide range of emotional responses — fear, sadness, anger, numbness, or unease. All of these reactions are human and understandable.

During times like this, gentle routines, connection with trusted others, and limiting repeated exposure to distressing news can help support the nervous system.

If you notice that this has affected you — now or in the days or weeks ahead — the psychologists at The Self Centre are here to offer a space to talk, reflect, or simply be supported.

If you are experiencing distress that feels urgent, please seek immediate support through your GP, Lifeline (13 11 14), or emergency services.

We are holding our community with care.

Huge congratulations to our amazing colleague Rashidah for gaining her Clinical Endorsement in Psychology!This milestone...
24/08/2025

Huge congratulations to our amazing colleague Rashidah for gaining her Clinical Endorsement in Psychology!

This milestone represents years of rigorous training, dedication, and an enduring commitment to growth. It’s a massive accomplishment that not only highlights Rashidah’s expertise but also her passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.

We are so proud to have such a warm, skilled, and inspiring CLINICAL psychologist on our team.

One of the things I love most about working with this group of psychologists is how much fun we have when we’re together...
24/08/2025

One of the things I love most about working with this group of psychologists is how much fun we have when we’re together. We’re a team who value laughter, connection, and supporting one another just as much as we value the work we do with clients.

I feel so grateful to be surrounded by such dedicated, down-to-earth, and talented people who bring both professionalism and heart to everything they do. 💛

What do we do at The Self Centre?We work with men, women, adolescents and couples. We offer support, strategies, interve...
14/07/2024

What do we do at The Self Centre?
We work with men, women, adolescents and couples. We offer support, strategies, interventions, and accompaniment in an empathic, non-judgmental, healing environment. Reach out to us for an appointment.

🔗 www.selfcentre.com.au
📞 0403 215 118
📧 enquiries@selfcentre.com.au
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We are thrilled to welcome Ashleigh to our Kingscliff practice. Ashleigh works with adults 18+ and has experience workin...
12/07/2024

We are thrilled to welcome Ashleigh to our Kingscliff practice. Ashleigh works with adults 18+ and has experience working with anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, stress & burnout, depression, PTSD, and hoarding. She is particularly passionate about supporting individuals who are struggling with anxiety.

Ashleigh is a warm and compassionate psychologist. She sees it as a privilege when her clients share their innermost experiences, and feels grateful to go through the highs and lows of life alongside them. She strives to ensure that all her clients feel heard and understood, while also encouraging them to embrace new perspectives and face new challenges that will ultimately allow them to thrive and create a life that they find meaningful and fulfilling.

Ashleigh approaches all therapy sessions with curiosity and acceptance. She believes strongly in a collaborative and evidence-based approach to therapy. She works primarily from a cognitive behavioural perspective (CBT) and utilizes other evidence-based therapies to complement this method when appropriate (including ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT).
🔗 www.selfcentre.com.au
📞 0403 215 118
📧 enquiries@selfcentre.com.au
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HELP! I'M SO STRESSED..."I feel like I can't keep up with everything.""I'm exhausted all the time, but I can't seem to g...
10/07/2024

HELP! I'M SO STRESSED...
"I feel like I can't keep up with everything."
"I'm exhausted all the time, but I can't seem to get a good night's sleep."

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In this live online Masterclass, The Self Centre Director & Principal Psychologist Lyndsay Babcock will teach you practical strategies to cultivate calm, and prioritise your well-being.

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER: https://lyndsay-babcock-faf6.mykajabi.com/

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Kingscliff, NSW

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+61403215118

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